They only have to be passionate enough to pay some nominal monthly fee in large numbers. That's what it comes down to now: which "properties" can deliver the largest passive subscriber base.Virginia just baffles me. I get it's to have a presence in the state, but that fanbase seems about as unpassionate as it gets.
I give it about one or two more years tops before FSU is gone, if they can find a landing spot. They'll workout the buyout and the network and conference will workout the GOR.
Receiving money is something most entities like to do.What is the incentive for ABC/ESPN or the ACC to "workout" the GOR to allow FSU to leave?
Receiving money is something most entities like to do.
Will they have a choice? If FSU has the money and the desire to leave, can the ACC force them to stay?Sure - But in exchange for devaluing your primary asset(s) and opening that pandora's box which most likely leads to further (and more rapid) devaluation?
Right.Will they have a choice? If FSU has the money and the desire to leave, can the ACC force them to stay?
Virginia may not the most passionate fan base, but it's still a large fan base - though VT's is roughly the same size and a bit more passionate. But I agree that the SEC wanting UVA is a head scratcher. It does get you a bunch of VA tv markets, but nobody watches UVA football, and the quality of UVA football ain't improving anytime soon. Whereas, UNC is good in football, premier in hoops, and you'd bring in the entire state as a market.Virginia just baffles me. I get it's to have a presence in the state, but that fanbase seems about as unpassionate as it gets.
And why would schools/teams want to leave a conference to just become punching bags to Alabama, UGA, Michigan, Ohio State, etc? Do they really think the playing field will be leveled?Virginia may not the most passionate fan base, but it's still a large fan base - though VT's is roughly the same size and a bit more passionate. But I agree that the SEC wanting UVA is a head scratcher. It does get you a bunch of VA tv markets, but nobody watches UVA football, and the quality of UVA football ain't improving anytime soon. Whereas, UNC is good in football, premier in hoops, and you'd bring in the entire state as a market.
Correct. SC and FL already have teams in the SEC. Now, the Big[whatever] might want Clemson and FSU, unless there already is a plan for a giant top tier conference/league of SEC/Big[] teams.I think that UVa is up there because North Carolina and Virginia are the only large states on the east coast that don't have an SEC or Big 10 school.
And why would schools/teams want to leave a conference to just become punching bags to Alabama, UGA, Michigan, Ohio State, etc? Do they really think the playing field will be leveled?
Yeah, I guess. As a fan though, that sucks.
It doesn't matter if anyone watches. They just need the TV marketVirginia may not the most passionate fan base, but it's still a large fan base - though VT's is roughly the same size and a bit more passionate. But I agree that the SEC wanting UVA is a head scratcher. It does get you a bunch of VA tv markets, but nobody watches UVA football, and the quality of UVA football ain't improving anytime soon. Whereas, UNC is good in football, premier in hoops, and you'd bring in the entire state as a market.