The news that Florida State fans have been eagerly anticipating for over two years has finally arrived: the separation between Florida State and the ACC is now inevitable.
When ESPN first reported on the ACC’s settlement with Florida State and Clemson, the conversation centered on the league’s new brand fund and its unequal revenue distribution system.
The ACC’s new revenue distribution system, which is based on television ratings, is everything that Florida State Athletic Director Michael Alford desired when he publicly expressed his frustrations with the conference over two years ago.
ESPN’s reporting stated top earned for the ACC could earn an additional $15 million a year over current payouts.