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Excellent points. And I would think that Florida St. knew what they were signing. But representatives of Florida St. and six others had to go on a secret mission (Mag 007) to find out what the agreement between the ACC and ESPN was. So something doesn’t seem right. And yes, if the ACC was...

I am mostly in support of Florida St. here. With the bizarre agreement that virtually no one knew that ESPN could opt out in 2027, I can’t see what insane legal gymnastics would not allow Florida St., Clemson, North Carolina, or whomever to get out by then for the exit fee of about $120 million...

Agreed. As one who supports a school who got in at the one and only time luckily, I detest it. Not because the P2 should get everything, but it should be for all who want a shot. The European football leagues tried it, and even the big six of the English Oremier League who would have “benefited”...

No fair. Florida St. should get to pick one conference, no two. I have always been opposed to a breakaway, but either way, this is the type of set up realignment is leading to. Just saw someone just beat me regarding Florida St.

While I think there will eventually be a settlement, this clause itself is not indicating that. One figure I saw was $572 million, which is an estimate of the media rights for the next 12 years, plus the exit fee. So the ACC is saying if Florida St. is willing to pay that amount, they will host...

In my trade “or” means “and/or.” Sometimes I forget to write “and/or.” But yes, both can and probably apply here.

I agree that this is key, and should be used. The argument that the wrong person signed it eight years ago is either gross incompetence and/or abhorrently dishonest. And absolutely shameful and embarrassing that such an argument would be posed. I think $300 million (an additional $25 million...

Exactly. Either Florida St’s BOT is admitting they are either corrupt or grossly incompetent to allow themselves to be a party to an agreement they allegedly opposed for eight years. And shameless for anyone to be an apologist for their duplicity and/or stupidity. In any case, it’s about time...

I’m not an expert on Title IX, but been to a few lectures on it. While there are clear issues with conferences becoming more super regional and national, such as travel, I don’t believe Title IX is one of them. If things tilt more in the favor of football regarding travel, than women’s sports...

I definitely don’t understand GORs. But it surprises me that lawyers of universities would even think of letting their presidents sign a twenty year agreement without knowing the terms between the ACC and ESPN. Or any rationalizations that this is how this business done. I find it completely...

I believe this individual has posted on boards with several user names, including nebfanweenie, or something like that. He (or she) was always very pro Big Ten, which was fine, but then would turn into a troll each time he changed his user name. Some have said that this person works in the Big...

I saw your subsequent posts. By supermajority, I meant at least 10/15 (but short of the 12 needed). Frankly, I thought it was common knowledge. If your comments (mentioned a number of times) weren’t dumping, then I don’t see how my comment would be considered dumping. But it does sound like...

Nah. In fact, I recall you dumping on Maryland every chance you got. Almost like some kind of entitlement that you are displaying now. Good for a laugh and all. My point was that a supermajority of the ACC wants Stanford and Cal, additive or otherwise, and Florida St. basically said tough...

Who knows? Maybe they will try the San Diego St. plan, which worked so well.

I thought that the addition of up to four P5 teams would at least be pro rata, and addition to ACCN subscriptions. Sounds like Florida St. wanted to stick it to the ACC to me.

Actually, Florida St. is not just blowing smoke. They are sticking it to the ACC until they can let them go for a much lower amount. Two-thirds of the ACC wanted Stanford and Cal, but Florida St. and a couple of other schools who also want to leave gave the ACC a big . I guess the GOR works...

No, GoKU and/or his sources were way off. Yes, the Big Ten may well be scum, but everything that happened last week was well within the realm of possibility. So how anyone being an insider did not see this is beyond me. Really!?! In any case, frankly the Big 12 should have picked UConn as 13 or...

Just as I thought. Swarbrick was FOS. Just like the Mag-7.

The rationale given by Swarbrick sounds nice, and almost sounds a little sincere. I wonder what the real reason is.

I don’t think the location is the issue with the AAU. For example, Nebraska has a med school in Omaha. If the Nebraska-Lincoln campus counted it as its own instead of the Nebraska-Onaha, Nebraska would probably be still be in the AAU. Other than that, I don’t understand the metrics, or frankly...

My understanding is that it doesn’t matter where the med school is located. If it’s whether it is part of UConn (Storrs) or not.

I heard they will call it BrokePac Mountain conference. (Saw this elsewhere).

You may be right about the Big Ten being spoilers here, even if nothing has been decided about Washington and Oregon yet. But is anybody here surprised about the events? Once Colorado left the PAC, it was no surprise that others may follow. And that Washington and Oregon, who was on the Big...

This makes sense, as well as the point of holding off on UConn to incentivize Arizona. But that definitely means his information was not certain. Maybe I missed a post of his that said it will probably happen, but couldn’t be certain.

He may have had inside information, and was really in the know. But when asked why UConn had to wait to be invited, he had no answer. So, at that point, it was clear that it was not a certainty. Anyway, he is not wrong yet.

I am somewhat aware of what’s transpired for the past 12 years, and heard about Rule #1. GoKU seems to have a good rep here, and I guess I’m curious how he is so certain about a UConn invite. And if it is definite, why the wait (which Colorado didn’t have to experience). Maybe there is some...

I get that. But that wasn’t my point. I understand that if UConn’s invite was contingent on how things play out with the PAC, I would understand the delay. But you and/or your sources indicated that UConn is in, not 90% or 95%, but definitely in. When Colorado made the decision to ditch the...

Sounds plausible. But why the delay in announcing UConn to the Big 12 or waiting for the Arizona schools to bolt if it is definitely happening?

I got the impression that he believes the event will benefit UConn, while believing your view will hurt UConn. But I didn’t notice that he and the many others that shared his view conclude that you hate UConn.

I agree this is the best CR board. The Oklahoma one is fine, but still lends itself to trolls. I believe one of them, okielite, was banned on this board. He’s been banned on the Oklahoma board at least twice, but changed his handle. Still trolling away. The other one, Buckaineer was banned on...

A few thoughts and some rehashing. While Warde Manuel’s untimely piña colada trip was a PR disaster, it made no difference in the ACC’s choice in 2012. He could have been vacationing in Mars or on Swofford’s front door in boot licking stance, the ACC was still going to add Louisville. A lot...

Interesting read. However, I think he misses the boat on some of the reasons Maryland left, perhaps intentionally. 1. The Maryland AD was in debt, and they had to be self-sufficient. Frankly, if this was the only reason to leave, they should have simply changed the rules and have athletics...

Distance may not make a difference. For example, Texas A&M College Station has a campus in Galveston, Fort Worth (law school) and a maritime academy that sails around the world. These are NOT “satellite” campuses, but part of the College Station campus. Also, my understanding is that when...

My interpretation. Same with Oregon, but the “in a row” could be with neighbors Wahington and Stanford to the Big Ten. But the “CAN” kicked down the road could be the Big 12, which you can get from Chicago on Rt. 66. Yeah, that’s it. And the “CAN” schools going are Colorado, Arizona and/or...

To add to this, a couple of months before Maryland announced they were leaving the ACC, a proposal to increase the exit fee from 1.25% to 3% of the annual distributions (about $21 million to $52 million at the time). This was done quickly, and unlike other bylaw changes of this type, it was to...