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But also, metro Atlanta is probably the 2nd-most fertile recruiting grounds in the southeast, maybe nationally.  So while NJ/NYC, etc are relatively meh there, GT gets you in to a sort of FL-light.  

But also, metro Atlanta is probably the 2nd-most fertile recruiting grounds in the southeast, maybe nationally.  So while NJ/NYC, etc are relatively meh there, GT gets you in to a sort of FL-light. 

NJ produces a lot of talent, actually.

Been great for my UW. Dayne, Anthony Davis, Corey Clement, JT23. PJ Hill was from NY.

I doubt adding GaTech really allows other programs better access to metro ATL players.  The 4 and 5 star guys all know about OSU and UM anyway, and they largely won't think about Purdue or NW either way.

Then I guess every move to expand a conference's footprint has been a waste of time.

I doubt adding GaTech really allows other programs better access to metro ATL players.  The 4 and 5 star guys all know about OSU and UM anyway, and they largely won't think about Purdue or NW either way.

Hmmm. 

You’d have the “they’ll possibly play in your hometown once every two years” bit. 

Of course, ATL is deeply over-recruited, so you’re picking at leftovers. Badgers got a nice receiver out of Ga a few years back. Joked with a friend down south about why: if he had ideal high or speed, he would’ve never escaped the local schools. 

Hmmm.

You’d have the “they’ll possibly play in your hometown once every two years” bit.

Of course, ATL is deeply over-recruited, so you’re picking at leftovers. Badgers got a nice receiver out of Ga a few years back. Joked with a friend down south about why: if he had ideal high or speed, he would’ve never escaped the local schools.

He was committed to another program to play hoops. UW stole one there, and then he found trouble. Recently found more trouble, and now his NFL career is toast.

Lots more diamonds in the rough in the SE than there are up North.

Start at 24:02


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFVaM-F6J-g&t=1442s

These guys are saying that the Big Ten has secured the TV money to add Wash, Ore, Stan and Cal if it wants to.  The key is CBS and NBC have agreed to pay the bulk of the money because starting in 2024 CBS will have the 3:30 ET game and NBC will have the Sat night game.  So that's when the PAC teams will most likely play.  FOX on the other hand would not increase its pay since it will be broadcasting the early Big Noon game.

But knowing this,  the Big Ten is still hesitating because it does not want to be perceived as destroying the PAC conference.  But if the Big 12 wants to destroy the PAC,  the Big Ten is OK with that.