I think this was required as "insurance" to ESPN

The last thing ESPN wanted was for the conference membership to lose key players that could put the potential success for their network at risk.

This locks in the membership and guarantees the viability of the content on the network.

In response to this post by VTHokie2000

Posted: 07/19/2016 at 12:23PM

Here are some thoughts about the new ACC Network (very long winded) -- CobbCountyHokie 07/19/2016 11:46AM

You left out ESPN's "re-imaging" of ESPNU as the SECN3 channel -- EDGEMAN 07/20/2016 10:45AM

If we ever meet in our travels, all beer would be on me! ** -- moonda 07/19/2016 2:44PM

Come visit Atlanta and I will take you up on your offer! ** -- CobbCountyHokie 07/19/2016 3:17PM

How will ACCN+ on WatchESPN work from a revenue standpoint? -- BUGGZY 07/19/2016 2:12PM

You raise a great question. My guess is -- CobbCountyHokie 07/19/2016 3:22PM

If all this is true,did Maryland make a mistake -- 133175Hokie 07/19/2016 1:37PM

Maryland will rust with the rest of that league. Don't want them back. ** -- HOO86 07/19/2016 2:37PM

It's not $45/team. And no MD didn't make a mistake. ** -- Gator Hokie 07/19/2016 2:22PM

Correct on pt #1. Remains to be seen on pt #2. ** -- marcbvtgm 07/19/2016 2:34PM

Great stuff! My Q: how do Tier 2 deals with Raycom and FSS complicate or -- daveinop 07/19/2016 1:12PM

Here is why this matters... -- CobbCountyHokie 07/19/2016 3:26PM

We will all know by Thursday about the details... -- Old Line Hokie 07/19/2016 12:31PM

Would be nice to get OTT and 45M late fee, but I'm doubtful. -- benthokie 07/19/2016 12:52PM

Me too. I have to think any OTT profit will pay down the -- dallasvt 07/19/2016 2:18PM

For $10/month, that OTT option better have some good content -- Hokie Bird 07/19/2016 12:26PM

If you put old ACC games on there from previous Seasons -- hokieninsurance 07/19/2016 12:33PM

Especially if its on demand. ** -- East Cobb Hokie 07/19/2016 12:43PM

What are your thoughts about the extension to the GoR? ** -- VTHokie2000 07/19/2016 12:10PM

I think this was required as "insurance" to ESPN -- CobbCountyHokie 07/19/2016 12:23PM

True, but doesn't that put the ACC schools at risk for falling -- VTHokie2000 07/19/2016 12:30PM

May be time to buy a Smart TV. ** -- East Cobb Hokie 07/19/2016 11:56AM

Samsung "smart" TVs are pretty stupid. -- EDGEMAN 07/20/2016 10:48AM

Just get a Roku. Way cheaper and much better interface. ** -- Femoyer Hokie 07/19/2016 12:59PM

Even better is the Roku TV, I have a 4K one & it is awesome ** -- BROman Hokie 07/19/2016 1:50PM

I've got a Roku, and it's very good. ** -- Will Stewart

07/19/2016 1:41PM

^^This is why this is the best CR board out there. Thanks! ** -- GoobyPls 07/19/2016 11:54AM

I think this was required as "insurance" to ESPN

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