the projected new map would be....
the projected new map would be....
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.”― Marcus Aurelius
Assembly Hall (08-03-2021)
I can see that. They have been coasting on their history for the past 20 years or so but at least they have won some nattys all throughout their history. They won them in the 20s, 30s, 40s, 60s, 70s and 80s. Texas has won 2 in the 60s, 1 in the early 70s and one in 2005.
Just a rumor I saw about OU and Texas. I don't know what to think about it, I think the B1G would take Texas in a heartbeat and I think its somewhat odd that Texas and OU would prefer the SEC to the B1G. Texas academically fits better in the B1G, the path to success is far easier in the B1G than it is in the SEC, and they would be big fish #2 in the B1G pond. I will be interested to see what Texas does once Saban leaves Alabama. There has been some interesting discussion on an OSU podcast I listen to about the power brokers in the SEC. Basically the idea is Bama is powerful mainly because Saban is the best coach in the history of football. If Saban leaves, Bama will still hold some sway, but won't be as powerful as they are now. Will Texas begin to throw their weight around?
Prior to these past 7 years or so, Clemson was MSU. One championship years ago, a team that has had some good teams, had a quality following, but mainly played second fiddle in state as well as in their conference. In a decade it wouldn't surprise me if Miami and FSU are the dominant teams in the ACC and Clemson isn't one of them. It also wouldn't surprise me if Clemson remains the top team. Actually, I am not so sure that Clemson isn't Va Tech. Where the fortunes are tied to Beamer and Bud Norris. Crazy thing with Clemson is they haven't recruited to the level of their peers but are winning despite of it. Its been QB and a Venables defense that has kept Clemson dominate over their current run. Is it sustainable going forward, especially in a tougher conference.
Taking off my "Scarlet" colored glasses, if I am Clemson I stay in the ACC. I am not jumping to a tougher conference and am embracing the current state of the ACC. They have it great right now, are the power in the ACC, recruit the same areas as they would in the SEC, why toughen up the competition. From a SEC perspective, what does Clemson bring that they already don't have?
I was in a debate years ago with a buddy of mine about the best team in the entire conference realignment and he made a good argument that WVU was that team. WVU's issue is geography and pretty much that is all. They don't add anything of substance when it comes to what another conference is looking for. I could make an argument that adding Pitt would bring everything that WVU does, and also brings a far bigger market. As a fan, I would much rather see WVU play UC, UL, Pitt, and Va Tech than who they currently play.
FWIW, I think the AAU is a front the B1G is using to be very selective in the schools they choose. I don't think its the end all be all, but they want more of a culture fit.
I do not know the details or even the accuracy....but someone explained it to me that the Big10 athletic conference also serves as an academic and research alliance that in total gets I think Billions of dollars a year in funding for research. Many of the schools work together and share data/research....but much of that money comes via competitive application processes that is often going again Ivy League alliances....top tier Tech school alliances, etc. So they have to ensure the associated schools are of the highest academic standing or there is a chance they could lose out on some of that funding. Again, how accurate that is, I do not know....but it at least made sense.
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.”― Marcus Aurelius
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.”― Marcus Aurelius
Chip R (08-04-2021)
I am not really a hater of either...but after Holtz era, Notre Dame had many years of mediocrity....but there have been very few years that we can really call Duke basketball mediocre. The last national title that Notre Dame stole...I mean was awarded was after the 1988 season. Duke basketball has 5 National Championships and 10 Final 4's since the 1988 season.
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.”― Marcus Aurelius
fwiw, some Kansas "insiders" are claiming an announcement of KU to the Big10 is within weeks....
https://twitter.com/M_Vernon/status/1422679607468171265Mike Vernon
@M_Vernon
“I am hearing from some people I consider to be pretty reliable that this thing is imminent… I’m not ready to say it for sure, but there’s some smoke coming out of Lawrence right now.”
6:03 PM · Aug 3, 2021
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.”― Marcus Aurelius
My understanding is Oklahoma is driving the bus this time. They are fed up with the Big 12s deal with Fox (which ironically is the same as the B1Gs) which involves the “Big Noon” game where kickoffs in Norman are starting at 11 am eastern. Not exactly a good selling point for recruiting.
Texas is leaving because they can. WVU is basically an opportunist. Everything is a chess match at this point.
The kickoffs are 12 Eastern but 11 local (Central) time. It does kind of suck to go to one of those games with an 11 am local start time. It requires quite the early start. 7am for me if I'm going to Manhattan for a K-State game, for example.
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.”― Marcus Aurelius
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.”― Marcus Aurelius
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