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VTHokie2000
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VTHokie2000

The most interesting thing I am curious to see is the impact the settlement

will have on DI-FCS, DII, DIII, NAIA DI, and NAIA DII. The reason is because the ESPN Family of Networks (including WatchESPN) broadcasts regular season games for those levels. If they are immune to the settlement, then will we see DI-FBS schools opt to move to those levels to avoid how much they have to pay their athletics? If so, then what could that mean for future broadcasting contracts? Schools may have to be forced to give up the amount of exposure they get now in order to avoid paying the athletes. Likewise, Congress could opt to expand the enforcement of the settlement to all levels to eliminate that potential loophole for the schools.
Posted: 05/17/2025 at 03:20 PM ET
(In response to this post by Big12 guy)

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Hypothetical - Who would be the ACCs 4th Pro-Rata?
Sunsetunderground • 05/15/25 02:21 PM ET
Utah**
RandomAsianGuy • 05/16/25 12:29 PM ET
Hard to believe any B12 is leaving until 2031, but announcements will be
Stech • 05/16/25 01:43 PM ET
Is the ACC getting a new contract in 2031? The B12 is. **
Big12 guy • 05/16/25 02:59 PM ET
The ACC will be losing teams by 2030. So the ACC will likely get a new deal
hokieZ71 • 05/17/25 06:01 PM ET
The ACC exit fees are significantly less in 2031, it wouldn’t surprise me
Stech • 05/16/25 03:03 PM ET
THAT would keep your conference whole. By not getting
Big12 guy • 05/16/25 03:10 PM ET
What if ESPN/Fox don't renew the Big 12 in 2031?**
SMU Pony • 05/16/25 08:01 PM ET
Could happen I suppose, as I'm not the one writing the checks. Except
Big12 guy • 05/16/25 09:16 PM ET
Hmmmmm
SMU Pony • 05/16/25 09:32 PM ET
All of the schools, except for the richest, will have
Big12 guy • 05/17/25 08:29 AM ET
The most interesting thing I am curious to see is the impact the settlement ◄
VTHokie2000 • 05/17/25 03:20 PM ET
I think ESPN has already agreed to renew with the ACC, that’s how the drop
Stech • 05/16/25 03:55 PM ET
Memphis, states going from non-ACCN markets to ACCN markets is optimal...
BROman Hokie • 05/16/25 11:54 AM ET
Aren’t Carriage Fees mainly based on Cable, that’s shrinking by the second?
Stech • 05/16/25 03:12 PM ET
I'd be asking ESPN if there are "carriage" fees for the ACCN
Big12 guy • 05/16/25 03:18 PM ET
Subscribers are paying them whether they use cable or streaming options
EDGEMAN • 05/17/25 09:39 AM ET
Subscribers are paying, that is accurate. Is ESPN obligated
Big12 guy • 05/17/25 09:49 AM ET
I have a history with Toledo, and this is the first I've heard of
Big12 guy • 05/16/25 12:52 PM ET
An Ohio school would be on my radar and a good add for TV $ IMO...
BROman Hokie • 05/16/25 01:42 PM ET
Sure, when Cincinnati was available, but the ACC didn't act.
HOO86 • 05/16/25 09:57 PM ET
Let’s grab San Diego State**
CrystalCoveHokie • 05/16/25 11:46 AM ET
If I were just going to take two, USF and SDST since we are national, but
Stech • 05/16/25 01:46 PM ET
not with its investmetn in football**
1947Sunbowl • 05/16/25 12:09 AM ET
I would not complain about South Florida, especially if we know FSU is out.
Truthahn • 05/15/25 03:34 PM ET
South Florida is a good choice.
HOO86 • 05/15/25 06:15 PM ET
I agree, n fact I would get them now, so it’s proactive instead of reactive
Stech • 05/15/25 06:27 PM ET
I agree. No need to wait.
HOO86 • 05/15/25 08:21 PM ET
If FSU is leaving, then it is very likely that Miami is leaving too.
VTHokie2000 • 05/15/25 05:12 PM ET
Looks like the old Big East. UConn and Temple should be added with USF. **
HouClone • 05/16/25 01:16 PM ET
I would be happy with UCONN, Temple, and USF
OrlandoHokie • 05/16/25 04:59 PM ET
UConn and Temple add no value to the ACC's football brand and that is a
VTHokie2000 • 05/16/25 05:03 PM ET
Temple has shown good football at times over the last decade or so.
HOO86 • 05/16/25 09:40 PM ET
Even if Temple is able to sustain success in football, will the national
VTHokie2000 • 05/16/25 10:43 PM ET
Coming out of a media market like Philadelphia yes.
HOO86 • 05/16/25 10:54 PM ET
There are 3 flaws with comparing Temple football to Clemson football.
VTHokie2000 • 05/17/25 03:09 PM ET
Exactly because the ACC is probably on borrowed time until it is demoted to
VTHokie2000 • 05/16/25 04:57 PM ET
Where they going?**
MrFantastic! • 05/16/25 06:01 AM ET
If I had to take a guess, then either the Big Ten or Big XII.**
VTHokie2000 • 05/16/25 04:57 PM ET
You guys can have FSU, we just got rid of Texas, and we like things now. **
Big12 guy • 05/16/25 06:05 PM ET
Enough Big XII schools may support the move if it meant creating
VTHokie2000 • 05/16/25 06:35 PM ET
Na, honestly, there are schools that make sense for the
Big12 guy • 05/16/25 07:46 PM ET
The P2 is going to have more power regardless whether the ACC stays in tact
VTHokie2000 • 05/16/25 10:46 PM ET
Probably but having two voting member conferences is better than one
HouClone • 05/21/25 02:45 PM ET
You are right, but it may still be borrowed time. It all depends on how
VTHokie2000 • 05/21/25 03:05 PM ET
B12?**
EDGEMAN • 05/16/25 08:47 AM ET
If FSU goes South Florida, large school, AAU school, new stadium plus Bucs
Stech • 05/15/25 04:14 PM ET
No one because there really isn't a G5 or DI-FCS team out there who would
VTHokie2000 • 05/15/25 02:53 PM ET
Exactly. If ACC added the teams mentioned here, the battle is lost.**
marcbvtgm • 05/16/25 02:55 PM ET
It would have to be a current G5, so who cares?**
Baltimore_Hokie • 05/15/25 02:30 PM ET
If VT could get another $10m a year in tv money wouldn't you ?**
Sunsetunderground • 05/15/25 05:09 PM ET
Not if it means playing in a third tier conference.
Baltimore_Hokie • 05/16/25 09:40 AM ET
Not to mention by the time 2030s come around, Cal, Stanford, and SMU
HouClone • 05/16/25 01:28 PM ET
Exactly. Frankly, there's no saving the ACC. The die has been cast.
Baltimore_Hokie • 05/16/25 03:31 PM ET