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bucketshardy said:
One would think*.... the Ivy institutions should have some very $ucce$$ful Alums who could elevate their athletics... if they so choose...

(can Ivy athletes get NIL?)
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Elite academic schools (Ivies and many others) almost always have the largest Endowments and high % of alumni contribution rates. St.J unfortunately has a very low % participation rate for giving back. Lots of reasons to explain it, but it is a known fact.

One of the factors in ranking a school and elevating its profile is Give Back % among Alumni, we do very poorly there, except for Mike Repole and some others, of course.
 
bucketshardy said:
One would think*.... the Ivy institutions should have some very $ucce$$ful Alums who could elevate their athletics... if they so choose...

(can Ivy athletes get NIL?)
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www.columbiaspectator.com

Ivy League rejects class action lawsuit settlement, fueling NIL debate in college sports

The Ivy League opted out of the settlement reached in Grant House and Sedona Prince v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, et al., last month. On Jan. 21, Ivy League Executive Director Robin Harris informed student-athletes that the athletic conference would not alter its rules in response...
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paultzman said:
Not surprising;

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Very consistent with my years-long assumption that at some point it would be five 16-team conferences who would decide that there is no reason for them to share their money with everyone else. Though I suppose now it could wind up being four 24-team conferences or something. They will definitely exert maximum leverage to the detriment of everyone else, the sport(s) and fans.

Sadly the way of the world in which the thought of sacrificing something for the common good and long-term benefits is considered laughable.
 
lawmanfan said:
Very consistent with my years-long assumption that at some point it would be five 16-team conferences who would decide that there is no reason for them to share their money with everyone else. Though I suppose now it could wind up being four 24-team conferences or something. They will definitely exert maximum leverage to the detriment of everyone else, the sport(s) and fans.

Sadly the way of the world in which the thought of sacrificing something for the common good and long-term benefits is considered laughable.
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Well said.
 
lawmanfan said:
Very consistent with my years-long assumption that at some point it would be five 16-team conferences who would decide that there is no reason for them to share their money with everyone else. Though I suppose now it could wind up being four 24-team conferences or something. They will definitely exert maximum leverage to the detriment of everyone else, the sport(s) and fans.

Sadly the way of the world in which the thought of sacrificing something for the common good and long-term benefits is considered laughable.
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Right now there are 67 teams total. Enough for their own tournament. I can’t wait for that big first round upset when Northwestern squeaks past Vandy in a play in game and then goes on to beat Duke.
 
lawmanfan said:
Very consistent with my years-long assumption that at some point it would be five 16-team conferences who would decide that there is no reason for them to share their money with everyone else. Though I suppose now it could wind up being four 24-team conferences or something. They will definitely exert maximum leverage to the detriment of everyone else, the sport(s) and fans.

Sadly the way of the world in which the thought of sacrificing something for the common good and long-term benefits is considered laughable.
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It’s really a Power 2. The ACC is like Fredo pretending to be a big boy with his brothers and the Godfather. It’s a just a countdown until it gets absolutely destroyed.

After that happens, it’s 2 giants and the little brother Big 12. The Big Ten and SEC could conspire to absolutely destroy the Big 12 when it comes time to divide the ACC.

Football should have a distinct governing body and separate divisions.
 
Marillac2 said:
It’s really a Power 2. The ACC is like Fredo pretending to be a big boy with his brothers and the Godfather. It’s a just a countdown until it gets absolutely destroyed.

After that happens, it’s 2 giants and the little brother Big 12. The Big Ten and SEC could conspire to absolutely destroy the Big 12 when it comes time to divide the ACC.

Football should have a distinct governing body and separate divisions.
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Where do u see the BE fitting in...?
-Us acquiring more teams ?
-Some teams being acquired...?

Would be amazing if we could make a play to get Duke bball.... maybe a couple others.... but that's the infinity stone we need to remain in the "Power" convo for bball
 
bucketshardy said:
Where do u see the BE fitting in...?
-Us acquiring more teams ?
-Some teams being acquired...?

Would be amazing if we could make a play to get Duke bball.... maybe a couple others.... but that's the infinity stone we need to remain in the "Power" convo for bball
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I think Wake would be the first domino to fall. They might just drop football altogether once ACC implodes.
 
Marillac2 said:
It’s really a Power 2. The ACC is like Fredo pretending to be a big boy with his brothers and the Godfather. It’s a just a countdown until it gets absolutely destroyed.

After that happens, it’s 2 giants and the little brother Big 12. The Big Ten and SEC could conspire to absolutely destroy the Big 12 when it comes time to divide the ACC.

Football should have a distinct governing body and separate divisions.
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They should put all the Olympic sports back into the old conference alignments as they were. Then just separate out football and set it up however they want as long as it stands on its own.
 
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