For that to happen it would mean that all 8 would likely have an
agreement in place with one or more conferences thus indicating their intention to join a new conference.
Something I read during last expansion frenzy was that the B12's bylaws/charter state a team loses its voting privilege once it has indicated its intention to leave the conference. It was suggested the ACC bylaws would likely say something similar.
IF that is the case (??), would the 8 even be able to vote on a move to dissolve the conference?
Are there 8 teams in the ACC that would be willing vote to dissolve the conference without at least a "gentleman's agreement" for a soft landing spot?
I've tried to do some research on the question but there so much rumor and speculation and not a lot of factual information for me to be certain of what's possible and what's not.
Thread Replies (59)
ACC’s Jim Phillips reinforces decision to expand, suggests basketball
-- WBGV
Oct 26, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
WBGV
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10/26/23 12:00 PM ET
protection from implosion**
-- MrBayAreaHokie
Oct 30, 2023 at 03:01 PM ET
MrBayAreaHokie
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10/30/23 03:01 PM ET
Reduces the likelihood that enough votes can be had to
-- seekoHoG
Oct 27, 2023 at 12:03 PM ET
seekoHoG
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10/27/23 12:03 PM ET
After June 30th correct, before then, it’s still 8 for the majority.**
-- Stech
Oct 28, 2023 at 04:12 PM ET
Stech
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10/28/23 04:12 PM ET
For that to happen it would mean that all 8 would likely have an
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-- seekoHoG
Oct 29, 2023 at 07:52 PM ET
seekoHoG
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10/29/23 07:52 PM ET
“If” it were to happen, I don’t think it will dissolve the Conference. IMHO
-- Stech
Oct 29, 2023 at 08:36 PM ET
Stech
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10/29/23 08:36 PM ET
To your point of 8 schools needing a known conference spot
-- SunDevilHokie
Nov 01, 2023 at 07:14 PM ET
SunDevilHokie
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11/01/23 07:14 PM ET
You make good points for the steep hill to climb and I’m not sure it can be
-- Stech
Oct 29, 2023 at 11:22 PM ET
Stech
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10/29/23 11:22 PM ET
My left field guess is that CFP expansion could be a tipping point
-- HokieAl
Oct 30, 2023 at 04:34 PM ET
HokieAl
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10/30/23 04:34 PM ET
I'd rather see home games than byes. **
-- Big12 guy
Oct 31, 2023 at 11:29 AM ET
Big12 guy
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10/31/23 11:29 AM ET
Unlikely that they would reduce the regular season schedule. There over
-- 33laszlo99
Oct 30, 2023 at 06:20 PM ET
33laszlo99
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10/30/23 06:20 PM ET
It's going to be popcorn-worthy viewing.
-- 33laszlo99
Oct 29, 2023 at 10:20 PM ET
33laszlo99
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10/29/23 10:20 PM ET
I think this is exactly what will play out. FSU and Clemson are not
-- 33laszlo99
Oct 29, 2023 at 09:08 PM ET
33laszlo99
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10/29/23 09:08 PM ET
Dissolving the conference may not be what’s needed.
-- RJHokie
Oct 29, 2023 at 08:06 PM ET
RJHokie
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10/29/23 08:06 PM ET
Voiding the contract might not be an accurate description.
-- RJHokie
Oct 29, 2023 at 10:39 PM ET
RJHokie
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10/29/23 10:39 PM ET
I hear what you are saying......
-- 2hhoop3
Oct 29, 2023 at 11:04 PM ET
2hhoop3
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10/29/23 11:04 PM ET
Agree. The discounted value of those rights is basically
-- RJHokie
Oct 29, 2023 at 11:15 PM ET
RJHokie
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10/29/23 11:15 PM ET
Maybe I'm wrong but I thought the GOR was an agreement by each team
-- seekoHoG
Oct 29, 2023 at 08:21 PM ET
seekoHoG
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10/29/23 08:21 PM ET
It is with the ACC, but the 8 could negotiate together and come up with a
-- Stech
Oct 29, 2023 at 08:44 PM ET
Stech
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10/29/23 08:44 PM ET
Wouldnt that be national drama???**
-- Mercury
Oct 28, 2023 at 11:44 PM ET
Mercury
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10/28/23 11:44 PM ET
So much has happened already, I think people are almost immune to it, the
-- Stech
Oct 29, 2023 at 01:46 PM ET
Stech
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10/29/23 01:46 PM ET
If student athletes are employees, why would only some of them require
-- 33laszlo99
Oct 30, 2023 at 12:14 AM ET
33laszlo99
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10/30/23 12:14 AM ET
Many student athletes (non-revs) get little or no scholarship at P5 schools
-- Stech
Oct 30, 2023 at 12:31 PM ET
Stech
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10/30/23 12:31 PM ET
I agree that it is unsettling. Some programs will be damaged. But I expect
-- 33laszlo99
Oct 30, 2023 at 06:32 PM ET
33laszlo99
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10/30/23 06:32 PM ET
No need for Pods, but just make sure the Pac-4 play one another each year.
