ESPN and ACC Network (owned by ESPN) won't bring it up because that would give everyone who already thinks ESPN is super biased more ammunition.
FS1 won't bring it up probably to avoid ESPN throwing a legal temper tantrum over them covering it.
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FS1 won't bring it up probably to avoid ESPN throwing a legal temper tantrum over them covering it.
If it's already in a public space...ESPN will have to just 'suck it up Buttercup.'
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Also surprised CBS Sports Network didn't report on these developments either.
LOL LMAO:
Article: NAACP asks Black student-athletes to reconsider Florida colleges
The NAACP asked Black student-athletes to reconsider their decisions to attend public colleges and universities in the state of Florida, in response to the University of Florida and other state schools recently eliminating their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
In a letter sent to NCAA president Charlie Baker and addressed to current and prospective student-athletes Monday, NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson wrote, "This is not about politics. It's about the protection of our community, the progression of our culture, and most of all, it's about your education, and your future."
Last year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that prohibits the use of state funds for any DEI programs. As a result, the University of Florida announced on March 1 it had closed the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer, eliminated 13 full-time DEI positions and 15 administrative appointments and halted DEI-focused contracts with outside vendors.
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Excuse my language: FUCK THE NAACP: Time to ban this organization FOREVER across the entire South & hell the entire country.
Clemson has joined the ACC lawsuit bandwagon:
Article: PRAYER FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, Clemson respectfully requests that the Court:
1. Enter a declaratory judgment declaring that the GOR Agreements are limited to only those rights needed to perform the ESPN Agreements and that the media rights Clemson granted to the ACC do not include any Clemson games that are played after Clemson ceases to be a member of the ACC;
2. Enter a declaratory judgment declaring that Section 1.4.5.'s Withdrawal Penalty is void as an unconscionable and unenforceable penalty, the enforcement of which would violate public policy, and Clemson is not required to pay the Withdrawal Penalty;
3. Enter a declaratory judgment declaring that Clemson does not owe any fiduciary duties to the ACC and has not breached any legal duty or obligation it might owe to the ACC by filing this lawsuit;
4. Award the costs of this action to Clemson; and
5. Award such other and further relief in Clemson's favor as the Court deems necessary or proper.
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Oh Boy! The SHIT is about to hit the fan for the ACC.
More gas on the fire if it's true:
Article: In court documents, Clemson claims that "the ACC did not hold a vote requesting that its members, including Clemson, approve of the lawsuit against Florida State. Nor has Clemson ever authorized the ACC's lawsuit against Florida State."
Clemson is on Team Florida State.
Wonder how much longer till the members vote to unconstitute the ACC.
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This is getting uglier & uglier for the ACC. Big question is whether the ACC Network has been covering the latest new developments ?
Article: While Florida State and ACC officials wait for a North Carolina judge to rule on whether their case should proceed there, FSU’s attorneys on Wednesday filed a new response in Leon County Circuit Court accusing the conference of several “misrepresentations” to the court and also making it plainly clear that the Seminoles are planning to leave the league.
In three different paragraphs in the 10-page filing, which was obtained by Warchant late Wednesday, the attorneys use a version of the phrase, “after FSU exits the ACC,” as if it is a foregone conclusion.
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“Five words explain why the Motion should be denied: to get to the truth,” FSU’s attorneys wrote.
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Getting uglier I see. What has the ACC said in response to FSU's agggressive tactics ?
Well, they're both suing each other, now Clemson and NC State (IIRC) are suing the ACC, so I think they're not really having a great time ATM.
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NC State is getting into the act too ? WOW! I knew that Florida State & Clemson were filing lawsuits against the ACC, etc.,
Well, this is interesting:
theathletic.com
Not super thrilled by private equity trying to get into the college football game, but man, this sounds more thought out than just about any of the other competing options for how to handle college football.
Inside the CFB 'Super League' pitch some execs see as a way to save the sport
A group of influential sports leaders and college presidents are pitching a drastic change to the current CFB model as the best way forward.
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Article: The current CST outline would create a system that would have the top 70 programs — all members of the five former major conferences, plus Notre Dame and new ACC member SMU — as permanent members and encompass all 130-plus FBS universities.
The perpetual members would be in seven 10-team divisions, joined by an eighth division of teams that would be promoted from the second tier.
The 50-plus second-division teams would have the opportunity to compete their way into the upper division, creating a promotion system similar to the structure in European football leagues. The 70 permanent teams would never be in danger of moving down, while the second division would have the incentive of promotion and relegation.
The playoffs would not require a selection committee, as the eight division winners and eight wild cards from the top tier would go to the postseason. The wild-card spots would be determined by record and tiebreakers, much like the NFL.
CST borrows ideas from leagues like the NFL, Premier League and MLS to create a system that they believe would bring more television value and sustainability. Not coincidentally, some of its most influential members have direct ties to those leagues.
Article: Chief among the obstacles this new venture faces are the billions of dollars in TV deals that all the top conferences have locked in with the major networks: ESPN/ABC, Fox, NBC and CBS. The FBS conferences recently signed off on a six-year, $7.8 billion extension with ESPN for the exclusive rights to the expanded College Football Playoff.
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Universities would own a percentage of the league, a model derived from MLS where it was devised by former president Mark Abbott, who is involved with CST. Unlike the soccer league, the revenue distribution would not be an even split among all competitors, as top brands like Alabama and Notre Dame would receive more of the financial pie. CST believes there would be added value in negotiating TV deals as one entity and creating broadcast windows that make more sense, much like the NFL’s approach.
