Any ACC folks on here?

[1usctrojan]

From the Athletic……here is a sample of the article.  What do you think?
 

 

[OldhamA]

Yes, I'm a Miami Hurricanes fan.

I think something needs to be done to cut the SEC off at the knees. Whether this is the answer I don't know. 

[1usctrojan]

31 minutes ago, OldhamA said:

Yes, I'm a Miami Hurricanes fan.

I think something needs to be done to cut the SEC off at the knees. Whether this is the answer I don't know. 

I don’t think this is the final answer, it’s a first step.  A very good one.

[Happy Panther]

I need a translation. What does it mean?

[1usctrojan]

1 minute ago, Happy Panther said:

I need a translation. What does it mean?

Three conferences, BIG-10, PAC-12 and ACC are in negotiations to form an alliance….scheduling and strengthening a voting block to weaken the SEC.  SEC 16 schools vs the 3 Conferences 46 schools.

Everyone gets to keep their conferences in tact, but strengthen their collective voice.  This could also lead to an academic alliance, with every member, save Nebraska, in the BIG, 9 of the PAC12 and 4 in the ACC are members of AAC, an invitation only association of research universities.

Football millions is chump change vs billions of research dollars brings to a school and conference.

 

[Happy Panther]

25 minutes ago, 1usctrojan said:

Three conferences, BIG-10, PAC-12 and ACC are in negotiations to form an alliance….scheduling and strengthening a voting block to weaken the SEC.  SEC 16 schools vs the 3 Conferences 46 schools.

Everyone gets to keep their conferences in tact, but strengthen their collective voice.  This could also lead to an academic alliance, with every member, save Nebraska, in the BIG, 9 of the PAC12 and 4 in the ACC are members of AAC, an invitation only association of research universities.

Football millions is chump change vs billions of research dollars brings to a school and conference.

 

Thank you.

[Davidson Deac II]

I hope this works.  The focus on the big bucks, shifting conferences and alliances, has made college football far less interesting.   I went to a couple of games last year and enjoyed them, but watching them on TV is meh now.   

[1usctrojan]

It’s happening…

https://theathletic.com/news/big-ten-pac-12-acc-expected-to-formally-announce-alliance-on-tuesday-sources/kCDEJFjp3qdu

 

Edited August 24, 2021 by 1usctrojan

[1usctrojan]

11 hours ago, 1usctrojan said:

It’s happening…

https://theathletic.com/news/big-ten-pac-12-acc-expected-to-formally-announce-alliance-on-tuesday-sources/kCDEJFjp3qdu

 

ESPN:

“The alliance between the ACC, Big Ten and Pac-12 will be announced at 2 p.m. ET Tuesday, sources told ESPN.

The three leagues are expected to emphasize "common values" and unanimous support impacting key topics affecting college athletes and schools in all sports. Sources say the Pac-12 has been the most aggressive of the three leagues forming and encouraging the alliance.

 

When news first broke of a potential alliance earlier this month, a Pac-12 source told ESPN that the league was a bit further along than the other two in building support and enthusiasm for the pact. Other sources in the league expected an announcement to come sooner.

Another source familiar with the discussions on Tuesday told ESPN, "The Pac-12 is driving this."