03-31-2021, 02:59 PM | #91 |
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Inspired by UCats, I decided to split my plausible 16 team conference scenario into two 8 team divisions, which are each split again into 4 team groups.
I could see each team playing the other 3 teams in their group every year, 3 of 4 from the other group, and 3 of 8 from the other division. This format keeps a lot of rivalries together in groups that play every year, and they are somewhat geographically condensed. You could even do a 4 team playoff in each conference between group winners (I know none of this will ever happen, just fun to think about). In this edition, UC joins the ACC along with Buffalo, forming a group with Louisville and Pitt. Notre Dame stays independent. James Madison gets called up from Division 2. |
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Based on academics alone, I think the order is Buffalo, UC, USF, UCF, West Virginia. Based on revenue potential alone, I'd say UCF, UC, West Virginia, USF, Buffalo. Geographically, UC would give Louisville a partner and Buffalo gives Syracuse a partner. West Virginia is a in a good central location. Even though Florida St and Miami are both in Florida, they are very far apart. So really any of these schools fit geographically. A wildcard pick could be UMass to pair with Boston College. They also have strong academics. |
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04-03-2021, 01:05 PM | #94 |
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If the Big 12 breaks up, I think our only chance is the ACC. Oklahoma, TCU, Kansas, and Iowa St will look much more attractive to the SEC and Big Ten than we will (the reasons against Iowa St to the Big Ten also apply to us).
If the Big 12 doesn't break up, we could have a decent chance to land anywhere. The Big 12 could definitely pick us up, and the Big Ten wouldn't have any more available schools that fit their model. If they want 16 teams, they'd have to consider non-AAU and non-land grant universities like us. We could be an SEC option too. |
07-27-2021, 10:36 AM | #95 |
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Might be time to bring this thread back to life. Texas and Oklahoma aren't extending their Big12 contracts. Speculation is that they will both go to the SEC, but no matter what happens things are set to go in motion soon.
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Pick up the leftovers from Big12. Kick out the bottom feeders and let's get moving.
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07-28-2021, 09:49 AM | #97 |
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Main thing I am rooting against right now is a Pac12 and Big12 merger...or basically the Pac12 scalping the top of the Big12.
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