ACC vs. Big East and the emergence of the 3rd super-conference

Recap: Texas A&M has left the Big 12 for the SEC.  Oklahoma decided to bolt for the Pac 12 causing the crumbling of the Big 12.  Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas and Texas Tech have joined the Pac 12 to form the Pac 16.  The SEC, not to be outdone by the west coast, invites Missouri to form an 8 team SEC West.  The SEC then raids 1-2 teams from the ACC to create the 2nd super-conference.

When the ACC expanded to 12 teams, the conference separated into the Atlantic and Coastal divisions.  Unless you are Heather Dinich or a coach or student in the ACC, you probably can't name which teams are Atlantic and which teams are Coastal.  The emergence of an ACC super-conference might actually create a recognizable landscape for the casual fan.  The ACC will be forced to react to the moves of the SEC.  As a result, there are 2 possible scenarios.

Scenario 1: SEC grabs two ACC schools from the following list: Florida State, Virginia Tech, Clemson, Georgia Tech

Scenario 2: SEC grabs one of the above schools and picks up a school from the Big East (I recommend Louisville)

The ACC currently consists of the following teams:

Boston College
Virginia
Virginia Tech
Florida State
Miami
University of North Carolina
Duke
NC State
Wake Forest
Georgia Tech
Maryland
Clemson

Out of the SEC poach list, I feel that Virginia Tech gains the least by leaving.  VT has been atop the ACC since joining the conference and consistently gets the added revenue of the BCS berth.  Joining the SEC would put VT in the middle of the pack.  My guess is Virginia Tech and Florida state are highest on Mike Slive's wish list, should the SEC decide to expand.  Georgia Tech would probably be the last option, as the Atlanta market is already solidified with the Bulldogs.

If the SEC got their way:
Boston College
Virginia
Miami
University of North Carolina
Duke
NC State
Wake Forest
Georgia Tech
Maryland
Clemson

The SEC poached 2 ACC teams and picked up the D.C. market in VT and the biggest school in Florida State.  To compensate, the ACC will raid the Big East to create the following conference:

ACC North:
Boston College
Connecticut
Syracuse
Rutgers
Virginia
Maryland

2 out of the following schools: West Virginia, Cincinnati, Louisville

ACC South:
UNC
Duke
NC State
Wake Forest
Miami
Georgia Tech
Clemson

 1 out of the following schools: Louisville, USF, UCF

My Preference

ACC North:
Boston College
Connecticut
Syracuse
Rutgers
Virginia
Virginia Tech
Cincinnati
West Virginia

ACC South:
Florida State
Miami
UNC
Duke
Wake Forest
NC State
Georgia Tech
Maryland

In my system, only 2 schools would not be natural travel pairs.   The two schools that are not (Maryland and Georgia Tech) however have quite a history in the ACC together.  Anyhow, that is my thoughts on what could go down in the ACC.  The ACC would pick up a strong presence in the New England (Boston) and New York markets through the addition of multiple Big East teams.  Tomorrow I will preview the 4th and final Super-conference, the more mathematically challenged Big 10.  Look forward to hearing your thoughts

Mike