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ESPN is getting exactly what they wanted

Basically their job has been to promote the SEC at every opportunity, in every sport to drive up demand. At the same time, they have trashed the ACC at every opportunity, in every sport. Not sure why they've been doing that, other than to keep the interest and payouts to the ACC as low as possible, so they can continue paying the SEC those exorbitant rates. Wouldn't be surprised to learn that some of what the ACC makes for ESPN is getting routed to pay the SEC.
Posted: 08/05/2023 at 09:07 AM ET
(In response to this post by Gobble Gobble)

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If the networks succeed in having 2 or 3 conferences left.
HokiePail 08/05/23 07:42 AM ET
Kinda but not exactly. We’ve seen a glimpse of where this is going.
hokieZ71 08/05/23 08:12 AM ET
This will happen much sooner than a decade or two. I predict within 5 - 10
Maroon Unit 08/05/23 08:21 AM ET
Prob next contract round in 2031-2034.**
hokieZ71 08/05/23 08:40 AM ET
They want guaranteed ratings
Mercury 08/05/23 08:11 AM ET
I’ve been thinking that as well.
Gobble Gobble 08/05/23 07:53 AM ET
ESPN is getting exactly what they wanted
EDGEMAN 08/05/23 09:07 AM ET