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VTHokie2000

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The WVU-Army game was just 1 game though. The 3 academies do just fine


with 1, 2, maybe 3 games per season (including bowl games). I am not sure the same is true if they played a full power conference schedule given their physical standards for all students is "different" than the rest of the DI schools. WRT differences between P5 opponents and G5 opponents, speed may not be the only difference. It is possible there is a noticeable difference in strength and even the size of the players. Particularly when you factor in the quantity of players that meet the various criteria.

Personally, I would be fine if the ACC decided to add Army and Navy either as football-only members or full members. If I had to take a guess, I suspect both would rather be football-only members and remain in the Patriot League for all other sports. At least I believe both feel more "comfortable" with the competition level the Patriot League provides them. However, if a new division level is created in the NCAA or another subdivision is created within DI football, then I could see DOJ pushing for the 3 academies to be included in the new division level/subdivision level because of the exposure it would give the military. Now if the schools decide to create a minor league for football or all sports, then I am not sure DOJ would want the 3 academies to be included in it because of the impact it could have on its mission statement.

(In response to this post by M-I-C)

Posted: 09/17/2021 at 10:43PM



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