Clemson I agree with. The Big10 only has so many spots left (probably 2) and not sure Clemson has one of them. They just don’t have the draw of some of the other schools, especially when they are mediocre. I believe FSU absolutely has one of those if they want to. The other is ND and if ND doesn’t want to go then they will pursue UNC (who may be more inclined to the SEC).
Of course they want UF. If there’s a current SEC school that screams Big10, it’s Florida. The Gators aren’t leaving the SEC and the Big10 and everyone else knows it. What does UVA give the Big10 contract? Washington and Oregon couldn’t even get a full share, can can UVA add to the contract? I’m not convinced that UNC can add enough by themselves. FSU playing Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, USC and PSU can pay for itself, though.
It'll never get to court or even true discovery... I think everyone involved knows this and they're just publicly posturing. FSU acting like the crazy uncle capable of doing or saying just about anything and the ACC/Tobacco Road leaders/power brokers acting all austere.
The precedent set by Oregon and Washington, magnified greatly by SMU will play a major role in what happens once some of these schools become expansion candidates. The B1G can easily say to the candidates that they have some interest in "Our last two additions came in at 50%. We don't think it makes sense to expand further unless we add the schools at 30%".
The PAC was falling apart and the Big10 threw them a lifeline. They were going to admit Wash and Ore in 2030 with the new contract, but the situation changed. The only other alternate was the Big12. UNC will have the SEC after them so they will have choices. UVA? What do they bring to the table?
In hindsight, adding Rutgers and UConn would’ve been the best decision for the conference. From a TV/network standpoint, they would’ve had the NYC market almost entirely to themselves, and while college sports will never dominate New England, it would’ve given the ACC is a strong foothold in the region.
If you're going to ignore their spectacular success of the last DECADE, go for it.
Gone in 2 or 3 years doesn’t mean “FSU is gone” now. FSU can’t win this case, not happening. No court in the USA will side with FSU, after the their athletic dept raked in $161,000,000 last year. Ultimately the GOR will cost FSU close to $500,000,000.
I thought the ACC TV rights deal pays members in the 35 Mil range. Where did you get this 161 Mil figure from? Have you read FSU's suit? Why are you so confident these complex contracts are enforcable?
The average settlement for exiting a conference has been about 60% of the contract.
Not all GOR’s are equal, name one team from the ACC that exited and only paid 60%, and even if it was true, why are they sueing then?
Ok, Wrongigan.
Maryland, actually... ACC, Maryland reach settlement on exit fee: $31.4M, not $52.2M
i believed Maryland opposed the big increase but it was accepted by a majority vote.
True.
Being in the SEC, they'd have a harder time due to a much harder schedule to overcome. But as someone pointed out, it may not be about winning if they're looking to just get in on a bigger SEC or B10 bank
No one is going to court on this - they all need to protect their private dealings.
The SEC membership might give them a respectable recruiting bump. Very good chance they could be a regular in the 1-2 spot in whichever division they're put in.
Nope