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VTHokie2000

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I don't disagree that Iowa St, Kansas State, and maybe Okie State


are likely state schools that could get left out after the dust settles. The reason I am only focusing on the state schools is because the state governments will/could have an interest on which schools are left without a seat at the table. Could both the state governments and/or the schools left out sue the NCAA and the 4 power conferences for violation of antitrust law? In the case of Iowa St, there could be enough interest to ensure the Iowa-Iowa St games in the various sports continue on an annual basis. Would Iowa still be willing to play @Iowa St in football, men's basketball, and wrestling if Iowa St is now a G5 school? What if the G5s and FCS merge?

Ultimately I think there is a possibility that 20-30 P5 schools could end up breaking away from the P4 conferences to form their own association or even division level. If for example UVA received an invitation and VT was left out (or vice versa), then I would think the school and maybe the state government would sue someone for violation of antitrust laws. So while Iowa may not seem to be a big deal in terms of what happens to Iowa St because of its low market value, it could foreshadow things to come in other states down the road.

(In response to this post by Alicks)

Posted: 04/19/2018 at 5:05PM



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