They pretty much are. FSU must think so. That's why they are proceeding along the lines they are. They might attack the league at a different point, but the GOR is the nut they are trying to crack - have to crack - not the principal, but the formidableness.
Agree. And that's where the principle disagreements lie...if they'll be able to. I don't think they will, UNTIL the penalty.....err..."buyback of rights" is low enough for them to swallow.
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After reading both articles provided, it should be noted that what one is reading is the ACC legal complaint, as to where the legal proceedings should be held, and so it should be expected that the filing is designed to paint FSU not only in a unfavorable light, but to make their complaint(s) look frivolous.Latest filing from ACC vs FSU:
FSU vs. ACC Lawsuit: Latest filing is ACC's brief in opposition to FSU's motion to dismiss or stay in N.C.
FSU vs. ACC Lawsuit: Latest filing is ACC's brief in opposition to FSU's motion to dismiss or stay in N.C.
ACC files brief opposed to FSU motion to dismiss
In Tuesday's brief, the ACC outlined why the case should play out in North Carolina -- reiterating it is the appropriate venue for a dispute over a North Carolina contract to be decided.
Gotta say, it's pretty funny that FSU is miffed that the ACC got their lawsuit filed one day before they did. "They sued us before we could sue them!"
FSU wants to get this thing down to Florida courts, for very obvious reasons. ACC wants it in NC, for obvious reasons. ACC cites more legal precedent while FSU's arguments all boil down to "it's just not fair."
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The UNC System just took over all decision-making power as regards conference affiliation. Maybe he has their administrative "hand" up his puppet "back".Interesting comments from UNC AD. Seems to be in the thought of waiting this thing out, and making it as good of a situation as they can until 2036. Then assess options. I thought his comment about FSU was a vailed threat. We now know of at least one school that won't be voting in favor of a reduced settlement for FSU.
"You don't have to have the most money to win. And I think we've demonstrated that in every sport that we have."
"If Florida State thinks that they have greater value than our league and want to leave, wouldn't we ask to share in the upside of that greater value?” Cunningham said. “So I'm not sure that $500 [million] is going to be enough. So maybe it's $600 or $700 million to get out of the league. I don't know."
"I think our obligation to the ACC is to be the best partner with our conference that we can possibly be,” Cunningham said. “I also think that we have to look at what is in the best interest of the university today and going forward. And I think you can do both. I think you can be a great partner and say, we're going to do everything we can to support this league. And maybe if we can get more into the ACC Network, support the ACC Network, drive subscribers, get more digital content that we can have direct to consumer relationships, that's what we should be working on. If it benefits the league, great.
“At the same time, what's going on nationally and how do we put ourselves in the best position between now, 2036 and beyond? Being good stewards of the revenues and resources that we have, having great teams that compete at the highest level and recognizing we're in a state that is not in some of the other leagues, either, long-term that is going to be a real asset to us. But when does that occur? I don't have a timetable on that."
Bubba Cunningham Taking Measured Approach for UNC as National Landscape Shifts
The UNC athletic director shared his thoughts on conference realignment and growing revenue disparities in an interview with Inside Carolina.
Nobody is doing anything until this FSU deal is solved, one way or another. To me the most interesting part was that there is a thought process that FSU's $572M valuation wasn't enough. If Bubba is saying that publicly, he's likely not the only one with that thought.
Bc that's what FSU people are telling them, so it must be true.
I get what you’re saying but you’ll have to forgive me in believing they might not have a clue either. Fox is pulling the big10 strings and you won’t convince me otherwise. Same as ESPN and the sec. If either of those two called the conference leaders and said we need Clemson it would happen as soon as the way out of the acc is paved. What I’m trying to say is neither of the conferences will bite the hands that feed them. I don’t buy that Clemson is totally out of the big conversation. I would include dabosits but he parrots what you say.
I just miss playing our natural geographic rivals on an ongoing basis each season in each sport.
Clem has been leaving for 20 years. I guess at some point they’re bound to be right.
For years prior to 1990, F$U wanted in the SEC, which would have been a geographical and demographical fit for them. But then some faculty pushed hard for ACC membership, citing the academic prowess of many members (that ended up in the toilet when they invited Louisville to join). And yes, an easier path in football for national titles didn't hurt.
I don't think the Big Four will split up.
If parroting means agreeing with conventional wisdom, then I guess you’re correct.
I say that regarding Clemson because the BTAA provides the member schools more money annually for research funding than does their FOX media contract for athletics. Clemson simply does not attract enough research funding to maintain that.
BTAA has more weight on this than it would otherwise appear
After their comments today yes. It’s only a matter of time.
People are just throwing crap against the wall to get some attention. If any of it happens to stick, it will be a bonus. For now, they're just click-baiting.
I still don't think FSU will pay out anything near this amount. I said less than $100MM a few weeks ago and got some eye rolls. This will settle for closer to $50MM and likely by the end of June. ESPN will use thier leverage to pressure the ACC into settling since they do not want their trade secrets (which some would consider anto competitive practices) coming out. The ACC also does not want the shenanigans of a former commisioner coming out.
ACC….. college sports mafiaThe ACC is floating the idea of FSU buying back their media rights, estimated to be worth $429M. That's going to be interesting.
Could Florida State buy the TV rights for FSU football from the ACC?
That’s an idea raised in the ACC’s motion to dismiss FSU’s lawsuit in Leon County.www.tampabay.com
