Yep I hear ya. the ACC is in real danger for sure. There’s just not enough people or TVs in their footprint. ACC hasn’t represented themselves Natioanally very well in football or basketball. Very unstable over the next 5-7 years and I think ND departs by 2022. You are 100% right man!!! Tons of trouble as you say.
I can explain revenue to you and the issues with the ACC but I am sure you wouldn't understand.
2012. The Big XII is at ten. The Big XII made a push for Florida St. Florida St was very interested in ditching the ACC as well as Maryland who was going to the B1G.
B1G wanted Ga Tech and Maryland.
Big XII wanted Florida St and Clemson.
Clemson was the Toss up. Clemson because they want to be viewed like S Carolina, N Carolina and UVA stayed and wouldn't leave.
When Maryland left Ga Tech decided to stay.
Carolina and UVA negotiated the ACC network to save the conference.
They signed each member to a 15 year GOR.
Problem is Florida St wasn't able to keep Jimbo Fisher because they bring in 50 million in football and spend 45 million in football.
Especially with the upgrades in facilities.
Clemson's profit margin is right around Florida St's.
The most telling situation is Carolina's revenue.
Carolina only brings in 95 million in all of sports.
Problem with this is that almost every SEC school and B1G school brings in more.
Reason why Maryland left.
When Coach K and Roy Williams retire in the next 5 years both schools might have issues with their basketball programs
Unlike Kentucky they don't have the extra revenue.
This is why Kentucky has outrecruited both.
Problem is Calipari is building one year programs.
If UK ever tried to recruit half one and dones and half players who will stay for 2-3 years.
Kentucky will be a beast.
If Carolina and Duke's basketball programs collapse after their coaches retire they both might jump to the B1G for that 50 million increase in Revenue.