Jez, have we lost all dignity? We may have to end up there, but let's not drop our drawers just yet! I think the ACC is at serious risk and may look our way without us playing the role of a street walker.The ACC doesn’t have to pay us $35 large to get us. If they offered us $20M a year through the GOR expiration (plus a pro rata share of revenue increases), we would take it in a heartbeat.
Importantly, I don't see the SEC standing pat while the Big goes to 18 next year. That means they will campaign hard for Clemson and FSU. The money will be a monster. Look at what the SEC will be. Far and away, it will be the superior FB conference, making money hand over fist. (IMO, the ACC GOR will be dealt with a few wheelbarrows of dinero.) The will have added Texas, OU, FSU and Clemson to get to 18 vs. the Big adding USC, UCLA, OR and the fake Huskies. Not for nothing, the SEC will still be a 2 time zone conference, while the Big will have to deal with 4 time zones. That, in and of itself, is cumbersome.
Thus, I think the ACC must do some shoring up. I don't see any way they avoid us. They certainly shouldn't listen to BC. Objectively, BC has been an ACC failure. Until the ACC adds hockey, it will remain that way.