(09-04-2019 05:51 PM)Hallcity Wrote:  There’s a report from an NCSU message board that ESPN is allowing an RSN to carry some ACCNX only games so we’re not done with syndication — and we should all be fine with it.
https://247sports.com/college/north-caro...6/?page=19

Beat me to it, so it appears that the rsn package will be streamed nationwide via the ACCN extra

I just don't understand the logic of U-verse and Comcast. Maybe AT&T see it as a play for U-verse customers to turn to Direct TV. Cord cutting era and Comcast gambles with losing customer permanently? I guess the bandwidth issues help; but, man it is crazy to just wait..... the price is the price. The mouse could jack it up further in 3 years. Just don't get it.

AT&T took NFL network off Uverse as well. They dont care about that platform and are pushing those that are on it to DirecTV or the new AT&T streaming TV which is launching in select areas

Comcast is the last one I care about and it is THE most important one.

(09-04-2019 06:05 PM)mj4life Wrote:  

(09-04-2019 05:51 PM)Hallcity Wrote:  There’s a report from an NCSU message board that ESPN is allowing an RSN to carry some ACCNX only games so we’re not done with syndication — and we should all be fine with it.
https://247sports.com/college/north-caro...6/?page=19

Beat me to it, so it appears that the rsn package will be streamed nationwide via the ACCN extra

I believe that this consistent with the existing practice of licensing local rights to games if it is profitable to do so.

(09-04-2019 11:08 AM)Statefan Wrote:  Spectrum in the house - wife happy. Me happy

Spectrum will be super happy too after their teaser rate expires

(09-05-2019 07:17 AM)orangefan Wrote:  

(09-04-2019 06:05 PM)mj4life Wrote:  

(09-04-2019 05:51 PM)Hallcity Wrote:  There’s a report from an NCSU message board that ESPN is allowing an RSN to carry some ACCNX only games so we’re not done with syndication — and we should all be fine with it.
https://247sports.com/college/north-caro...6/?page=19

Beat me to it, so it appears that the rsn package will be streamed nationwide via the ACCN extra

I believe that this consistent with the existing practice of licensing local rights to games if it is profitable to do so.

Does the SEC or B10 do that?

In a development that may be ACCN related, the B10 Network is now Neilsen rated.
https://www.sportsmediawatch.com/college...v-ratings/

That's generally not been the case in the past for conference networks.

(09-04-2019 05:51 PM)Hallcity Wrote:  There’s a report from an NCSU message board that ESPN is allowing an RSN to carry some ACCNX only games so we’re not done with syndication — and we should all be fine with it.
https://247sports.com/college/north-caro...6/?page=19

We learned back in May of this year that there would continue to be 17 football games on the RSN package each year through the 2026-27 season. It is a continuation of the contract that was extended when Pitt and Syracuse joined the ACC. In other words, ESPN did not buy back that contract and they are honoring it until it ends in 2026-27. However, it was not extended through 2036-37 when the latest contract extension was signed involving the new ACCN. In addition to the 17 football games, there will be some men's and women's hoops as well.

What’s happening with ACC Network?

For years, Atlantic Coast Conference sports aired on ESPN and other networks at no additional cost to customers. Now, ESPN has launched the ACC Network, a new TV network that will carry some of the ACC games. Unfortunately, they are demanding a large fee to carry it. This would mean that all customers, even those who do not watch ACC sports, would need to pay more.

Many ACC games are still available on broadcast and cable channels without the new network. However, in support of our customers, Comcast will not carry the ACC Network until we reach an agreement at a fair and reasonable cost.

https://www.xfinity.com/facts/accnetwork...lsrc=aw.ds

(09-05-2019 09:55 PM)TIGER-PAUL Wrote:  What’s happening with ACC Network?

For years, Atlantic Coast Conference sports aired on ESPN and other networks at no additional cost to customers. Now, ESPN has launched the ACC Network, a new TV network that will carry some of the ACC games. Unfortunately, they are demanding a large fee to carry it. This would mean that all customers, even those who do not watch ACC sports, would need to pay more.

Many ACC games are still available on broadcast and cable channels without the new network. However, in support of our customers, Comcast will not carry the ACC Network until we reach an agreement at a fair and reasonable cost.

https://www.xfinity.com/facts/accnetwork...lsrc=aw.ds

So, Comcast was one of the first tv providers to sign on with the SEC Network... yet they don't want to force "those who do not watch ACC sports... to pay more."

How noble hypocritical of them.

