Where will USF end up

[tampabull]

I think everyone is just so reactionary here.

If the ACC took 12 years to expand last time why would they go right away?

The point is, megaconference existence doesn't mean the dominos will fall and everyone will be grabbing teams. The ACC just signed a very big deal, the additions of schools like us or UConn or Cincy isn't going to make that deal that much better.

On top of that. What reasons would the SEC have to expand? As mike Slive said this morning, they're just trying to be like us.

I think you'll see the Big East go to 12. I think you'll see the Pac 10 got to 16. The Big 10 go to 14 or 16. The rest wait it out a few years

The problem with this is if the pac 10 goes to 16 i think the big 10 will follow to 16.  That means maryland and 1 other acc school will get invited to the big 10.  The SEC will probably add fsu and georgia tech at least.  That will leave the acc vulnerable.  You think espn will keep the $$$ the same if the acc gets poached?? 

[dabull80]

I wonder if the Big 12 would look at USF ?  We have a good connection with Leroy Selmon and have a nice market.  Travel could be tough but not really much worse then it is now.

[Apis Bull]

I'm sure that ever TV contract is based on the current configuration of the conference.  Any change would most likely make the contract void or set off some clause.

[BullsFanInTX]

Who are the 2 people that voted that USF would go back to CUSA (and lose it's BCS bid).  I just can't see any scenario where current BCS teams become non bcs teams.  If anything, things will become more inclusive, with a few current non bcs teams moving up to the big leagues.

[tampabull]

I wonder if the Big 12 would look at USF ?  We have a good connection with Leroy Selmon and have a nice market.  Travel could be tough but not really much worse then it is now.

I'm sure they would but why would usf want to go to a conference that probably won't exist in a few years. 

[Apis Bull]

I wonder if the Big 12 would look at USF ?  We have a good connection with Leroy Selmon and have a nice market.  Travel could be tough but not really much worse then it is now.

I'm sure they would but why would usf want to go to a conference that probably won't exist in a few years. 

Really!  Been there, done that.

[bulldozier1]

JOE, the ACC will not stand idle. If they get rip for four schools. And you're talking about the BE will expand. To who? The BE is not some top flight conference that can bring in anybody. The BE is known as the worst BCS conference out there. I guess bringing in c-usa team will strengthen it? Big East and C-USA band together to make a super-conference? Yeah right.

[Joe]

I'm going to start slamming my head against a table.

WHY. why would the ACC have to respond? Anyone they add won't get them a better TV contract. I am not convinced the SEC is expanding because they make as much money and control tv as is.

As for the Big East. You thinkthe Pac10 was worth a **** until yesterday?

Bet your rear the BE is going after the ACC

[South_Florida_Flip]

The ACC would have to respond because ESPN can pull that TV contract from them.

Slive has already said the SEC will be proactive, so if 2 leagues are going to 16 teams, then bet the SEC will as well.

[bulldozier1]

Thank you South FL. Flip. The SEC will make a move. And they would take at least 2 teams from the ACC. Then the ACC can sit with 8 team league. And pocket more money per school. What if the B-10 takes 2 from the ACC? Then the ACC can make more per school with just 6.