During his yearly ACC Football Kickoff forum on Tuesday, ACC commissioner Jim Phillips addressed several fresh subjects. The following are some highlights from his presentation.
New policies
In 2025, the ACC plans to implement stricter measures to prevent fans from rushing the field or court.
Phillips stated that the conference has raised its standards for safety on the field and court in football, men's basketball, and women's basketball. He added that member institutions must keep improving their event security strategies, which will now be assessed by an independent third party. Furthermore, only players, coaches, referees, and approved staff are permitted in the competition zone before, during, and after any game.
The Atlantic Coast Conference is prioritizing the well-being of athletes. According to a spokesperson, the proposed arrangement might grant supporters entry to the field of play after games, but only once the opposing team and referees have departed.
Over two football and basketball seasons, the penalties will accumulate. The first violation costs $50,000, the second $100,000, and the third $200,000. This is significantly less expensive than the SEC's fixed fine of $500,000.
The ACC is putting in place a rule that's sure to infuriate Pat Narduzzi. Teams will have to reveal which players are available before each game.
Phillips stated that "The ACC will institute a policy requiring teams to report player availability for every conference matchup. For football, each school must provide an availability report two days prior to each conference game, with revisions submitted the day before and on the day of the game. All reports will be posted publicly on theACC.com. This move is a direct result of our continuous efforts to safeguard our student-athletes and our comprehensive strategy for managing the consequences of sports betting."
Phillips cited the need to reduce the burden on individuals in the sports betting world who are targeted for confidential details as justification for the alteration.
This will be a significant shift for Narduzzi, who is well-known for being secretive about player injuries. Throughout his time at Pitt, he has only disclosed injuries to the public when they result in a player being out for the entire season. Clearly, that approach will need to be adjusted going forward.
It'll be intriguing to observe how he handles the updated regulation concerning player injuries this year. Narduzzi mentioned at ACC Kickoff that he thinks his team can contend for an ACC title if they can avoid injuries.
Updated ACC finances
The ACC frequently faces scrutiny regarding its financial standing. While the SEC and Big Ten conferences clearly generate greater revenue, the ACC achieved a record financial performance in the 2023-24 season.
Phillips stated that, based on the latest figures, the conference was among a select pair of power conferences that experienced revenue growth in 2023-24. He noted the league achieved its highest-ever gross revenue, exceeding $711 million. Over the past five years, total revenue has increased by 56%, more than tripling in the last 13 years. Each school received an average of $45 million, a new league high. He added that the conference remains in the top three for both total revenue and per-school allocation, a position they anticipate maintaining in the future.
That data excludes the additions of Cal, Stanford, and SMU, and thanks to updated revenue distribution deals, income is projected to climb even further in 2025.
1. The current structure of the conference might not survive until the ESPN television contract expires in 2036. 2. However, it's improbable that any teams will leave within the next ten years. 3. While there have been rumors about North Carolina considering leaving, the earliest they might depart is around 2029-30, and even that is just speculation at this point.
In 2023-24, the Big Ten's revenue hit $928 million, while the SEC's fell to approximately $840 million. The ACC and Big Ten were the only conferences to see revenue growth that year.
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