Looks like ESPN “Might” be stepping up for the ACC ... Interesting ... and a Revenue Boost for the ACC and Pac 12 ... From Sports Illustrated:

Officials from the ACC and Pac-12 are discussing a broadcasting partnership with ESPN that would bring together the two Power 5 leagues from opposite coasts for a mutually beneficial relationship, sources tell Sports Illustrated.

The proposal, still in its infancy, heavily involves the ESPN-owned ACC Network. Under the plan, the ACC Network—or a renamed entity combining the two leagues—will have exclusive rights to broadcast Pac-12 games to West Coast households through ESPN cable providers. The agreement is not a merger or consolidation of the leagues but is instead built around a media rights agreement with the worldwide leader in sports—an effort to clap back at the Pac-12’s loss of USC and UCLA to the Big Ten.

While the joint move could feature marquee nonconference matchups from the West and East Coasts—think Clemson-Washington or Miami-Oregon—the primary reason behind the partnership is the TV property. This would replace the failed Pac-12 Network with a reliable provider that can reach millions of homes out west.

The potential agreement could conceivably benefit all involved: The ACC is expected to receive long-sought additional television revenue; ESPN gets a piece of Pac-12 inventory; and the Pac-12 presumably stays intact, with its 10 remaining members getting an attractive TV arrangement. It might also be a more desirable alternative for Pac-12 schools than looking to join the Big 12. At least one Pac-12 source disputed reports of “serious” talks between some remaining schools and the Big 12.

https://www.si.com/college/2022/07/06/ac...iscussions

I just posted this on the Louisville 247 board.

The more I read of it, the more I like it.

It makes a lot of sense that ESPN would be pushing this. For some reason ESPN tried to help The American raid The Big 12. The world wide leader doesn’t see much value in The Big 12 apparently.

(07-06-2022 07:33 PM)CardinalJim Wrote:  I just posted this on the Louisville 247 board.

The more I read of it, the more I like it.

Posted on the Realignment board and my take is “IF” this happens they ESPN has to satisfy Clemson, FSU, Miami, UNC, Oregon and Washington happy with the revenue and ESPN would control on the College level SEC, ACC and Pac 10.

It doesn't sound that appealing. The PAC gets access to the ACCN but what does the ACC get? ESPN isn't going to give the ACC $10m/school to add PAC schools. Anything less than $10m is a downgrade.

Maybe if they did 2 networks, east and west. The PAC already has a network that nobody is watching. Why would we want part of that?

held together w/ spit & glue ...

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(07-06-2022 07:38 PM)Maize Wrote:  

(07-06-2022 07:33 PM)CardinalJim Wrote:  I just posted this on the Louisville 247 board.

The more I read of it, the more I like it.

Posted on the Realignment board and my take is “IF” this happens they ESPN has to satisfy Clemson, FSU, Miami, UNC, Oregon and Washington happy with the revenue and ESPN would control on the College level SEC, ACC and Pac 10.

I agree with you. I would rather be on the ESPN side of the equation. Rupert Murdoch is too unpredictable.

(07-06-2022 07:33 PM)CardinalJim Wrote:  I just posted this on the Louisville 247 board.

The more I read of it, the more I like it.

of course ...
you’re a Louisville fan ...

BEGGARS CAN’T BE CHOOSERS

(07-06-2022 07:58 PM)green Wrote:  

(07-06-2022 07:33 PM)CardinalJim Wrote:  I just posted this on the Louisville 247 board.

The more I read of it, the more I like it.

of course ...
you’re a Louisville fan ...

BEGGARS CAN’T BE CHOOSERS

Off topic ... what is up with the size thing in the quotes ...

On this if SI is accurate ... this is ESPN .. they hold the cards ....

(07-06-2022 07:38 PM)Maize Wrote:  

(07-06-2022 07:33 PM)CardinalJim Wrote:  I just posted this on the Louisville 247 board.

The more I read of it, the more I like it.

Posted on the Realignment board and my take is “IF” this happens they ESPN has to satisfy Clemson, FSU, Miami, UNC, Oregon and Washington happy with the revenue and ESPN would control on the College level SEC, ACC and Pac 10.

ESPN doesn't have to make those schools you listed happy. It has to build in an escape hatch for them when working out the contract.

(07-06-2022 08:07 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(07-06-2022 07:38 PM)Maize Wrote:  

(07-06-2022 07:33 PM)CardinalJim Wrote:  I just posted this on the Louisville 247 board.

The more I read of it, the more I like it.

Posted on the Realignment board and my take is “IF” this happens they ESPN has to satisfy Clemson, FSU, Miami, UNC, Oregon and Washington happy with the revenue and ESPN would control on the College level SEC, ACC and Pac 10.

ESPN doesn't have to make those schools you listed happy. It has to build in an escape hatch for them when working out the contract.

Good point as well ....

(07-06-2022 07:48 PM)Wolfman Wrote:  It doesn't sound that appealing. The PAC gets access to the ACCN but what does the ACC get? ESPN isn't going to give the ACC $10m/school to add PAC schools. Anything less than $10m is a downgrade.

Maybe if they did 2 networks, east and west. The PAC already has a network that nobody is watching. Why would we want part of that?

I would expect an East and West network. ESPN could repurpose the Longhorn Network. No one is watching the PAC Network because of distribution. That’s why it’s so attractive to ESPN.

