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Florida State was afraid to join SEC, HC Bobby Bowden said as much when as an Independent the up and comer joined the ACC and dominated for at least a decade. ACC was basically a group of 6 conference, I remember when Clemson was a auto OOC win until the mid 80s.Clemson has been down the last couple of years, but they and Florida State show you didn't have to be in the SEC to be championship caliber. At least until NIL. The cash the ESPN is going to dump into the SEC is going to make it a lot harder for anyone else to compete. It's why OU and texas jumped ship from the big 12. Vols leaving the SEC might win some conference championships, but would make a NC almost impossible because of the $.
Florida State is still competing for championships in the ACC and can hold their own against an SEC team like LSU.Florida State was afraid to join SEC, HC Bobby Bowden said as much when as an Independent the up and comer joined the ACC and dominated for at least a decade. ACC was basically a group of 6 conference, I remember when Clemson was a auto OOC win until the mid 80s.
Do you quit when it gets hard?The Vols Should Join the ACC
Recruiting ranks 2017-2025 Georgia
- With the SEC getting Oklahoma and Texas it will be even harder to win the recruiting battle and championships. Bama, Georgia, Florida, LSU, A&M, Texas, Oklahoma, Auburn all have enough resources to compete yearly. If we were to join the ACC we would only have to compete with Clemson, Miami and Florida State for recruits. Also, our recruiting has not been good compared to Georgia and Bama. The Vols will not compete for championships until we get top 5 classes here which will be near impossible with the way the SEC is currently constructed.
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Unless we start pulling top 5 recruiting classes I expect no championships in the foreseeable future.
Reasons why we should join the ACC in the future
Thoughts?
- Our tradition transcends our conference. From the vol walk to the vol navy our traditions would fit well in any conference and bring recruits in. We have no true rivals in the SEC. I think the Vols are capable of being in any conference and succeeding.
- If we were to not win 10 games again over the next decade what do we do? Do we continue to stay in a conference that won’t be getting any easier?
- Playoffs are the only thing that matters going forward. It doesn’t matter what conference you are in. If you make the playoffs you have a chance to win it all.
Look we aren’t going to the SEC, the vast majority don’t want to go to the SEC. If you don’t like Tennessee in the SEC go find you a team in the ACC. There is no debate because it is not a issue except for a very Mini minority that can’t handle the top competition. Tennessee is the only school besides Texas to have men’s and women’s basketball and the football team in the top 25. You can add baseball and softball to that too. Either accept reality and get behind the Vols or take up with another team in the ACC because Tennessee will not be joining the ACC. Just quit the crying! GBO!!!!!!ca
Unable to debate, so you resort to an insult. Let's try again! All that SEC money and the Vols are ranked no better than middle of the pack in the conference.
STUPIDThe Vols Should Join the ACC
Recruiting ranks 2017-2025 Georgia
- With the SEC getting Oklahoma and Texas it will be even harder to win the recruiting battle and championships. Bama, Georgia, Florida, LSU, A&M, Texas, Oklahoma, Auburn all have enough resources to compete yearly. If we were to join the ACC we would only have to compete with Clemson, Miami and Florida State for recruits. Also, our recruiting has not been good compared to Georgia and Bama. The Vols will not compete for championships until we get top 5 classes here which will be near impossible with the way the SEC is currently constructed.
2017 3rd
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Recruiting ranks 2017-2025 Vols
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2018 21st
2019 13th
2020 11th
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2022 17th
2023 10th
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Unless we start pulling top 5 recruiting classes I expect no championships in the foreseeable future.
Reasons why we should join the ACC in the future
Thoughts?
- Our tradition transcends our conference. From the vol walk to the vol navy our traditions would fit well in any conference and bring recruits in. We have no true rivals in the SEC. I think the Vols are capable of being in any conference and succeeding.
- If we were to not win 10 games again over the next decade what do we do? Do we continue to stay in a conference that won’t be getting any easier?
