Not defending the ACCN by any stretch, but it is in it’s infancy compared to the other networks - especially the SEC. The SEC got a huge head start on everyone else and others are still trying to replicate their success; mostly to no avail because the SEC has dominated in football. It’ll be interesting to see if new Commissioner Phillips will be aggressive in pushing expansion of ACCN.
You are correct. But just think about this.
Orlando (Spectrum for cable) which is a big market for UF and F$U...
Big 10 Network - first to market - four channels (1192, 1193, 1194, 1195)
SEC Network - second to market - two channels (1150 and 1191)
Pac 12 Network - third to market - six channels (1198, 1199, 1299, 1201, 1202, 1203)
ACC Network - last to market - one channel (1187, and keep in mind that 1188 and 1189 are open channels)
So what I'm saying is this. I could understand the Big 10 getting a lot of early real estate. Then the SEC Network comes along, and even with The University of Flagship being located in Florida, why does the SEC not get more than 2 channels? Maybe they just didn't ask for it.
Now the Pac 12 rolls into town. Could not be FARTHER from Florida, but SIX channels? WTF?
And then the ACC finally shows up for late registration, just before the drop-add deadline. I can understand if we only get one channel, BUT TWO OTHERS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE DIAL. And we have two football programs in-state. At a bare minimum, I would expect the alternate channel. And, in fact, during the first few days that the channels were added to Spectrum, I DID ACTUALLY HAVE THE ACC ALTERNATE CHANNEL.
The point is, these channels are a product of NEGOTIATION. Clearly, there are enough channels on the dial. Clearly, this is not being determined SOLELY on which teams/conferences are in markets (hence, the 10 channels devoted to the Rose Bowl conferences).
Ultimately, the ACC needs a better commissioner, someone who will prioritize the ACCN and its cable carriage. One who will get us on every cable/satellite/streaming service used in this country.
No more Jefferson Pilot. Time to sit at the adults' table. If not, our money will CONTINUE to lag the SEC and the Big 10, at least, and maybe even the Pac 12.