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I do not think the ACC is worried......

that the court will construe the fees as a penalty although I believe some writers and a few posters here fantasize about that. I believe the buyback was put in to call FSU's bluff in their original filing and now FSU has backed themselves in a corner as to how they argue their filing. The GOR came into existence for a few reasons but, I do not believe any of them had much to do with any fears that the exit fee could be seen as a penalty. The exit fee was previously litigated with Maryland and legal loopholes and language previously contested was adjusted to be on point from the precedents established in that case and the procedural missteps that allowed Maryland to depart paying a reduced amount were supposedly addressed with the signing of the new agreements. I don't think the ACC fears going to court but, if they can allow FSU to depart for a settlement amount in the ballpark of what they expect to get from litigating, net of the legal fees they would not be averse to saving the time and effort of litigation. FSU is the once hot chick at age 25 that has now put on 100lbs by age 50 but, still expects everyone to treat her like she is 25.
Posted: 02/22/2024 at 10:30 PM ET
(In response to this post by vtfaninnc)

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@Hokie83 Is there an anticipated timeline of when you think things
olemisshokie4life • 02/21/24 12:55 PM ET
If there is a FSU Ruling where they can exit the ACC after paying whatever
Hokie83 • 02/21/24 06:06 PM ET
Why do you think the ACC will be done?
VTCALS72 • 02/21/24 07:36 PM ET
If Fsu is able to jump I expect other schools to do the same as soon as
Hokie83 • 02/22/24 07:31 AM ET
Why would others jump?
VTCALS72 • 02/22/24 08:57 AM ET
The GOR means ........
2hhoop3 • 02/22/24 10:10 PM ET
Great analysis
vtfaninnc • 02/22/24 09:53 PM ET
I can see a exodus of the non Private schools
Hokie83 • 02/22/24 10:17 AM ET
Yep, everybody is guessing and the ground under those guesses shifts often**
VTCALS72 • 02/22/24 11:11 AM ET
What might a revenue sharing deal look like?**
Femoyer Hokie • 02/22/24 10:29 AM ET
Socialism! :)**
NokieHokie • 02/22/24 10:33 AM ET
Can you please explain what you mean by a revenue sharing deal? Who would
Stech • 02/22/24 10:29 AM ET
Dont know enough of the specifics to
Hokie83 • 02/22/24 10:35 AM ET
Thanks I look forward to it, is this inside the ACC or broader than that?**
Stech • 02/22/24 11:00 AM ET
Much Broader **
Hokie83 • 02/22/24 02:13 PM ET
I thought so after reading the ESPN & USA Today I posted above on CFP**
Stech • 02/22/24 03:45 PM ET
$300 Million........
2hhoop3 • 02/21/24 07:50 PM ET
And they are leaving because they think the value is > $572 Million
vtfaninnc • 02/22/24 09:58 PM ET
I do not think the ACC is worried...... ◄
2hhoop3 • 02/22/24 10:30 PM ET
Awesome
vtfaninnc • 02/26/24 07:25 PM ET
Would it surprise you that I disagree? Just reading tea leaves.
33laszlo99 • 02/21/24 09:40 PM ET
Care to actually put a number........
2hhoop3 • 02/21/24 10:26 PM ET
It does not surprise me .......
2hhoop3 • 02/21/24 10:11 PM ET
I will spitball < $200 Million.**
33laszlo99 • 02/21/24 11:47 PM ET
Thanks.....
2hhoop3 • 02/22/24 10:39 AM ET
400 Plus ...**
Hokie83 • 02/22/24 07:32 AM ET
I think $250-$350M. But even if it is $500M, it is a business deal/
133193Hokie • 02/22/24 08:15 AM ET
Feels like the Price is Right. I'll say $201M
HokieAl • 02/22/24 09:23 AM ET
Agree on being a Business Deal **
Hokie83 • 02/22/24 08:24 AM ET
Do your instincts tell you we would be more likely Big ten or SEC**
olemisshokie4life • 02/22/24 08:31 AM ET
Think Admin prefers the Big
Hokie83 • 02/22/24 08:55 AM ET
I hope they don’t over think it. Just go SEC.**
hokieball • 02/22/24 06:33 PM ET
Is it true that we're working toward becoming an AAU school?**
hokie77 • 02/22/24 11:34 AM ET
We've been working on that for years. I asked Prez Steger about that.....
CrystalCoveHokie • 02/22/24 01:27 PM ET
As an outsider, you already have the academics to be invited - but
Big12 guy • 02/22/24 12:10 PM ET
Would ND go with 5 to SEC? POD of 6 maybe**
MrFantastic! • 02/22/24 09:10 AM ET
I’ve heard Admin prefers B1G, most in the Athletic Department prefer SEC,
Stech • 02/22/24 09:00 AM ET
Lets hope SEC ;-)**
133193Hokie • 02/22/24 08:51 AM ET
I would be ecstatic with either :) **
Hokie83 • 02/22/24 10:19 AM ET
would it be Tech / UVA, UNC/NCST Clemson FSU ? **
olemisshokie4life • 02/22/24 01:55 PM ET
I just hope that VT does not overplay their desire to go B1G at
133193Hokie • 02/22/24 12:24 PM ET
Not 83 but
MrFantastic! • 02/21/24 01:58 PM ET
You don’t think the ESPN-ACC contract option next year will accelerate?
HokieAl • 02/21/24 03:00 PM ET
I think unless/until we see the text of what FSU describes as "the
daveinop • 02/22/24 09:00 AM ET
Depends on what ESPN wants to do**
wwhokie1 • 02/21/24 06:04 PM ET