I agree that UNC is the big catch left out there--but one random element that I think we're all forgetting is Kentucky. I'm not sure they are ready to give up top dog status in basketball.
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This "agreement" is the most absurd thing ever, imo. The charter SEC programs in Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi are all being penalized by the posturing of the UF's and UGA's of the League.So who do we go for without violating the "gentleman's agreement" against in state rivals (Tech, FSU, Clemson, etc.)? I'm guessing NC State and Virginia Tech would be the most likely targets if we are going at the ACC.
Why should Joe Fan give one rip about generating extra SEC revenue?I just don't think UVA and NCST are good gets that will grow the revenue share. They'll grow revenue but ultimately end up being a no-gain or loss in terms of the check the schools get each year. That is why I think we go big and gut the ACC if we expand further. Just absolutely make the South the SEC's to have...lets not forget that the vast majority of college football followers are in the South. Why else do you think they open Gameday with that hokey country crap? It appeals to their audience.
On the other hand, it keeps out Memphis, Southern Miss and the Extension Center. Not that any of them would be on the SEC's radar (maybe Memphis), but you never know.This "agreement" is the most absurd thing ever, imo. The charter SEC programs in Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi are all being penalized by the posturing of the UF's and UGA's of the League.
Lacrosse will soon be an NCAA sport every where. It is taking off big time.The problem with UNC and UVA to the SEC as some here are suggesting/considering is that we don't play lacrosse. For UNC that is probably their #2 money sport behind basketball and for UVA it is probably #1.
They aren't walking away from that sport to join the SEC. Period.
With VaTech and NCState no such concern. They play lax but it is not a big money maker for them.
Virginia's athletic department earns far more revenue than VT. I'm trying to figure out how that makes VT the earner and Virginia the mouth to feed.VaTech will put more fannies in the seats, eyeballs on the sets, and visiting fans in other venues, than will UVA.
IMO UVA would be one more mouth to feed... and would expect the other SEC institutions to thank UVA for the privilege of shoveling money at them. OTOH, VaTech has a rabid fan following and would earn their keep.
Football Revenue | |
Virginia Tech | $31,155,870.00 |
Clemson Univ. | $30,994,503.00 |
Georgia Tech | $24,870,064.00 |
Univ. of Miami | $24,631,029.00 |
Univ. of North Carolina | $22,077,550.00 |
North Carolina State | $22,018,738.00 |
Boston College | $19,184,902.00 |
Univ. of Virginia | $19,004,653.00 |
Florida State Univ. | $18,958,861.00 |
Duke Univ. | $16,109,324.00 |
Univ. of Maryland | $11,540,368.00 |
Wake Forest University | $10,227,922.00 |
Football Profit | |
Virginia Tech | $14,853,103.00 |
Clemson Univ. | $14,688,975.00 |
North Carolina State | $11,609,800.00 |
Georgia Tech | $9,350,858.00 |
Univ. of North Carolina | $7,289,263.00 |
Univ. of Miami | $6,767,811.00 |
Univ. of Virginia | $3,076,978.00 |
Florida State Univ. | $2,613,485.00 |
Duke Univ. | $1,796,461.00 |
Univ. of Maryland | $1,676,620.00 |
Boston College | $1,211,197.00 |
Wake Forest University | -$2,289,583.00 |
BOOM!ACC football profits - Forbes
The two top revenue producers in the ACC, Virginia Tech and Clemson, also managed to turn the largest profits from football:
Football Profit Virginia Tech $14,853,103.00 Clemson Univ. $14,688,975.00 North Carolina State $11,609,800.00 Georgia Tech $9,350,858.00 Univ. of North Carolina $7,289,263.00 Univ. of Miami $6,767,811.00 Univ. of Virginia $3,076,978.00 Florida State Univ. $2,613,485.00 Duke Univ. $1,796,461.00 Univ. of Maryland $1,676,620.00 Boston College $1,211,197.00 Wake Forest University -$2,289,583.00
Athletic Dept Profit |