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re: The real candidates for Expansion
Posted on 6/21/23 at 6:58 am to JCdawg
Posted on 6/21/23 at 6:58 am to JCdawg
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Why do you people keep saying this? The SEC doesn't want FSU or Clemson, do you not understand what matters with conference expansion? Jesus Christ.
The SEC would take FSU with open arms, probably Clemson as well. This final round of expansion is going to be far less focused on new media markets and conference footprint but more on adding brand name programs that create great match-ups. We’re entering the streaming era very quickly, cable is all but dead, and conferences will rely on folks paying monthly subscriptions to generate revenue.
There are only a few marquee programs left for the B1G or the SEC to absorb that are likely to drive enough viewers to increase payout per school: Clemson, FSU, Notre Dame, and Oregon. And if we’re being a bit generous, Washington and Miami.
FSU and Clemson are very obviously cultural fits that would fit neatly into the heart if the SEC footprint. And get out of here with the “gentlemen’s agreement”, if that ever did seriously matter, it died with Texas joining the conference over the tantrum thrown by Aggy. Like it or not, Clemson and FSU will be in this conference by 2036.
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Posted on 6/21/23 at 7:22 am to BreakawayZou83
Can’t remember who but a popular reporter was on Sirius last week and mentioned Clemson isn’t the desired school people think it is.
When you look at the financials, brand value, alumni base, state resources, and academics, they are middle of the pack in the ACC
When you look at the financials, brand value, alumni base, state resources, and academics, they are middle of the pack in the ACC
Posted on 6/21/23 at 7:55 am to BreakawayZou83
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There are only a few marquee programs left for the B1G or the SEC to absorb that are likely to drive enough viewers to increase payout per school: Clemson, FSU, Notre Dame, and Oregon. And if we’re being a bit generous, Washington and Miami.
I think this is a misstatement.
There is only ONE marquee program left... Notre Dame.
The rest aren't.
This is why I think the only future expansion will likely be if ND joins the Big 10. And that will only involve a single other team to be paired with ND... and it could very well be Stanford.
After that it's not about marquee names because there are none. It will be about markets if anyone does. My bet is the SEC is done expanding for the next 20-30 years.
This post was edited on 6/21/23 at 7:57 am
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