re: If an ACC team were to bolt, how long would they get to pay off the exit fee?

Dont forget increased revenue from home games from ticket, concession, etc. The game against OU was the first sell out they've had at Doak for 2 years. The crappy ACC schedule seems to be killing their fan base.

In addition, playing LSU, UF, Bama etc helps their national prestige more than playing UMaryland, Clemson, VT, etc. And I would venture to guess more so than winning their conference and playing in the Orange Bowl every year (though that's just speculation). I know I haven't watched an FSU conference game in years, and they are my 2nd favorite program.