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Even I agree with that. $75M is way too

much for a lateral move, especially if there isn't a new media deal that is more attractive. What I think you might be missing, is that IF the top schools of the ACC do indeed go to the P2, it is my guess that Yormark will already have negotiated a new media deal, and that new deal could "possibly" include 2-4 ACC schools. It was said on this board that the last Big12 deal included the 4 corners from the PAC, as that is why it was such a good deal - but there would have had to have been a back room deal for that to be true. The timeline does not support that assertion, but anything is possible. If it didn't, .... The new B12 media deal will include the 4 corners, where the one they are operating on now does not. +I seems to me that the 4 corners brings in some strong content, especially when you compare them to Cincy, Houston, and UCF. If you were to add 4 of Louisville, VT, GT, Duke, NCSU, depending how things play out, the media contract would have to be sufficient enough to make sense for those schools to jump conferences. This is not a prediction, but I wouldn't dismiss the possibility out of hand as we know the ACC deal will not improve in 2030.
Posted: 07/21/2026 at 06:36 AM ET
(In response to this post by RandomAsianGuy)

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The ACC revenue will exceed $900 million for the 2025-2026 season.
RandomAsianGuy • 07/16/26 08:57 AM ET
Your post gives me the impression that you don't believe the Big XII's
VTHokie2000 • 07/16/26 12:51 PM ET
I don't know if the B12 has the look-in provision.
RandomAsianGuy • 07/17/26 12:01 AM ET
Since they will have a new media contract in 2031, then I'm not following
VTHokie2000 • 07/17/26 10:04 AM ET
That's a certainly possibility. I didn't rule it out.
RandomAsianGuy • 07/18/26 12:12 AM ET
The fact that you call it a "miraculous mega deal" gives the impression you
VTHokie2000 • 07/20/26 01:06 PM ET
It's a very long shot in my opinion.
RandomAsianGuy • 07/21/26 12:18 AM ET
But the new media deal won't be uncertain because that would one of the
VTHokie2000 • 07/21/26 08:30 AM ET
Maybe. But deals are not always easily finalized and there are many moving
RandomAsianGuy • 07/21/26 12:00 PM ET
I didn't say they would be finalized though. What I am saying is that the
VTHokie2000 • 07/21/26 12:17 PM ET
Yes and what I am saying is that unless the deal is finalized, there is
RandomAsianGuy • 07/21/26 09:01 PM ET
I understand, but I am not sure you can use the past to predict the future.
VTHokie2000 • 07/22/26 09:50 AM ET
I think I understand your point. But I stand by my position.
RandomAsianGuy • 07/22/26 06:25 PM ET
If the ACC schools aren't going to sign a new GOR for the ACC's next
VTHokie2000 • 07/23/26 08:52 AM ET
We can discuss all the possibilities no matter how unlikely they are.
RandomAsianGuy • 07/23/26 07:09 PM ET
I don't see any conference signing contracts
Big12 guy • 07/23/26 12:23 PM ET
FWIW the AAC's current contract is for 11 years (ends in 2031). While the
VTHokie2000 • 07/23/26 03:24 PM ET
The new contract includes the 4 corners, the
Big12 guy • 07/22/26 10:22 AM ET
The 4 corners will increase the value of the next contract. Those schools
VTHokie2000 • 07/22/26 11:44 AM ET
The B12 will not leap frog the ACC with the
Big12 guy • 07/22/26 11:59 AM ET
I agree with you. It is unclear to me if all the ACC schools are willing
VTHokie2000 • 07/22/26 12:09 PM ET
"If they have the invite" **
Big12 guy • 07/22/26 12:13 PM ET
Who says they can't form a new conference? **
VTHokie2000 • 07/22/26 12:18 PM ET
Money, and it doesn't get them into the P2 which is the goal. **
Big12 guy • 07/22/26 12:20 PM ET
Depending on what happens in Congress, P2 may no longer be their goal
VTHokie2000 • 07/22/26 12:28 PM ET
This. If those schools were on the table, I could see the distributions
Big12 guy • 07/21/26 12:27 PM ET
Correct. The Big XII wouldn't be able to catch the Big Ten or SEC, but it
VTHokie2000 • 07/21/26 03:16 PM ET
Even I agree with that. $75M is way too ◄
Big12 guy • 07/21/26 06:36 AM ET
I think the other way around is more likely. And that is my "prediction"**
RandomAsianGuy • 07/21/26 12:02 PM ET
To each his own. Just for the record, the only
Big12 guy • 07/21/26 12:05 PM ET
I hear your point. The unequal revenue sharing addresses that issue to some
RandomAsianGuy • 07/21/26 12:11 PM ET
I'm watching that VERY closely. It could be the future of not
Big12 guy • 07/21/26 12:20 PM ET
I think the B10 will switch. The B12 will probably have a discussion. **
RandomAsianGuy • 07/21/26 09:02 PM ET
There are discussion on renegotiating the
Big12 guy • 07/16/26 01:30 PM ET
I do think it would be a long shot if the Big XII were to land all 3 of
VTHokie2000 • 07/16/26 04:38 PM ET
The only way I see that happening is
Big12 guy • 07/16/26 05:20 PM ET
The ACC might be "locked in," but its programs aren't, at least long term.
