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re: All signs point to Virginia & UNC fans
Posted on 8/16/14 at 8:06 am to kywildcatfanone
Posted on 8/16/14 at 8:06 am to kywildcatfanone
If a majority of the other schools voted to allow it for one season, they probably would. But your right, they would have to ask the rest of the sec. But I think a majority would vote in favor of it. The sec would be completed with two flagship teams. NC St is just so blah, and VT is just a Johnny come lately.
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Posted on 8/16/14 at 8:11 am to IwuzJuzStandnderOfce
If the SEC wants to add UVA or UNC it needs to develop Men's Soccer and Lacrosse. UVA and UNC are both HUGE soccer and lacrosse schools. UVA has 13 national titles between both sports while UNC has 6 national titles. Soccer and Lacrosse are a big focus of their respective athletic departments.
UVA and UNC will not let their mens soccer and lacrosse programs go to shite just to join the SEC. Its simply too important to them.
UVA and UNC will not let their mens soccer and lacrosse programs go to shite just to join the SEC. Its simply too important to them.
This post was edited on 8/16/14 at 8:15 am
Posted on 8/16/14 at 8:13 am to IwuzJuzStandnderOfce
Those are the two I pick for expansion. Move Mizz west. Boom.
Posted on 8/16/14 at 8:14 am to BAMAisDIESEL09
Well its settled, no UNC or Virginia. Glad that's settled
Posted on 8/16/14 at 8:17 am to BAMAisDIESEL09
I think the sec could afford to indulge them in those two sports if it meant getting them in. Right now, those two sports have got to be relatively cheap. A field, a goal, a ball, some sticks and face guards and, voila, instant Lacross. 
Posted on 8/16/14 at 8:17 am to IwuzJuzStandnderOfce
We have women's lacrosse and a stadium. 
https://www.gatorzone.com/facilities/?venue=lacrosse&sport=lacro
https://www.gatorzone.com/facilities/?venue=lacrosse&sport=lacro
This post was edited on 8/16/14 at 8:20 am
Posted on 8/16/14 at 8:20 am to IwuzJuzStandnderOfce
Yeah... I want UVA and UNC the most too but Im afraid if we dont develop Mens Soccer and Lacrosse it may be one of the factors that causes them to stay in the ACC.
Posted on 8/16/14 at 8:21 am to Korin
A stadium? Just for women's lacross? I'm impressed.
This post was edited on 8/16/14 at 8:22 am
Posted on 8/16/14 at 8:23 am to IwuzJuzStandnderOfce
Yep, a stadium. For women's lacrosse. Yet no ipf for the football team. 
Posted on 8/16/14 at 8:24 am to IwuzJuzStandnderOfce
Conversely, VT and NC State both have no championships in mens soccer and lacrosse. One would assume that would play less of a factor in their decision to join the SEC. UNC and UVA are what everyone wants, while VT, NC State and maybe Clemson are most realistic.
This post was edited on 8/16/14 at 8:26 am
Posted on 8/16/14 at 8:27 am to BAMAisDIESEL09
There is a very good reason that soccer is the most popular sport in the world. It's cheaper than shite to develop and play that even third world countries can afford it. I think the sec could develop and impliment it. No problem. 
Posted on 8/16/14 at 8:28 am to IwuzJuzStandnderOfce
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All signs point to Virginia & UNC fans
Stop, a pixel is a terrible thing to waste!
Realignment involving ACC teams is DOA unless ESPN sanctions it no matter what fans think or say. Folks harboring an SEC expansion fail to see that the SEC its the firewall of the ACC not the raider.
UNC can split from Duke
VT can split from UVA
Recent realignment history has proven this. But any split would destabilize the ACC and might lead to defections to the B1G and FOX, which ESPN will not allow.
Posted on 8/16/14 at 8:32 am to BAMAisDIESEL09
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UVA and UNC will not let their mens soccer and lacrosse programs go to shite just to join the SEC. Its simply too important to them.
They can always play those sports in the conference/league they're already in. Several SEC schools play sports in other conferences...
SCe plays men's soccer in CUSA, Mizzou wrestles in the MAC etc...
Posted on 8/16/14 at 8:37 am to Cheese Grits
I've still got 1 n a half gig of pixil burning. I'm good. As for espn, I really don't think they could stop the sec if the sec was determined to do something. Besides, I'm sure the sec top dogs haven't forgotten the time the ACC tried to steal Kentucky, so why would the SEC be the ACC's firewall? 
Posted on 8/16/14 at 8:40 am to IwuzJuzStandnderOfce
Virginia will be in the Big 10 before long. It's a better fit for the Hoos academically and athletically. North Carolina is a possibility as well, but I've heard Duke or Boston College would be more likely.
Posted on 8/16/14 at 8:41 am to dallasga6
Vt and NCstate may actually be the better choice in the long run. They are bigger schools then either UVA or UNC so therefore produce more alumni which in turn means more TVs.
But for it to happen BIG10 would have to come knocking for UVA. Then VT and UVA would have to pressure the state to dissolve the law that the schools have to be in the same athletic conference. I could actually see that happening as the BIG 5 break away from the small conferences.
But for it to happen BIG10 would have to come knocking for UVA. Then VT and UVA would have to pressure the state to dissolve the law that the schools have to be in the same athletic conference. I could actually see that happening as the BIG 5 break away from the small conferences.
Posted on 8/16/14 at 8:41 am to kywildcatfanone
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Expansion is all about markets, not necessarily teams. look at us adding Missouri.
Exactly!
ESPN currently has the following states so why would they want to lose any of them?
ACC (less Maryland)
SEC
Posted on 8/16/14 at 8:42 am to dallasga6
I agree... its possible. However, in my opinion thats indicative of a weakness in the scope of our conference. The SEC should develop elite competition in all major Div I sports. We simply need to develop league play in both of those sports and all SEC member schools need to be on board.
This post was edited on 8/16/14 at 8:43 am
Posted on 8/16/14 at 8:46 am to IwuzJuzStandnderOfce
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Afterall, they are the Cavaliers and Tar Heels. Names rooted from the War of Northern aggression
"Cavalier" was a colonial nickname for Virginians that existed long before the War Between a States.
VT and NCSU are far more likely to happen.
Posted on 8/16/14 at 8:49 am to IwuzJuzStandnderOfce
Shut up
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