Ok...Being an ACC Fan I was thrilled to hear that the SEC network only took the SEC 8 million per school a head of the ACC (However we need to see all P5 Conf FY 15 dollars before we crown the off-season champions)
The reason why I am so excited is because the ACCN is looking to launch in 2016 (However most ACC Fans think 2017/18 is more ideal) I was schock to hear an SEC fan trying to say that the ACCN will never happen... It is to funny to think a SEC fan would have three paragraphs and actually believe the stuff he was saying...I guess when you drink the SEC KOOL AID you get SEC drunk....
Below is what I have been keeping up with and wanted to share: (Links at bottom)
April 22, 2015
Have to say the STEALTH side has clamped down on talk of the ACCN...the Ninja was not pleased with comments coming out of FSU. In fact, news, rumors etc about the ACCN are under lock and key. Recently a few members of FSU BOT spoke out about "no movement" as reported by WARCHANT only to be further explained by WARCHANT podcast concerning the fact that aside from Presidents and AD's, nothing is being made public...so as Syracuse moved to ACC and Notre Dame came in as associate member, the NINJA is holding all the cards...and the cards say:
ACCN is going to happen....not if but when and what
As indicated on Jan 21, 2015
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.
The outline of the ACCN is just about done...the noise outside is nothing more than that. Keep the course it is all moving forward and it will be AWESOME!
22 May 2015
In last postIi indicated:
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.
The outline of the ACCN is just about done...the noise outside is nothing more than that.
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Now I will just say it is getting closer...keep the course...read between the lines and remember the STEALTH SIDE continues to whisper...finally the Ninja has something to say:
So what is next? The ACC continues to look for ways to market its football footprint and get the word out. And while shouting from the highest rooftop works for some, the league is looking at a more advanced, 21st century way, like creating an ACC Network.
“When a conference has its own channel there’s more opportunity for non-live programing that is building a perception of the league and getting the facts of what your league has accomplished on a more regular and ongoing basis,” Swofford said. “That’s one of the appeals of going the channel route and why we have an interest in fully evaluating that as we move forward in terms of what’s next.”
http://seminolepost.blog.palmbeachpost.c...c-network/
the wait is worthwhile...remain calm not because you must; but because the coming together is really going to be big..
http://syracusefan.com/threads/shhhh-yes...ard.90065/
http://syracusefan.com/threads/from-othe...ccn.90570/