Beating 81 and his diseased rhinocerous pizzle...

[eagle9903]

to the punch.

Maryland to the Big10.

[b0mberMan]

wha?

[pick6pedro]

because they scheduled a home/home with Wisco? I don't get it.

[eagle9903]

its the stupid expansion rumor of the day.

[b0mberMan]

Go to the UConn board. They're discussing whether they should take the invite to the ACC or follow Maryland into the B1G

[cvilleagle]

Makes sense if you think about it. and are a retard.

[Endless Mike]

Is 9903 the "Friend who lives in Philly"?

http://www.elevenwarriors.com/forum/football/2012/11/maryland-to-the-big

[pick6pedro]

Is 9903 the "Friend who lives in Philly"?

http://www.elevenwarriors.com/forum/football/2012/11/maryland-to-the-big

"Rutgers makes the most sense"

[BCSUPERFAN22]

Go to the UConn board. They're discussing whether they should take the invite to the ACC or follow Maryland into the B1G

50 million dollar but out to an athletic dept in financial ruin ? Maybe they should join the NNNNBE with the yukons/ratards of the world to fit in.

[HJS]

I don't think anything is happening and the only people "reporting" it are message board posters and one blogger who is referencing a friend who saw something reported on TV where he was the only apparent viewer (I mean if a media outlet reported it, you'd think it would have a wider audience than 1).

Nonetheless, the $50mm (while significant) is not prohibitive. If the conference you are moving to has a TV Deal $10-$15mm more than the ACC (which the B10 soon will) and if you are receiving twice the bowl revenues than the ACC (which the B10 does), the dispartity in revenues pays for the buy-out in about 3 years. The buyout makes it very difficult for a team to leave for the B12, but not so for the SEC or B10.

[eagle9903]

Is 9903 the "Friend who lives in Philly"?

http://www.elevenwarriors.com/forum/football/2012/11/maryland-to-the-big

Dude! Not cool!

[Fire Spaz]

I don't think anything is happening and the only people "reporting" it are message board posters and one blogger who is referencing a friend who saw something reported on TV where he was the only apparent viewer (I mean if a media outlet reported it, you'd think it would have a wider audience than 1).

Nonetheless, the $50mm (while significant) is not prohibitive. If the conference you are moving to has a TV Deal $10-$15mm more than the ACC (which the B10 soon will) and if you are receiving twice the bowl revenues than the ACC (which the B10 does), the dispartity in revenues pays for the buy-out in about 3 years. The buyout makes it very difficult for a team to leave for the B12, but not so for the SEC or B10.

So you're saying its not from Frank the Tank.

[MilitantEagle]

Seems serious

http://espn.go.com/college-football/sto ... ources-say

EDIT: Man on the moon, never mind.

[eagle9903]

assuming this happens and for the purpose of my point assuming the acc gets back to 14 and doesn't lose a big name (I am certainly concerned about this but again for purposes of the point assume it doesn't matter). Is this not a pretty hearty fuck you to Penn State? Adding two local schools both in prime PSU recruiting areas?

HJS's ex (I think he was the rebound after Gene) needs to see if there is any way they could bring PSU over in light of this and a number of other perceived slights at the hands of the B1G (i don't really understand it but their fans - I know not decision makers - at least have major issues with the old guard (UM and tOSU) and their dominance over the conference decision making much like FSU's issues with tobacco road. I know the money disparity is somewhat significant, but PSU might inspire ND, etc, or even on its own adding another team that fills its 100k person stadium on the regular would have a big impact on the ACC tv deal. I suspect the new BCS makes it more unlikely than it would be otherwise, but the conversation needs to be, and i'm assuming is being had. Again, I don't think this is likely to happen.

Short of the above, the ACC needs to backfill with Louisville and not UConn. They need to appease the football first schools and frankly if the FSU powers that be, not fans, hate Swofford (which is because he is a UNC alum and perceived tobacco road basketball first guy not because he is a bad negotiator) then he needs to go.

[claver2010]

I'm giong to start all of this with the assumption that the academics either A: don't matter or B: are equal enough to not hold a ton of weight.

Isn't Louisville the choice instead of Yukon for both football and basketball reasons?

Obviously football is no contest in favor of Louisville. Yukon is on their own Spaz track only with a lower starting baseline. Basketball is a huge unknown with them right now with their players' inability to read and a new coach.

