OT: Florida State to sue ACC over GOR

[Fishy]

Eventually the ACC will implode with the football powers getting snatched up by the Big, BiG12, and SEC. Who will be left? Possibly an opportunity for Big East 3.0?

If you can make Big East 3.0 out of UConn, Boston College and Wake Forest, sure.

But otherwise, no.

 

[NE Football]

Utah to the ACC. It looks like this could be the start of ESPN acquiring teams to build the ACCN. Other potential teams include OSU, SDSU & USF. Adding Utah is a very good football addition. SDSU and USF have great tv markets, but they hurt the football image of the ACC.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

Utah to the ACC

It's official?

 

[NE Football]

Not yet, but ESPN is orchestrating the move and Utah wants out of the Big 12. This is also another way to give FSU better opponents which is one of their demands. FSU also wants Oregon State to join the ACC.

 

[billybud]

Not yet, but ESPN is orchestrating the move and Utah wants out of the Big 12. This is also another way to give FSU better opponents which is one of their demands. FSU also wants Oregon State to join the ACC.

Is this your opinion ?

I have not seen anything about FSU or Clemson or North Carolina wanting Utah or Oregon State.

I suppose there are the usual click hunters spewing stuff right and left on X for clicks...but I have not seen anything credible.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Not yet, but ESPN is orchestrating the move and Utah wants out of the Big 12. This is also another way to give FSU better opponents which is one of their demands. FSU also wants Oregon State to join the ACC.

While SMU's reaction may not matter, Cal to a small degree and Stanford to a very large degree will not be happy taking partial revenue shares while Utah comes in on full payscale (I cannot see them taking a pay cut to leave the B-12). I also don't see ESPN coughing up the additional dollars to make Cal & Stanford whole just so they can pay to bring Utah in.

 

[Vowelguy]

While SMU's reaction may not matter, Cal to a small degree and Stanford to a very large degree will not be happy taking partial revenue shares while Utah comes in on full payscale

And why would anyone care if Stanford and Cal are unhappy? The ACC threw them a lifeline. They are in no position to demand anything.

 

[Vowelguy]

Not yet, but ESPN is orchestrating the move and Utah wants out of the Big 12. This is also another way to give FSU better opponents which is one of their demands. FSU also wants Oregon State to join the ACC.

Explain to me why Utah wants to be in the ACC. Unless it is guaranteed that FSU Clemson UNC aren’t leaving, why would you book passage on the titACCnic?

 

[auggie22]

Utah to the ACC. It looks like this could be the start of ESPN acquiring teams to build the ACCN. Other potential teams include OSU, SDSU & USF. Adding Utah is a very good football addition. SDSU and USF have great tv markets, but they hurt the football image of the ACC.

More so than Cal, Stanford and SMU? If ACC is adding Utah it is with the expectation they will be losing Clemson, FSU and others. In that world the b12 and ACC are in a fight to the death. I don’t see how the ACC survives as the bottom of the B12 is better than the bottom of the ACC.

 

[LoyalFanCT]

Utah to the ACC. It looks like this could be the start of ESPN acquiring teams to build the ACCN. Other potential teams include OSU, SDSU & USF. Adding Utah is a very good football addition. SDSU and USF have great tv markets, but they hurt the football image of the ACC.

UConn and Tulane may help the ACCN a lot more than Utah.

 

[Vowelguy]

UConn and Tulane may help the ACCN a lot more than Utah.

Yes. If the ACC wants more Catholic fans then UConn and Tulane will provide that moreso than Utah.

 

[huskymedic]

It's official?

 

[CL82]

Even if Utah did not sign the GOR wouldn't it still be liable for the exit fee? I can't see ponying up the cash to make a move that is at best a push and would make them a geographic outlier.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

Of course they weren't going to the ACC.

 

[Pat125]

Of course they weren't going to the ACC.

I didn’t think Utah was going to the ACC. I still don’t think so, but with this “protest too much” statement, I’m not as certain.

