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Message: [QUOTE="billybud, post: 5314516, member: 3850"] There are some interesting pieces in the ACC Settlement Agreement with FSU-Clemson and the ESPN-ACC Media Extension Agreement ( “Extension option and amendment to the multi-media agreement,” 1...FSU-Clemson have absolute veto rights over any conference additions. No schools can be added without Clemson's or FSU’s express permission. 1.6.2 lists all the things that require a vote. Amending a media agreement, adding new members etc FSU/Clemson must vote affirmatively for any vote to pass (a huge concession). UNC conspicuously does not have those rights. 2...The provision...“If six members withdraw in the same single sport ….. in a single sport league, conference, or other association.”. and the reduction of the Exit Fee..seems to be pointing towards the "if" of a possible future realignment of football outside of the current conference structure. Would apply if a single sport basketball league was created. There had to be a reason for that provision being insisted upon. 3...As part of the settlement the ACC asked for a blanket release/indemnification against all its current and former officers and employees...Might be standard language, but my belief is that shenanigans were discovered and thus, as predicted, as soon as the judge in Florida ordered the proceeding of Discovery...settlement. 4..And a final thought...the conference having to cede such power to FSU/Clemson might make them amenable to shoo these two on their way at the first opportunity. I think that the dynamics for adding WVU to the ACC have changed., There seems to be no one pulling for WVU outside of possible local rivals Pitt and VT....I would expect opposition from some of the more academic minded Presidents. [/QUOTE]

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