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Message: [QUOTE="kcsu, post: 5335000, member: 528"] That was the plan based on the existing contract. I haven't dug into this yet but I believe the new plan is also going to have a ratings component as well. Wins will matter but so will viewership. By creating marquee games ( FSU ND, Clemson ND) more often through a disproportionate scheduling arrangement, ESPN increases viewership and revenue. The schools that create the additional revenue receive an increased distribution of revenue vs today's equal split. In short. More wins equals more money. College playoff appearances equal more money and increased viewership equals more money for the schools that produce the above revenue streams. The part that I understand but unfortunately puts Syracuse in a second tier position within the ACC revenue pecking order is that by giving both FSU and Clemson extra ND games they are assured of increased viewership. Now if that increases the overall revenue for all teams even though Clemson and FSU would get a higher payout it is still a positive for the league and all of its members as every school gets an increase and the league remains intact and keeps two of its strongest brands in the league. Syracuse needs to play the long game. Change today will result in a weaker position for us. 2031 and 2036 are an eternity from now. I strongly believe that between today and 2036 because of legislation and an eventual collective bargaining agreement that Syracuse and other like schools will be in a good place. Last season proved that we have the resources currently to be competitive. The extension and retention of our current members clearly solidifies the ACC as the 3rd most powerful league. Our goal has to be based on winning within our league. Period. By doing so we then have an opportunity to compete against the other leagues. Going forward I hope that our athletic department schedules our non conference games accordingly. Playing a difficult non conference schedule doesn't make much of a difference if our team isn't able to compete within the league as a result of being beaten up by too many non conference challenges. Sorry for the long winded post but I will be relieved when the extension is finalized. It provides stability and enough financial resources for SU to remain competitive and relevant while this new collegiate model evolves. [/QUOTE]

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