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RandomAsianGuy

What's going on with the ESPN/ACC renewal?

Flugaur said that the ACC is gathering together for a meeting next week to discuss the ESPN renewal of media rights through 2036.
I don't think he's very credible, but it's about time for the ACC and ESPN to renew their contract. I actually think the ACC might see some payout bump up. The CW contract runs through 2027, and ESPN may decide to buy it, either for itself or to sublicense to another entity like TNT. I am really tired of those anti-ACC YouTubers, posters, and pundits predicting that the ACC will blow up anytime soon (Flugaur included). It will be interesting to see what they are going to say if ESPN renews the contract and agrees to pay more.
Posted: 01/13/2025 at 09:13 PM ET

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RandomAsianGuy • 01/13/25 09:13 PM ET
There is zero chance Disney decides not to renew the ACC contract.
Baltimore_Hokie • 01/14/25 10:34 AM ET
Yes, I believe Disney will definitely renew.
RandomAsianGuy • 01/14/25 01:02 PM ET
The ACC is not going to remain #3.
Baltimore_Hokie • 01/14/25 03:15 PM ET
The ACC is the Ottoman Empire c. 1900.
Maroon Baboon • 01/15/25 04:33 PM ET
Agree 100%. Anyone that argues otherwise-
Baltimore_Hokie • 01/15/25 04:55 PM ET
Disagree. Fantasy worst case scenario. 1 among many scenarios good and bad.**
VTinSC • 01/15/25 10:06 AM ET
That's a very nice opinion.
Baltimore_Hokie • 01/15/25 12:04 PM ET
It’s all spec and with things ongoing on fb world I would not speculate at
VTinSC • 01/15/25 01:34 PM ET
Disagree but I will explain my view later. **
RandomAsianGuy • 01/14/25 07:22 PM ET
I look forward to reading your thoughts.**
Baltimore_Hokie • 01/15/25 12:11 PM ET
Started a new thread.**
RandomAsianGuy • 01/15/25 01:59 PM ET
I agree that there will not be a clear #3 football conference with
Big12 guy • 01/14/25 04:36 PM ET
A couple thoughts in response:
Baltimore_Hokie • 01/14/25 05:07 PM ET
Love, love, love all the SMU hate...!!!!
SMU Pony • 01/15/25 01:21 AM ET
You're such an idiot, that this all-time idiot post required two responses.
Baltimore_Hokie • 01/15/25 12:36 PM ET
Ah, the point about travel, the true tell of a troll...
SMU Pony • 01/15/25 08:52 PM ET
You can't read, and even if you could, you can't think.
Baltimore_Hokie • 01/16/25 10:11 AM ET
SMU might be in the ACC to stay, but I assure you a lot of programs aren't.
Baltimore_Hokie • 01/15/25 12:10 PM ET
To add to your #3, it's also self serving for the ACC staff
HokieAl • 01/14/25 05:32 PM ET
I firmly believe that Disney/ESPN are actively trying to break the ACC up-
Baltimore_Hokie • 01/14/25 05:58 PM ET
Good response. Lets go backwards on your points.
Big12 guy • 01/14/25 05:28 PM ET
More thoughts in response:
Baltimore_Hokie • 01/14/25 05:56 PM ET
Why is there so little reporting on an issue this big?
33laszlo99 • 01/14/25 12:38 AM ET
What would you expect to hear reported?
Pylons • 01/14/25 05:20 PM ET
All true. But I see endless reports about coaching changes, PAC/MWC
33laszlo99 • 01/14/25 09:03 PM ET
After the endless speculation about ESPN dropping the ACC
RandomAsianGuy • 01/15/25 12:49 AM ET
I guess it's not just a simple renewal.
RandomAsianGuy • 01/14/25 12:58 PM ET
What will The ACC offer in return? ESPN doesn't have to pay a penny more.
33laszlo99 • 01/15/25 11:10 AM ET
Don't forget that there are negotiations about uneven distributions. **
Big12 guy • 01/14/25 04:54 PM ET
That’s an ACC internal matter. **
RandomAsianGuy • 01/14/25 07:17 PM ET
I agreee, their is a business case for the ACC
1947Sunbowl • 01/13/25 11:26 PM ET
Agreed
RandomAsianGuy • 01/14/25 12:50 PM ET
Why is #3 so important to you? It doesn't even come close to
Big12 guy • 01/14/25 05:01 PM ET
Because the ACC will need to backfil with certain B12 schools
RandomAsianGuy • 01/14/25 07:20 PM ET
That's sort of what I expect.
EDGEMAN • 01/14/25 05:45 AM ET