[eagle9903]

Obviously football is no contest in favor of Louisville.

I think this should be the end of the analysis.

[vegasEagle]

Obviously football is no contest in favor of Louisville.

I think this should be the end of the analysis.

Actually this should be... TV market share.

[HJS]

Sadly, the academics between UConn and Louisville aren't close. The only thing the ACC should do is negotiate ND to add 1 or 2 more games in return for a full share of the ACC. And let them keep a contract for their other games. UConn adds nothing. And, unlike Rutgers, are never a target for another conference (meaning they will always be there). BTW, if ND balks, ESPN might still pay the conference the same amount (like they did the B12), which means the 13 teams split the 20mm combined TV and Bowl revenue. That, combined with the exit fee, pretty much puts everyone close to the B12.

[PhillyandBCEagles]

Why Louisville and not Cincy?

[claver2010]

Why Louisville and not Cincy?

9903, of course football should end the discussion but just the basketball (and uncertainty surrounding Yukon) is another checkmark in the Louisville column

[eagle9903]

Obviously football is no contest in favor of Louisville.

I think this should be the end of the analysis.

Actually this should be... TV market share.

other than ND, i don't think anyone has a significant TV market share. Rutgers maybe has the potential to have one.

[PhillyandBCEagles]

Why Louisville and not Cincy?

9903, of course football should end the discussion but just the basketball (and uncertainty surrounding Yukon) is another checkmark in the Louisville column

Not necessarily advocating for Cincy over Louisville, just questioning why it seems to be written in stone that Louisville is a better option (just because the B12 has been sniffing around them?). Cincy is probably a little better in football, a little worse in basketball, comparable/a little better academically (#139 in the USNWR rankings vs. #160 for Louisville), and delivers a bigger media market. Plus having an ACC team in arguably our most important recruiting market would be good for BC.

That said, the rumor during the last round of expansion was that the ACC didn't want to add anyone lower in the USNWR rankings than FSU (101) so if that's the case UConn would be the only viable option, unless ND comes in as a full member in which case you can think about making a run at PSU and/or Vandy.

FWIW, I'll be shocked if Maryland actually goes anywhere

[MilitantEagle]

FWIW, I'll be shocked if Maryland actually goes anywhere

Me too. According to the most recent article, the alums are pissed about the possibility of moving to the Big Ten.

[HJS]

FWIW, I'll be shocked if Maryland actually goes anywhere

Me too. According to the most recent article, the alums are pissed about the possibility of moving to the Big Ten.

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/t/story/ma ... n-17754075
Sounds like it's happening regardless.

[MilitantEagle]

FWIW, I'll be shocked if Maryland actually goes anywhere

Me too. According to the most recent article, the alums are pissed about the possibility of moving to the Big Ten.

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/t/story/ma ... n-17754075
Sounds like it's happening regardless.

I don't draw the same conclusions as you after reading that article. It's the same story. They are going to meet tomorrow. It may happen, it may not.

[bosa90]

From a NJ blogger:

So the Conference Reconfiguration Derby continues. Maryland and Rutgers are headed to the Big Ten, which moves them to 14 and puts the Big Ten television network in the heart of ACC and Big East country.
The ACC must react to losing Maryland. Say hello to UConn, which is primed to move to the ACC if the call comes. And it very well might. Wonder what the people at BC think about that move.
Wait there is more. Louisville might consider a move to the Big 12 if a call from Dallas is made. And don’t be surprised if Boise State also gets a call.

[JesuitIvy]

First off, I'd be surprised if the state of Maryland allows Md moving to happen. Secondly, at what point do the southern core of the ACC balk at adding another northern school, especially UConn, which is kind of a 'meh' choice.

Also, I discount mainstream news reports on this stuff on weekends -- do the people with real sources work on weekends?

[HJS]

Why would the ACC add UConn in all sports when it could cheaply replace MD by adding USNA in football only?

[Walsh601]

More message board wankery, but it turned out correct last time.

Apparently the same Rivals poster that broke this shit is saying the B1G is looking to add GT and either UNC or UVA by the end of next year.

Grain of salt and such.

[eagle9903]

More message board wankery, but it turned out correct last time.

Apparently the same Rivals poster that broke this shit is saying the B1G is looking to add GT and either UNC or UVA by the end of next year.

Grain of salt and such.

do you mean that spartanmd person?