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

I viewed a paywall article recently [Otherwise I would link] which really put the onus of FSU's situation back on them.


As OP mentions, Bobby was of course quoted for saying 'He was like George Foreman' beating up on no-names, the way Bowden preferred it in joining the ACC.

But the article also pointed out after their acceptance in the ACC, they reaffirmed their joint support a couple of times, then let down the conference ... for not doing their part - winning.

Authors point was the ACC was weak, in part, because they've had no real competition in the conference other than Clemson, who would receive automatic bids to the CFP.

They are reaping what they have sown.