There is 'continued momentum' for ACC to add Stanford and other expansion candidates

ACC expansion continues to trend in the right direction

After reports surfaced that the Pac-12 schools were considering looking into the Big 12, we learned that there is currently no relationship between the two parties. 

There is however a relationship brewing between Stanford, Cal, and SMU with the ACC. According to a report Monday morning by ESPN's Pete Thamel, there is "continued momentum" toward the ACC adding Stanford, Cal and SMU to the league. Thamel explained that the ACC officials were attempting to round up the presidents and chancellors on a call, to not only discuss the matter more but to also potentially vote on the issue.

Throughout the entire process, Stanford and Cal have been one vote short of the necessary mark they need to join but things may be changing. In terms of their status right now, Thamel was told that the potential additions are "only in pencil," but them being added is trending in the direction of happening.

The three programs will have to make some sacrifices initially to join, as SMU is expected to join the league and earn no broadcast media revenue for seven years, while Stanford and Cal are both expected to garner 30% shares and work their way up.

If the move does go down, all three schools will be joining in all sports despite questions about what would happen with non-football sports. This would provide them with stability, and allows them to maintain Power status and plan for the next wave of realignment. There were also reports indicating that this week was serving as a soft deadline, so if that remains true expect for something to happen in the coming days.