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/17/26 10:30 AM ET
If the football schools are not going to sign another GOR, then it is very
VTHokie2000 • 07/17/26 12:24 PM ET
Agree with you 100%**
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/17/26 01:28 PM ET
On schools leaving the ACC for the P2, it
Big12 guy • 07/17/26 12:44 PM ET
I agree, but Congress may have a say on whether the P2 can even expand or
VTHokie2000 • 07/17/26 01:38 PM ET
Money is important to the "football schools" in the ACC. However, I would
VTHokie2000 • 07/16/26 05:54 PM ET
The Academics in the ACC is outstanding. I don't think you
Big12 guy • 07/16/26 06:48 PM ET
The academics in the ACC is outstanding. How much interaction does a
VTHokie2000 • 07/17/26 09:49 AM ET
One has to consider how the president looks
Big12 guy • 07/17/26 09:54 AM ET
I agree that college presidents place importance on being in an academia
VTHokie2000 • 07/17/26 12:15 PM ET
I agree with all of that. my point is that there are
Big12 guy • 07/17/26 12:27 PM ET
For the university presidents that don't see investing into athletics as
VTHokie2000 • 07/17/26 12:36 PM ET
Which schools are you referring? **
Big12 guy • 07/17/26 12:41 PM ET
You made the statement "my point is that there are..." so I am going to
VTHokie2000 • 07/17/26 01:35 PM ET
Carol Christ, former Chancellor at Cal Brky openly objected to the large
33laszlo99 • 07/21/26 08:34 AM ET
I know there are schools or leadership at schools that believe that
VTHokie2000 • 07/21/26 08:55 AM ET
Not trying to flame here, but - who cares? The Big 12 ain't the competition
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/16/26 09:57 AM ET
I think we agree that the ACC will not beat the SEC/B10 in terms of money
RandomAsianGuy • 07/17/26 12:20 AM ET
Let's stipulate that 2-3 big brands leave the ACC in 2029 or 2030-
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/17/26 10:03 AM ET
If the P2 skim off the top of the ACC, the money gap between the ACC and
Maroon Baboon • 07/17/26 03:24 AM ET
Remember the ACC contract is through 2036. That's the whole point.
RandomAsianGuy • 07/18/26 12:19 AM ET
Bingo. Great post.**
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/17/26 10:04 AM ET
I think his point was......
2hhoop3 • 07/16/26 10:30 AM ET
Is anyone on here saying that anyone would take a pay cut to go to the XII?
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/16/26 10:33 AM ET
People have said it .....
2hhoop3 • 07/16/26 10:37 AM ET
I've never once said that, but OK, whatever.
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/16/26 10:47 AM ET
I have a brain and don't think it's inevitable that schools will be leaving
wwhokie1 • 07/17/26 08:20 PM ET
"...they may take a look at the finances..."??? I'm pretty sure they have
33laszlo99 • 07/21/26 07:42 PM ET
People have plenty of evidence......
2hhoop3 • 07/16/26 10:52 AM ET
Thanks for the kind words. For the record, I don't think you or anyone here
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/16/26 12:05 PM ET
I will not make.....
2hhoop3 • 07/16/26 12:30 PM ET
"I said you said it but I left out all context & 99% of what you said!"
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/16/26 12:40 PM ET
Take your......
2hhoop3 • 07/16/26 12:44 PM ET
Unfortunately, one cannot win an argument vs. a fence post.
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/16/26 12:58 PM ET
The B12 has top tier schools? There
Big12 guy • 07/16/26 09:07 AM ET
Sometime in the next decade there will be a "best of the rest" conference
Maroon Baboon • 07/17/26 03:31 AM ET
I agree, and think it will be a new conference, primarily because there's-
Baltimore_Hokie • 07/17/26 10:23 AM ET
I am 99% sure VT will make money than the B12 schools. But we will see. **
RandomAsianGuy • 07/17/26 12:05 AM ET
Could be. I will find it very interesting
Big12 guy • 07/17/26 07:32 AM ET