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<blockquote data-quote="CEB" data-source="post: 995274" data-attributes="member: 4905"><p>Stop and really think about this from an FSU perspective. Put aside all the social media, message board, fan-boy garbage and what is really happening?</p><p></p><p>FSU wants $$$$. Whether in or out of the ACC, right or wrong, they want money. They have two ways to get money. Either put enough pressure on the ACC to get a larger share, or get out of the ACC in favor of a conference that is paying more.</p><p></p><p>The opening salvo was “we’re worth more, pay us now.” The ACC somewhat acquiesced with the unequal revenue sharing change. Of course, FSU wants more than that. I think what is happing now is stage “1B” of the process… FSU has exhausted the low-hanging fruit and is looking for leverage and understanding their rights. They may or may not have any, but they need to know that sooner or later. May as well be now.</p><p></p><p>Assuming the ACC revenues are tapped out for them, FSU has two ways out of the conference. Either they pay a big settlement (which I don’t think they are interested in doing) or the GOR ends. If there is any legality they can hang their hat on, that helps the settlement discussion, but again, I don’t think they want settlement yet. The other added benefit to stirring things up now is the impending option for ESPN. If the ESPN option isn’t exercised, it seems reasonable (from limited information) that the GOR can be challenged. A vocal, unhappy, litigious conference member likely has to be dealt with in some way before the option decision is made (sounds like this deadline is sometime in 2025). I’m speculating, but I think FSU recognizes that this getting messy could have the added benefit of ESPN reconsidering the option.</p><p></p><p>Here’s the drawback for FSU… if ACC GOR has all of its ducks in a row (it seems it does) and ESPN agrees that the GOR is solid and elects to exercise the option (I agree with those who say ESPN will extend), it is a very decisive rebuke of any claims made by FSU and they are really stuck until 2036. They would perhaps be interested at that point in talking about an exit fee / damages settlement.</p><p></p><p>All of that said, your point about the opportunity cost is very valid. They are going give up a lot ($40 millionish annually) and spend more money in the process of getting out, just to chase a full share in another conference…which doesn’t seem guaranteed at this point. They must have some REALLY strong assurances of their landing spot if they actually take the steps toward withdrawing from the ACC.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CEB, post: 995274, member: 4905"] Stop and really think about this from an FSU perspective. Put aside all the social media, message board, fan-boy garbage and what is really happening? FSU wants $$$$. Whether in or out of the ACC, right or wrong, they want money. They have two ways to get money. Either put enough pressure on the ACC to get a larger share, or get out of the ACC in favor of a conference that is paying more. The opening salvo was “we’re worth more, pay us now.” The ACC somewhat acquiesced with the unequal revenue sharing change. Of course, FSU wants more than that. I think what is happing now is stage “1B” of the process… FSU has exhausted the low-hanging fruit and is looking for leverage and understanding their rights. They may or may not have any, but they need to know that sooner or later. May as well be now. Assuming the ACC revenues are tapped out for them, FSU has two ways out of the conference. Either they pay a big settlement (which I don’t think they are interested in doing) or the GOR ends. If there is any legality they can hang their hat on, that helps the settlement discussion, but again, I don’t think they want settlement yet. The other added benefit to stirring things up now is the impending option for ESPN. If the ESPN option isn’t exercised, it seems reasonable (from limited information) that the GOR can be challenged. A vocal, unhappy, litigious conference member likely has to be dealt with in some way before the option decision is made (sounds like this deadline is sometime in 2025). I’m speculating, but I think FSU recognizes that this getting messy could have the added benefit of ESPN reconsidering the option. Here’s the drawback for FSU… if ACC GOR has all of its ducks in a row (it seems it does) and ESPN agrees that the GOR is solid and elects to exercise the option (I agree with those who say ESPN will extend), it is a very decisive rebuke of any claims made by FSU and they are really stuck until 2036. They would perhaps be interested at that point in talking about an exit fee / damages settlement. All of that said, your point about the opportunity cost is very valid. They are going give up a lot ($40 millionish annually) and spend more money in the process of getting out, just to chase a full share in another conference…which doesn’t seem guaranteed at this point. They must have some REALLY strong assurances of their landing spot if they actually take the steps toward withdrawing from the ACC. [/QUOTE]
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