The vast majority of Tech's fans are happy we're in the ACC. We can be competitive in football and basketball (over the long term) without having to compromise our academic standards. We also know we will never compete head-to-head with UGA for fan base or athletics revenue.

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I just checked out their athletic facilities. Damn, Tech would kill for some SECN money right about now.

I remember Tech used to have such a good baseball program. I could see why they're slipping with that shithole

This is a completely clueless post - the football, basketball, baseball, softball, swimming, volleyball, and tennis venues (plus the indoor football facility) have all been built or renovated in the last 15 years.

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Posted by meansonny

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Posted on 5/27/15 at 11:55 pm to NOTORlOUSD

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We can be competitive in football and basketball (over the long term) without having to compromise our academic standards.

Is this your way of admitting that you forfeited games because of playing academically ineligible players in the short term?

Or, that you (like all programs) accept athletes who would not be accepted into your school if it were not for their athletic scholarship? You know... another short term compromise.

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Posted by CBandits82

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Posted on 5/28/15 at 9:53 am to NOTORlOUSD

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The vast majority of Tech's fans are happy we're in the ACC. We can be competitive in football and basketball (over the long term) without having to compromise our academic standards. We also know we will never compete head-to-head with UGA for fan base or athletics revenue.

I would want Tulane and Tech in the conference strictly for the academic notoriety.

SEC wold get a lot more respect academically.

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