ACC schools say they're united

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Having lived in the mid-Atlantic for a few years and having a ton of ACC friends, I am leaning towards the ACC surviving over the B12. Maryland fans all hate the B10 move....and they are the most "northern" school in the conference. I simply cant imagine any of the other schools leaving for the B10. No way. Major cultural clash. Dont f* with southern tradition. The ACC at least has a cultural connection among the core schools. The B12 seems like its built on nothing more than a tv contract and some GoR agreement. Handshakes are worth something in the south; I dont think paper is worth anything in the prairies (unless we're talking about grain futures).

Oh, I think they'll both survive...but as what?

• If the ACC gets raided, then it will become the old Big East with a few extra programs like UCF, USF to get the needed football programs.
• If the Texas and Oklahoma make a run for it (and yes this is entirely possible until I see the Big 12 expand - even with a GOR) than I think you see whatever remnants of the Big 12 pick from the MWC - though some schools, like a Kansas, would likely get picked up by the B1G or ACC (maybe with Kansas St).