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Stanford, Cal weighing options as ACC ponders western expansion

“ Sports writer John Canzano cited sources as saying that the ACC will “either decide to invite both Stanford/Cal or take neither school.” He gave it 50/50 odds based on sources he has talked to. A source said that the ACC “had some initial conversations” with Oregon State, but neither the Beavers nor Washington State are “currently considered in play.” If Stanford and Cal are invited, OSU and WSU are expected to “immediately seek membership in the Mountain West Conference” or “help create a ‘Pacific Division’“ of the AAC, depending on which “offers a better short-term landing spot.”
Link: https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2023/08/08/stanford-cal-talking-to-acc-pac-12-future.aspx
Posted: 08/08/2023 at 01:05 PM ET

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WBGV • 08/08/23 01:05 PM ET
To do this is a BIG MISTAKE that will keep on giving over the years.**
MikeVT85 • 08/08/23 02:59 PM ET
It's really not worse than anything else if people want to keep the
TDVick • 08/08/23 06:25 PM ET
I’m perplexed. What is the ACC strategy here if just the two schools?
HokieAl • 08/08/23 01:14 PM ET
They are in reactive survival mode. Plain and simple.**
JKHokie-RunFor32 • 08/08/23 03:59 PM ET
well if the ACC had a play at getting UW OU Cal & Stanford as a pod
Vippie1 • 08/08/23 03:17 PM ET
UW & OU wanted to following USC/UCLA.
HOO86 • 08/08/23 03:46 PM ET
Looks like the ACC just reacting as usual. Other conferences expanding
VPI_1998 • 08/08/23 02:20 PM ET
Leland Stanford Jr. and Berkeley are a Rivalry called The Big Game
HOO86 • 08/08/23 02:42 PM ET
"The Band is On The Field"
VPI_1998 • 08/08/23 03:00 PM ET
The strategy is get more money from ESPN and the ACC Network.
tarheelblue • 08/08/23 02:02 PM ET
The ACCN is a given with California Subscribers
HOO86 • 08/08/23 02:58 PM ET
I’m wondering where ND is in all this. They play Stanford every year
Marooned • 08/08/23 01:23 PM ET
it wouldn't become a "conference game"
Pylons • 08/08/23 01:49 PM ET
You guys are missing the point
Marooned • 08/08/23 02:20 PM ET
The contract is for 5 games, not 6
TerryD • 08/08/23 04:15 PM ET
I get that point.
Pylons • 08/08/23 02:28 PM ET
I don't think Stanford automatically falls under that umbrella
Truthahn • 08/08/23 05:37 PM ET
I don't think ND will agree to six games
TerryD • 08/09/23 05:34 AM ET
Spot on
Marooned • 08/08/23 07:07 PM ET
Obviously it's not determined or automatic.
Pylons • 08/08/23 05:45 PM ET
forget about ND; they aren't coming to the rescue under any circumstances**
ren_hoek • 08/08/23 01:27 PM ET
Correct**
TerryD • 08/08/23 04:16 PM ET
FSU and Clemson are already gone. maybe the ACC is
Big12 guy • 08/08/23 01:21 PM ET
I have been wondering if that is the play for the lower schools/conference.
132863Hokie • 08/08/23 03:17 PM ET
Being from a school that was left behind, and watching the PAC implode
Big12 guy • 08/08/23 03:26 PM ET
I agree. And if members could be added, it may prevent the top teams from
132863Hokie • 08/08/23 03:35 PM ET
Ya, I don't know about the money, but rest assured, ESPN is in on the call.
Big12 guy • 08/08/23 03:40 PM ET
Interesting thought**
VT ChemE 1986 • 08/08/23 03:04 PM ET
the strategy is desperation**
ren_hoek • 08/08/23 01:17 PM ET