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'86, ESPN believes that FSU and Clemson are leaving the conference

whether the contract is extended or not. There may be others who will follow. If you were ESPN and held that view of the circumstances, how would you proceed?
Posted: 06/12/2024 at 11:00 AM ET
(In response to this post by VT ChemE 1986)

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The string below suggests that ESPN desperately needs mid-tier content
VT ChemE 1986 06/12/24 10:34 AM ET
Realignment Fireworks on the way
INSIDE99 06/14/24 02:06 PM ET
Tech Sideline
INSIDE99 06/14/24 02:20 PM ET
Started in 2003, respect even if you disagree, that’s the key.
Stech 06/14/24 05:18 PM ET
I hope they also read the complaints about how seating was done for WBB. **
j9hokie 06/14/24 03:18 PM ET
Here ya go...some mid-tier action LOL (link)**
Oscar the American 06/12/24 05:14 PM ET
There’s no REAL evidence they are toying with the contract. Only…
ombandit 06/12/24 04:09 PM ET
There is no contract past 2026
INSIDE99 06/12/24 10:18 PM ET
So there is no new college football playoff that goes to the stated term
VTCALS72 06/13/24 07:52 AM ET
Well, they sort of do.
Maroon Baboon 06/12/24 11:16 PM ET
Standard ACC deals
INSIDE99 06/13/24 12:17 AM ET
At that point, membership should amend or terminate the GOR
obguthr 06/13/24 06:37 AM ET
Why would they?
VTCALS72 06/13/24 08:00 AM ET
In 7.5 months ESPN will notify The ACC of their intention. Will they renew
33laszlo99 06/12/24 06:59 PM ET
Why would the ACC want to have ESPN indirectly set the price for FSU's exit
Tailgate Guru 06/13/24 12:18 PM ET
Not suggesting that this be a public discussion... shhhhh**
33laszlo99 06/13/24 12:45 PM ET
When litigation is ongoing, no discussion is private **
Tailgate Guru 06/13/24 01:21 PM ET
How do you know that they have not been doing what you suggest?**
RJHokie 06/12/24 07:10 PM ET
He doesn't......
2hhoop3 06/12/24 07:38 PM ET
Phillips has to be doing this (quietly). There are going to be changes
33laszlo99 06/12/24 08:18 PM ET
IMHO no team is leaving until they have a locked down number of
VTCALS72 06/13/24 08:04 AM ET
Just my gut feeling, but I suspect that the number is being furiously
33laszlo99 06/13/24 09:25 AM ET
And being desperate and not having a strong hand is really
VTCALS72 06/13/24 11:26 AM ET
I will be very surprised if this is decided by a court.
33laszlo99 06/13/24 12:51 PM ET
I don't know. if there is a Big 10 invite on the table, they could roll the
Big12 guy 06/13/24 08:25 AM ET
If there is a ......
2hhoop3 06/13/24 10:07 AM ET
There are no offers. Remember how overcautious The B1G was about
33laszlo99 06/13/24 12:54 PM ET
I do remember......
2hhoop3 06/13/24 01:12 PM ET
All true. If no direct overtures, there were definitely thumbs on the
33laszlo99 06/13/24 01:44 PM ET
Correct.........
2hhoop3 06/13/24 01:55 PM ET
"Correct"???? Really? I think I just read a bubble conspiracy theory
Big12 guy 06/13/24 03:54 PM ET
Just as you say there......
2hhoop3 06/13/24 04:40 PM ET
So, from my perspective as a fan and a non legal scholar, the
Big12 guy 06/13/24 10:20 AM ET
When you ask....
2hhoop3 06/13/24 10:42 AM ET
The ACC wants a big fat figure in hope of minimizing the number of
33laszlo99 06/13/24 12:59 PM ET
I agree they want...
2hhoop3 06/13/24 01:25 PM ET
Getting out ahead of.........
2hhoop3 06/12/24 08:28 PM ET
IMO, Phillips should be running all sorts of member combos by espn, now.**
Atlee Hokie 06/12/24 11:50 PM ET
And Phillips statement. **
Big12 guy 06/12/24 04:20 PM ET
I think you give too much credit to ESPN
HokieAl 06/12/24 02:19 PM ET
It would actually make more sense for ESPN
Marooned 06/12/24 01:27 PM ET
Or just throw some more money at just FSU and CU
Truthahn 06/13/24 08:10 AM ET
i wonder about the models they use at the networks
MrBayAreaHokie 06/12/24 12:47 PM ET
That would explain why they are dragging their feet**
VT ChemE 1986 06/12/24 02:15 PM ET
Nope. Becoming an American football fan is a huge step to Americanization
PadrosWindup 06/12/24 01:51 PM ET
I would argue that most immigrants who watch American football are NOT...
MP4VT2004 06/12/24 02:21 PM ET
Eh. Maybe not first gen, but after that they Americanize quickly. But many
VTinSC 06/12/24 04:17 PM ET
Fair point, that's likely true. But yes, American football has competition.**
MP4VT2004 06/12/24 04:54 PM ET
Cricket views over taking NCAAF views....?**
Hokebury 06/12/24 01:43 PM ET
No, but jai-alai is the sport to keep an eye out for in the future. ;-)**
VTHokie2000 06/12/24 06:54 PM ET
'86, ESPN believes that FSU and Clemson are leaving the conference
33laszlo99 06/12/24 11:00 AM ET
The ACC could be negotiating an increase. Based on what the B12
Big12 guy 06/12/24 10:59 AM ET
With all the brands going into two conferences you would think there
HouClone 06/12/24 02:08 PM ET
Would the ordinary person still get over saturated if the schools decide to
VTHokie2000 06/12/24 07:01 PM ET
You maybe are right. I am no TV guy but my guess is diversity
HouClone 06/12/24 10:12 PM ET
Something that may be worth considering when reviewing the ratings for the
VTHokie2000 06/13/24 05:19 PM ET
I think that is exactly what will happen eventually. Some on here
Big12 guy 06/12/24 02:17 PM ET
I'd really like to believe this-
Baltimore_Hokie 06/12/24 11:53 AM ET
Hype vs denigrate
Tailgate Guru 06/12/24 02:17 PM ET
Good post - a couple thoughts in response:
Baltimore_Hokie 06/12/24 03:47 PM ET
I expect ALL of the CFP at-large bids to go to the P2.
Maroon Baboon 06/12/24 01:26 PM ET
I like how the B1G is on a variety of channels and platforms
Oscar the American 06/12/24 10:41 AM ET