UNC to the SEC?

[Baron Winnebago]

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Per On3: The Post and Courier’s Scott Hamilton said Friday on The Paul Finebaum Show he heard UNC could have a gentlemen’s pact in place with the SEC. That same person told Hamilton Virginia could also be looking toward the Big Ten.

Inside Carolina initially reported North Carolina could be looking at an ACC exit. Hamilton indicated the Tar Heels could be the top choice for the SEC with Florida State and Clemson vying for the No. 2 spot.

“I actually had a source today tell me that North Carolina has a handshake agreement with the SEC,” Hamilton said. “That same source tells me Virginia has one with the Big Ten ..."

This seemingly has legs. Yes, it's early in the conversation. But there's smoke here.

Speculation over 'handshake agreement' for North Carolina, Virginia if they leave ACC

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www.on3.com

I really would only buy reporting if they have a very specific story about how said team is getting out of the ACC before 2036.

 

[nja13]

A bunch of nothing. Look at all the quaifiers and hedges:

Well, if a Tuesday report from Inside Carolina is accurate, North Carolina could be exploring a move away from the ACC to the SEC “perhaps in the near future.”

The University of North Carolina is reportedly among several schools “interested in seeking a potential departure from the ACC” whenever the next round of collegiate realignment happens, sources told Inside Carolina‘s Adam Smith.

So something might happen in the future. Maybe. If certain other things happen. They're maybe potentially interested into looking into see if something can happen. 🙄

Also, learned here that the ACC is up to 18 teams (17 football). Had no idea they were that big.