Colorado Joining the Big 12

[Cat_Man_Blue]

But would you agree that there are other ways to send a clear message that are far less antagonistic? For example, the FSU president could’ve just picked up the phone and had a one on one conversation with either Sankey or one of the SEC school presidents. I think a phone call would’ve been as effective at sending a message to the SEC as FSU’s public airing of their grievances during this week’s board meeting.

FSU is free to handle this however they want, but if they try to leave now things will be contentious with the ACC. Anytime you’re dealing with a contentious situation, it’s wise to do everything you can to avoid antagonizing the other parties involved.

If they are intending to leave, I just don’t think FSU is being very wise in how they are going about it. I guess that’s my main point.

I can't disagree with what you are saying. Having said that, I watched the entire FSU BOT meeting. Every single trustee the AD and the president of FSU were in lock step. These are very intelligent people with a tremendous amount of responsibility. I can guarantee they thought about the benefits and ramifications of going public, before they did. Maybe FSU is willing to be the bad guy. If the ACC disolves, someone will have to be blamed for that.

 

[JHB4UK]

Zero reason for Arizona St & Utah to hesitate, announce you are going to Big 12 immediately

 

[Grumpyolddawg]

Not true and not applicable to this conversation. Before we feel sorry for the Pac 12 and big-time college football, understand that Stanford alone has a $38 billion dollar endowment. I can certainly understand the jealousy of a Colorado president and board. Just not sure moving to the Big 12 will satisfy that $36 billion endowment gap. They can always use politics to hide their greed though.

Stanford has extremely exclusive admissions, if a student is admitted but can't afford to attend, they have a sliding scale for cost to attend, I can't remember the number, but around 100k family income, it cost nothing to attend, if you get accepted.

 

[KYExtemper]

The death of regional conferences for football money is just unfortunate.

 

[BigRedMachineBigBlueNation]

All eyes on the ACC now

 

[Smashcat]

How a shrinking Pac-12 could alter the selection process for the 12-team College Football Playoff

Conference realignment could have an impact on how CFP bids are doled out in the 12-team era starting in 2024

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[VT/UK Rondo]

VT, Pitt, Cuse, BC, Miami, UofL to reform the Big East. FSU and Clemson to the B10. That's the 8 to break the GOR. That's the latest rumor in ACC land. Sounds crazy but could be the only way to do it. I don't think there are 8 ACC teams the SEC/B10 would want, especially all at once, which will be how it has to happen. Who knows.

 

[jameslee32]

I watched the FSU BOR meeting on Wednesday. One of the trustees said "we have a handle on the GOR and that document will not stop us from leaving the ACC." Another trustee said "It is not matter of not leaving, it is a matter of when and how." From everything I heard this or the next year will be the last year that FSU plays in the ACC. When that happens, the dominos will fall and other ACC teams will also announce they are leaving, in my opinion. Keep in mind that FSU has to notify the ACC by August 15th that they are leaving or they are locked in for this season and the next.

As far as SEC membership goes, Sankey is not going to say anything that would make it look like he broke up a conference. Once ACC members anounce they are leaving, you will start hearing about ACC members possibly joinig the SEC. ESPN already makes money on FSU and the rest of the ACC members. They are not going to want that money to head to the B1G. In my opinion the 4 best ACC programs end up in the SEC.

The only other one I can think of that offers anything football wise would be Virginia Tech but I'm sure the SEC will covet the Atlanta market and Georgia Tech if they were being honest about the money. It would be extremely humorous to see the SEC map include every state in the south but North Carolina. Probably just wishful thinking.