 

[WestCoastHusky]

Brett McMurphy on Florida State, Clemson in ACC ‘They’re going to leave’

Action Network’s Brett McMurphy is assured Florida State and Clemson will leave the ACC. It’s not a matter of if, but when these ...

www.on3.com

 

[freescooter]

Brett McMurphy on Florida State, Clemson in ACC ‘They’re going to leave’

Action Network’s Brett McMurphy is assured Florida State and Clemson will leave the ACC. It’s not a matter of if, but when these ...

www.on3.com

I think this has always been the outcome. No school has ever not left a conference it didn’t want to be in. Now it is about agreeing to the money. At the end of the day they will get there. I’m still not convinced that North Carolina is all that desirable.. UNC football is just not that good. And the politics is going to be messy for them. What does the Big10 get by adding them that they don’t already get?

 

[Rufus]

I asked Microsoft CoPilot to tell the story of Florida State joining the B1G. Here is what it came up with.............

The Seminole Shift: Florida State’s Journey to the Big Ten​

Chapter 1: The Whispers​

In the quiet corners of college football, whispers began to circulate. Rumors swirled like autumn leaves caught in a gusty wind. Florida State, a proud member of the ACC, was contemplating a leap into uncharted territory—the Big Ten Conference.

Chapter 2: The ACC’s Dilemma​

The ACC had long been a comfortable home for the Seminoles. But comfort doesn’t always translate to prosperity. As the SEC and Big Ten reveled in lucrative television deals and playoff revenue, the ACC found itself bleeding out financially. The Seminoles and their orange-clad brethren at Clemson grew restless. They wanted more—a seat at the table where the feast was grander.

Chapter 3: The Escape Plan​

Florida State and Clemson hatched a daring escape plan. They would sue the ACC, clawing their way out of the grant of rights deal that shackled them. The legal battle was fierce, but the prize was worth it: the promise of greener pastures in the Big Ten.

Chapter 4: The Big Twenty​

The announcement echoed across the nation like a cannon shot. Florida State and Clemson would join the Big Ten in 2025. The conference, once known as the Big Ten, now stood as the Big Twenty. USC, UCLA, Oregon, and Washington had already packed their bags, ready to dance with the legends of the Midwest.

Chapter 5: A Historic Shift​

The fall of 2024 arrived, and the Seminoles donned their garnet and gold. They stepped onto Big Ten fields, their helmets gleaming under the northern sun. The Nittany Lions of Penn State welcomed them, memories of triple-overtime battles and citrus-scented dreams. The Tigers of Clemson roared, ready to clash with the Wolverines and Buckeyes.

And so, history unfolded. Twenty schools, one conference. The Big Ten, once a Midwestern enclave, now stretched from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Notre Dame, with its hockey ties to the conference, whispered about joining the party.

The Seminole shift was complete—a leap of faith, a gamble on destiny. Florida State had traded palm trees for snowflakes, oranges for buckeyes. But in the Big Ten’s embrace, they found a new rhythm, a symphony of tradition and ambition.

And as the autumn leaves fell, they whispered tales of the Seminoles—a tribe reborn in the heartland.

 

[Rufus]

And here is CoPilot's story on UConn joining the B1G.........

The Husky Horizon: UConn’s Odyssey to the Big Ten​

Chapter 1: The Quiet Murmurs​

In the heart of Storrs, Connecticut, where the Nutmeg State’s forests whispered secrets, a seismic shift was brewing. The University of Connecticut (UConn), nestled among rolling hills and ivy-covered halls, found itself at a crossroads. The Big East Conference had been a faithful companion, but whispers of change echoed through Gampel Pavilion.

Chapter 2: The Calculated Leap​

President Thomas Katsouleas paced his office, eyes fixed on the horizon. UConn’s basketball legacy was etched in hardwood—the Huskies danced with destiny, their banners swaying like winter winds. But football? Ah, football—the sport that could elevate or unravel a university’s fate. The ACC’s football prowess eluded UConn, like a fleeting comet across the night sky.

And so, the decision was made. UConn would leap across state lines, chasing a new dawn—the Big Ten Conference. The Huskies crunched numbers, weighed tradition against opportunity, and set sail for the Midwest.

Chapter 3: The Scarlet and Silver​

August arrived, and UConn donned scarlet and silver. They stepped onto Big Ten fields, cleats sinking into turf that smelled of ambition. The Nittany Lions of Penn State welcomed them, their roars echoing through Beaver Stadium. The maize and blue of Michigan awaited, a maze of maize that challenged even the wiliest Husky.

Chapter 4: The Husky Howl​

At Camp Randall Stadium, UConn faced the Badgers. The Wisconsin faithful, clad in red, watched as the Huskies bared their teeth. Quarterback Jake McLean, a Connecticut kid with dreams bigger than Long Island Sound, threaded passes through the autumn air. The Husky faithful howled—a primal chorus of hope and defiance.

