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Message: [QUOTE="arbitragegls, post: 1374315, member: 302"] Thought an update from my Jan 21 post needs to be done based on the noise that is out there...have to say the [B]STEALTH side[/B] has clamped down on talk of the ACCN...the Ninja was not pleased with comments coming out of FSU. In fact, news, rumors etc about the ACCN are under lock and key. Recently a few members of FSU BOT spoke out about "no movement" as reported by WARCHANT only to be further explained by WARCHANT podcast concerning the fact that aside from Presidents and AD's, nothing is being made public...so as Syracuse moved to ACC and Notre Dame came in as associate member, the NINJA is holding all the cards...and the cards say: [B]ACCN is going to happen...[/B].[B]not if but when and what As indicated on Jan 21, 201 The Conference Presidents are discussing approval as this is written--moving forward is no longer the issue.[/B] 1. ESPN/Raycom working this together with the ACC 2. Monies from Maryland leaving may be used...[B]at least the Conference $$$[/B] 3. Fox negotiations are moving forward...to get subleases from Raycom back 4. The leadership of the ACC Digital Network (Raycom) is turning out to be a big component of the plan -------------- [B]SO Where does this stand now[/B]... Cable unbundling is a factor-- it is not the primary concern. All along the ACC has chosen ESPN because it has the capability to execute and distribute a number of cable, online, streaming and digital means to reach all psychographics of likely viewers. Point is, the delivery system may not be "just" cable...but a combination of numerous offerings...it is these that are being put together as the ACCN is being ready for launch--[B]it will be ALL at ONCE-[/B]-[B]presume ACCN to be the most diverified college network of all[/B]...and yes RAYCOM will be included...but there is more: ESPN, ACC, and Raycom are not negotiating in public...among themselves and/or other partners. HOWEVER, IT IS MOVING TO THE CLOSING STAGE... Also, keep in mind Notre Dame, NBC etc and potential expansion. The potential change in CCG and divisions is important so don't down play; don't believe the ACC proffered it as just to help the Big 12. There are a number of moving parts--and those parts are about to bring in some not typical partners and associates... 1. Notre Dame and NBC...heating up and does make a strange bedfellow for ESPN... 2. SECN...talks have been ongoing...could be a bigger surprise than #1. 3. Projected time frame remains mid to late 2016-signed and sealed. The outline of the ACCN is just about done...the noise outside is nothing more than that. Keep the course it is all moving forward and it will be AWESOME! [B]It's Good to be 'Cuse! The Order of the 'Cuse Orange...[/B] [/QUOTE]

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