Key tweets, and it's all gone to Hell.

[Rufus]

Yes, they have the right to - but it does not mean they will. That means the GoR only exists, as of now, through 2027.

Also, the ACC went against the conference bylaws in signing this contract with ESPN. According to conference bylaws, each school must vote to extend the ESPN agreement. That is a legal loophole right there. The schools did not vote on this. ACC conference bylaws were broken in this contract.

 

[Rufus]

So much for an "iron-clad" contract. All i's were not dotted and all t's were not crossed!

 

[CL82]

Yes, they have the right to - but it does not mean they will. That means the GoR only exists, as of now, through 2027.

The grant of rights was given by FSU to the ACC, not to ESPN. So one would think that the ACC will retain the rights whether or not ESPN chooses to extend the existing contract. It would seem to make the question of valuing the damages after 2027 considerably more difficult.

The unenforceable penalty argument is intriguing. Basically they're saying that since the GOR is out of proportion to the actual damages to the conference that it is legally unenforceable. If FSU prevails with that argument it is quite a bombshell to the status quo. It basically means it's open season four conference realignment.

Since we are screwed under the existing structure, anarchy is our friend, though, I'm not sure that existing P4 schools becoming more readily available really helps us.

 

[buddy]

So 10 years of actions are the problem? When did they sign the GOR? About 10 years ago? Why keep agreeing to extend the contract?

And their ten years of actions were to screw UConn with every one of them.

 

[mike012]

ESPN says you can bitch all you want. You’re mine and you’re staying out of spite. You can send love letters to the Big and fox all you want but remember. You’re here forever.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

The grant of rights was given by FSU to the ACC, not to ESPN. So one would think that the ACC will retain the rights whether or not ESPN chooses to extend the existing contract. It would seem to make the question of valuing the damages after 2027 considerably more difficult.

The unenforceable penalty argument is intriguing. Basically they're saying that since the GOR is out of proportion to the actual damages to the conference that it is legally unenforceable. If FSU prevails with that argument it is quite a bombshell to the status quo. It basically means it's open season four conference realignment.

Since we are screwed under the existing structure, anarchy is our friend, though, I'm not sure that existing P4 schools becoming more readily available really helps us.

UConn will not be in power conference. It’s clear that the breakaway will be a P2 of 32-40. Once they can find a way to drop Rutgers and Vandy it’ll be even easier. In a way that’s the best outcome for us.

 

[CL82]

Imagine if UConn had to raise that kind of sum!

FSU pounding on the door yelling "let us out!" Meanwhile, UConn is tapping on the window asking to be let in...

 

[CL82]

UConn will not be in power conference. It’s clear that the breakaway will be a P2 of 32-40. Once they can find a way to drop Rutgers and Vandy it’ll be even easier. In a way that’s the best outcome for us.

Shrugs... best "possible" outcome anyway.

 

[ZooCougar]

So much for an "iron-clad" contract. All i's were not dotted and all t's were not crossed!

I said this all along. If they want to get out. They will.

 

[Drew]

 

[noeynox]

Boom there you have it. You claim to be opposed to the ACCs actions of the last 10 years but you resigned the GOR in 2016? That math ain't mathing. Fook FSU!

 

[Drew]

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

ACC will not add UConn. They listed 10 or so possible candidates for expansion before adding the 3 Sucksateers and UConn isn’t even on their radar.

Only positive scenario for UConn is a total ACC implosion that results in essentially a reformation of the 2003 Big East Conference

 

[LoyalFanCT]

ACC will not add UConn. They listed 10 or so possible candidates for expansion before adding the 3 Sucksateers and UConn isn’t even on their radar.

Only positive scenario for UConn is a total ACC implosion that results in essentially a reformation of the 2003 Big East Conference

If a half dozen teams leave the ACC, UConn has very good chance of being a replacement. ACC will make basketball a priority,

 

[How Sway?!]

With all due respect. The two are linked.

Correlation does not equal causation

 

[How Sway?!]

So much for an "iron-clad" contract. All i's were not dotted and all t's were not crossed!

I'm pretty sure once FSU signed, the is and ts were included

 

[How Sway?!]

ESPN not having a guarantee to extend the deal past 2027 is HUGE. That is FSU's out right there.

Wouldn't this be against them? Part of their argument is that the ACC has failed their duty to adequately get the same rights money as the SEC and B1G and that they are stuck with the same rights fee till 2036. This kind of undermines that point until ESPN extends the deal

 

[Rufus]

ACC sued FSU YESTERDAY! in North Carolina! Says all matters pertaining to FSU and the ACC are under North Carolina jurisdiction. lol

ACC sues FSU Board of Trustees as legal battle with Board heightens

According to the court documents, the lawsuit was filed around 5:18 p.m. on Thursday.

www.wctv.tv

 

[ElGuapo]

You hate to see it.

 

[Drew]

ACC sued FSU YESTERDAY! in North Carolina! Says all matters pertaining to FSU and the ACC are under North Carolina jurisdiction. lol

ACC sues FSU Board of Trustees as legal battle with Board heightens

According to the court documents, the lawsuit was filed around 5:18 p.m. on Thursday.

www.wctv.tv

 

[Drew]

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Everything else aside, how the F#$% is it possible that a signatory party to a legally binding agreement is not allowed to have an executed copy of said agreement?

 

[ZooCougar]

Correlation does not equal causation

Right. It’s not like the B1G doesn’t benefit massive from its research partnership. And plenty of other schools use sports to raise money for their endowments. And when I say sports it really just means football.

Seriously, just stop talking.

 

[CashewCrew]

So ND makes less than the Big East for non-football sports, interesting.

 

[hoopsfan22]

Everything else aside, how the F#$% is it possible that a signatory party to a legally binding agreement is not allowed to have an executed copy of said agreement?

Are they a signatory party though? Isn't the legally binding agreement between ESPN and the ACC and not the ACC members et al?