FosterCoachK82
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I would be very happy to see FSU leave the ACC.
Conference Realignment
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MChambers
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Can't he get a grad student to do his homework for him? It's the Carolina Way.
DukieTiger
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Depending on your definition of homework, he already has this arrangement, basically.
AustinDevil
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I don't know. "Seemingly" is carrying a very heavy load in your sentiments,* and the settlement takes away a huge amount of uncertainty. And if schools that are almost certain to see a revenue reduction (Wake, BC, e.g.) vote for it tomorrow, then you'll see how they weigh their risks.
*Never underestimate the capacity of home-state courts to do stupid things.
soflabluedevil
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I don’t understand why the league is caving in when it is in a position of strength in the suit. Maybe the final blowup of conferences will happen in 2030 so it may believe it really doesn’t matter. Anyone who thinks the most $$$ will not go to the biggest teams is dreaming. It will be the final nail in the coffin of even having one outsider in the championship semis and final.
DangerDevil
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I think the most that FSU has paid for a buyout is around $25M to Willie Taggart.
You might be thinking about what Texas A&M paid their former coach. Jimbo Fisher got about $77.5M to leave so the Aggies could hire an upcoming coach after they were turned down by their AD’s first choice even if the masses didn’t agree.
CameronBornAndBred
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At some point, the math will work out for seeking greener pastures. Not that $75M is cheap, but FSU for sure would take that hit.
ACC lowers exit fee for schools to leave in settlement with Florida State, Clemson :: WRALSportsFan.com
Schools can leave for $75 million with their media rights in 2030-31.
www.wralsportsfan.com
And there are many of us who would line up to hold the door open for them...At some point, the math will work out for seeking greener pastures. Not that $75M is cheap, but FSU for sure would take that hit.
ACC lowers exit fee for schools to leave in settlement with Florida State, Clemson :: WRALSportsFan.com
Schools can leave for $75 million with their media rights in 2030-31.
wavedukefan70s
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I was not a fan when they joined .I loved the old ACC . I realize it isn't realistic in today's world .
Far from clear who would want them. Meanwhile the status quo is fine for DukeAt some point, the math will work out for seeking greener pastures. Not that $75M is cheap, but FSU for sure would take that hit.
ACC lowers exit fee for schools to leave in settlement with Florida State, Clemson :: WRALSportsFan.com
Schools can leave for $75 million with their media rights in 2030-31.
As I said in Chat during the game on Saturday, I think the Patriot League is looking for new members.
Now I’m ok with Jim Phillips since UNC BOT is mad at him.At some point, the math will work out for seeking greener pastures. Not that $75M is cheap, but FSU for sure would take that hit.
ACC lowers exit fee for schools to leave in settlement with Florida State, Clemson :: WRALSportsFan.com
Schools can leave for $75 million with their media rights in 2030-31.
No one wanted them enough for them to be able to forfeit media rights through 2036. That doesn't mean they weren't wanted. If the acquiring conference didn't have to help them buy out of the grant of rights (or buy out so many years), the story might have ended differently. Who knows?
SkyBrickey
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I had a Duke friend telling me today that Duke, as the premiere national basketball brand, should try to go independent like ND did in football.
Join the B12 for football and other sports - and give the B12 10 basketball games a year. Then fill up the schedule with marquee matchups. Michigan St, UNC, UConn, Alabama, etc.
It's an interesting idea. Could maximize revenue and lock in our advantage as the top destination for recruits, transfers. The rest of CBB would hate it and do everything they could to block it. The right media partner would absolutely love it and it could inject some excitement into the CBB regular season. Hope Nina and Jon are at least considering it as a possibility. The way to get traction would be to get a media partner interested in it.
Join the B12 for football and other sports - and give the B12 10 basketball games a year. Then fill up the schedule with marquee matchups. Michigan St, UNC, UConn, Alabama, etc.
It's an interesting idea. Could maximize revenue and lock in our advantage as the top destination for recruits, transfers. The rest of CBB would hate it and do everything they could to block it. The right media partner would absolutely love it and it could inject some excitement into the CBB regular season. Hope Nina and Jon are at least considering it as a possibility. The way to get traction would be to get a media partner interested in it.
sagegrouse
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Well, Notre Dame is unique and has a national network TV football contract. Not replicable, I fear. Especially when top CBB teams turn over 80% of their rosters every year.
throatybeard
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I've still yet to hear a single credible report that the B1G or the SEC is remotely interested in Florida State, or Clemson.
Now if everything collapses in 2030, they might be competitive for getting into a Premiere League. But that will require the Michigans and Ohio States to throw the Northwesterns under the bus. It's difficult to envision that if the existing SEC and B1G are platforms to do that, rather than their top halves seceding to make a Premiere League
Now if everything collapses in 2030, they might be competitive for getting into a Premiere League. But that will require the Michigans and Ohio States to throw the Northwesterns under the bus. It's difficult to envision that if the existing SEC and B1G are platforms to do that, rather than their top halves seceding to make a Premiere League
Problem is this golden age of Duke basketball may not last forever. Things can happen. Coach Scheyer could get a generational wealth offer to coach his hometown Bulls and his replacement doesn’t work out so great. The financial landscape of college sports could continue to move to a point where a small private school like Duke just can’t offer the multi-millions of dollars every year to lure the top recruits and transfers and the advantage turns more to the big public schools with unlimited resources to put into sports like Alabama, Michigan, Ohio State, Kentucky, Florida and Oregon and many others like them. Then we’re not so special anymore and these contracts you envision don’t get renewed. Then where are we? Then we’re Gonzaga, a program which it could be credibly argued is already showing signs of decline.
SkyBrickey
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I think you take this 10 years at a time. So 2030-2040. A big reason to do this would be to fully leverage our brand and maximize revenue so we do stay at or near the top of CBB. I'm no expert on the ND deal with NBC, but I imagine it's been a net positive for their football program and the university.
Anyway this is less than half baked. I'm not arguing for it. I was just intrigued by the idea because I'd never considered the possibility.
Indoor66
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I don't think it is a viable plan. BB is just not as big as FB. A big TV draw for a non tournament Duke game is what, 2,500,000 views? That number doesn't scream big contract. Also, with no league drama attached to any games it would be hard to sustain interest. NCAA tournament positions is only of interest late in the season. The general fan doesn't care until March. Don't confuse the level of interest on school aligned Boards or even unaligned sports boards with general public interest.