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SMU Pony
Joined: 12/16/2023
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Love, love, love all the SMU hate...!!!!

SMU took no media money...NOT TRUE. We gave up our Tier 1 share but still get our full ACC Network share (which will probably be about 2X our prior TV revenue from the American...don't worry, we raised $100M in 7 days after the ACC announcement to make up the rest for a few years!) SMU adds no value...NOT TRUE. By SMU, Cal and Stanford taking reduced shares I estimate this alone puts about $4 million additional revenue in each ACC school's coffers annually. And that's before you factor in adding DFW and the Bay Area cable subscribers at increased in-market rates (approx $1/sub/month) for the ACC Network "SMU was added to spit in the face of the schools complaining about the ACC and threatening to leave, and to protect Wake Forest's ability to keep cashing ESPN checks if either FSU or Clemson make headway in their lawsuits" - laughable nonsense from a person who shouldn't be taken seriously. If this were the case, how did we garner 12/15 votes for admission? Including, and you're not going to believe this....Virginia Tech's vote! Little ol' Wake Forest must really hold some sway! Not to even mention going 8-0 in conference play, losing on last second FG in an all-time classic against Clemson in the ACC Champ Game and making the CFP in year 1. Sorry if you don't like us, but actually I'm not sorry. We're here to stay-- deal with it.
Posted: 01/15/2025 at 01:21 AM ET
(In response to this post by Baltimore_Hokie)

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What's going on with the ESPN/ACC renewal?
RandomAsianGuy 01/13/25 09:13 PM ET
There is zero chance Disney decides not to renew the ACC contract.
Baltimore_Hokie 01/14/25 10:34 AM ET
Yes, I believe Disney will definitely renew.
RandomAsianGuy 01/14/25 01:02 PM ET
The ACC is not going to remain #3.
Baltimore_Hokie 01/14/25 03:15 PM ET
The ACC is the Ottoman Empire c. 1900.
Maroon Baboon 01/15/25 04:33 PM ET
Agree 100%. Anyone that argues otherwise-
Baltimore_Hokie 01/15/25 04:55 PM ET
Disagree. Fantasy worst case scenario. 1 among many scenarios good and bad.**
VTinSC 01/15/25 10:06 AM ET
That's a very nice opinion.
Baltimore_Hokie 01/15/25 12:04 PM ET
It’s all spec and with things ongoing on fb world I would not speculate at
VTinSC 01/15/25 01:34 PM ET
Disagree but I will explain my view later. **
RandomAsianGuy 01/14/25 07:22 PM ET
I look forward to reading your thoughts.**
Baltimore_Hokie 01/15/25 12:11 PM ET
Started a new thread.**
RandomAsianGuy 01/15/25 01:59 PM ET
I agree that there will not be a clear #3 football conference with
Big12 guy 01/14/25 04:36 PM ET
A couple thoughts in response:
Baltimore_Hokie 01/14/25 05:07 PM ET
Love, love, love all the SMU hate...!!!!
SMU Pony 01/15/25 01:21 AM ET
You're such an idiot, that this all-time idiot post required two responses.
Baltimore_Hokie 01/15/25 12:36 PM ET
Ah, the point about travel, the true tell of a troll...
SMU Pony 01/15/25 08:52 PM ET
You can't read, and even if you could, you can't think.
Baltimore_Hokie 01/16/25 10:11 AM ET
SMU might be in the ACC to stay, but I assure you a lot of programs aren't.
Baltimore_Hokie 01/15/25 12:10 PM ET
To add to your #3, it's also self serving for the ACC staff
HokieAl 01/14/25 05:32 PM ET
I firmly believe that Disney/ESPN are actively trying to break the ACC up-
Baltimore_Hokie 01/14/25 05:58 PM ET
Good response. Lets go backwards on your points.
Big12 guy 01/14/25 05:28 PM ET
More thoughts in response:
Baltimore_Hokie 01/14/25 05:56 PM ET
Why is there so little reporting on an issue this big?
33laszlo99 01/14/25 12:38 AM ET
What would you expect to hear reported?
Pylons 01/14/25 05:20 PM ET
All true. But I see endless reports about coaching changes, PAC/MWC
33laszlo99 01/14/25 09:03 PM ET
After the endless speculation about ESPN dropping the ACC
RandomAsianGuy 01/15/25 12:49 AM ET
I guess it's not just a simple renewal.
RandomAsianGuy 01/14/25 12:58 PM ET
What will The ACC offer in return? ESPN doesn't have to pay a penny more.
33laszlo99 01/15/25 11:10 AM ET
Don't forget that there are negotiations about uneven distributions. **
Big12 guy 01/14/25 04:54 PM ET
That’s an ACC internal matter. **
RandomAsianGuy 01/14/25 07:17 PM ET
I agreee, their is a business case for the ACC
1947Sunbowl 01/13/25 11:26 PM ET
Agreed
RandomAsianGuy 01/14/25 12:50 PM ET
Why is #3 so important to you? It doesn't even come close to
Big12 guy 01/14/25 05:01 PM ET
Because the ACC will need to backfil with certain B12 schools
RandomAsianGuy 01/14/25 07:20 PM ET
That's sort of what I expect.
EDGEMAN 01/14/25 05:45 AM ET