Clemson Leaving the ACC Creates an Expansion Explosion: North Carolina, Virginia, Miami Up Next

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According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Clemson's legal action against the ACC could usher in a significant transformation in collegiate athletics. The lawsuit, filed in Pickens County, South Carolina, challenges the ACC's jurisdiction over media rights and hefty exit fees, contending that these penalties are unjust and unenforceable. Clemson argues against the ACC's purported ownership of their media rights post-departure, branding it as illogical and inconsistent with their agreement. This move mirrors Florida State's similar step in December, highlighting dissatisfaction among powerhouse football programs within the conference. Despite Clemson's previous compliance with ACC agreements, tensions escalate as they seek legal recourse. Meanwhile, the ACC maintains confidence in the validity of its agreements, stressing the voluntary nature of Clemson's participation. However, the timing of the lawsuit is striking, coinciding with a new $7.8 billion deal between the College Football Playoff and ESPN. This deal accentuates the financial disparities between conferences, potentially emboldening Clemson's stance. As the legal proceedings unfold, they underscore the shifting dynamics of college sports and the complex interplay between institutions and conferences. The outcome of this legal battle could reshape the landscape of collegiate athletics, with far-reaching implications for the ACC and its member institutions. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!ManscapedGet 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code LOCKEDON at Manscaped.com. Bettor TogetherDownload the Bettor Together DFS app now from the app store, and sign-up using promocode LOCKEDON for a chance to win your share of over $1,000 in cash prizes. Amazon Fire TVFire TV recently created Fire TV Channels to deliver a constant supply of the latest videos from your favorite sports brands, all for free. That includes all of us at Locked On and most of the big pro leagues and college conferences as well. To Learn More, visit www.amazon.com/LockedOnFireTV NissanOur friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV’s with the capabilities to take your adventure to the next level. Take the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, or Nissan Armada and go find your next big adventure. Shop NissanUSA.com. LinkedInThese days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege. Terms and conditions apply. GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuelNew customers, join today and you’ll get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. eBay MotorsWith all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBig12?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drakectoll Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LOBig12