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Message: [QUOTE="HtownOrange, post: 4688959, member: 622"] The point is that ESPN has to keep the ACC close enough for FSU and Clemson to stay in the ACC or they bolt. As I noted, the ACC will remain third, but close enough to keep schools content. If the ACC does not get a boost, every team will look to bolt and ESPN won't maintain the properties. Even if the teams have to wait out the GOR, FSU, Clemson and others will make the best deals they can. ESPN knows how the game is played and knows they cannot control everything. Under your scenario, it would behoove Fox or another competitor to to make a deal with the ACC and scoop up the entire conference on the cheap. ESPN will not let that happen as long as the ACC is making money for ESPN. [/QUOTE]