ACC commissioner acknowledges internal division over Protect College Sports Act
The ACC commissioner has indicated that the conference is not unified in its support of the Protect College Sports Act, according to The Athletic. The legislation would cap membership in any conference reporting at least $700 million in revenue — a threshold that effectively targets the Power 4 leagues — at 20 schools.
The act caps conference membership for any leagues reporting at least $700 million in revenue — aka the Power 4 — to just 20 schools.
Why it matters
For coaches: Coaches at Power 4 programs may face uncertainty around future conference membership and scheduling.
For media: Media rights deals tied to Power 4 conferences could be impacted if league sizes are legally capped.
For athletes: College athletes could be affected if membership caps reshape conference alignments and alter competitive opportunities.
Read the full story at The Athletic
Sources
- The Athletic: ACC commissioner says league is not unanimous on Protect College Sports Act
- On3 NIL · Nick Schultz: Jim Phillips: ACC does not have 'unanimity' on Protect College Sports Act