Exit Fees Paid by Universities to Leave Athletic Conferences
by Matthew Lawlor on Mar 24, 2014 | Views: 550 | Score: 0
| Original Proposed Exit Fee | Revised Final Exit Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland (exit ACC) | 22 | 51.2 |
| West Virginia (exit Big East) | 5 | 21 |
| Rutgers (exit AAC) | 15 | 11.5 |
| Louisville (exit AAC) | 15 | 11 |
| Pittsburgh (exit Big East) | 5 | 7.5 |
| Syracuse (exit Big East) | 5 | 7.5 |
Millions of US Dollars
Sources:
espn.go.com, forbes.com
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The University of Maryland is currently in a complicated legal battle with the ACC, arguing that their sudden increase in the conference exit fee is unreasonable. The Terps anticipated paying an approximately 21 million dollar fee, but are now being asked to pay more than double that number. This fee stands out from all other exit fees in recent years.