Chapter 5: The New Rivalries​

UConn’s arrival sparked rivalries. Rutgers, their East Coast kin, clashed like swordsmen in scarlet armor. The Scarlet Knights reveled in the proximity, while UConn yearned for the Husky Dog Pound to echo across High Point Solutions Stadium.

And then there was Nebraska—the Cornhuskers, with their sea of red and tales of prairie battles. UConn’s Husky mascot squared off against Herbie Husker, and the cornfields whispered secrets of touchdowns and heartache.

But it was the night game against Ohio State that etched itself into UConn lore. The Buckeyes, a juggernaut of scarlet and gray, stood tall. Yet, under the floodlights, the Huskies fought—a David against a gridiron Goliath. The scoreboard blinked: UConn 24, Ohio State 21. The Husky faithful wept, their tears mingling with the rain.

And so, the Husky Horizon stretched—a tapestry of victories and defeats, of snowflakes and pigskins. UConn had traded coastal breezes for lake-effect snow, clam chowder for cheese curds. But in the Big Ten’s embrace, they found a new family—a conference of giants, where legends roamed and dreams collided.

 

[CL82]

And here is CoPilot's story on UConn joining the B1G.........

The Husky Horizon: UConn’s Odyssey to the Big Ten​

Chapter 1: The Quiet Murmurs​

In the heart of Storrs, Connecticut, where the Nutmeg State’s forests whispered secrets, a seismic shift was brewing. The University of Connecticut (UConn), nestled among rolling hills and ivy-covered halls, found itself at a crossroads. The Big East Conference had been a faithful companion, but whispers of change echoed through Gampel Pavilion.

Chapter 2: The Calculated Leap​

President Thomas Katsouleas paced his office, eyes fixed on the horizon. UConn’s basketball legacy was etched in hardwood—the Huskies danced with destiny, their banners swaying like winter winds. But football? Ah, football—the sport that could elevate or unravel a university’s fate. The ACC’s football prowess eluded UConn, like a fleeting comet across the night sky.

And so, the decision was made. UConn would leap across state lines, chasing a new dawn—the Big Ten Conference. The Huskies crunched numbers, weighed tradition against opportunity, and set sail for the Midwest.

Chapter 3: The Scarlet and Silver​

August arrived, and UConn donned scarlet and silver. They stepped onto Big Ten fields, cleats sinking into turf that smelled of ambition. The Nittany Lions of Penn State welcomed them, their roars echoing through Beaver Stadium. The maize and blue of Michigan awaited, a maze of maize that challenged even the wiliest Husky.

Chapter 4: The Husky Howl​

At Camp Randall Stadium, UConn faced the Badgers. The Wisconsin faithful, clad in red, watched as the Huskies bared their teeth. Quarterback Jake McLean, a Connecticut kid with dreams bigger than Long Island Sound, threaded passes through the autumn air. The Husky faithful howled—a primal chorus of hope and defiance.

Chapter 5: The New Rivalries​

UConn’s arrival sparked rivalries. Rutgers, their East Coast kin, clashed like swordsmen in scarlet armor. The Scarlet Knights reveled in the proximity, while UConn yearned for the Husky Dog Pound to echo across High Point Solutions Stadium.

And then there was Nebraska—the Cornhuskers, with their sea of red and tales of prairie battles. UConn’s Husky mascot squared off against Herbie Husker, and the cornfields whispered secrets of touchdowns and heartache.

But it was the night game against Ohio State that etched itself into UConn lore. The Buckeyes, a juggernaut of scarlet and gray, stood tall. Yet, under the floodlights, the Huskies fought—a David against a gridiron Goliath. The scoreboard blinked: UConn 24, Ohio State 21. The Husky faithful wept, their tears mingling with the rain.

And so, the Husky Horizon stretched—a tapestry of victories and defeats, of snowflakes and pigskins. UConn had traded coastal breezes for lake-effect snow, clam chowder for cheese curds. But in the Big Ten’s embrace, they found a new family—a conference of giants, where legends roamed and dreams collided.

 

[Ldandy]

And here is CoPilot's story on UConn joining the B1G.........

