re: Realignment...B1G going after 2 more ACC schools?

A couple of things:

1 - Not sure where the idea of UNC/dook being "tied" together got started, but it is WAY overblown. The more relevant school in regards to getting UNC is Virginia, and Delany knows this. If Slive wanted to outmaneuver Delany, he'd push hard for both UVa and UNC. I suspect he's already done this, and UVa prefers the B1G over the SEC.

2 - If the ACC were to collapse, going to the B1G would be a disastrous move for UNC (for several reasons). Having lived in NC, SEC country, and B1G country, there would be a massive cultural identity that would be given up.

3 - UNC fans overwhelming support going to the SEC over the B1G (beyond the football/basketball stuff, would make a great baseball league even better instead of sacrificing an elite program in the B1G).

4 - Sadly, I think if a move happens, UNC will end up joining the B1G. It sounds like the athletics folks are pushing hard for the SEC, but the PTB are set on steering this ship north.



One underreported aspect of this whole saga is right here. Notice a name on this page??? LINK