You are assuming the competition among the power conferences

for business side remains at the current levels. What I am suggesting is the decision to form a new association or new NCAA division level may be enough of a game changer to kill those desires. The conferences may realize that it is more profitable for them to follow the NFL model way of doing business. Something else to consider is the other decisions made that could influence competition desires. For example if the conferences decide to only compete against themselves and place a moratorium on new members, then that could lessen the desire to compete against themselves because it would be bad for business.

Also, if they are equally sharing the network monies, then there could be a desire to re-organize themselves into more regionalized conferences because it is better for business. If the desire is strong enough, then the conferences may decide to void all existing GoRs to help expedite the process. If that happens, then it is possible for Notre Dame to remain in power football and not be a member of the ACC in 2036.

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Posted: 01/05/2017 at 09:32AM

Greg Sankey says G5 should be careful about playoff idea. -- HOO86 01/02/2017 10:55PM

It is very clear that over the long haul, the G5 conferences -- seekoHoG 01/06/2017 12:32PM

The problem will be solved when the playoffs expand to 8 -- I85Hokie 01/04/2017 12:49PM

The most likely 8 CFP teams is thru 4 CCGs. ** -- East Cobb Hokie 01/04/2017 3:15PM

Only if the power conferences force Notre Dame to join a conference -- VTHokie2000 01/04/2017 5:48PM

ND will either be in the ACC or out of "P" football status long before 2036 -- daveinop 01/04/2017 7:26PM

You are assuming the competition among the power conferences -- VTHokie2000 01/05/2017 09:32AM

I'm only addressing the ND comment. FWIW, the conferences can't dissolve -- daveinop 01/05/2017 3:06PM

If the power conferences decide to break away before the GoRs -- VTHokie2000 01/05/2017 4:15PM

I'm as anti-GoR and pro-loophole kind of guy as you'll find on this board. -- daveinop 01/05/2017 6:12PM

If the ACC doesn't exist anymore, then does the GoR still apply? -- VTHokie2000 01/06/2017 08:47AM

Yes; to whatever extent the GOR references a specific TV contract and the -- daveinop 01/11/2017 9:01PM

Actually you misunderstood my scenario because you appear -- VTHokie2000 01/13/2017 4:34PM

Isn't the entire system already broken and the "bone" the G5s get -- VTHokie2000 01/03/2017 1:57PM

I think it works better right now than it has ever worked. -- HOO86 01/03/2017 5:07PM

Now that college is paying...errr giving student-athletes a stipend -- VTHokie2000 01/04/2017 10:30AM

It could very well work toward separation. -- HOO86 01/04/2017 10:46AM

Something to consider (if there is a formal separation between the groups) -- VTHokie2000 01/04/2017 11:47AM

Possibly. What prevents that is the competition between ESPN and Fox. -- HOO86 01/04/2017 2:24PM

80 is feasible assuming the P5s don't end up going the all sports -- VTHokie2000 01/04/2017 5:42PM

Re: 80 is feasible assuming the P5s don't end up going the all sports -- 33laszlo99 01/05/2017 12:27AM

Remember I do say it is contingent on a couple of things. -- VTHokie2000 01/05/2017 09:40AM

You are assuming the competition among the power conferences

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