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[QUOTE="HRE Otto IV, post: 5167992, member: 5685"]
I am aware of the heavily redacted document. Most of what is and isn't, is open to interpretation.

Even if ESPN wants to reduce their commitment like you suggest, it does nothing but destabilize the ACC. If ESPN declined the option and you are FSU, why not go to the Big 12 after the current ESPN contract is up and get more money? Why stay in the ACC? And that is assuming they do not have a B18 or SEC invite. Same for Clemson. Which could then send UNC/UVA away to either the B18 or SEC. If the option is declined, the ACC will be gutted.

If/when the B18 wants to expand, they will want to announce the schools they are adding by 2027 the latest. That way they can negotiate their next TV contract with the new teams signed on. If ESPN declines the ACC option, the B18 can come in and offer any ACC team they want.

The 2036 date is what is keeping the ACC together and what is making the ACC the #3 conference. You take that away and the conference is #4 and possibly on its way to number #5.
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