The Husky Horizon: UConn’s Odyssey to the Big Ten​

Chapter 1: The Quiet Murmurs​

In the heart of Storrs, Connecticut, where the Nutmeg State’s forests whispered secrets, a seismic shift was brewing. The University of Connecticut (UConn), nestled among rolling hills and ivy-covered halls, found itself at a crossroads. The Big East Conference had been a faithful companion, but whispers of change echoed through Gampel Pavilion.

Chapter 2: The Calculated Leap​

President Thomas Katsouleas paced his office, eyes fixed on the horizon. UConn’s basketball legacy was etched in hardwood—the Huskies danced with destiny, their banners swaying like winter winds. But football? Ah, football—the sport that could elevate or unravel a university’s fate. The ACC’s football prowess eluded UConn, like a fleeting comet across the night sky.

And so, the decision was made. UConn would leap across state lines, chasing a new dawn—the Big Ten Conference. The Huskies crunched numbers, weighed tradition against opportunity, and set sail for the Midwest.

Chapter 3: The Scarlet and Silver​

August arrived, and UConn donned scarlet and silver. They stepped onto Big Ten fields, cleats sinking into turf that smelled of ambition. The Nittany Lions of Penn State welcomed them, their roars echoing through Beaver Stadium. The maize and blue of Michigan awaited, a maze of maize that challenged even the wiliest Husky.

Chapter 4: The Husky Howl​

At Camp Randall Stadium, UConn faced the Badgers. The Wisconsin faithful, clad in red, watched as the Huskies bared their teeth. Quarterback Jake McLean, a Connecticut kid with dreams bigger than Long Island Sound, threaded passes through the autumn air. The Husky faithful howled—a primal chorus of hope and defiance.

Chapter 5: The New Rivalries​

UConn’s arrival sparked rivalries. Rutgers, their East Coast kin, clashed like swordsmen in scarlet armor. The Scarlet Knights reveled in the proximity, while UConn yearned for the Husky Dog Pound to echo across High Point Solutions Stadium.

And then there was Nebraska—the Cornhuskers, with their sea of red and tales of prairie battles. UConn’s Husky mascot squared off against Herbie Husker, and the cornfields whispered secrets of touchdowns and heartache.

But it was the night game against Ohio State that etched itself into UConn lore. The Buckeyes, a juggernaut of scarlet and gray, stood tall. Yet, under the floodlights, the Huskies fought—a David against a gridiron Goliath. The scoreboard blinked: UConn 24, Ohio State 21. The Husky faithful wept, their tears mingling with the rain.

And so, the Husky Horizon stretched—a tapestry of victories and defeats, of snowflakes and pigskins. UConn had traded coastal breezes for lake-effect snow, clam chowder for cheese curds. But in the Big Ten’s embrace, they found a new family—a conference of giants, where legends roamed and dreams collided.

I can’t wait to see the old Scarlet and Silver of UConn on the fields and courts of The B1G. Uhhh what?

 

[Rufus]

ACC Attempts to Protect Media Contracts Amid Legal Battle

The conference has responded to a lawsuit filed by Florida’s attorney general, with ESPN and the Power 4 joining in support.

frontofficesports.com

 

[huskymedic]

ACC Attempts to Protect Media Contracts Amid Legal Battle

The conference has responded to a lawsuit filed by Florida’s attorney general, with ESPN and the Power 4 joining in support.

frontofficesports.com

SEC, Big Ten and Big 12 join ACC in opposing release of ESPN contracts

Their unity came in response from last month’s lawsuit by the Florida Attorney General as FSU looks to leave the Atlantic Coast Conference.

www.tampabay.com

 

[billybud]

Clemson should already have received the secret contract since the court ordered it to be handed over (and for Clemson to treat it as confidential). I expect the same from the two Florida courts). Of course the media and their conference partners don’t want the inner workings of the media agreements known. The Florida court will ask specifically what should be redacted and why. Declaring all 161 pages as a trade secret probably will not fly. It has already come out, that with no one else having access, that the ACC has misrepresented aspects of the ESPN Agreement to the schools and the public.

 

[billybud]

One interesting aspect that has come out is that while the ACC has claimed that the conference owned a school’s rights until 2036, the contract says as long as they are a conference member. And there is a mechanism and exit fee to leave the conference. We’ll see how it turns out, but I am getting the feeling that a couple of programs will pony up the exit fee and scoot. The courts will have the exact language in hand.