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SMU Pony
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SMU Pony

This fall as in 2024? Absolutely, without hesitation, yes...

...the networks are already setting their TV schedules for this fall. In 2025? I think so; they're won't be a legal resolution by August when they'd be required to notify the conference of their departure and I highly doubt the SEC and B1G's lawyers would advise them to invite a school embroiled in litigation with their current conference for fear of a tortious interference claim. To provide some anecdotal perspective, I currently have a client litigating a matter where the amount in controversy is approximately 1/100th of the FSU/ACC litigation and the scope of discovery is over a period of approx 9 months (instead of 8-11 years as we could potentially see in the FSU/ACC matter)...the first filing was in November of 2022 and it's not scheduled to go to trial until July 2024. I would be shocked if there is a quick settlement unless it's for an eye-popping amount -- the ACC likely believes it has the stronger legal position, has almost zero incentive to settle and knows FSU and Clemson are up against the clock as they want out ASAP.
Posted: 05/23/2024 at 11:00 PM ET
(In response to this post by TDVick)

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Interesting new FSU argument in their court case
HokieAl • 05/22/24 09:23 PM ET
Does the GOR actually say that only rights needed to effect the ESPN deal..
lawhokie • 05/24/24 10:04 AM ET
I don’t know enough about it but I like that stance
MrBayAreaHokie • 05/23/24 10:40 PM ET
Because it does not specifically limit it to ESPN
VTCALS72 • 05/25/24 09:11 AM ET
I cannot imagine that a GOR would be written in such a way to allow that
wwhokie1 • 05/23/24 04:20 PM ET
"purpose of the GOR was to motivate schools to stay" This is not likely to
33laszlo99 • 05/23/24 04:39 PM ET
I would argue that was a key purpose and that FSU benefitted from it**
lawhokie • 05/23/24 05:55 PM ET
Benefits
INSIDE99 • 05/24/24 10:46 AM ET
Nice no issue with the investment
VTCALS72 • 05/25/24 09:18 AM ET
The only thing that matters is whether FSU thought…
lawhokie • 05/24/24 10:51 AM ET
Courtroom Gray
INSIDE99 • 05/27/24 04:15 PM ET
Cite one case of this type, between sophisticated parties…
lawhokie • 05/27/24 05:20 PM ET
Kabuki Theater
INSIDE99 • 05/29/24 12:00 AM ET
Lol. Have you actually read the opinion?**
lawhokie • 05/29/24 06:46 AM ET
T
INSIDE99 • 05/29/24 08:00 PM ET
What is shortly?**
2hhoop3 • 05/29/24 08:24 PM ET
The GoR was definitely designed to deter/prevent any departures. It was a
33laszlo99 • 05/23/24 10:26 PM ET
Why would they need to argue it?........
2hhoop3 • 05/23/24 05:18 PM ET
Plus 1 for the Irsay reference. I never forgave him. Still the Baltimore
HboroughHokie • 05/23/24 06:55 PM ET
I can't get past the horrible grammar, spelling, and lack of paragraphs.
Will StewartAdmin • 05/23/24 02:54 PM ET
He’s an idiot and his grammar is terrible, but the worst part of all…
lawhokie • 05/23/24 05:52 PM ET
This thread has been great. It's fun watching lawyers go at it**
HokieAl • 05/23/24 06:04 PM ET
Passed the Bar Exam in Georgia, Practices in Atlanta to Be Precise
WarHog38 • 05/23/24 03:26 PM ET
Worse for him......
2hhoop3 • 05/23/24 04:45 PM ET
Atlanta Is Burning
VPI 1924 • 05/23/24 03:39 PM ET
GoR interpretations
INSIDE99 • 05/23/24 11:43 AM ET
Serious question, are you an FSU/Fan or alum?**
Stech • 05/23/24 01:55 PM ET
I certainly am not. How can someone NOT have the default assumption that
TDVick • 05/23/24 09:57 PM ET
We had the chance....
DrHokie • 05/24/24 12:00 AM ET
You wrote all of that because I asked him if he was an FSU fan? Which he
Stech • 05/23/24 10:04 PM ET
OK. People are circling the wagons and talking their books. My point is
TDVick • 05/23/24 10:18 PM ET
I want the facts too, but some are trying to create and not find the facts.
Stech • 05/23/24 10:33 PM ET
Opposing views
INSIDE99 • 05/23/24 02:45 PM ET
No problem with opposing views or if you're FSU which you did not answer
Stech • 05/23/24 03:55 PM ET
