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The Celtics are for sale. Time to break open the piggy bank and call your richest friends. Wyc Grousbeck, fresh off his 18th banner, is looking to cash out. But this isn't your average fire sale. Grousbeck's playing 4D chess with a two-stage deal that would make even the most seasoned M&A shark dizzy. Key stats for you number nerds: 💰 Boston Celtics valued at $4.7B pre-championship 💸 Current National Basketball Association (NBA) record: $4B for the Phoenix Suns 📈 The holy grail: $6.05B Washington Commanders sale Grousbeck's not just selling a team, he's selling a dynasty. It's like putting the Mona Lisa on eBay, but the Mona Lisa dunks. The kicker? He's staying on as governor until 2028. Talk about having your cake, eating it, and then selling the bakery. This isn't just a sale, it's a masterclass in exit strategy. Aspiring billionaires, take notes.

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During my interview on the Paul Finebaum show, I stated that my concern about every non-Big10 and SEC school was a simple math problem. I said that if FSU and every other ACC school stayed in the ACC for the next 13 years (the contract expires in 2036), we would ask our programs to compete against a ~$500M+ financial deficit just from conference distributions. For any doubters, below is the math to back it up, and I've added the BIG12 in as well so we can get a holistic picture. Also, important to note that both the BIG10 (2030), SEC (2033), and BIG12 (2032) all expire and will be renegotiated before the ACC contract expires in 2036. So sadly, the delta between the BIG10 and SEC will expand even further. The growth of those inevitable TV contracts is not accounted for in the calculations below; therefore, these are very conservative estimates. While exact numbers are in flux given the recent collapse of the Pac-12 and how conferences / TV networks are working around realignment in real-time, experts estimate the average payouts from TV deals are as follows: Annual Estimated TV Deal Revenue by Conference per Team, Under Current TV Deal Structures 💰 ACC: $17M (current, runs through 2035) 💰Big12: $32M (starts 2025, expires after 2031 season) 💰SEC: $51M (starts 2024) 💰Big10: $70M (starts this year) Over the life of the ACC's and Big12's TV contracts, the total revenue gap created by new TV deals would be as follows (if SEC and Big10 deal values hold constant in the out years): 💶 ACC teams would be at a ~$408M disadvantage compared to the SEC over the course of their TV deal ($34M gap per year), assuming the SEC deal starts in 2024 and doesn't renew for a higher amount in 2033 💶 ACC teams would be at a ~$689M disadvantage compared to the Big10 over the course of their TV deal ($53M gap per year), assuming the Big10 doesn't renew for a higher amount in 2030 💶 Big12 teams would be at a ~$133M disadvantage compared to the SEC over the course of their TV deal ($19M gap per year), assuming the BigXII contract starts in 2025 and runs out after the 2031 season, and the SEC deal starts in 2024 💶 Big12 teams would be at a ~$266M disadvantage compared to the Big10 over the course of their TV deal ($38M gap per year), assuming the Big12 contract starts in 2025 and runs out after the 2031 season, and the Big10 doesn't renew for a higher amount in 2030 Experts also estimate that about 10-15% of what would normally be donated to the athletic departments will now be redirected to NIL collectives. The implications of this could very well be the Super 2 conferences having collectives that are 5x to 10x the size of everyone else. That is the difference between your starting QB making $100,000 or $1,000,000. Wrap your head around that; this will eventually look like National Football League (NFL) teams playing against UFL teams, which will not be fun for anyone.  #collegefootball #collegesports #nil #acc #sec #big10 #big12

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 The Thriving Legacy of Auburn Football: A Triumph of Skill, Passion, and Tradition Presentation: In the core of Alabama, where the Southern sun meets the lively soul of school football, the Reddish-brown Tigers stand as a demonstration of the getting through tradition of the game. Reddish-brown football, with its rich history, enthusiastic fanbase, and steady obligation to greatness, has turned into a force to be reckoned with in the domain of American university sports. Reddish Football: A Verifiable Excursion The underlying foundations of Coppery football run profound, entwining with the actual texture of Southern culture. Laid out in 1892, the program has developed into an impressive power, reliably testing rivals and drawing its name in the chronicles of school football history. From the beginning of cowhide protective caps to the advanced time of cutting edge gear, Reddish-brown football has adjusted and flourished, embracing change while remaining consistent with its basic beliefs. read more... https://lnkd.in/gS2WWrMM

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