While the CST model would eliminate the longtime conference structure for football, it would create one entity to negotiate with a prospective union that would represent the players on NIL, transfer portal and salary structure rules. This embrace of collective bargaining could allow it to avoid the antitrust issues that have limited the NCAA’s ability to enforce its own rules.
Not super thrilled by private equity trying to get into the college football game, but man, this sounds more thought out than just about any of the other competing options for how to handle college football.
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More pies for the big brands.Well, this is interesting:
Inside the CFB 'Super League' pitch some execs see as a way to save the sport
A group of influential sports leaders and college presidents are pitching a drastic change to the current CFB model as the best way forward.Article: The current CST outline would create a system that would have the top 70 programs — all members of the five former major conferences, plus Notre Dame and new ACC member SMU — as permanent members and encompass all 130-plus FBS universities.
The perpetual members would be in seven 10-team divisions, joined by an eighth division of teams that would be promoted from the second tier.
The 50-plus second-division teams would have the opportunity to compete their way into the upper division, creating a promotion system similar to the structure in European football leagues. The 70 permanent teams would never be in danger of moving down, while the second division would have the incentive of promotion and relegation.
The playoffs would not require a selection committee, as the eight division winners and eight wild cards from the top tier would go to the postseason. The wild-card spots would be determined by record and tiebreakers, much like the NFL.
CST borrows ideas from leagues like the NFL, Premier League and MLS to create a system that they believe would bring more television value and sustainability. Not coincidentally, some of its most influential members have direct ties to those leagues.
Article: Chief among the obstacles this new venture faces are the billions of dollars in TV deals that all the top conferences have locked in with the major networks: ESPN/ABC, Fox, NBC and CBS. The FBS conferences recently signed off on a six-year, $7.8 billion extension with ESPN for the exclusive rights to the expanded College Football Playoff.
...
Universities would own a percentage of the league, a model derived from MLS where it was devised by former president Mark Abbott, who is involved with CST. Unlike the soccer league, the revenue distribution would not be an even split among all competitors, as top brands like Alabama and Notre Dame would receive more of the financial pie. CST believes there would be added value in negotiating TV deals as one entity and creating broadcast windows that make more sense, much like the NFL’s approach.
While the CST model would eliminate the longtime conference structure for football, it would create one entity to negotiate with a prospective union that would represent the players on NIL, transfer portal and salary structure rules. This embrace of collective bargaining could allow it to avoid the antitrust issues that have limited the NCAA’s ability to enforce its own rules.
Not super thrilled by private equity trying to get into the college football game, but man, this sounds more thought out than just about any of the other competing options for how to handle college football.
I'm not a fan.Well, this is interesting:
Inside the CFB 'Super League' pitch some execs see as a way to save the sport
A group of influential sports leaders and college presidents are pitching a drastic change to the current CFB model as the best way forward.Article: The current CST outline would create a system that would have the top 70 programs — all members of the five former major conferences, plus Notre Dame and new ACC member SMU — as permanent members and encompass all 130-plus FBS universities.
The perpetual members would be in seven 10-team divisions, joined by an eighth division of teams that would be promoted from the second tier.
The 50-plus second-division teams would have the opportunity to compete their way into the upper division, creating a promotion system similar to the structure in European football leagues. The 70 permanent teams would never be in danger of moving down, while the second division would have the incentive of promotion and relegation.
The playoffs would not require a selection committee, as the eight division winners and eight wild cards from the top tier would go to the postseason. The wild-card spots would be determined by record and tiebreakers, much like the NFL.
CST borrows ideas from leagues like the NFL, Premier League and MLS to create a system that they believe would bring more television value and sustainability. Not coincidentally, some of its most influential members have direct ties to those leagues.
Article: Chief among the obstacles this new venture faces are the billions of dollars in TV deals that all the top conferences have locked in with the major networks: ESPN/ABC, Fox, NBC and CBS. The FBS conferences recently signed off on a six-year, $7.8 billion extension with ESPN for the exclusive rights to the expanded College Football Playoff.
...
Universities would own a percentage of the league, a model derived from MLS where it was devised by former president Mark Abbott, who is involved with CST. Unlike the soccer league, the revenue distribution would not be an even split among all competitors, as top brands like Alabama and Notre Dame would receive more of the financial pie. CST believes there would be added value in negotiating TV deals as one entity and creating broadcast windows that make more sense, much like the NFL’s approach.
While the CST model would eliminate the longtime conference structure for football, it would create one entity to negotiate with a prospective union that would represent the players on NIL, transfer portal and salary structure rules. This embrace of collective bargaining could allow it to avoid the antitrust issues that have limited the NCAA’s ability to enforce its own rules.
Not super thrilled by private equity trying to get into the college football game, but man, this sounds more thought out than just about any of the other competing options for how to handle college football.
College football is cool, but sports shouldn't be the main revenue for schools.
Actual substantive update in the FSU vs ACC legal war:
Article: MORE NEWS in ACC v. FSU: Judge rules that some parts of the ACC's deals with ESPN can remain sealed but some parts will have to be public. ACC has until April 15 to file a public, redacted version.
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Advantage for whom ?
FSU, at least in terms of public perception.
TBH, I don't think there's any advantage for the ACC anytime they have to disclose any amount of information.
TBH, I don't think there's any advantage for the ACC anytime they have to disclose any amount of information.