Ask him if he is now or has ever been employed by the Rohan Law firm**
lawhokie • 05/23/24 05:53 PM ET
Haha, no need, you just did that. 😁**
Stech • 05/23/24 07:31 PM ET
My guess is both based on his posts**
VintonHokies • 05/23/24 02:07 PM ET
two things...a Q and an opinion
daveinop • 05/23/24 12:15 PM ET
Great question daveinop!**
Stech • 05/23/24 04:17 PM ET
ESPN can end the contract now
INSIDE99 • 05/23/24 12:54 PM ET
I am not understanding all the drama with the GOR
VT ChemE 1986 • 05/23/24 03:59 PM ET
Rule #1 of Lawsuits, dont get involved in lawsuits that you arent a party
mrcaniac • 05/23/24 10:15 PM ET
If I am the ACC I call them as my first witness**
VT ChemE 1986 • 05/24/24 09:18 AM ET
I can't imagine ESPN wants to publicly get involved in any way...
SMU Pony • 05/23/24 09:08 PM ET
We don’t know that ESPN can end the deal now
SMU Pony • 05/23/24 01:16 PM ET
Who is that is trying to prevent the actual facts from coming out? It sure
TDVick • 05/23/24 10:11 PM ET
I don't see it that way
SMU Pony • 05/23/24 10:22 PM ET
Just curious. Do you think FSU and Clemson will be in the ACC this fall?
TDVick • 05/23/24 10:41 PM ET
This fall as in 2024? Absolutely, without hesitation, yes... ◄
SMU Pony • 05/23/24 11:00 PM ET
It sure seems like the "secrecy" which well may be legit has been combined
TDVick • 05/23/24 10:32 PM ET
Well put history...
DrHokie • 05/24/24 12:16 AM ET
It was the......
2hhoop3 • 05/24/24 02:00 PM ET
The SEC decision......
2hhoop3 • 05/23/24 10:46 PM ET
8 Years of Silence?
WarHog38 • 05/23/24 06:13 PM ET
The 2016 amendment to the GOR extended the "Term" until June 30, 2036...
SMU Pony • 05/23/24 08:36 PM ET
The GOR Was Changed in 2016
WarHog38 • 05/23/24 09:10 PM ET
If that option actually exists, I'd be shocked if ESPN doesn't exercise it
SMU Pony • 05/23/24 09:22 PM ET
The ACC Network was the reason schools signed the GOR for that length.
wwhokie1 • 05/23/24 04:00 PM ET
No offense, Pony, but it seems as though you don't like the "unilateral"
33laszlo99 • 05/23/24 03:51 PM ET
None taken!
SMU Pony • 05/23/24 08:40 PM ET
FSU leaving - connect the dots
INSIDE99 • 05/23/24 02:12 PM ET
Any member could’ve reviewed the ESPN contract in Charlotte…
SMU Pony • 05/23/24 02:26 PM ET
Finding that number that FSU would pay - that others wouldn't seems to
Big12 guy • 05/23/24 03:20 PM ET
The cost to get out
INSIDE99 • 05/23/24 03:17 PM ET
I don't know that FSU & Clemson feel certain they have the upper hand here
SMU Pony • 05/23/24 09:00 PM ET
The networks will make the decision
INSIDE99 • 05/27/24 04:45 PM ET
Your last paragraph.......
2hhoop3 • 05/23/24 09:10 PM ET
I refuse to let the lawyers have the board to themselves.
33laszlo99 • 05/23/24 11:56 PM ET
The statement was.......
2hhoop3 • 05/24/24 02:54 AM ET
I don't disagree with anything you said there. We're all speculating. And
33laszlo99 • 05/24/24 07:32 AM ET
If you were certain......
2hhoop3 • 05/23/24 05:05 PM ET
FSU cannot join a P2 without their media rights
INSIDE99 • 05/24/24 11:22 AM ET
You make reasonable.....
2hhoop3 • 05/24/24 12:18 PM ET
Wow
DrHokie • 05/24/24 12:28 AM ET
I believe ......
2hhoop3 • 05/24/24 12:45 PM ET
first part is same thing we've discussed many, many, many times
daveinop • 05/23/24 08:40 AM ET
This Link Makes 2 Legal points
WarHog38 • 05/23/24 12:42 AM ET
I've linked the ACC GOR...
SMU Pony • 05/23/24 08:59 AM ET
If for discussion sake you are right that ESPN's ability to unilaterally
VTHokie2000 • 05/24/24 05:37 PM ET
Great to have you on this board. Your posts are extremely helpful**
VT ChemE 1986 • 05/23/24 09:16 AM ET
Thank you!**
SMU Pony • 05/23/24 09:56 PM ET
Consider the source...
SMU Pony • 05/22/24 09:38 PM ET
Makes sense. Appreciate the breakdown **
HokieAl • 05/22/24 09:53 PM ET
Dumb**
SpeakToDamien • 05/22/24 09:34 PM ET
Take it a step further - it’s stupid. **
RJHokie • 05/22/24 09:38 PM ET
There's no hope with dope!**
UVa 2002 • 05/24/24 04:39 PM ET
Very true!**
RJHokie • 05/24/24 05:15 PM ET
Wait, is stupid worse than dumb?
HokieAl • 05/22/24 09:56 PM ET
Dumb literally means unable to speak.
RJHokie • 05/22/24 10:04 PM ET
Unless you are at a Duke halftime show....
mjfhokie • 05/23/24 10:41 AM ET