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[QUOTE="HtownOrange, post: 3934884, member: 622"]
Respectfully, I disagree.  The Look-ins are more significant than you imply and allow for the increases to ensure the ACC is not an easy target for other conferences to recruit.  ESPN must bargain fairly, the look-in is the time frame in which to do so.  Any unfair bargaining on ESPN's part is a breach.  Likewise, any unfair bargaining by the ACC is a breach.

Both sides will present their positions, the ACC for a larger amount crease and ESPN for a limited increase.  Both sides will use hard numbers and each an fair market value.  If one side tries too hard to beat the other down, they can breach the agreement.  The ACC has more leverage because ESPN orchestrated the move of UT and OU to the SEC (ESPN has a stake in the LHN).  This, any overly aggressive stance by ESPN can easily be I interpreted as interference.  ESPN and ACC lawyers are well aware of all the facts and their is little likely to be discussed in the public eye.

Anyway, if you have other information, I will be happy to review it.  Your opinions are just that, opinions.  I respect your opinions and the opinions of others.*  I disagree with many opinions, like your opinion that ESPN can rake the ACC over the coals (my words, not yours).

*I cannot guarantee I respect the opinions of Rutgers.  Usually, I don't.
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