on PATC, Greg covered that article today posted in another thread. This seems to be gaining traction in Chicago very, very fast.
However, it appears that the B1G & SEC are moving forward with their meetings.
On another B1G sports site, the co-host was told specifically that the B1G & SEC are basically becoming allies or partners if you will. Why? They both will get 4 auto qualifiers either next year or 26 at the latest. They have the power to do so in 26.
AND...
He continued stating the B1G & SEC do not want to break up CFB, that both leagues want the G5 to have the chance to play in the playoffs.
Another point of significance was that the B1G & SEC expect to have a scheduling alliance soon.
To make this happen supposedly, the B1G & SEC are willing to go to 8 conference games each. Why? 8 Conference game will give each league 4 non-conference games. This will allow the B1G & SEC to have 3 additional home games each year. Now here is where it gets interesting, apparently the B1G & SEC can then host a home game against a quality opponent and each B1G & SEC team can play an away game against quality opponent. Giving each school a home and away game every year against a quality non-conference opponent from the SEC & B1G.
Something else that is very interesting is they want to start the season one week earlier. Why? To give our media partners the opportunity to broadcast 8 or 9 marquee games over Memorial Day weekend. Oh yea, this is for REVENUE baby. But what a start to the CFB season the first two weeks, don't ya think?
This information came from a source in one of the top B1G programs AD department. No, it wasn't from Michigan, I know that as the one who spoke of this is not a Michigan fan.
Now regarding expansion, they stated that they were told that UNC & NC State are tied at the hip and they are the #1 get for the SEC to go to 18 schools and that ESPN is willing to make this happen.
Now again something very interesting, Petitti wants into Florida, the SEC & ESPN are willing to see that happen giving the B1G MIAMI and either GA Tech or FSU depending upon where they fall. This same source stated that FSU is very close to becoming an AAU member as well.
If other schools can move the SEC would want Clemson and FSU to bring the league to 20. But others are an attractive option for the SEC as well.
Regarding the B1G, the door is open for ND regardless of how many new schools the B1G expands to. However, specifically, he said his AD source told him the that B1G, Petitti and the Presidents want is MIAMI and FSU and the SEC & ESPN didn't balk. If FSU was off the table, then UVA, GA Tech appear to be on the table. Supposedly the UNC & UVA connection died due to NC State and the NC Legislature. Which would bring GA Tech most likely since the VA Legislature may require the same for UVA & VA Tech.
Damn, that show was loaded. All I will say is, we shall see.
However, it appears that the B1G & SEC are moving forward with their meetings.
On another B1G sports site, the co-host was told specifically that the B1G & SEC are basically becoming allies or partners if you will. Why? They both will get 4 auto qualifiers either next year or 26 at the latest. They have the power to do so in 26.
AND...
He continued stating the B1G & SEC do not want to break up CFB, that both leagues want the G5 to have the chance to play in the playoffs.
Another point of significance was that the B1G & SEC expect to have a scheduling alliance soon.
To make this happen supposedly, the B1G & SEC are willing to go to 8 conference games each. Why? 8 Conference game will give each league 4 non-conference games. This will allow the B1G & SEC to have 3 additional home games each year. Now here is where it gets interesting, apparently the B1G & SEC can then host a home game against a quality opponent and each B1G & SEC team can play an away game against quality opponent. Giving each school a home and away game every year against a quality non-conference opponent from the SEC & B1G.
Something else that is very interesting is they want to start the season one week earlier. Why? To give our media partners the opportunity to broadcast 8 or 9 marquee games over Memorial Day weekend. Oh yea, this is for REVENUE baby. But what a start to the CFB season the first two weeks, don't ya think?
This information came from a source in one of the top B1G programs AD department. No, it wasn't from Michigan, I know that as the one who spoke of this is not a Michigan fan.
Now regarding expansion, they stated that they were told that UNC & NC State are tied at the hip and they are the #1 get for the SEC to go to 18 schools and that ESPN is willing to make this happen.
Now again something very interesting, Petitti wants into Florida, the SEC & ESPN are willing to see that happen giving the B1G MIAMI and either GA Tech or FSU depending upon where they fall. This same source stated that FSU is very close to becoming an AAU member as well.
If other schools can move the SEC would want Clemson and FSU to bring the league to 20. But others are an attractive option for the SEC as well.
Regarding the B1G, the door is open for ND regardless of how many new schools the B1G expands to. However, specifically, he said his AD source told him the that B1G, Petitti and the Presidents want is MIAMI and FSU and the SEC & ESPN didn't balk. If FSU was off the table, then UVA, GA Tech appear to be on the table. Supposedly the UNC & UVA connection died due to NC State and the NC Legislature. Which would bring GA Tech most likely since the VA Legislature may require the same for UVA & VA Tech.
Damn, that show was loaded. All I will say is, we shall see.
