This is the topic that has taken over all conversation in Terrapin nation. One unnamed source who I trust implicitly believes that the deal is very close to being closed. Let’s quickly analyze the pros and cons.
Pros
Supposed $90—$100 million in the pot for Maryland which would leave Maryland $70-80 million after paying the buyout. WOW!!
Fiscal responsibilty alone would probably leave the Terps with no other choice then making the move.pposed $90—$100 million in the pot for Maryland which would leave Maryland $70-80 million after paying the buyout. WOW!!
Fiscal responsibilty alone would probably leave the Terps with no other choice then making the move.
Tremendous upgrade in football and quality of football opponents.
Tremendous revenue received from the Big Ten network. The ACC coverage palls in relation to Big 10 coverage
Immediate rivalry with Penn State
New regular opponents–Michigan State, IU, Michigan
Tremendous local following of the schools would easily enhance football attendance at Byrd
A breakaway from the malaise of playing the same opponents year after year. Note the Duke home & home setup will be gone after this year.
Tremendous Women’s Lacrosse rivalry with Northwestern
Reason to go to the Big House (Michigan) with Karl Pick
70-80 Million Dollars
Would not have to suffer through a Dukie V Broadcast of Maryland Duke
Would no longer have to accept the premise that the Greensboro Coliseum is a neutral venue
Cons
Men’s lacrosse would lose Super Conference in the ACC
Duke and Carolina games for Men and Women would be gone
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