I would expect this is was the brainchild of ESPN and The PAC. There’s no one in ACC leadership that’s innovative enough to develop this on their own.

Now if ACC leadership doesn’t screw this up….

(07-06-2022 08:06 PM)Maize Wrote:  

(07-06-2022 07:58 PM)green Wrote:  

(07-06-2022 07:33 PM)CardinalJim Wrote:  I just posted this on the Louisville 247 board.

The more I read of it, the more I like it.

of course ...
you’re a Louisville fan ...

BEGGARS CAN’T BE CHOOSERS

Off topic ... what is up with the size thing in the quotes ...

On this if SI is accurate ... this is ESPN .. they hold the cards ....

please don’t misconstrue ...
I like you guys ...

REEKS OF DESPERATION

(07-06-2022 08:08 PM)Maize Wrote:  

(07-06-2022 08:07 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(07-06-2022 07:38 PM)Maize Wrote:  

(07-06-2022 07:33 PM)CardinalJim Wrote:  I just posted this on the Louisville 247 board.

The more I read of it, the more I like it.

Posted on the Realignment board and my take is “IF” this happens they ESPN has to satisfy Clemson, FSU, Miami, UNC, Oregon and Washington happy with the revenue and ESPN would control on the College level SEC, ACC and Pac 10.

ESPN doesn't have to make those schools you listed happy. It has to build in an escape hatch for them when working out the contract.

Good point as well ....

I do think the payouts for that association should start at 50 million or higher to be feasible.

This is what I thought Fox would do with the Big Ten and Pac 12; not create one conference, but take two conferences and create one media deal. Instead it looks like ESPN is making a move to control both heavily populated coasts with the same strategy. Perhaps a future addition of San Diego State and UNLV lock-up the rest of the heavily populated west coast areas.

(07-06-2022 07:58 PM)green Wrote:  

(07-06-2022 07:33 PM)CardinalJim Wrote:  I just posted this on the Louisville 247 board.

The more I read of it, the more I like it.

of course ...
you’re a Louisville fan ...

BEGGARS CAN’T BE CHOOSERS

That’s exactly right
Thanks for making it possible!

(07-06-2022 07:48 PM)Wolfman Wrote:  It doesn't sound that appealing. The PAC gets access to the ACCN but what does the ACC get? ESPN isn't going to give the ACC $10m/school to add PAC schools. Anything less than $10m is a downgrade.

Maybe if they did 2 networks, east and west. The PAC already has a network that nobody is watching. Why would we want part of that?

anything less than notre dame joining in full ...
and espn matching b1g - sec payouts ...
anything less than that ...
I wouldn’t be interested in listening to any offer ...
lastly, ACC network is ours ..
we earned it ...

OLD-FASHION WAY

(07-06-2022 08:23 PM)green Wrote:  

(07-06-2022 07:48 PM)Wolfman Wrote:  It doesn't sound that appealing. The PAC gets access to the ACCN but what does the ACC get? ESPN isn't going to give the ACC $10m/school to add PAC schools. Anything less than $10m is a downgrade.

Maybe if they did 2 networks, east and west. The PAC already has a network that nobody is watching. Why would we want part of that?

anything less than notre dame joining in full ...
and espn matching b1g - sec payouts ...
anything less than that ...
I wouldn’t be interested in listening to any offer ...
lastly, ACC network is ours ..
we earned it ...

OLD-FASHION WAY

think about it ...
coast to coast sports ...
from one end to the other ...
the sports coast network ...

SUN UP TO SUN DOWN

(07-06-2022 08:10 PM)CardinalJim Wrote:  

(07-06-2022 07:48 PM)Wolfman Wrote:  It doesn't sound that appealing. The PAC gets access to the ACCN but what does the ACC get? ESPN isn't going to give the ACC $10m/school to add PAC schools. Anything less than $10m is a downgrade.

Maybe if they did 2 networks, east and west. The PAC already has a network that nobody is watching. Why would we want part of that?

I would expect an East and West network. ESPN could repurpose the Longhorn Network. No one is watching the PAC Network because of distribution. That’s why it’s so attractive to ESPN.

I would expect this is was the brainchild of ESPN and The PAC. There’s no one in ACC leadership that’s innovative enough to develop this on their own.

Now if ACC leadership doesn’t screw this up….

I wouldnt go that far Jim. You forget that we have a former president at ESPN now in the ACC who used to actually negotiate these kinds of deals with college conferences, in John Wildhack, the Athletic Director at SU.

(07-06-2022 08:25 PM)esayem Wrote:  

(07-06-2022 08:23 PM)green Wrote:  

(07-06-2022 07:48 PM)Wolfman Wrote:  It doesn't sound that appealing. The PAC gets access to the ACCN but what does the ACC get? ESPN isn't going to give the ACC $10m/school to add PAC schools. Anything less than $10m is a downgrade.

Maybe if they did 2 networks, east and west. The PAC already has a network that nobody is watching. Why would we want part of that?

anything less than notre dame joining in full ...
and espn matching b1g - sec payouts ...
anything less than that ...
I wouldn’t be interested in listening to any offer ...
lastly, ACC network is ours ..
we earned it ...

OLD-FASHION WAY

think about it ...
coast to coast sports ...
from one end to the other ...
the sports coast network ...

SUN UP TO SUN DOWN

that’s just for starters ...
I gave you my answer ...
adamant ...

TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT