re: FSU chose to join the ACC for the easiest route to football success. It worked for them...

Bobby Bowden was“Promised” the Bama job after Bryant retired. It didn’t happen. When there was a possibility FSU could join the SEC Bowden was against the move. They could win more championships by not being in the SEC and having to play tougher teams during the regular season.
At least that’s what I remember.