ACC moves toward vote to bring in Pac-12 refugees Cal, Stanford

[Auggie]

Cal and Stanford have gained traction toward receiving invitations to join the ACC, league sources familiar with the negotiations confirmed with the Chronicle on Monday morning after ESPN reported this latest development.

A decision on the Bears and Cardinal, as well as SMU, is expected in the next couple of days. Though details are being worked out, those three schools appear closer than ever to joining the ACC in all sports the league offers for the 2024-25 academic year.

Many discussions have centered on the biggest question facing Cal, Stanford and SMU: how the new money they bring in would be distributed. With the Mustangs expected to forgo TV revenue for seven years, and the Bears and Cardinal likely to join while receiving 30% shares, the ACC would have a pool of more than $40 million that can be divided among member schools.

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For Cal, Stanford and SMU to receive invites, one of the four ACC teams that voted against expansion in an Aug. 9 straw poll — Florida State, Clemson, North Carolina and North Carolina State — must change its vote. There is growing optimism that the Bears, Cardinal and Mustangs will get the necessary support.

LINK (paywall): https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/college/article/acc-move-towards-voting-bring-cal-stanford-18334183.php

[Sky Jewels]

1. I feel nothing but disgust for the way college sports

in this country has devolved into a sickening big money grab.

[Auggie]

2. +1

Same here

[rurallib]

5. me three - and I am a huge college sports fan

I seldom watch pros for that very reason.

[unc70]

3. As a strong ACC/UNC fan, I am apprehensive

The ACC is already unwieldy and marginally spread out too much. From Miami to Boston to Louisville to Notre Dame is a lot of travel. (ND is ACC except for fb where it plays 5-6 ACC schools each year.)

[underpants]

4. This is a lot of travel

Marshall went from bus rides to Akron, VMI, and Ohio to flights into Orlando, New Orleans, and El Paso.

[unc70]

7. Lots of travel times 28 teams!!

[LastDemocratInSC]

8. When do those "students" have time for their "studies"?

[underpants]

9. That's my question

A friend got married years ago and the NC State women’s tennis team was staying in the same Hilton. I’m guessing they were in town for a match against VCU or UR. I thought the had to travel yesterday and their weekend is pretty much shot. I guess the studied in their rooms.

[TexasTowelie]

10. They usually don't.

Most take a minimum course load during the semester while they are playing, then make up the remainder of hours to meet the NCAA advancement standards during the off semester and with summer courses. I believe that only 24 credit hours are needed each year to stay eligible. However, there are some outstanding student-athletes that somehow find the dedication and time to perform admirably in their sport and in the classroom.