At least now all ACC fans living with Comcast know that they won't be getting the ACCN for at least 2 years. Lots of good cord-cutting options, though.

If it is a 2 year wait, Disney and the ACC should demand the rate increase to match inflation. And then some.

(09-05-2019 10:34 PM)Hokie Mark Wrote:  

(09-05-2019 09:55 PM)TIGER-PAUL Wrote:  What’s happening with ACC Network?

For years, Atlantic Coast Conference sports aired on ESPN and other networks at no additional cost to customers. Now, ESPN has launched the ACC Network, a new TV network that will carry some of the ACC games. Unfortunately, they are demanding a large fee to carry it. This would mean that all customers, even those who do not watch ACC sports, would need to pay more.

Many ACC games are still available on broadcast and cable channels without the new network. However, in support of our customers, Comcast will not carry the ACC Network until we reach an agreement at a fair and reasonable cost.

https://www.xfinity.com/facts/accnetwork...lsrc=aw.ds

So, Comcast was one of the first tv providers to sign on with the SEC Network... yet they don't want to force "those who do not watch ACC sports... to pay more."

How noble hypocritical of them.

At least now all ACC fans living with Comcast know that they won't be getting the ACCN for at least 2 years. Lots of good cord-cutting options, though.

This is a completely BS statement. The same is true of every sport on every cable channel - many of these games used to be free. For instance, Comcast owns RSNs showing numerous major league teams in Chicago, Philadelphia, the Bay Area, Boston, and elsewhere. Many or most of those game used to be "free," but Comcast has leveraged satellite and cable systems into paying for them. Further, even when fans might have gotten games shown on the Raycom package for free, it was not "free" to Comcast. The OTA channels carrying those games charged Comcast for the right to carry them.

(09-05-2019 08:00 AM)Hallcity Wrote:  In a development that may be ACCN related, the B10 Network is now Neilsen rated.
https://www.sportsmediawatch.com/college...v-ratings/

That's generally not been the case in the past for conference networks.

If you are using YouTube TV, then you are part of the Neilsen ratings sampling data points. Go to settings and see Neilsen TV Rating System.

(09-06-2019 07:34 AM)orangefan Wrote:  

(09-05-2019 10:34 PM)Hokie Mark Wrote:  

(09-05-2019 09:55 PM)TIGER-PAUL Wrote:  What’s happening with ACC Network?

For years, Atlantic Coast Conference sports aired on ESPN and other networks at no additional cost to customers. Now, ESPN has launched the ACC Network, a new TV network that will carry some of the ACC games. Unfortunately, they are demanding a large fee to carry it. This would mean that all customers, even those who do not watch ACC sports, would need to pay more.

Many ACC games are still available on broadcast and cable channels without the new network. However, in support of our customers, Comcast will not carry the ACC Network until we reach an agreement at a fair and reasonable cost.

https://www.xfinity.com/facts/accnetwork...lsrc=aw.ds

So, Comcast was one of the first tv providers to sign on with the SEC Network... yet they don't want to force "those who do not watch ACC sports... to pay more."

How noble hypocritical of them.

At least now all ACC fans living with Comcast know that they won't be getting the ACCN for at least 2 years. Lots of good cord-cutting options, though.

This is a completely BS statement. The same is true of every sport on every cable channel - many of these games used to be free. For instance, Comcast owns RSNs showing numerous major league teams in Chicago, Philadelphia, the Bay Area, Boston, and elsewhere. Many or most of those game used to be "free," but Comcast has leverage satellite and cable systems into paying for them. Further, even when fans might have gotten games shown on the Raycom package for free, it was not "free" to Comcast. The OTA channels carrying those games charged Comcast for the right to carry them.

By their logic, they ought to drop every channel they have to pay for, which is just about every channel that anyone wants to watch.

(09-05-2019 09:55 PM)TIGER-PAUL Wrote:  What’s happening with ACC Network?

For years, Atlantic Coast Conference sports aired on ESPN and other networks at no additional cost to customers. Now, ESPN has launched the ACC Network, a new TV network that will carry some of the ACC games. Unfortunately, they are demanding a large fee to carry it. This would mean that all customers, even those who do not watch ACC sports, would need to pay more.

Many ACC games are still available on broadcast and cable channels without the new network. However, in support of our customers, Comcast will not carry the ACC Network until we reach an agreement at a fair and reasonable cost.

https://www.xfinity.com/facts/accnetwork...lsrc=aw.ds

It is time for Miami, and especially FSU fans to let Comcast hear their voices, and threats and actions to go to another provider. If FSU is the ACC's biggest tv draw, then they have to flex their muscles. You cant blame it on the ACC if all the other schools were influential in helping their providers to take the ACCN. Comcast is largest remaining puzzle for the ACCN.

