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tarheelblue

Why would ESPN want to shut down ACCN when it's making them a lot of money?

Posted: 01/19/2024 at 12:29 AM ET
(In response to this post by hokieball)

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ACC filing amended complaint against FSU seeking damages (link)**
Nortazhokie • 01/18/24 11:07 AM ET
The GOR will dissolve after 2025
HokieZig • 01/18/24 11:32 AM ET
I'll give you something equally as likely
MrBayAreaHokie • 01/19/24 01:57 PM ET
Well played **
HokiesACC2004 • 01/20/24 10:25 AM ET
In a kinda warped way, I could see that Orlando scenario play out……
CrystalCoveHokie • 01/19/24 06:09 PM ET
why would espn care, there was no $$ to those three
MrBayAreaHokie • 01/19/24 01:50 PM ET
Agree. The ACC likely did not consult with ESPN but rather
WBGV • 01/19/24 12:04 PM ET
"The three schools added have a history of poor viewership"
SMU Pony • 01/20/24 08:27 AM ET
Welcome to the board**
YardBird • 01/20/24 05:42 PM ET
Dallas will always be a Longhorn market, but I think many
Big12 guy • 01/20/24 11:08 AM ET
I guess I missed his prediction on the amendment**
daveinop • 01/19/24 03:11 PM ET
It makes no sense for the ACC to expand without consulting ESPN
cburgroop • 01/19/24 02:20 PM ET
Why would Clemson do that when they can just sit back and let FSU do it?**
tarheelblue • 01/19/24 01:19 PM ET
exactly**
MrBayAreaHokie • 01/19/24 01:48 PM ET
LOL, not even close to being true **
Hokie83 • 01/19/24 10:38 AM ET
Nearly everything in that post is horsefeathers **
ren_hoek • 01/18/24 11:41 PM ET
Where do you get that ESPN didn't have input on adding schools?
VTCALS72 • 01/18/24 10:26 PM ET
Maybe that's what happened
vtfaninnc • 01/18/24 07:03 PM ET
not exactly
DMV Gobbler • 01/18/24 06:14 PM ET
How do you know the GOR won't still be in force even if that happens?
VTCALS72 • 01/18/24 10:24 PM ET
The Longhorn Network will shutdown this summer.
hokieball • 01/18/24 09:05 PM ET
Why would ESPN want to shut down ACCN when it's making them a lot of money?** ◄
tarheelblue • 01/19/24 12:29 AM ET
So they’re going to renew with the ACC in perpetuity?
hokieball • 01/20/24 09:38 AM ET
A voice of reason **
VaTechHokiesACC • 01/19/24 04:06 AM ET
Because Texas agreed to it, very different situation with ACCN.**
Stech • 01/18/24 09:30 PM ET
It’s there because of the contract, right?
hokieball • 01/18/24 10:01 PM ET
If enough schools leave the ACC, then ESPN may not want to renew. Otherwise
Stech • 01/18/24 10:19 PM ET
Where are you getting.....
2hhoop3 • 01/18/24 10:34 PM ET
Straight from the mouths of College Coaches at small private schools, over
Stech • 01/20/24 10:19 AM ET
My question....
2hhoop3 • 01/20/24 04:31 PM ET
I don’t remember saying all have them, but many do, and these aren’t Ivy
Stech • 01/20/24 04:46 PM ET
I was just explaining.......
2hhoop3 • 01/20/24 05:46 PM ET
I’m a nobody, but you do like to challenge me, even when sometimes I know a
Stech • 01/20/24 07:19 PM ET
I think it would be more that the ACCN is making money. The
Big12 guy • 01/18/24 10:18 PM ET
ESPN could possibly demand money they invested in the ACCN, because the
VTNuke • 01/18/24 07:13 PM ET
The ACCN could be sold. A streaming entity might be interested in
Big12 guy • 01/18/24 06:22 PM ET
Maybe Peacock will buy it. TIC**
MP4VT2004 • 01/18/24 11:24 PM ET
Who watches the ACCN? If teams start leaving, the ACCN is going to die
VTNuke • 01/18/24 07:15 PM ET
FWIW I’ll watch the occasional show on ACCN
Marooned • 01/18/24 09:16 PM ET
It's a linier channel, and an amazon could easily get more content
Big12 guy • 01/18/24 07:19 PM ET
Phillips has said repeatedly that the ACC can add up to 4 schools
Sunsetunderground • 01/18/24 04:31 PM ET
This is why I think we let FSU go around 2028.
Truthahn • 01/19/24 12:11 PM ET
Big 12 teams have no incentive to jump to an ACC without FSU in it.**
tarheelblue • 01/19/24 01:21 PM ET
Not saying you’re wrong, but do you have a link to that statement, I’ve
Stech • 01/18/24 09:34 PM ET
Keep in mind that ESPN has the leverage
