Dodd: ACC settlement paradox is one of strength and futility

March 6, 2025

By Dennis Dodd, CBS. Sports: Two things can be true regarding the ACC’s settlement this week of the crippling lawsuits brought by Florida State and Clemson: the resolution provides long-desired security and solidarity for a conference that looked to be ripped apart by those schools’ saber rattling … and it also provides a blueprint detailing how college sports could be ripped apart.

In settling the suits, the ACC rather dramatically stratified itself. There are clear dividing lines not unlike society itself (upper, middle and lower class).

Without disrespecting anyone, we’ll leave it to the reader to figure out those classes. Just understand this is what Florida State and Clemson wanted — recognition that they are bigger brands and have more invested in football than other member schools.

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ACC settlement paradox is one of strength and futility, but college sports will eventually tear itself apart

The ACC has bought itself time by settling with Florida State and Clemson, but the writing is on the wall

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