To be honest, I am shocked that we cant get the largest provider in Florida on board yet. I thought that all the providers in Florida would be on board before any other provider because I know how crazy people are about football down there. Crazy.

(09-06-2019 08:48 AM)cuseroc Wrote:  

(09-05-2019 09:55 PM)TIGER-PAUL Wrote:  What’s happening with ACC Network?

For years, Atlantic Coast Conference sports aired on ESPN and other networks at no additional cost to customers. Now, ESPN has launched the ACC Network, a new TV network that will carry some of the ACC games. Unfortunately, they are demanding a large fee to carry it. This would mean that all customers, even those who do not watch ACC sports, would need to pay more.

Many ACC games are still available on broadcast and cable channels without the new network. However, in support of our customers, Comcast will not carry the ACC Network until we reach an agreement at a fair and reasonable cost.

https://www.xfinity.com/facts/accnetwork...lsrc=aw.ds

It is time for Miami, and especially FSU fans to let Comcast hear their voices, and threats and actions to go to another provider. If FSU is the ACC's biggest tv draw, then they have to flex their muscles. You cant blame it on the ACC if all the other schools were influential in helping their providers to take the ACCN. Comcast is largest remaining puzzle for the ACCN.

To be honest, I am shocked that we cant get the largest provider in Florida on board yet. I thought that all the providers in Florida would be on board before any other provider because I know how crazy people are about football down there. Crazy.

I heard the same BS during the last failed TV contract. "it's FSU fault for sucking at football" (Swofford) after FSU had a few off years post winning the ACC 14 years in a row.

FSU TV ratings are massive. It is why the ACC was attractive to ESPN to start with. The spin of 'FSU is holding us back now' is ridiculous.

Me too. Especially if it goes through this weekend.

(09-06-2019 09:41 AM)nole Wrote:  

(09-06-2019 08:48 AM)cuseroc Wrote:  

(09-05-2019 09:55 PM)TIGER-PAUL Wrote:  What’s happening with ACC Network?

For years, Atlantic Coast Conference sports aired on ESPN and other networks at no additional cost to customers. Now, ESPN has launched the ACC Network, a new TV network that will carry some of the ACC games. Unfortunately, they are demanding a large fee to carry it. This would mean that all customers, even those who do not watch ACC sports, would need to pay more.

Many ACC games are still available on broadcast and cable channels without the new network. However, in support of our customers, Comcast will not carry the ACC Network until we reach an agreement at a fair and reasonable cost.

https://www.xfinity.com/facts/accnetwork...lsrc=aw.ds

It is time for Miami, and especially FSU fans to let Comcast hear their voices, and threats and actions to go to another provider. If FSU is the ACC's biggest tv draw, then they have to flex their muscles. You cant blame it on the ACC if all the other schools were influential in helping their providers to take the ACCN. Comcast is largest remaining puzzle for the ACCN.

To be honest, I am shocked that we cant get the largest provider in Florida on board yet. I thought that all the providers in Florida would be on board before any other provider because I know how crazy people are about football down there. Crazy.

I heard the same BS during the last failed TV contract. "it's FSU fault for sucking at football" (Swofford) after FSU had a few off years post winning the ACC 14 years in a row.

FSU TV ratings are massive. It is why the ACC was attractive to ESPN to start with. The spin of 'FSU is holding us back now' is ridiculous.

I don't think anyone here is saying that FSU is somehow holding the ACC back... 1st of all, it isn't being held back at all! This is more of an issue of FSU (and Miami and UVA and ND and some VT and GT) fans need to take the lead with Comcast because they are the ones who have a relationship with Comcast. No one else can do this for you - not even the ACC itself (which is already at the negotiating table trying to get more money for FSU and the other schools!)

There is only one entity where FSU fans should direct their anger: Comcast, which happily pays for the SEC Network but somehow doesn't think the ACC Network is worth having (despite having more ACC teams in footprint than SEC teams).

Isn't it time for the ACCN to release the names of the people who will be doing their basketball broadcasts? Operation basketball is coming up in a month and a half. Midnight madness type games will be coming up before that. I expect ACCN to be covering some of those games.

O course, it's also time to release the conference basketball schedules but those didn't come out until mid-September last year.