Florida State's ‘barking’ not good for the ACC, North Carolina AD says

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North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham gave his thoughts on Florida State’s comments regarding their future position in the Atlantic Coast Conference. 

On Wednesday, Florida State President Richard McCullough said remaining in the ACC "under the current situation" would be difficult unless there were a "radical change to the revenue distribution."

A Florida State Seminoles helmet rests near the team bench during the Cheez-It Bowl between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Florida State Seminoles on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla.  (Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Cunningham joined The Adam Gold Show Thursday on 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, NC, and reacted to FSU’S recent comments. 

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"If they want to leave, that’s going to be their choice. But there’s certain obligations that they do have," Cunningham said. "We have an exit fee, and we have a grant of rights. I believe that the ACC is a great league. It’s been a great league for a long time. Their frustration about the money, everyone would like that have more money and everyone would like to win more."

"Quite frankly, I don't think it’s good for our league for them (Florida State) to be out there barking like that," Cunningham continued. "I’d rather see them be a good member of the league, support the league, and if they have to make a decision, then so be it. Pay for the exit fee, wait for your grant of rights that you’ve given, and then in 2036 when those rights return to you, do whatever you want."

On Wednesday, McCullough stoked the