re: Since Expansion to 16 Teams Seems Inevitable

If the SEC goes to 16, I would like to see us take two teams from the east (and then shuffle Missouri over to the West). The two teams would be a combo of good programs, cultural fits, geographic expansion and academic prestige. All of the targets I think would be worthwhile are from the ACC. I'd like two of these teams, in roughly descending order.

FSU: Great program, great cultural fit, not a new state, but a strong following in a very populous state, mediocre academics.

Virginia Tech: very good program, good cultural fit, new state (only problem would be it may result in some geographic isolation if an NC school is not the other team), decent academics.

UNC: mediocre football program (very good in other sports), okay cultural fit, adds a very strategic state, excellent academics.

Clemson: good football program, great cultural fit, doesn't help much with geography, but has a decent following, decent academics.

NC State: sub-par athletics, but decent cultural fit and adds a present in a very strategic state, mediocre academics.

Virginia: sub-par athletics, decent cultural fit, new state (only problem would be it may result in some geographic isolation if an NC school is not the other team), excellent academics.