re: ACC close to ending divisions and doing 3-5 format

The ACC is basically an upgraded east coast version of the new Big 12 with only 2 flagship state universities and very few meaningful football rivalries. It also can't be split geographically in a way that is competitively balanced. So pods make total sense for them. I still think the SEC works best in east/west divisions and an expanded 9 game conference schedule with no permanent cross-division opponent (no need anymore).