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Yes. More teams helps to stabilize the conference & secure more media rights. As the westernmost member of the ACC, travel to the West Coast isn’t as difficult for Louisville as it may be for others.
Because they used to the Indians. They were among the first to change their nicknames.Sorry- in these parts “Cal” usually refers to a certain basketball coach we call “the squid”. I just remembered that Stanford had a tree in their logo for some reason.
I realize that. Heck, I can remember when they were the Stanford Indians. I just don’t know what a tree has to do with “Cardinal”.Because they used to the Indians. They were among the first to change their nicknames.
Me neither.I realize that. Heck, I can remember when they were the Stanford Indians. I just don’t know what a tree has to do with “Cardinal”.
He’s wicked smaaat. That’s a growing area. Actually I moved to Connecticut several years ago but kept the handle since I had had it so long. Got a daughter in East Boston near Logan Airport, though. Great city.Me neither.
FWIW you will soon have another Card fan in Beantown. Eldest grandson just signed a lease in Dorchester/Southie.
You learn something new everyday! I wasn’t aware.Because they used to the Indians. They were among the first to change their nicknames.
He's Boston born and Connecticut reared so he's used to it. He loves the area. Great city. The family is excited for him.He’s wicked smaaat. That’s a growing area. Actually I moved to Connecticut several years ago but kept the handle since I had had it so long. Got a daughter in East Boston near Logan Airport, though. Great city.
Exactly. And I don’t see any way the conference gets extra money for those three schools.If it means more $$, I'd be interested. Otherwise, no...
Plus, it's not like this will be a permanent move. More realignment will occur. Might as well do something now as opposed to nothing.Let’s do it. At this point in time it’s far better to be adding than to be losing. Doing nothing seems like resigning our fate to become fodder for more B2G and SEC expansion at the expense of our conference.
i don’t think it’ll stop until there’s 2 large conferencesPlus, it's not like this will be a permanent move. More realignment will occur. Might as well do something now as opposed to nothing.
I’m just not sure where it ends if it ends. I think it’s safe to say that the $ec and the Big10 aren’t going away.If that was the goal the Big Ten should have just absorb the Pac 10. If Stanford and Cal are willing to take a cut why not add them because they fit academically. It cuts travel cost.
2 super conferences isn’t enough.
I guess it would end with just two teams, or they might just have AI games and dispense with players, coaches, etc. money would be derived from viewing and gambling.I’m just not sure where it ends if it ends. I think it’s safe to say that the $ec and the Big10 aren’t going away.
Yeah if have to see that goof ball dancing around in a Christmas Tree again I’m going to puke. I think it’s the most ridiculous of all mascots.Northern California is renown for its huge redwood trees.
On one hand, the cultural differences in the west coast are significant as compared to those here in the Commonwealth ……. but there are very few differences with the culture inside the UL Administration. I believe that most view Stanford at the same Academic level as Vanderbilt, but consider it’s football program equal to any school in the SEC, not named Alabama or UGA.
At this point in time, the addition of Stanford in my mind is a positive step for a conference that is struggling to maintain relevance …….. I support the expansion move.
Ok this is their first I heard this, because everyone else is reporting the current pot would have to be split more ways. In that case I’m not as negative towards those teams entering except the fact their California teamsI read an article recently that said the Contract with ESPN requires them to pay more if more teams are added to the conference. It also said Stanford and SMU were willing to accept greatly reduced league amounts for the first five years in the League. That would allow the League to pay the existing members more than they are currently scheduled to receive.
I think the League needs to be very careful and really study this hard. There is no reason to rush because there is really no place else for Stanford, Cal, and SMU to go that is better than the ACC. Take your time and get to the right answer.
Cardinals vs Cardinal. I like it!If the question is what value does adding Stanford do for UL, I would ask the same question as to what value does WF, VT or NCST for that matter do for us? How many UL fans travel to Syracuse or Miami by car? In truth it is all about TV, and as for me, I would be just as interested in watching Stanford and UL play on TV, as I would some of the other existing ACC members.
SMU makes some sense on its own. The other 2 a few time zones away have to really justify the finances. At this point, all that is being reported is a short-term windfall for those schools willing to give up their rights/shares for a few years just to get a landing spot. But the TV deal, which only adds $10M for each additional P5 team, actually dilutes everyone's share in the long run. I frankly do not understand why UofL is one of the schools in favor since it is most likely to be put in the "western" division or pod if all 3 proposed schools are added, making things logistically more difficult for all of our sports team and fans. And for less money in the long run.If it means more $$, I'd be interested. Otherwise, no...
I read that it`s a done deal with SMU, Stanford and Cal joining the ACC, just working out the details. From what I understand NC, Clemson and Florida State voted against it, but it only takes a 75% vote. Clemson and FS has been asking for a bigger piece of the pie, so I understand their vote. This may also escalate their desire to exit the ACC.The current NC collection of UNC, Duke, WF and NCST in the ACC is dominating the entire conference in terms of any decisions. Adding any schools with viable sports programs and respectable academic standing west of UL would ultimately bring a much needed balance. I believe that explains why those opposed to expansion are unwilling to support it. Once the number of members starts to increase, those voting against lose their influence. Despite being well south of NC, FSU does not want to dilute their influence in the existing ACC system.
In football, Clemson brings ALL the credibility. FSU has some history, as does Miami.FSU hasn't brought crap to the ACC for awhile on a consistent basis. Sooooooo they can just kiss my UofL ass. If they want to move on then so be it. Same for Clemson. In reality, neither of them bring THAT MUCH to the table. But that's just my opinion.
GO CARDS!!!
Likely for the same reason that UK fans are so cocky about their SEC FB team!In regards to Clemson and FSU this is a case of be careful what you wish for. Either of those teams going to the SEC or B1G and they would never be in the playoffs again. They would end up like Nebraska as a has been, FSU hasn’t done anything since 2013 so they need to step up. Why is UNCST so cocky they have never done anything in any sport with the exception of one basketball title over 20 years ago.