Shaking and Rumbling in ACC land. UNC making all the moves to leave the ACC and are nearing an announcement thought to be happening sometime this spring. Big Ten? SEC? No one knows for sure at this point. ESPN said to be in the middle of this and driving the next round of expansion. UNC FSU Clemson and maybe a Fla school said to be gone. If all of that is accurate it effectually guts the conference sending the ACC and maybe even the Big 12 to a Group of 5 level as none of those schools at this point are projected to go to the Big 12.

It would seem that UNC has done all the work it needs to do to prepare their departure from the league with PE playing a big part. Should be an interesting spring for league expansion?

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A LOT more at Dellenger's tweeter feed. This looks like far bigger news than even a $2.8B settlement.

Gut tells me the Power 5 Conferences' approvals is probably leveraging this as a power grab over the smaller conferences. (More likely than benevolent agreement.) Also, the schools are gonna need to find new revenue sources -- private capital coming?

@tikk10, your thoughts on all of this?

Any predictions on position priorities for PSU to bring in or if many PSU players opt to portal out?

I'm thinking the needs are an experienced DT, LBer, Safety, and maybe a WR.

I can't think of a position group that will have attrition. The WRs already had attrition after the CFP.

What say you on this topic?

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From 247 insider (who hasn’t confirmed the Welsh news). He’s been saying this about Cael’s attitude since DT left.

Brantt said... (original post)
College wrestling is an arms war right now amongst the big programs. I can tell you for a fact, we are not going to concede even an inch to Oklahoma State. The staff will do whatever they need to do to get the absolute best lineup out on the mat. Taylor going to Oklahoma State created a new world.

Is Cochran returning for his last season of eligibility? He would provide some nice depth, if not challenge to start, at 285 if needed. Might need a meal plan for the latter, but we saw him beat a 285 AA in BJC last season.

Penn State is projected to have a great year in 2025. We have 2 of the top three RBs in the nation, a veteran QB with NFL caliber height and arm, a top DC and a very bright OC, and a veteran OL. I was very disappointed, as most were, that we lost to Notre Dame, but looking back, it was great being in the discussion right up until the end of the season, and we had two exciting playoff games. That being said, what are your expectations for 2025?

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Hold on to your butts, people!!! The oracle speaks:

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At some point if Taylor is smart, he is going to recognize he needs to focus on his own program and not Penn State. He never should have made it personal with our staff who are now going to destroy him. We are about ready to land another body blow, and this is a good one.“

Start by posting a video of, perhaps, the greatest masters shot of all time. "In Your Life...!"

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Well the transfer portal has started. I don’t know if I’m missing anyone that’s already entered but can track here.

Taye Ghadiali, Heavyweight, Campbell, is in the transfer portal

Interesting article from Motley Fool. Highlights:

• Market has soared to record levels due to good earnings, optimism over AI, and excitement over a Trump presidency.
• Stock price to sales ratio hit an all time record of 3.18. The average in the past 24 years is 1.75.
• The S&P 500's Schiller PE ratio is 38.86. There have only been 6 times in the past 150 years that the ration has exceeded 30 and the other 5 times were all eventually followed by substantial selloffs.
• The S&P 500 price to book value is also at an all time high.

The S&P 500 index is up 30% YTD. The NASDAQ is up 37%. A year ago Kiplinger predicted a 7% gain for 2024. Is it time to lighten up on equities?

Had a triple double for Denver last game. Has been playing a lot for a good team. Nice to see

I seem to remember Mickens, a year ago, being a top50/top100 player nationally.....and number 1 in PA. Now he's dropped out of the Rivals top 250, dropped to 169 on 247, and 180 per On3. In Pa, Rivals had dropped him significantly.

Whats happened????

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It pains me greatly to say this, Go Eagles! Now, I'm going to take a shower.

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Same stadium as Pirates pretend to be a major league team. Playing Pitt on May 13.

Beautiful stadium. Beautiful city. Probably better baseball than usual for that stadium!

How about a discussion about that in a hockey thread?

Just a thought.