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I agree with both of you on this, I like Packer a lot, but the basement

Podcast look, is the last thing the ACC needs right now. It desperately needs a more Professional look.
Posted: 04/15/2025 at 12:15 PM ET
(In response to this post by RTFC)

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Not sure what happens 2 the ACC, but their ESPN owned channel is HUGE, B12
Stech • 04/15/25 08:57 AM ET
Absolutely. Remember ESPN Flagship will carry the ACCN.
RandomAsianGuy • 04/15/25 06:41 PM ET
It's a bigger deal than many people think, they'll undoubtedly promote SEC
Stech • 04/15/25 07:44 PM ET
Good luck moving the masters …**
AnotherTechW • 04/16/25 05:43 AM ET
Plenty depends on how well the ACCN is actually doing. Without any
reestuart • 04/15/25 10:09 AM ET
Agree with that, that’s a valid argument, how does the ACCN do after losing
Stech • 04/15/25 11:12 AM ET
You're still streaming, and paying carriage fees, for a LINEAR CABLE
Baltimore_Hokie • 04/15/25 12:13 PM ET
The ACC schools have......
2hhoop3 • 04/15/25 12:57 PM ET
Ah, so, in other words, they're robbing Peter to pay Paul.
Baltimore_Hokie • 04/15/25 01:12 PM ET
Nice try.......
2hhoop3 • 04/15/25 01:18 PM ET
Either way, it's not paid for and debt service is still being paid.
Baltimore_Hokie • 04/15/25 01:38 PM ET
The Network is........
2hhoop3 • 04/15/25 02:20 PM ET
A few years ago, I filed a FOIA re: how much VT realized from the ACCN.
saret • 04/15/25 03:59 PM ET
According to the most recent......
2hhoop3 • 04/15/25 04:05 PM ET
And, as you've said, how each school chooses to use that ACCN
saret • 04/15/25 04:24 PM ET
All likely valid points.......
2hhoop3 • 04/15/25 04:31 PM ET
LOL, "cheese eating, selfie taking strategic communications savant", that
Stech • 04/15/25 04:50 PM ET
Wonderful wordplay. Well said. Again, Whit is his own worst enemy.**
saret • 04/15/25 04:38 PM ET
Linear conference networks are a relic of the past. They make no sense-
Baltimore_Hokie • 04/15/25 10:04 AM ET
Do you think that linear thing is all the ACCN can be?
VTCALS72 • 04/15/25 08:01 PM ET
ACCN content is ultimately going to be like ESPN Plus.
Baltimore_Hokie • 04/16/25 10:03 AM ET
I think we are at least somewhat close on that.
VTCALS72 • 04/16/25 10:37 AM ET
I don't disagree, but I am confident that for full access to conference-
Baltimore_Hokie • 04/16/25 11:05 AM ET
I get the impression that Packer likes his short commute downstairs. The
wwhokie1 • 04/15/25 04:30 PM ET
Still pisses me off how they slow-played the release of the ACCN.
Maroon Baboon • 04/15/25 10:38 AM ET
It's more or less an expensive status symbol at this point.
Baltimore_Hokie • 04/15/25 10:46 AM ET
I will say this. I have watched enough VT Softball 🥎 on the ACCN 📺...
Maroon Baboon • 04/15/25 11:59 AM ET
VT's non-revenue sports was what I looked forward to watching when...
EDGEMAN • 04/15/25 03:32 PM ET
Like you, I was looking forward to seeing VT's non-revenue sports get more
VTHokie2000 • 04/15/25 04:45 PM ET
VT should film every non-revenue game and put it up on the ACCN-X**
EDGEMAN • 04/16/25 01:46 PM ET
Exactly. I realize for away games/events or neutral site tournaments that
VTHokie2000 • 04/16/25 02:50 PM ET
Nothing like watching VT Wrestling authoring a conference beat down on ACCN**
Maroon Baboon • 04/15/25 04:07 PM ET
I love what we're building in wrestling
obguthr • 04/16/25 12:50 PM ET
I understand that the ACCN is making money, you are guessing they won’t
Stech • 04/15/25 10:14 AM ET
Go back and read what I wrote, very slowly, because you obviously didn't-
Baltimore_Hokie • 04/15/25 10:35 AM ET
Many if not most are watching by streaming, that’s irrelevant, schools like
Stech • 04/15/25 11:01 AM ET
Clearly, you failed to read again. Please ignore all my posts if you're not
Baltimore_Hokie • 04/15/25 12:07 PM ET
The cable companies are losing subscribers? That can be substantiated. **
Big12 guy • 04/15/25 10:20 AM ET
Those cable subscribers are moving to streaming subscribers, so...
EDGEMAN • 04/15/25 03:34 PM ET
I don’t have cable, I watch it on Streaming, that’s irrelevant.**
Stech • 04/15/25 10:35 AM ET
I guess you're just magically pulling it out of the air onto your TV!
Baltimore_Hokie • 04/15/25 12:19 PM ET
Your overall premise is correct
RTFC • 04/15/25 10:11 AM ET
I seriously doubt that a pro media personality would rather be doing-
Baltimore_Hokie • 04/15/25 10:20 AM ET
Finebaum back drop is fake, you are talking about pennies to set back drop,
Stech • 04/15/25 10:39 AM ET
OK, sure, whatever you say. You're right, I'm wrong. I have no argument.
Baltimore_Hokie • 04/15/25 10:53 AM ET
My post said your premise was right
RTFC • 04/15/25 12:09 PM ET
That post was in response to Stech, but the point remains.
Baltimore_Hokie • 04/15/25 12:21 PM ET
a "sports media professional like Mark Packer"
RTFC • 04/15/25 12:39 PM ET
No, I KNOW ESPN fired Packer and Wes Durham from their studio show-
Baltimore_Hokie • 04/15/25 12:44 PM ET
Uhmm...
RTFC • 04/15/25 12:54 PM ET
OK, fine. It was always Packer's plan to do a no-budget TV show from his-
Baltimore_Hokie • 04/15/25 01:09 PM ET
Even if that's where he wants it, it's still an issue. It makes the ACCN
reestuart • 04/15/25 10:15 AM ET
That's fair - its just not an economic decision.**
RTFC • 04/15/25 12:03 PM ET
I agree with both of you on this, I like Packer a lot, but the basement ◄
Stech • 04/15/25 12:15 PM ET