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Femoyer Hokie
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I think they are looking for NBA and/or other pro leagues to be an

ownership partner as well.
Posted: 08/17/2023 at 08:12 AM ET
(In response to this post by goldendomer)

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SIR...looks like ESPN is part of the impediment
daveinop • 08/17/23 07:21 AM ET
which means they are saving the ACC from itself
Vienna_Hokie • 08/17/23 08:00 AM ET
One small detail overlooked? The money hasn't been made yet. ESPN uses
anotherdamnyankeehokie • 08/17/23 10:03 AM ET
I agree with that, and it doesn't discount my statement
Vienna_Hokie • 08/17/23 10:28 AM ET
You believe that USC, UCLA, Oregon, and Washington will be a big turn-off
33laszlo99 • 08/17/23 11:37 AM ET
This is all anecdotal, so take it with some healthy skepticism...
mancunian • 08/17/23 01:49 PM ET
We can all understand your concept of a Big Ten Cult. I def get it.
33laszlo99 • 08/17/23 03:57 PM ET
Vienna’s the one with the “Big 10 cult” idea.
mancunian • 08/17/23 04:06 PM ET
We are soon to find out about National vs. Regional. Expensive experiment.**
33laszlo99 • 08/17/23 04:15 PM ET
Western OH here, can confirm**
GoobyPls • 08/17/23 02:20 PM ET
The BIG is a midwest cult, many of my friends there became less BIG Fans..
Vienna_Hokie • 08/17/23 01:33 PM ET
Not to mention any ACCN money is temporary
Colonel Jessup • 08/17/23 08:12 AM ET
You guys lose me the second you want to kick a team out. I don't mind
Big12 guy • 08/17/23 08:48 AM ET
Not advocating but to me it is along the lines
Colonel Jessup • 08/17/23 09:16 AM ET
I don't think adding Cal and Stanford is the answer, but looking
Big12 guy • 08/17/23 09:29 AM ET
If the top 3 or 4 leave, it's not the ACC anymore except in name
Vienna_Hokie • 08/17/23 11:16 AM ET
Here's another interesting passage.
Will StewartAdmin • 08/17/23 07:46 AM ET
and most of us don't know the details in these contracts such as whether a
anotherdamnyankeehokie • 08/17/23 10:06 AM ET
What if the story said this?
Maroon Baboon • 08/17/23 08:13 AM ET
I wouldn't be surprised that the ACC allowed the contracts to be written
reestuart • 08/17/23 12:58 PM ET
Yep. Looks like a contradiction.**
33laszlo99 • 08/17/23 09:28 AM ET
In all honesty though, FSU has already kinda said this. LOL.**
Maroon Baboon • 08/17/23 09:32 AM ET
FSU or.......
2hhoop3 • 08/17/23 04:32 PM ET
yup. seems likely the issue hasn't been put to rest but the ESPN
daveinop • 08/17/23 08:03 AM ET
ESPN is tightening it's belt and I imagine feels safe that the ACC is
goldendomer • 08/17/23 08:00 AM ET
Why? The Louisville-Iowa Women's Elite 8 game...
Old Line Hokie • 08/17/23 09:32 AM ET
I know I do not watch it, but NBC and ESPN will be heavy on it.
goldendomer • 08/17/23 09:46 AM ET
This!!! Iger is supposedly shopping 'money bleeding' ABC and ESPN
Va AandM • 08/17/23 08:47 AM ET
I think they are looking for NBA and/or other pro leagues to be an ◄
Femoyer Hokie • 08/17/23 08:12 AM ET
agree**
daveinop • 08/17/23 08:05 AM ET