Random ACC network rumors...

Fun to read and record.....I don't think the ACC is going to get a 'real' network or cash with it, but interesting to read rumors....

Shhhh! Yes the ACCN Continues to Move Forward


"ACCN is going to happen....not if but when and what

As indicated on Jan 21, 201
The Conference Presidents are discussing approval as this is written--moving forward is no longer the issue.
1. ESPN/Raycom working this together with the ACC
2. Monies from Maryland leaving may be used...at least the Conference $$$
3. Fox negotiations are moving forward...to get subleases from Raycom back
4. The leadership of the ACC Digital Network (Raycom) is turning out to be a big component of the plan

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SO Where does this stand now...

Cable unbundling is a factor-- it is not the primary concern. All along the ACC has chosen ESPN because it has the capability to execute and distribute a number of cable, online, streaming and digital means to reach all psychographics of likely viewers. Point is, the delivery system may not be "just" cable...but a combination of numerous offerings...it is these that are being put together as the ACCN is being ready for launch--it will be ALL at ONCE--presume ACCN to be the most diverified college network of all...and yes RAYCOM will be included...but there is more:

ESPN, ACC, and Raycom are not negotiating in public...among themselves and/or other partners.
HOWEVER, IT IS MOVING TO THE CLOSING STAGE...

Also, keep in mind Notre Dame, NBC etc and potential expansion. The potential change in CCG and divisions is important so don't down play; don't believe the ACC proffered it as just to help the Big 12. There are a number of moving parts--and those parts are about to bring in some not typical partners and associates...
1. Notre Dame and NBC...heating up and does make a strange bedfellow for ESPN...
2. SECN...talks have been ongoing...could be a bigger surprise than #1.
3. Projected time frame remains mid to late 2016-signed and sealed."

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"ACC Network is 2-3 years away, I'm told, and there's not a lot of support for it, even from ESPN.

It lacks the selling points of similar networks and there's huge concern there will be little carriage from cable distributors.

In other words, the network may start but your local cable company might not carry it. "


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"ESPN is in deep discussions internally over the network.

It'll likely happen, but it's not the slam dunk for reasons I stated earlier.

And that's no BS.

Thanks, Maxwell. "

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"My guy is at Raycom here in charlotte, & as I posted a year ago, he was adamant the ACCN was a done deal- the holdup at that time, being Swofford's lack of urgency.
I think the ACCN happens in the next 2 years- & I also believe it will EXCEED expectations.
Having moved here 5 years ago from NYC, I can state unequivocally that the ACCN is a big regional "deal" here. Folks are rabid about "their" conference vis-a-vis the SEC, B1G, and the non-factor that is the Big Xll.
The ACCN will succeed, & I can't wait till it happens! JMHO "