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Jul 16, 2024
11:20:36am
NacoCoug All-American
I asked ChatGPT to rank the ACC as Big 12 expansion candidates. Agree?

Based on the following criteria, in order of priority.

  1. Football legacy and success 
  2. Basketball legacy and success 
  3. Proximity to meaningful media markets 
  4. Overall athletic department success across olympic sports
  5. Fan base loyalty and support

Here is what it spit out:

1. Clemson

  • Football Legacy and Success: High. Clemson is one of the top football programs nationally, with multiple national championships in recent years.
  • Basketball Legacy and Success: Moderate. Not historically a basketball powerhouse.
  • Proximity to Media Markets: Moderate. Close to the Atlanta market.
  • Overall Athletic Department Success: Moderate. Some success in Olympic sports.
  • Fan Base Loyalty and Support: High. Passionate and loyal fan base.

2. Florida State

  • Football Legacy and Success: High. Historically one of the top programs with national championships.
  • Basketball Legacy and Success: Moderate to High. Strong recent performances.
  • Proximity to Media Markets: High. Close to Florida markets like Miami and Tampa.
  • Overall Athletic Department Success: Moderate to High. Competitive in several Olympic sports.
  • Fan Base Loyalty and Support: High. Strong and loyal following.

3. Miami

  • Football Legacy and Success: High. Historically a powerhouse with multiple national championships.
  • Basketball Legacy and Success: Moderate. Some success but not a traditional power.
  • Proximity to Media Markets: High. Located in a major media market.
  • Overall Athletic Department Success: Moderate. Some success in Olympic sports.
  • Fan Base Loyalty and Support: Moderate to High. Strong but sometimes fickle fan base.

4. North Carolina

  • Football Legacy and Success: Moderate. Competitive but not elite.
  • Basketball Legacy and Success: Very High. One of the top programs in the country.
  • Proximity to Media Markets: High. Close to Charlotte and Raleigh markets.
  • Overall Athletic Department Success: High. Strong across many Olympic sports.
  • Fan Base Loyalty and Support: High. Very loyal and engaged fan base.

5. Virginia Tech

  • Football Legacy and Success: High. Historically strong with consistent performances.
  • Basketball Legacy and Success: Moderate. Some success but not elite.
  • Proximity to Media Markets: Moderate. Close to Washington D.C. market.
  • Overall Athletic Department Success: Moderate to High. Competitive in several Olympic sports.
  • Fan Base Loyalty and Support: High. Passionate and supportive fan base.

6. Louisville

  • Football Legacy and Success: Moderate to High. Strong performances in recent years.
  • Basketball Legacy and Success: High. Historically successful program.
  • Proximity to Media Markets: Moderate. Close to Louisville market.
  • Overall Athletic Department Success: High. Strong across several sports.
  • Fan Base Loyalty and Support: High. Passionate and loyal fans.

Full List:

  1. Clemson
  2. Florida State
  3. Miami
  4. North Carolina
  5. Virginia Tech
  6. Louisville
  7. Virginia
  8. NC State
  9. Pittsburgh
  10. Georgia Tech
  11. Wake Forest
  12. Syracuse
  13. Boston College
  14. Duke
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