Can someone make a solid argument why you think the ACC will cut penalties?
Early that is. I’m talking penalties to leave and the GOR. If you owned the company or were the Commissioner so to speak, and you have this contract in your favor, what could you possibly give me, to make me want to cut the penalties? Remember ESPN has a great deal with the ACC, so you have to motivate them too and make a case that they are going to make more money if you think they are going to broker this deal.
As a business owner, I can’t think of a solid reason right now why I would do that, but maybe you can think of a reason. Please give specifics with your argument, and not just generalities.
PS I have one possible way, but it’s no guarantee, and I want to hear what others think first so I don’t taint your opinion.
Posted: 02/12/2025 at 07:51 PM ET
Thread Replies (15)
Can someone make a solid argument why you think the ACC will cut penalties?
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-- Stech
Feb 12, 2025 at 07:51 PM ET
Stech
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02/12/25 07:51 PM ET
Only way would be if ESPN simultaneously extended ACC media rights deal.
-- hokieZ71
Feb 13, 2025 at 01:31 PM ET
hokieZ71
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02/13/25 01:31 PM ET
I agree with the scenario with a caveat
-- Sunsetunderground
Feb 13, 2025 at 03:21 PM ET
Sunsetunderground
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02/13/25 03:21 PM ET
My take is that ESPN will want it (eventually)
-- SMU Pony
Feb 13, 2025 at 12:21 AM ET
SMU Pony
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02/13/25 12:21 AM ET
That’s a plausible theory, who do you think goes where in your opinion?**
-- Stech
Feb 13, 2025 at 08:01 AM ET
Stech
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02/13/25 08:01 AM ET
The B12 has the geography, The PAC didn't, and the ACC doesn't. **
-- Big12 guy
Feb 13, 2025 at 07:26 AM ET
Big12 guy
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02/13/25 07:26 AM ET
If you mean nationwide reach, ACC could get there with a few B12 schools.
-- Stech
Feb 13, 2025 at 08:20 AM ET
Stech
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02/13/25 08:20 AM ET
I am saying "if" the Mag 7+1 leave for the P2, I could see the ACC trying
-- Stech
Feb 13, 2025 at 11:36 AM ET
Stech
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02/13/25 11:36 AM ET
If such an entity was to materialize, I have no doubt that they could get
-- Big12 guy
Feb 13, 2025 at 09:26 AM ET
Big12 guy
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02/13/25 09:26 AM ET
ESPN article says FSU & Clemson trying to cut penalties by 2031, that's key
-- Stech
Feb 13, 2025 at 12:03 PM ET
Stech
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02/13/25 12:03 PM ET
A football secession would be a pretty clean option.
-- mancunian
Feb 13, 2025 at 09:49 AM ET
mancunian
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02/13/25 09:49 AM ET
Not only that, but you could also consider different
-- Big12 guy
Feb 13, 2025 at 09:57 AM ET
Big12 guy
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02/13/25 09:57 AM ET
No, it's not that, it's more with expansion, the B12 can go West, or
-- Big12 guy
Feb 13, 2025 at 08:33 AM ET
Big12 guy
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02/13/25 08:33 AM ET
Only reasons would be (1) if ESPN wants it or
-- SpeakToDamien
Feb 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM ET
SpeakToDamien
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02/12/25 10:24 PM ET