Social media reacts: Clemson leaving the ACC rumors resurface
Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program are currently worried about one thing… Week 5 against Syracuse.
Others, however, have Clemson’s future on their mind. In particular, their future in the ACC if they will move on from the conference.
Rumors have once again swirled around Clemson and its place in the conference, with an article from The Post and Courier ($) and writer Gene Sapakoff stating: “Stay very tuned, sooner than later.” While there is no confirmation of any news that Clemson has worked their way out of the ACC Grant of Rights, this news has re-lit the rumor mill.
Here is a look at how Twitter/X reacted to the rumors.
Announcement coming soon? @BarstoolClemson pic.twitter.com/4sIAPOXxwG
— Barstool Big Ten (@BarstoolB1G) September 28, 2023
If I had to put my money on it it’s gonna be the SEC. Wouldn’t mind either though, anything’s better than the ACC https://t.co/gBIDWlX4E7
— Barstool Clemson (@BarstoolClemson) September 28, 2023
[Source] We have some clarity on how Clemson is getting out of the ACC Grant of Rights: Notre Dame intended to retain 11 attorneys to make sure it was ironclad but accidentally hired 10, leaving an opening for a Clemson lawyer to find a loophole.
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 27, 2023
Here it is:
"Stay very tuned," a Clemson senior administrator said when asked how soon a Clemson ACC departure could be announced.
"Sooner than later."
Will it be the Big Ten or the SEC for Clemson?
THEY. DID. IT.
Clemson found a way out of the Grant of Rights. #ALLIN https://t.co/C8FAjrGQ92
— Marc Ryan (@MarcRyanOnAir) September 27, 2023
Could the realignment just stop for a second, please? Florida State administrators said this weeks ago about the ACC. The latest from Clemson only echos and confirms what we already knew – this game of musical chairs is still going hot and heavy. Got your ducks in a row, USF? https://t.co/WBWaKptynC
— C. Austin Cox (@CAustinCox) September 27, 2023
It's no secret whatsoever that there are seven (and very likely several more) #ACC teams who want out sooner than later, and now several very solid #SEC sources telling us that #FSU, #Clemson, #UNC and #UVA could be a "block of four" who leave together for either the SEC or #B1G. pic.twitter.com/z33B1tkWaO
— THE SWAIM SHOW (@GSwaim) September 27, 2023
#Clemson rumors of departing the #ACC again are sprouting up with an article released by Charleston's Post and Courier saying "Sooner than Later"… pic.twitter.com/uBUlXeeokr
— ClemsonSportsNews (@ClemSportNews) September 27, 2023
This #SMU fan isn't too worried about #Clemson leaving the #ACC. pic.twitter.com/5WjHyBfIVJ
— Message Board Geniuses (@BoardGeniuses) September 28, 2023
Clemson likely to announce their departure from the ACC in October is what I was told a few minutes ago.
— Big Ten information. College football fan (@Genetics56) September 27, 2023
I screen captured the important part from the post and courier article from this morning about Clemson and other ACC schools possibly leaving.
So we will see which direction things go. pic.twitter.com/JpRWq50b9m
— Big Ten information. College football fan (@Genetics56) September 27, 2023
Greg Flugaur is saying FSU UNC and Clemson are leaving the ACC, Possibly to join the SEC
He was accurate on the Pac-12 implosion so he has merit.
— Sawyer Brown (@Big12Jayhawk94) September 27, 2023
Greg Flugaur is saying FSU UNC and Clemson are leaving the ACC, Possibly to join the SEC
He was accurate on the Pac-12 implosion so he has merit.
— Sawyer Brown (@Big12Jayhawk94) September 27, 2023
We are live!
Oh boy……brace for impact!
Clemson leaving ACC soon….sooner than later along with FSU, UNC & perh… https://t.co/O11eO18Tek via @YouTube
— Greg Flugaur (@flugempire) September 27, 2023
The NCAA is going to implode. With Clemson, FSU, and other big schools set to leave the ACC, it’s a real possibility that the SEC and Big10 could create something of their own without the NCAA. The landscape of college sports will be a fun one to follow over the upcoming years.
— Chris Clegg (@RotoClegg) September 28, 2023
Has #Clemson found the GOR loophole for the #ACC? It would appear so from several quality sources. #Clemson #FSU #UNC #UVA https://t.co/JdYjH6KbYH
— THE SWAIM SHOW (@GSwaim) September 27, 2023
.@Sapakoff's article mentions the belief is a strength in numbers approach that would feature multiple current ACC teams wanting "out" enhancing their chances of breaking the Grant of Rights.
UNC, Clemson, FSU, Miami, even GT mentioned.
Hence why the ACC expanded: survival.
— Marc Ryan (@MarcRyanOnAir) September 27, 2023
