01-15-2018, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by TXFlyerFan
I don't think you can compare the ACC schools, which are all significantly larger schools to small, Catholic based schools like UD, X, etc. Plus, the ACC has such a significantly larger exposure and tradition and crosses all major sports. I don't think you can say because geography isn't an issue for them, it wouldn't be for much smaller schools.
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I believe geography builds rivalries, and rivalries build interest. More interest means higher ratings which leads to better recruiting. While I no longer care either way, it seems short-sighted by Xavier to use geography to say no.
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