I used $600MM.......
or $300MM per school thinking it is conservative floor to demonstrate the financial impact and anything higher just increases the impact. Using that number whether it is spread over 6 or 10 years is still a $30MM to $50MM annual hit and takes an $80MM new conference share, assuming they get a full share and the projections are accurate, to a net of $30MM to $50MM and not significantly different than what they currently get in the ACC. That ACC number is not going down, if they stay, it is likely to go up, and with the success initiative already being worked up it could go even higher.
Bottom line is if they jump now it would seem they have not substantially improved their financial position in the short term, maybe even weakened it with increased operating costs, are in a more competitive situation for playoff berths with a weaker financial situation than their direct competition and, likely most important, really have limited certainty the landscape could drastically shift again under their feet in the next 5 or 6 years. I think, at least in FSU's case, they have damaged their current conference relationship to appease/redirect some fan complaints and it is questionable as to the benefits. It is akin to a partner looking to dump their spouse for a hot new toy, not fully considering the cost of divorce, or the fact that hot new toy may have changed in the 6 years it took to pay off the divorce.
Thread Replies (37)
WVU podcaster gives 3 reasons th ACC could survive, well done agree, or not
-- Stech
May 26, 2024 at 09:10 PM ET
Stech
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05/26/24 09:10 PM ET
Well. I just lost 20 minutes of my life I'll never get back!! This guy
-- ancient alien 2018
May 27, 2024 at 12:26 AM ET
ancient alien 2018
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05/27/24 12:26 AM ET
U missed the Forest for 2 trees. What's your take on ACC survival 3 points?
-- Stech
May 27, 2024 at 09:50 AM ET
Stech
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05/27/24 09:50 AM ET
The state investment in the ACC is huge and un reported
-- DMV Gobbler
May 27, 2024 at 01:38 PM ET
DMV Gobbler
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05/27/24 01:38 PM ET
Don't Claim to know Much About North Carolina
-- WarHog38
May 27, 2024 at 10:48 PM ET
WarHog38
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05/27/24 10:48 PM ET
It depends on the organization of public higher education by state
-- DMV Gobbler
May 28, 2024 at 04:36 PM ET
DMV Gobbler
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05/28/24 04:36 PM ET
All very good points, which is why I think the BAACC is where we’re headed
-- Marooned
May 27, 2024 at 10:53 AM ET
Marooned
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05/27/24 10:53 AM ET
One other point to consider with a BAACC
-- Marooned
May 27, 2024 at 11:11 AM ET
Marooned
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05/27/24 11:11 AM ET
I'd love to see the math on "billions"
-- Pylons
May 27, 2024 at 10:29 AM ET
Pylons
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05/27/24 10:29 AM ET
Point taken, edited to many millions of dollars.**
-- Stech
May 27, 2024 at 11:17 AM ET
Stech
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05/27/24 11:17 AM ET
But at least he was not the same ole, same ole, the ACC is dead so
-- VTCALS72
May 27, 2024 at 09:50 AM ET
VTCALS72
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05/27/24 09:50 AM ET
Pro tip: listen to all CR YouTubers on at least 1.5x speed.
-- Maroon Baboon
May 27, 2024 at 12:46 AM ET
Maroon Baboon
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05/27/24 12:46 AM ET
The 3rd point about economic impact to the state of NC is fascinating...
-- jesuisvtguy
May 26, 2024 at 11:47 PM ET
jesuisvtguy
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05/26/24 11:47 PM ET
Maybe this was a part of the Board of Govs thoughts all along.
-- VTCALS72
May 27, 2024 at 09:55 AM ET
VTCALS72
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05/27/24 09:55 AM ET
The key to the ACC is North Carolina - not Clemson or FSU. Has been and
-- VPI_1998
May 27, 2024 at 09:29 AM ET
VPI_1998
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05/27/24 09:29 AM ET
Looks Like Couze's ACC Survival Theories Actually Hinge on Two Things
-- WarHog38
May 26, 2024 at 11:27 PM ET
WarHog38
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05/26/24 11:27 PM ET
Even if FSU/Clemson leave...
-- SMU Pony
May 27, 2024 at 12:10 PM ET
SMU Pony
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05/27/24 12:10 PM ET
North Carolina, the state, is greater than North Carolina, the school
-- VTCALS72
May 27, 2024 at 10:10 AM ET
VTCALS72
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05/27/24 10:10 AM ET
PAC is Going to Have to Get a Lots Better TV Contract to Draw Back Four
-- WarHog38
May 27, 2024 at 06:45 PM ET
WarHog38
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05/27/24 06:45 PM ET
Simple answer to #1 NO. Bringing in USF to replace fsu and klempsun? LMAO
-- ancient alien 2018
May 27, 2024 at 12:39 AM ET
ancient alien 2018
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05/27/24 12:39 AM ET
I agree the chances are slim of E$PN ponying up the cash
-- obguthr
May 27, 2024 at 09:28 AM ET
obguthr
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05/27/24 09:28 AM ET
WRT USF, think about this. SMU brings in a whole new state AND is from
-- Maroon Baboon
May 27, 2024 at 12:52 AM ET
Maroon Baboon
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05/27/24 12:52 AM ET
USF would be my #1 choice for ACC expansion if no B12 schools are available
-- SMU Pony
May 27, 2024 at 12:06 PM ET
SMU Pony
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05/27/24 12:06 PM ET
One other thing to factor in......
-- 2hhoop3
May 27, 2024 at 12:04 AM ET
2hhoop3
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05/27/24 12:04 AM ET
Recent Big Changes and More Just Arrived
-- WarHog38
May 27, 2024 at 04:31 PM ET
WarHog38
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05/27/24 04:31 PM ET
Sometimes, I think we overstate ESPN's influence.
-- hokieZ71
May 27, 2024 at 09:51 AM ET
hokieZ71
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05/27/24 09:51 AM ET
Not sure why he says add USF if FSU leaves. We'd still have Miami.
-- Maroon Baboon
May 26, 2024 at 10:09 PM ET
Maroon Baboon
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05/26/24 10:09 PM ET
USF only gets added to the ACC if we lose both F$U AND Miami
-- obguthr
May 27, 2024 at 09:19 AM ET
obguthr
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05/27/24 09:19 AM ET
No options left in those worth adding.
-- HOO86
May 27, 2024 at 12:08 AM ET
HOO86
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05/27/24 12:08 AM ET
Tampa-St Pete **
-- VaTechHokiesACC
May 26, 2024 at 11:00 PM ET
VaTechHokiesACC
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05/26/24 11:00 PM ET
Don't they already have the ACCN?**
-- Maroon Baboon
May 26, 2024 at 11:04 PM ET
Maroon Baboon
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05/26/24 11:04 PM ET
Not sure how that works
-- VaTechHokiesACC
May 26, 2024 at 11:05 PM ET
VaTechHokiesACC
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05/26/24 11:05 PM ET
Sorry, but I just don’t see Clemson bolting
-- Marooned
May 26, 2024 at 09:33 PM ET
Marooned
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05/26/24 09:33 PM ET
It all depends on what Fox, CBS and NBC want (at least money wise)
-- dayooper
May 27, 2024 at 04:49 PM ET
dayooper
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05/27/24 04:49 PM ET
Agree - it really doesn't make sense for either FSU or Clemson to leave IF
-- VPI_1998
May 27, 2024 at 12:32 PM ET
VPI_1998
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05/27/24 12:32 PM ET
Justin always does a good job
-- Millpoint
May 26, 2024 at 09:30 PM ET
Millpoint
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05/26/24 09:30 PM ET