More conference realignment talk

[Badgerhater]

BE is not a single sport league.

Men's basketball is a sport, everything else shall be classified as an activity.

[K1 Lover]

Just read online that UNC is "aiming" to move to the SEC, and this is reportedly coming from a source inside the program.

I skimmed through a couple articles on the subject and I got the impression this was more of a passive remark rather than an indicator of something they're actively working on. That said, UNC's exit fees do drop to $75mil in 2030.

So hypothetically, if UNC leaves the ACC in the next five years, what would happen next?

[MUbiz]

Just read online that UNC is "aiming" to move to the SEC, and this is reportedly coming from a source inside the program.

I skimmed through a couple articles on the subject and I got the impression this was more of a passive remark rather than an indicator of something they're actively working on. That said, UNC's exit fees do drop to $75mil in 2030.

So hypothetically, if UNC leaves the ACC in the next five years, what would happen next?

Another round of realignment will happen where Clemson and Florida State leave as well imho. Possibly Duke as well. The biggest 4 brands of ACC go elsewhere and ACC is left in shambles.

This is why I don't get the UConn fans that want ACC. It's just a matter of time before that conference becomes a mid major.

[MU82]

The B18 has wanted UNC for years, and UNC's academic profile would seem a better fit to that of the B18. It'll be interesting to see where they end up.

[MUbiz]

The B18 has wanted UNC for years, and UNC's academic profile would seem a better fit to that of the B18. It'll be interesting to see where they end up.

I don't understand why Big wants UNC tbh. They have had some major issues academically with their cheating scandal that lasted approximately 18 years.

[wadesworld]

I don't understand why Big wants UNC tbh. They have had some major issues academically with their cheating scandal that lasted approximately 18 years.

It's devastated both the school and athletic department.

[MU82]

I don't understand why Big wants UNC tbh. They have had some major issues academically with their cheating scandal that lasted approximately 18 years.

The cheating scandal is ancient history. I'm not excusing it or justifying it - I lived there when it was happening, and it was disgusting. But the fact is that it's long over, and UNC is one of the most highly rated public universities in the country. It also has excelled in athletics, not only the major sports but in many others it offers.