BE / ACC

[Warrior_2002]

I ran a bunch of options through Chat GPT and found them interesting. All 2 division options. Play your division 1x each and 6 or so cross division games. Again just for the fun of it. Sorry for the longer lost...

Option 1: Geographic East/West Split

East Division (15 Teams)
   1.   Duke
   2.   North Carolina
   3.   Syracuse
   4.   Virginia
   5.   Virginia Tech
   6.   Boston College
   7.   Miami
   8.   Wake Forest
   9.   Pittsburgh
   10.   Georgetown
   11.   Villanova
   12.   Seton Hall
   13.   Clemson
   14.   NC State
   15.   SMU

West Division (14 Teams)
   1.   Louisville
   2.   Florida State
   3.   Marquette
   4.   UConn
   5.   Creighton
   6.   St. John's
   7.   DePaul
   8.   Xavier
   9.   Providence
   10.   Butler
   11.   Notre Dame
   12.   Stanford
   13.   California
   14.   Georgia Tech

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Option 2: Competitive Balance Divisions

Division 1: Power Programs (15 Teams)
   1.   Duke
   2.   North Carolina
   3.   Syracuse
   4.   Virginia
   5.   Villanova
   6.   Georgetown
   7.   SMU
   8.   Stanford
   9.   California
   10.   Louisville
   11.   Florida State
   12.   Marquette
   13.   UConn
   14.   Notre Dame
   15.   Creighton

Division 2: Rising Programs (14 Teams)
   1.   Virginia Tech
   2.   Boston College
   3.   Miami
   4.   Wake Forest
   5.   Pittsburgh
   6.   Clemson
   7.   NC State
   8.   Seton Hall
   9.   Xavier
   10.   DePaul
   11.   Butler
   12.   Providence
   13.   Georgia Tech
   14.   St. John's

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Option 3: Rivalry-Based Divisions

Division 1: Historic Rivalries (15 Teams)
   1.   Duke
   2.   North Carolina
   3.   Syracuse
   4.   Virginia
   5.   Villanova
   6.   Georgetown
   7.   Seton Hall
   8.   Miami
   9.   Wake Forest
   10.   Pittsburgh
   11.   Louisville
   12.   Florida State
   13.   Marquette
   14.   UConn
   15.   Notre Dame

Division 2: Cross-Regional Rivalries (14 Teams)
   1.   Virginia Tech
   2.   Boston College
   3.   Clemson
   4.   NC State
   5.   SMU
   6.   Stanford
   7.   California
   8.   Georgia Tech
   9.   Creighton
   10.   St. John's
   11.   DePaul
   12.   Xavier
   13.   Providence
   14.   Butler

[Uncle Rico]

UNC, Virginia, FSU, Clemson and probably multiple others will never merge with the Big East.

[Warrior_2002]

Right good point Rico. For fun as it's being discussed by some big names but yeah I imagine there is more that would change first given the FSU and Clemson lawsuits. Most seem to think they need us more than we need them but not sure I buy that.

[Hards Alumni]

UNC, Virginia, FSU, Clemson and probably multiple others will never merge with the Big East.

Correct.  You're looking at SEC or B1G schools there.

[TallTitan34]

While we are making stuff up keep the Big East and keep the ACC.

The top half of all teams go to the Big East and the bottom half go to the ACC.

You then have relegations and demotions every year like soccer.  Bottom X number of Big East teams go to the ACC and the top X number of ACC teams go to the Big East.

Would screw up all other sports though.

[WhiteTrash]

I ran a bunch of options through Chat GPT and found them interesting. All 2 division options. Play your division 1x each and 6 or so cross division games. Again just for the fun of it. Sorry for the longer lost...

Option 1: Geographic East/West Split

East Division (15 Teams)
    1.    Duke
    2.    North Carolina
    3.    Syracuse
    4.    Virginia
    5.    Virginia Tech
    6.    Boston College
    7.    Miami
    8.    Wake Forest
    9.    Pittsburgh
    10.    Georgetown
    11.    Villanova
    12.    Seton Hall
    13.    Clemson
    14.    NC State
    15.    SMU

West Division (14 Teams)
    1.    Louisville
    2.    Florida State
    3.    Marquette
    4.    UConn
    5.    Creighton
    6.    St. John's
    7.    DePaul
    8.    Xavier
    9.    Providence
    10.    Butler
    11.    Notre Dame
    12.    Stanford
    13.    California
    14.    Georgia Tech

I'm a fan of Chat GPT, but FSU in the West and SMU in the East?

