That's the rumor. And the ACC may also go after BC, Syracuse or Va Tech, hoping to get 2 of the 3. If that happens, I wouldn't be surprised if Pitt jumped ship and went to the Big 10. Pitt would be a decent fit in the Big 10, and already have a natural rival in Penn State. Then I would guess the team thats left out of joining the ACC could go to C-USA.
Miami to ACC?
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I would love to see SU in the ACC! I have seasons for SU Football and this would give the ACC some much needed respect in an average football conference adding the 'Canes and either Tech or BC with SU.
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The vote passed. Miami is a done deal and it looks like now its a matter of getting 2 of these 3 teams: Syracuse, BC and Va Tech. If you're Pittsburgh, what do you do? For some odd reason, the Big 10 commissioner seems happy with 11 teams and isn't banging down Pitt's door to have them join. Why? Who knows. Maybe the Big East commish will get down on his hands and knees to beg Temple to re-join for football. That I would love to see.
Valuist - ESPN has some very interesting scenarios with 5 possibilities. Some of the new conferences would be great. Man, you gotta love college football, nothings beats it, not even hockey! On another note, do you know where I can get a master schedule for the upcoming season, the only thing I can find out there are conference skeds and so forth, anything would be appreciated, just point me in the right direction! Thanks,
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U. of Miami accepts invitation to ACC
June 30, 2003, 11:50 AM EDT
The University of Miami this morning accepted an invitation to join the Atlantic Coast Conference, a source close to the process told the Daily Press.
ACC commissioner John Swofford informed conference membership of Miami's decision via e-mail. University president Donna Shalala will announce the decision at a 4 p.m. news conference.
The addition of Big East schools Miami and Virginia Tech bring ACC membership to 11 and complete a two-year expansion process that became public and contentious during the last two months. The Hurricanes and Hokies will begin ACC competition in 2004-05.
A Big East source said it is unlikely the conference will make either school ineligible for conference championships during their lame-duck 2003-04 season.
The ACC, seeking to upgrade football and create a Northeast presence, originally targeted Miami, Boston College and Syracuse. But internal ACC politics, intervention by Virginia governor Mark Warner and a multi-million dollar lawsuit forced expansion advocates to modify their plan.
With 11 schools, the ACC falls one shy of the NCAA minimum for staging a football championship game, which conference officials believe would generate approximately $10 million. Swofford has said the conference will petition the NCAA to lower the minimum.
Absolutely no love for the Eagles or Orange... interesting. On a hunch I would not be suprised to see Louisville become the #12 school. Mark it down.
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U. of Miami accepts invitation to ACC
June 30, 2003, 11:50 AM EDT
The University of Miami this morning accepted an invitation to join the Atlantic Coast Conference, a source close to the process told the Daily Press.
ACC commissioner John Swofford informed conference membership of Miami's decision via e-mail. University president Donna Shalala will announce the decision at a 4 p.m. news conference.
The addition of Big East schools Miami and Virginia Tech bring ACC membership to 11 and complete a two-year expansion process that became public and contentious during the last two months. The Hurricanes and Hokies will begin ACC competition in 2004-05.
A Big East source said it is unlikely the conference will make either school ineligible for conference championships during their lame-duck 2003-04 season.
The ACC, seeking to upgrade football and create a Northeast presence, originally targeted Miami, Boston College and Syracuse. But internal ACC politics, intervention by Virginia governor Mark Warner and a multi-million dollar lawsuit forced expansion advocates to modify their plan.
With 11 schools, the ACC falls one shy of the NCAA minimum for staging a football championship game, which conference officials believe would generate approximately $10 million. Swofford has said the conference will petition the NCAA to lower the minimum.
Absolutely no love for the Eagles or Orange... interesting. On a hunch I would not be suprised to see Louisville become the #12 school. Mark it down.
