B12 already we know believes the move is to double down on bball. unfortuantely the schools aren't aligned there yet.
Conference Realignment
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but that's not where the big money is.
they believe bball is an undervalued resource. they may be right or wrong, but there is an argument to zigging when everyone is zagging if you believe there's reason. It's like moneyball of conference alignment!
AustinDevil
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They're not "doubling down" on MBB. They're just talking up one of their strengths.
If they were truly doubling down, that would mean taking resources away from FB and diverting them to MBB. None--none--of their schools are doing that. For MBB powerhouse UCONN!!! to come in the school was going to have to agree to huge investments in FB. This is just marketing talk.
Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
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I agree completely. I'll need some hard proof to be convinced that there's been any shift away from football being the only sport in the driver's seat for conference alignment.
i don't think "football is in the driver's seat" and "basketball is undervalued" are mutually exclusive
RoseBowl1942
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What is the driver to make the sport more appropriately valued?
We’re way past the point where institutions of higher learning value football (and basketball) “appropriately”. We’re talking about a sport that, objectively, causes brain damage.
ya, pretty rhetorical, ESPN pays what it pays for hoops now and it's not where football is. And hoops are great to watch, but football has a lot more demand evidently.
sagegrouse
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Do you think flag football will be as attractive as hoops? I mean, football is gonna change.
Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
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But not today.
If schools were sane football would change, why kill your value producers? Because it's entertaining, I guess...Drag out one guy, bring in a new guy.
CameronBornAndBred
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More development on the "Who Gets How Much" page of the ACC.
www.wralsportsfan.com
ACC eyes revenue distribution models that could quell disputes with FSU, Clemson, AP sources say :: WRALSportsFan.com
Atlantic Coast Conference leaders are discussing new ways of divvying up media rights revenue that could potentially resolve legal disputes with Florida State and Clemson, two people familiar with the league's internal talks told The Associated Press on Tuesday night.
www.wralsportsfan.com
I am curious. Does the rest of the ACC get to be disgruntled because FSU is 0-3 and Clemson got pantsed by Georgia?More development on the "Who Gets How Much" page of the ACC.
ACC eyes revenue distribution models that could quell disputes with FSU, Clemson, AP sources say :: WRALSportsFan.com
Atlantic Coast Conference leaders are discussing new ways of divvying up media rights revenue that could potentially resolve legal disputes with Florida State and Clemson, two people familiar with the league's internal talks told The Associated Press on Tuesday night.
CameronBornAndBred
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Well remember, "the new revenue-distribution system could reward schools for how valuable they are to television partners", and right now FSU is very valuable since everyone is tuning in just to see how much they'll lose by again.
Well, first we get to enjoy our moment of schadenfreude. But after that, yes.
camion
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I have the sneaking suspicion that FSU is losing on purpose. Throwing a hissy fit and losing in order to drag the conference rating down. Also, holding their breath until they turn blue.
Note: In my spare time I like to conjure up random conspiracy theories.
LeadingEdge
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I'll be ESPN is a big factor, if not the instigator, in the reported settlement talks. ESPN has until February to decide whether to keep the deal running from 2027 to 2036. It's probably asking the ACC for assurance that FSU and Clemson will remain in the ACC before it exercises its continuation option. Thus, the ACC is negotiating with FSU and Clemson to get them to agree to stay in the conference.
If part of the deal is shortening the GOR to run only to, say, 2030, then ACC members could start testing SEC/B10 interest in a year or two. Texas and Oklahoma made their deals to move several years before the moves could take effect.
If part of the deal is shortening the GOR to run only to, say, 2030, then ACC members could start testing SEC/B10 interest in a year or two. Texas and Oklahoma made their deals to move several years before the moves could take effect.