How does Maryland's ACC departure affect Notre Dame?

Did I misread this article or did this say "Louisville and UConn are powerhouse football programs." Since when, what am I missing?

I think Louisville was during the Howard Schnellenberger era or was the U?

Okay FSU heads to the Big 12 then what happens to the ACC?

I wonder who Maryland will be playing in the BIG10 ACC Classic?

"So what does the departure mean for Notre Dame?"

I don't know, but you can bet this is the #1 thing on everyone's minds in South Bend right about now.

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Originally posted 02:04 PM ET  11.20 by crimson_colored_glasses

Did I misread this article or did this say "Louisville and UConn are powerhouse football programs." Since when, what am I missing?

In context, they are powerhouses within their respective states...beyond that...snicker snicker

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Originally posted 02:04 PM ET  11.20 by crimson_colored_glasses

Did I misread this article or did this say "Louisville and UConn are powerhouse football programs." Since when, what am I missing?

It also said UConn was coached by Randy Edsall. Pretty sure Maryland will be surprised to learn he's been pulling down two paychecks (and programs).

Idaho needs a home... What?

South Bend is on the Atlantic Coast. Indiana shoreline. Mm Hm.

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Originally posted 03:47 PM ET  11.20 by piratey

Meh. ND AD Jack Swarbricks best friend is Deloss Dodd. We'll land in the Big12 eventually

That would lead to an ugly divorce.

what if the big east consisted of fsu,mia,clemson,unc,vt,pitt,wvu, and loui(5 ooc games and fsu and mia have yearly matches against uf leaving them 4 each)
or- sec east: scar,tn,uga,uf,fsu, & mia.
oh and breaking news seriously, alabama dropped out of college football and is now in the nfc and afc south, nd has joined the cfl, and lou holtz found the fountain of youth.

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Originally posted 02:39 PM ET  11.20 by DearbornSparty

It also said UConn was coached by Randy Edsall. Pretty sure Maryland will be surprised to learn he's been pulling down two paychecks (and programs).

ISWYDT, very excellently played, sir.

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Originally posted 03:47 PM ET  11.20 by piratey

Meh. ND AD Jack Swarbricks best friend is Deloss Dodd. We'll land in the Big12 eventually

Hmmm, so would the ACC charge you the same $50 large to leave, just like these bolters?

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Originally posted 03:30 PM ET  11.20 by GrandTheftHarley

I'll give 'em an alibi. It's a typo. They meant powerhouse Bball programs.

No, it is a typo, but not referring to bball. There is a missing "not." That makes the most sense with the context of the preceding and following sentences. It should read:

"Football and television markets drive these moves. Louisville and UConn NOT are powerhouse football programs. It would probably be advantageous for the ACC to wait for a better option but that could jeopardize their future."

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Originally posted 05:24 PM ET  11.20 by GR=O-6fan

Hmmm, so would the ACC charge you the same $50 large to leave, just like these bolters?

Yes, ND is supposed to be bound by the buyout, according to the info released when they joined.

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Originally posted 02:19 PM ET  11.20 by Hippy Weed

Okay FSU heads to the Big 12 then what happens to the ACC?

I don't think FSU would head to the B12 alone, or maybe not with just one other team. So the ACC would likely get slammed with the loss of 4-6 programs, depending on whether the B12 went to 14 or 16.

For 14, I'd say: FSU, Clem, and two of GT, VT, NCSt, UM (or, one of those + Louisville)

For 16, I'd say: FSU, Clem and four of GT, VT, NCSt, UM, Pitt, Louis.

Of course, if ND wanted to come over, they would obviously replace any of those schools easily.

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Originally posted 07:38 PM ET  11.20 by FSU.Osceola

I don't think FSU would head to the B12 alone, or maybe not with just one other team. So the ACC would likely get slammed with the loss of 4-6 programs, depending on whether the B12 went to 14 or 16.For 14, I'd say: FSU, Clem, and two of GT, VT, NCSt, UM (or, one of those + Louisville)For 16, I'd say: FSU, Clem and four of GT, VT, NCSt, UM, Pitt, Louis. Of course, if ND wanted to come over, they would obviously replace any of those schools easily.

Does your AD have the $50 mil to exit? Or are there enough Chief BigBucks donors to offer up the cash?

Wonder what would happen if the ACC Apocolypse occurred, and the majority of the schools decided to head to either the B12/SEC/B1G? Guessing you wouldn't owe the buyout if there were no ACC alive to collect it?

hard to follow all the "what if's" when it comes to the acc and big east. both seem very unstable at this point, as far as football goes. perhaps whatever is left over of the two should form a new conference. of course that would mean essentially one of the two would have to disband. the upside is a decent fball conference and a great bball conference. i think????