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I agree they want...

a big fat figure. Both the ACC and ESPN might like clarity prior to the February 2025 lookin but, I don't believe either one has a sense of urgency that overrides whatever figure they have in mind. FSU on the other hand likely has a far greater sense of urgency for several reasons.
Posted: 06/13/2024 at 01:25 PM ET
(In response to this post by 33laszlo99)

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The string below suggests that ESPN desperately needs mid-tier content
VT ChemE 1986 • 06/12/24 10:34 AM ET
Realignment Fireworks on the way
INSIDE99 • 06/14/24 02:06 PM ET
Tech Sideline
INSIDE99 • 06/14/24 02:20 PM ET
Started in 2003, respect even if you disagree, that’s the key.
Stech • 06/14/24 05:18 PM ET
I hope they also read the complaints about how seating was done for WBB. **
j9hokie • 06/14/24 03:18 PM ET
Here ya go...some mid-tier action LOL (link)**
Oscar the American • 06/12/24 05:14 PM ET
There’s no REAL evidence they are toying with the contract. Only…
ombandit • 06/12/24 04:09 PM ET
There is no contract past 2026
INSIDE99 • 06/12/24 10:18 PM ET
So there is no new college football playoff that goes to the stated term
VTCALS72 • 06/13/24 07:52 AM ET
Well, they sort of do.
Maroon Baboon • 06/12/24 11:16 PM ET
Standard ACC deals
INSIDE99 • 06/13/24 12:17 AM ET
At that point, membership should amend or terminate the GOR
obguthr • 06/13/24 06:37 AM ET
Why would they?
VTCALS72 • 06/13/24 08:00 AM ET
In 7.5 months ESPN will notify The ACC of their intention. Will they renew
33laszlo99 • 06/12/24 06:59 PM ET
Why would the ACC want to have ESPN indirectly set the price for FSU's exit
Tailgate Guru • 06/13/24 12:18 PM ET
Not suggesting that this be a public discussion... shhhhh**
33laszlo99 • 06/13/24 12:45 PM ET
When litigation is ongoing, no discussion is private **
Tailgate Guru • 06/13/24 01:21 PM ET
How do you know that they have not been doing what you suggest?**
RJHokie • 06/12/24 07:10 PM ET
He doesn't......
2hhoop3 • 06/12/24 07:38 PM ET
Phillips has to be doing this (quietly). There are going to be changes
33laszlo99 • 06/12/24 08:18 PM ET
IMHO no team is leaving until they have a locked down number of
VTCALS72 • 06/13/24 08:04 AM ET
Just my gut feeling, but I suspect that the number is being furiously
33laszlo99 • 06/13/24 09:25 AM ET
And being desperate and not having a strong hand is really
VTCALS72 • 06/13/24 11:26 AM ET
I will be very surprised if this is decided by a court.
33laszlo99 • 06/13/24 12:51 PM ET
I don't know. if there is a Big 10 invite on the table, they could roll the
Big12 guy • 06/13/24 08:25 AM ET
If there is a ......
2hhoop3 • 06/13/24 10:07 AM ET
There are no offers. Remember how overcautious The B1G was about
33laszlo99 • 06/13/24 12:54 PM ET
I do remember......
2hhoop3 • 06/13/24 01:12 PM ET
All true. If no direct overtures, there were definitely thumbs on the
33laszlo99 • 06/13/24 01:44 PM ET
Correct.........
2hhoop3 • 06/13/24 01:55 PM ET
"Correct"???? Really? I think I just read a bubble conspiracy theory
Big12 guy • 06/13/24 03:54 PM ET
Just as you say there......
2hhoop3 • 06/13/24 04:40 PM ET
So, from my perspective as a fan and a non legal scholar, the
Big12 guy • 06/13/24 10:20 AM ET
When you ask....
2hhoop3 • 06/13/24 10:42 AM ET
The ACC wants a big fat figure in hope of minimizing the number of
33laszlo99 • 06/13/24 12:59 PM ET
I agree they want... ◄
2hhoop3 • 06/13/24 01:25 PM ET
Getting out ahead of.........
2hhoop3 • 06/12/24 08:28 PM ET
IMO, Phillips should be running all sorts of member combos by espn, now.**
Atlee Hokie • 06/12/24 11:50 PM ET
And Phillips statement. **
Big12 guy • 06/12/24 04:20 PM ET
I think you give too much credit to ESPN
HokieAl • 06/12/24 02:19 PM ET
It would actually make more sense for ESPN
Marooned • 06/12/24 01:27 PM ET
Or just throw some more money at just FSU and CU
Truthahn • 06/13/24 08:10 AM ET
i wonder about the models they use at the networks
MrBayAreaHokie • 06/12/24 12:47 PM ET
That would explain why they are dragging their feet**
VT ChemE 1986 • 06/12/24 02:15 PM ET
Nope. Becoming an American football fan is a huge step to Americanization
PadrosWindup • 06/12/24 01:51 PM ET
I would argue that most immigrants who watch American football are NOT...
MP4VT2004 • 06/12/24 02:21 PM ET
Eh. Maybe not first gen, but after that they Americanize quickly. But many
VTinSC • 06/12/24 04:17 PM ET
Fair point, that's likely true. But yes, American football has competition.**
MP4VT2004 • 06/12/24 04:54 PM ET
Cricket views over taking NCAAF views....?**
Hokebury • 06/12/24 01:43 PM ET
No, but jai-alai is the sport to keep an eye out for in the future. ;-)**
VTHokie2000 • 06/12/24 06:54 PM ET
'86, ESPN believes that FSU and Clemson are leaving the conference
33laszlo99 • 06/12/24 11:00 AM ET
The ACC could be negotiating an increase. Based on what the B12
Big12 guy • 06/12/24 10:59 AM ET
With all the brands going into two conferences you would think there
HouClone • 06/12/24 02:08 PM ET
Would the ordinary person still get over saturated if the schools decide to
VTHokie2000 • 06/12/24 07:01 PM ET
You maybe are right. I am no TV guy but my guess is diversity
HouClone • 06/12/24 10:12 PM ET
Something that may be worth considering when reviewing the ratings for the
VTHokie2000 • 06/13/24 05:19 PM ET
I think that is exactly what will happen eventually. Some on here
Big12 guy • 06/12/24 02:17 PM ET
I'd really like to believe this-
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/12/24 11:53 AM ET
Hype vs denigrate
Tailgate Guru • 06/12/24 02:17 PM ET
Good post - a couple thoughts in response:
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/12/24 03:47 PM ET
I expect ALL of the CFP at-large bids to go to the P2.
Maroon Baboon • 06/12/24 01:26 PM ET
I like how the B1G is on a variety of channels and platforms
Oscar the American • 06/12/24 10:41 AM ET