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SunDevilHokie
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Big12 boards talking merger with ACC based on following scenario driven by

ESPN… it’s being reported that the network won’t renew ACC contract in ‘27 which provides an escape from conference GOR. Dominoes would fall (ie FSU, Clemson, et cetera would bolt for P2) and the ACC would quickly follow the PAC implosion. This would allow ESPN to both add some big names and drop a contract. The rumor is that the ACC is preemptively talking with B12 to combine in some manner (merger or something similar) to drive a better media contract for both conferences and block ESPN from entirely killing the ACC.
Posted: 12/26/2023 at 04:39 PM ET

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SunDevilHokie • 12/26/23 04:39 PM ET
Not happening, conferences don't merge at all. There are NO alliances.
TekkNerd • 12/27/23 07:42 AM ET
the GOR is in effect until 2036. That give the league some negotiating ammo
ShockWaveVT • 12/26/23 10:33 PM ET
That is such a load of bunk...lol**
EDGEMAN • 12/26/23 08:05 PM ET
Time to break out the popcorn. The revelation that the GoR could end in
97Hokie • 12/26/23 07:49 PM ET
This will go to the courts in Fla. and NC, with each court deciding, at
ancient alien 2018 • 12/26/23 08:08 PM ET
The ACC contract ends in 2036***
sacramento hokie • 12/26/23 07:04 PM ET
Apparently ESPN has an out option in ‘27**
marcbvtgm • 12/26/23 07:10 PM ET
This makes sense**
GCHokieof91 • 12/26/23 05:51 PM ET
I’d rather go to the sub-division. Games are more fun and playoffs work. **
Hokie_Dawg • 12/26/23 05:50 PM ET
Really? Will not need the 65,000 seat Lane stadium then. Might have to
TOUGH TURKEY • 12/27/23 07:35 AM ET
TIC? Where does the lost $40-50 million a year to run athletics come from?**
ancient alien 2018 • 12/26/23 08:11 PM ET
Less politics and less hassle, that's for sure. Wonder if we'd still get
Maroon Baboon • 12/26/23 07:10 PM ET
This Montana Grizzly fan agrees!**
gelded turkey • 12/26/23 06:07 PM ET
It's all up to the courts now. If they let FSU leave without buyout...
HokieJay • 12/26/23 05:42 PM ET
I think Tech will still be Tech no matter what happens
OrlandoHokie • 12/26/23 09:00 PM ET
Is this before or after FSU, and maybe Clemson and UNC leave?
Maroon Baboon • 12/26/23 05:15 PM ET
Most believe the big 3 go P2 through courts and $$$. B12 would either
SunDevilHokie • 12/26/23 11:37 PM ET
The only thing that matters is TV money. **
97Hokie • 12/26/23 07:51 PM ET
Lol. Thought the U was back. Seems no one truly wants them.**
seacain • 12/26/23 05:52 PM ET
To be honest, I'd like a merger and to not have FSU, Clemson and UNC around
HokiePokie95 • 12/26/23 05:51 PM ET
Only $500 million each-no big deal***
sacramento hokie • 12/26/23 07:05 PM ET
As long as they pay up. There's the door.
Truthahn • 12/26/23 06:26 PM ET