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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

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Can someone make a solid argument why you think the ACC will cut penalties?
Stech 02/12/25 07:51 PM ET
Only way would be if ESPN simultaneously extended ACC media rights deal.
hokieZ71 02/13/25 01:31 PM ET
I agree with the scenario with a caveat
Sunsetunderground 02/13/25 03:21 PM ET
My take is that ESPN will want it (eventually)
SMU Pony 02/13/25 12:21 AM ET
That’s a plausible theory, who do you think goes where in your opinion?**
Stech 02/13/25 08:01 AM ET
The B12 has the geography, The PAC didn't, and the ACC doesn't. **
Big12 guy 02/13/25 07:26 AM ET
If you mean nationwide reach, ACC could get there with a few B12 schools.
Stech 02/13/25 08:20 AM ET
Not sure I follow you...
mancunian 02/13/25 09:05 AM ET
I am saying "if" the Mag 7+1 leave for the P2, I could see the ACC trying
Stech 02/13/25 11:36 AM ET
If such an entity was to materialize, I have no doubt that they could get
Big12 guy 02/13/25 09:26 AM ET
ESPN article says FSU & Clemson trying to cut penalties by 2031, that's key
Stech 02/13/25 12:03 PM ET
A football secession would be a pretty clean option.
mancunian 02/13/25 09:49 AM ET
Not only that, but you could also consider different
Big12 guy 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 02/13/25 08:33 AM ET
Only reasons would be (1) if ESPN wants it or
SpeakToDamien 02/12/25 10:24 PM ET
I think your #1.....
2hhoop3 02/12/25 10:30 PM ET