- Playoffs are the only thing that matters going forward. It doesn’t matter what conference you are in. If you make the playoffs you have a chance to win it all.
This makes zero sense on any levelThe Vols Should Join the ACC
Recruiting ranks 2017-2025 Georgia
- With the SEC getting Oklahoma and Texas it will be even harder to win the recruiting battle and championships. Bama, Georgia, Florida, LSU, A&M, Texas, Oklahoma, Auburn all have enough resources to compete yearly. If we were to join the ACC we would only have to compete with Clemson, Miami and Florida State for recruits. Also, our recruiting has not been good compared to Georgia and Bama. The Vols will not compete for championships until we get top 5 classes here which will be near impossible with the way the SEC is currently constructed.
2017 3rd
2018 1st
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2020 1st
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2022 3rd
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Recruiting ranks 2017-2025 Vols
2017 17th
2018 21st
2019 13th
2020 11th
2021 22nd
2022 17th
2023 10th
2024 12th
2025 12th
Unless we start pulling top 5 recruiting classes I expect no championships in the foreseeable future.
Reasons why we should join the ACC in the future
Thoughts?
- Our tradition transcends our conference. From the vol walk to the vol navy our traditions would fit well in any conference and bring recruits in. We have no true rivals in the SEC. I think the Vols are capable of being in any conference and succeeding.
- If we were to not win 10 games again over the next decade what do we do? Do we continue to stay in a conference that won’t be getting any easier?
- Playoffs are the only thing that matters going forward. It doesn’t matter what conference you are in. If you make the playoffs you have a chance to win it all.
I don't agree either but it does make sense since the main goal is to win a natty, right? Do you cheer for other SEC schools in the title game? If no, then you should absolutely be ok with a move because the conference is just a vessel to get you to the playoff right? Where it doesn't make sense is that in 10 years the ACC and SEC will be one conference anywayThis makes zero sense on any level
Just say your a troll without actually saying your a troll...Ridiculous!The Vols Should Join the ACC
Recruiting ranks 2017-2025 Georgia
- With the SEC getting Oklahoma and Texas it will be even harder to win the recruiting battle and championships. Bama, Georgia, Florida, LSU, A&M, Texas, Oklahoma, Auburn all have enough resources to compete yearly. If we were to join the ACC we would only have to compete with Clemson, Miami and Florida State for recruits. Also, our recruiting has not been good compared to Georgia and Bama. The Vols will not compete for championships until we get top 5 classes here which will be near impossible with the way the SEC is currently constructed.
2017 3rd
2018 1st
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2020 1st
2021 4th
2022 3rd
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Recruiting ranks 2017-2025 Vols
2017 17th
2018 21st
2019 13th
2020 11th
2021 22nd
2022 17th
2023 10th
2024 12th
2025 12th
Unless we start pulling top 5 recruiting classes I expect no championships in the foreseeable future.
Reasons why we should join the ACC in the future
Thoughts?
- Our tradition transcends our conference. From the vol walk to the vol navy our traditions would fit well in any conference and bring recruits in. We have no true rivals in the SEC. I think the Vols are capable of being in any conference and succeeding.
- If we were to not win 10 games again over the next decade what do we do? Do we continue to stay in a conference that won’t be getting any easier?
- Playoffs are the only thing that matters going forward. It doesn’t matter what conference you are in. If you make the playoffs you have a chance to win it all.
If you don't understand the value of being a SEC team from a recruiting and $$$ standpoint and you don't understand where this consolidation of teams is going then I can see where one would want to make the mistake of leaving the SEC.I don't agree either but it does make sense since the main goal is to win a natty, right? Do you cheer for other SEC schools in the title game? If no, then you should absolutely be ok with a move because the conference is just a vessel to get you to the playoff right? Where it doesn't make sense is that in 10 years the ACC and SEC will be one conference anyway