Dbl Eagle • 01/18/24 05:06 PM ET
two things that can't both be true
daveinop • 01/19/24 03:19 PM ET
If ESPN cancels our contract, we should be able to get a better one.
Truthahn • 01/19/24 12:16 PM ET
This is entirely possible. **
Big12 guy • 01/19/24 02:23 PM ET
ESPN isn't paying a dime for those schools
VT ChemE 1986 • 01/18/24 03:57 PM ET
Wrong, ESPN is still forced to pay for those schools.**
HokieZig • 01/21/24 03:58 PM ET
They have foregone payments from the conference, but I think the conference
tarheelblue • 01/18/24 04:09 PM ET
ESPN is fine with the ACC's new Texas and CA schools.
Truthahn • 01/19/24 12:19 PM ET
Agree, I think ESPN likes the SF Bay additions...
Old Line Hokie • 01/19/24 01:16 PM ET
Agreed
HOO86 • 01/19/24 09:55 PM ET
Correct....ESPN pays the ACC....
TerryD • 01/18/24 04:50 PM ET
Not a way to run a conference in my opinion. It's Texas light and the old
Big12 guy • 01/18/24 06:03 PM ET
They have a path and a number.
VTCALS72 • 01/19/24 09:39 AM ET
THAT is a good answer. haha**
Big12 guy • 01/19/24 10:07 AM ET
All they have do to is pay up **
VaTechHokiesACC • 01/19/24 02:33 AM ET
The ACC would let FSU out if FSU would pay the exit fee and GoR buyout.
tarheelblue • 01/19/24 12:34 AM ET
You do know that UW and UO are not getting full shares from the B1G?
mrcaniac • 01/18/24 06:20 PM ET
Yes, I know, and again, in my opinion, it's no way to run a conference. **
Big12 guy • 01/18/24 06:24 PM ET
You join a conference in the middle of a TV contract
mrcaniac • 01/18/24 06:36 PM ET
Per the ACC's suit, they have always made equal payments**
vtfaninnc • 01/18/24 07:07 PM ET
Maybe since FSU joined, but not before**
mrcaniac • 01/18/24 07:25 PM ET
check para 122**
vtfaninnc • 01/19/24 09:14 PM ET
Still doesn't change my opinion. The B12 now has two schools
Big12 guy • 01/18/24 06:48 PM ET
Because
VTCALS72 • 01/19/24 09:51 AM ET
I disagree. i think the networks will find out that they
Big12 guy • 01/19/24 10:07 AM ET
Rutgers athletic program hemorrhages red ink**
vtfaninnc • 01/18/24 07:09 PM ET
Ouch. seems they are in a load of hurt. I guess if they were getting
Big12 guy • 01/18/24 07:17 PM ET
How would going to the AAC help them financially?**
tarheelblue • 01/19/24 12:38 AM ET
That was tongue in cheek. **
Big12 guy • 01/19/24 08:34 AM ET
No kidding, Big 10 pays boat loads of money
VaTechHokiesACC • 01/19/24 04:08 AM ET
The takeaway is that they are going broke with all the Big 10 $$$**
vtfaninnc • 01/19/24 09:16 PM ET
Well, ACC schools do things differently than wild cat cowboy big 12
DMV Gobbler • 01/18/24 06:08 PM ET
Ya - I'm apprised. Now, I have no idea how this plays out legally, as
Big12 guy • 01/18/24 06:20 PM ET
What makes anyone think that FSU can pay this amount
mrcaniac • 01/18/24 06:29 PM ET
Not buy out the GOR as it stands, but a settlement. It's not that
Big12 guy • 01/18/24 07:48 PM ET
The other ACC schools have no incentive to settle for that low of an amount
tarheelblue • 01/19/24 12:44 AM ET
That's fine, but no matter how strong your case is, going to
Big12 guy • 01/19/24 11:06 AM ET
The ACC can't settle, because the moment they settle it's all over.
tarheelblue • 01/19/24 01:17 PM ET
So, I don't see it that way. How many schools would pay the $250M+? say
Big12 guy • 01/19/24 02:00 PM ET
You need to exit.......
2hhoop3 • 01/19/24 09:25 PM ET
Can't wait to buy you several drinks when I meet you
Big12 guy • 01/19/24 10:38 PM ET
I believe you are incorrect wrt consulting with ESPN
RJHokie • 01/18/24 12:20 PM ET
I can't imagine the ACC adding those schools without consulting ESPN**
EDGEMAN • 01/18/24 12:41 PM ET
Do you think ESPN wanted those schools?
HokieZig • 01/18/24 01:42 PM ET
Yes
mrcaniac • 01/18/24 03:11 PM ET
You might want to......
2hhoop3 • 01/18/24 02:32 PM ET
ESPN is now getting "in state" revenue for the ACCN in Texas and California
EDGEMAN • 01/18/24 02:06 PM ET
Me either.**
RJHokie • 01/18/24 01:18 PM ET
ACC not consulting espn before adding those other schools would ...
Atlee Hokie • 01/18/24 01:17 PM ET