(02-27-2013 12:17 PM)NJRedMan Wrote: Why would the SEC bring in Clemson when they already have USC? Clemson is no FSU which is a national name that gets a ton of respect from the TV folk in regards to nationally televised games. WVU is a new state and a school that fits in with the SEC like a cousin with benefits.
I still think GTech, Clemson, FSU, Miami would all be better options for them. All bigger names than WVU, and Morgantown isn't exactly a media hub. Just a matter of picking and choosing.
I think the setup for the Pac and B1G would be perfect as laid out. Only thing is the B1G will want to dump Duke for GTech. In that scenario:
B1G: UVa, GTech, UNC, ND
SEC: VTech, NCSU, FSU, Clemson
Aside from wishful thinking, I don't see the best of the rest forming an 18 team conference because the value isn't there:
ACC: UConn, BC, Cuse, Pitt, WVU, Duke, WF, Miami, Temple, UC, UL, (Navy)
Coastal: Navy, Miami, BC, WVU, Pitt, Temple
Atlantic: Duke, WF, Cuse, UConn, UC, UL
SWC: USF, UCF, ECU, Memphis, Baylor, Houston, ISU, TCU, Tulane, Tulsa