I agree that VT should call the SEC. However, all of the complications

I posted above still exist with or without the call. In fact, I even said VT should make the call (direct quote: "Ask the SEC via back-channels if a VT application would be accepted."). But making the call vs. actually getting invited and actually leaving the ACC with impunity are two entirely different things.

It would be quite a war on multiple fronts for VT alone to be able to just walk away from the ACC: 1) contractional obligations and the courts 2) UVa and Virginia politics 3) ESPN's position 4) and SEC that just made a massive move and might want to wait for the dust to settle on this transition first. And more.

Look, if we could click our heels and be in the SEC, I'd do it instantaneously. But the barriers to exit are quite large. And we will need a comprehensive strategy to do it.

In response to this post by Stech

Posted: 08/08/2021 at 5:00PM

GT Hokie nails the GOR situation (LINK) -- Stech 08/08/2021 1:44PM

I think we may be looking past a middle ground in all of this -- HokieAl 08/08/2021 4:43PM

Most contracts can be broken, BUT -- tarheelblue 08/08/2021 4:45PM

Interesting thought -- GT Hokie 08/09/2021 10:22PM

Virginia Tech has not the hubris of Texas, nor the deep pockets of Texas. -- Maroon Baboon 08/08/2021 5:15PM

That's an outstanding post, thank you! Pretty much what I am saying. ** -- Stech 08/08/2021 4:55PM

I sure hope we stay linked to UVA….. -- Hokie Baseball 08/08/2021 4:34PM

We will always stay close & play UVA. The relationship for decades is -- Stech 08/08/2021 4:39PM

Stech, you indicate both VT and UVA have a decent path to tier 1. Do -- Femoyer Hokie 08/08/2021 4:17PM

Great questions. -- Stech 08/08/2021 4:31PM

I think “pay for play” is driving this realignment now. Tier 1 schools know -- Femoyer Hokie 08/08/2021 4:43PM

NIL is so much better for colleges than direct payments. -- PadrosWindup 08/08/2021 8:42PM

This assumes conditions that I'm not certain exist -- Maroon Baboon 08/08/2021 4:34PM

Finebaum is the mouth piece for the SEC, he is not making this up. ** -- Stech 08/08/2021 4:15PM

I'm not pinning a political, athletic, financial, PR and legal strategy to -- Maroon Baboon 08/08/2021 4:23PM

You can't get anymore direct than Virginia Tech needs to call the SEC on -- Stech 08/08/2021 4:34PM

I agree that VT should call the SEC. However, all of the complications -- Maroon Baboon 08/08/2021 5:00PM

It’s simple, if enough ACC schools leave the ESPN contract is null & void. -- Stech 08/08/2021 5:08PM

How many? Then we can decide how simple it is. -- Maroon Baboon 08/08/2021 5:24PM

Nailed? they have work to do to even have standing to sue -- daveinop 08/08/2021 2:04PM

Address what GTHokie said & stop trying to divert posters from that with -- Stech 08/08/2021 2:39PM

I did. And I also gave you a very thoughtful long answer below. -- daveinop 08/08/2021 3:27PM

I also responded to your excellent post below, even though we don't agree -- Stech 08/08/2021 3:48PM

Saw that, and thanks. lots to be learned along the way ** -- daveinop 08/08/2021 4:03PM

I agree that VT should call the SEC. However, all of the complications

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