I'm also a fan of nit-picking hypothetical ChatGPT answers in questions asked just for fun.   

[TallTitan34]

While we are making stuff up keep the Big East and keep the ACC.

The top half of all teams go to the Big East and the bottom half go to the ACC.

You then have relegations and demotions every year like soccer.  Bottom X number of Big East teams go to the ACC and the top X number of ACC teams go to the Big East.

This year the Big East would be:
1) Duke
2) St. John's
3) Clemson
4) Louisville
5) Marquette
6) Connecticut
7) North Carolina
8) Creighton
9) Xavier
10) SMU
11) Villanova
12) Wake Forest
13) Butler
14) Stanford
15) Georgetown

And the ACC would be:
16) Georgia Tech
17) Pitt
18) Florida State
19) Providence
20) Notre Dame
21) Virginia
22) DePaul
23) Virginia Tech
24) Syracuse
25) California
26) NC State
27) Boston College
28) Miami
29) Seton Hall

[Warrior_2002]

I like it Titan. And as far as other sports they can stay in their original conference. Similar to other sports it can be done like ND in Big Ten for hockey etc. This could
Be don't just for basketball.

[K1 Lover]

This year the Big East would be:
1) Duke
2) St. John's
3) Clemson
4) Louisville
5) Marquette
6) Connecticut
7) North Carolina
8) Creighton
9) Xavier
10) SMU
11) Villanova
12) Wake Forest
13) Butler
14) Stanford
15) Georgetown

This would actually be so sick.

[Jockey]

I like the idea of something that isn't human making human decisions.

Then we can all sit sound on some pillows smoking weed and wondering why the world is occupied by idiots.

[Warrior_2002]

I like the idea of something that isn't human making human decisions.

Then we can all sit sound on some pillows smoking weed and wondering why the world is occupied by idiots.

Hahaha well yeah I mean it was not so much a computer "making human decisions" but rather being efficient using auto logic and saving time typing it all out. 'Merica

[MarquetteMike1977]

Did not see this thread. Any new developments in the last couple days.

[MuMark]

Did not see this thread. Any new developments in the last couple days.

No .....

[MarquetteMike1977]

Any idea what the new conference might be called The Big East ACC or any chance Stanford and Cal return to a conference somewhere west

[MarquetteMike1977]

A lot of talk this morning on Greenberg's show about a BE / ACC merger.

Is this thing becoming serious? The panelist on the show all said it "was a no brainer".

I'm not a fan but I can't ignore the smoke.   

Feel Seth does not like The Big East

[Uncle Rico]

Did not see this thread. Any new developments in the last couple days.

It's not happening

[The Sultan]

I could see something like a scheduling alliance, but I can't see a merger at all. Different television partners and very little upside revenue wise.

Now after these deals expire and the ACC grant of rights goes away? Yes, I could see a scenario if a bunch of schools leave for the other conferences that a merger may make sense. But now? Not really.

[MarquetteMike1977]

Was working out a couple years ago at Lifetime Fitness in Saint Louis and Tyler Hansbrough was at the Lifetime too.

Tyler Hansbrough is saying on the Pat McAfee Show now he would like a Big East ACC Merger.

Pat McAfee said they are saying the Big East will soon have more money than the football Schools for basketball and will return to the #1 basketball conference.

[TallTitan34]

Tyler Hansbrough is saying on the Pat McAfee Show now he would like a Big East ACC Merger

Seems like it's primarily ACC guys discussing/wanting the merger.

[The Sultan]

Why do we care what Tyler Hansbrough has to say about this?

[Warrior_2002]

Seems like it's primarily ACC guys discussing/wanting the merger.

Pitino and Hurley also seemed for it.

[cheebs09]

Why do we care what Tyler Hansbrough has to say about this?

I'm waiting to hear what Ja Rule has to say.

I'm also not sure I'd go to Greenberg or McAfee for news. They just get worked up on their own hot takes.

[#UnleashSean]

So could the big east take Duke, Unc, Louisville, and the domers (cause why not) and we give the acc depaul, butler, seton, and providence?


Cause that would actually be a crazy conference.

[#UnleashSean]

While we are making stuff up keep the Big East and keep the ACC.

The top half of all teams go to the Big East and the bottom half go to the ACC.

You then have relegations and demotions every year like soccer.  Bottom X number of Big East teams go to the ACC and the top X number of ACC teams go to the Big East.

Would screw up all other sports though.

Is there a sport outside of basketball that the big east makes money in?

[Uncle Rico]

Is there a sport outside of basketball that the big east makes money in?

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