In a big interview he cited. 1; ACC is VERY important to ESPN, they have invested heavy into the ACC with the Network, and they see ACC basketball is the SEC of college basketball. They are invested for them to succeed. 2. They are in talks with ACC on 'creative way's to increase revenue/rights... (they are being cryptic, but its clandestine) 3. ACC has hired a consulting firm, who expertise is adjusting TV rights for conferences. (The folks are ESPN executives who have retired). interesting........ ACC is not sunk... but ACC is not going to discuss this in the media environment, nor is any leaks will be made..