Yes, but BC and Syracuse are unique

Yes, but BC and Syracuse are unique
by Tex Francisco (2024-03-25 17:01:58)

In reply to: couldn't you add most ACC teams other than FSU, UM, and Clem posted by TedWilliamsHead

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First, they were founding members of the original Big East and are actually located in the northeast. Secondly, I think their football programs are sufficiently undesirable that they won't have any better options, and they may be willing to prioritize basketball over football, similar to what UConn did. Louisville, Virginia Tech, Pitt and most of the rest of the ACC leftovers will prioritize football, which probably means joining the Big 12 if offered.

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I wouldn’t count on Syracuse giving up on football. - usaf_irish 2024-03-26 16:50:02
- I think there's the possibility of the Big East returning to - tf86 2024-03-27 08:49:18
  - You would need at least 8 FB members - Tex Francisco 2024-03-27 10:01:38
    - I'd throw a few more names in there - tf86 2024-03-28 12:51:20
    - But now you're getting back to the same problem - El Kabong 2024-03-27 10:41:54
      - The landscape has changed dramatically in 11 years - tf86 2024-03-28 13:01:03
        That works for football... - El Kabong 2024-03-28 13:39:27
        Other conferences have far worse travel - tf86 2024-03-29 12:28:19
        And once football goes off on its own... - El Kabong 2024-03-29 13:19:23
      - Bingo. - usaf_irish 2024-03-27 11:30:40
Wake Forest and possibly Duke - tf86 2024-03-26 09:11:01
- Rename it the Big Atlantic. - usaf_irish 2024-03-26 11:01:53