I'm surprised that more people aren't talking about this on here. We all know that money is what has been driving conference expansion/realignment. And this ongoing blackout of ESPN and the other Disney-owned sports channels is a sign that the current business model is breaking down. Charter appears willing to walk away from carrying ESPN and the other Disney channels if Disney will not agree to their terms. They make most of their profit off of broadband internet now, so losing TV subs doesn't really hurt them as much as it would have 20 years ago. If that happens, it will probably cost Disney around $2 Billion per year in lost revenue. It would also set a dangerous precedent that Comcast could follow when their contract with Disney expires. And all of this will hasten ESPN's shift to a direct-to-consumer streaming model. And I think we'd be looking at paying a minimum of $40 per month for a streaming version of all of ESPN's content. And getting the ACC or SEC Network might be a $5 or $10/month upcharge on top of that. ** Edited by tarheelblue at 9/6/2023, 2:44:13 PM