-- Maroon Baboon
Oct 29, 2023 at 12:38 PM ET
Maroon Baboon
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10/29/23 12:38 PM ET
Put SMU there just like the NFL the NFC East includes a team from Dallas
-- anotherdamnyankeehokie
Oct 28, 2023 at 08:06 PM ET
anotherdamnyankeehokie
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10/28/23 08:06 PM ET
ND should not be included in a pod they ar obligated to 5 ACC opponents
-- anotherdamnyankeehokie
Oct 28, 2023 at 08:03 PM ET
anotherdamnyankeehokie
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10/28/23 08:03 PM ET
Seems on paper to be a no brainer, but WSU/OSU bring about
-- Big12 guy
Oct 27, 2023 at 02:06 PM ET
Big12 guy
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10/27/23 02:06 PM ET
They need 8 to leave, or it’s financial suicide, WADR you need to stop 3 as
-- Stech
Oct 28, 2023 at 04:18 PM ET
Stech
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10/28/23 04:18 PM ET
Time will tell and we shall see
-- Millpoint
Oct 28, 2023 at 08:38 PM ET
Millpoint
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10/28/23 08:38 PM ET
The GOR is not with ESPN, they need the Conference majority to have any
-- Stech
Oct 28, 2023 at 11:05 PM ET
Stech
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10/28/23 11:05 PM ET
So why l do you think there is a Mag 7 plus 1 in the ACC?**
-- Stech
Oct 29, 2023 at 01:49 PM ET
Stech
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10/29/23 01:49 PM ET
Pay on the way out, I'm good **
-- HokiesACC2004
Oct 28, 2023 at 02:06 AM ET
HokiesACC2004
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10/28/23 02:06 AM ET
3 x120 mil = 360 mil. ACC does Venmo**
-- Windows NT
Oct 26, 2023 at 11:23 PM ET
Windows NT
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10/26/23 11:23 PM ET
That’s just the down payment, if only 3 leave.**
-- Stech
Oct 28, 2023 at 04:20 PM ET
Stech
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10/28/23 04:20 PM ET
Who says UNC leaving? other than the 7 (which includes VT) have only heard
-- VTNSC
Oct 26, 2023 at 01:30 PM ET
VTNSC
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10/26/23 01:30 PM ET
exactly and BTW UNC CH with the Chancellor of UNC system must comply
-- Mercury
Oct 26, 2023 at 03:42 PM ET
Mercury
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10/26/23 03:42 PM ET
You omitted Wilmington and Pembroke…..
-- RJHokie
Oct 26, 2023 at 04:02 PM ET
RJHokie
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10/26/23 04:02 PM ET
We do gotta give some credit, his spelling is better! 😂**
-- Brewing_Hokie
Oct 26, 2023 at 04:29 PM ET
Brewing_Hokie
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10/26/23 04:29 PM ET
Well they voted against ACC expansion along with FSU and Clemson
-- Millpoint
Oct 26, 2023 at 01:53 PM ET
Millpoint
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10/26/23 01:53 PM ET
UNC voted against expansion in 2002 to add Miami and VT also.
-- HOO86
Oct 26, 2023 at 06:17 PM ET
HOO86
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10/26/23 06:17 PM ET
Yeah, because the faculty at UNC has so much integrity....fake news
-- VTNuke
Oct 27, 2023 at 04:36 PM ET
VTNuke
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10/27/23 04:36 PM ET
UNC always votes against expansion
-- mrcaniac
Oct 26, 2023 at 03:28 PM ET
mrcaniac
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10/26/23 03:28 PM ET
UNC thinks Michael Jordan is still there
-- MrBayAreaHokie
Oct 30, 2023 at 03:02 PM ET
MrBayAreaHokie
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10/30/23 03:02 PM ET
At sometime in the distant future I hope**
-- VTNSC
Oct 26, 2023 at 02:39 PM ET
VTNSC
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10/26/23 02:39 PM ET