"That said, there are some admins who are frustrated the ACC isn't considering some more aggressive expansion tactics to at least do *something*. I've heard some very outside the box ideas that are at least intriguing. But bigger issue is this should've happened years ago." "I know nothing of the behind-the-scenes beyond what ACC admins have told me, but I am also doubtful that Option 3 happens without adding ND. ESPN is invested in the ACC (and 50/50 partners on ACCN) so ACC survival is important, but timelines for network vs ADs are very diff" "In the short term, ACC hired Fish Bait to look into ways to work with ESPN on "new revenue streams." I'm a bit dubious this will amount to much that really moves the needle. Ex. ACC wants to give schools more control over local ads but again, what's in it for ESPN? Not much."