FSU releases statement making it clear they voted against ACC expansion
Florida State has found itself right in the middle of all the conversations regarding realignment involving in the ACC. Now, after the conference’s latest moves this morning, the Seminoles wanted to make their stance on the matter crystal clear.
Ralph D. Russo of the AP shared a press release from Florida State’s president and athletic director regarding the league’s additions of Stanford, California, and SMU on Friday. They clarified that their stance was nothing against that trio. In the end, though, their vote in the matter was in fact a no.
“We appreciate the efforts of Commissioner Phillips and our conference partners,” wrote FSU president Richard McCullough. “There are many complicated factors that led us to vote no. That said, we welcome these truly outstanding institutions and look forward to working with them as our new partners in the Atlantic Coast Conference.”
“All three schools are outstanding academic and athletic institutions. Our vote against expansion does not reflect their quality,” continued FSU VP and AD Michael Alford. “This is a process that is ongoing and we will continue working with Commissioner Phillips and our conference partners on the success initiatives and revenue-sharing plans.”
In order for this to come about, the ACC needed a dozen votes for yes from their 14 members. They didn’t have it at one point as Florida State was part of a group that voted no. However, on Friday morning, NC State reportedly flipped their vote to “yes” to move forward with the admittance.
As part of their addition, the Cardinals and Golden Bears will receive reduced revenue share. Meanwhile, the Mustangs will receive no revenue over their first seven years of membership in the ACC.
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Again, Florida State has found itself right in the thick of all of this, whether it’s their opinions or their own potential departure. Now, with three new members in the Atlantic Coast Conference as of today, the Seminoles put their stance on record about this decision by the conference.
ACC formally announces additions of Cal, SMU, Stanford in 2024
The ACC has officially added Cal, Stanford and SMU. The league announced the additions Friday morning, just a couple of hours after news leaked that the ACC had voted to bring in the three schools.
All three schools will join the ACC in 2024. SMU will come on board on July 1, 2024 while Stanford and Cal will join on Aug. 2, 2024.
They will be full members with full voting participation.
“We are thrilled to welcome three world-class institutions to the ACC. We look forward to having them compete as part of our amazing league,” Commissioner Jim Phillips said in a statement. “Throughout the evaluation process, the ACC Board of Directors, led by President [James] Ryan, was deliberate in prioritizing the best possible athletic and academic experience for our student-athletes and in ensuring that the three universities would strengthen the league in all possible ways. Cal, SMU and Stanford will be terrific members of the ACC. We are proud to welcome their student-athletes, coaches, staff and entire campus community, alumni and fans.”