Louisville got into the ACC because the football schools wanted them and 2 were indicating they might leave without a football school, the basketball schools liked their basketball and the others became convinced that after some coaching their Academic Rankings will rise.

That said, he is right on shrinking of the Tier 1, I just don't buy 64. I think it will either be 72 or 80. TV will like having more markets covered, Presidents will like the four division system and the politicians will want more inclusion. That's why I think 72 or 80.