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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]UNC is the biggest get in the ACC for both the Big Ten and SEC. FSU and Clemson won't like to hear it. Even Virginia is probably favorable to FSU.
Duke isn't happening anytime soon. Stanford is clearly a superior football school over 20+ years and is a superior academic brand. You can see how much the Big Ten wants them (only if ND comes).[/quote]

The issues with Stanford are low attendance at football games and already in Big Ten recruiting territory (USC, UCLA, Oregon, & Washington). Stanford is still a possibility, but the broadcast partners are not convinced (they would be if Notre Dame wanted to join the Big Ten Conference as a pair). The Big Ten Presidents/Administrators want Stanford for academics/research/academic prestige. However, athletic decisions are made jointly with the broadcast partners (Fox, NBC, & CBS).

The biggest get in the ACC is among Georgia Tech, UNC, FSU, U Miami, and maybe Virginia. Duke might be okay, but not the top choice. The states of Florida & Georgia are prime recruiting grounds which the Big Ten wants. Florida is also great for college football viewership ratings. Georgia Tech brings the Atlanta Metro media market & great recruiting territory. UNC offers North Carolina recruiting & great basketball. Virginia offers great academics and a foothold in the South.

In my opinion, [b]the Big Ten should be targeting the state of Texas, then Florida, then Georgia, followed by North Carolina[/b] and, finally, Virginia.[/quote]

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