ACC/ESPN Contract talks go to remediation?

According to sources at Pitt, Swoffords/IMG (IMG lawyers were hired by the ACC to handle negotiations) call with Chancellors and ADs at ACC/Future-ACC schools was to provide a status update on talks with ESPN and Raycom. --Discussion of an ACC Network with ownership by ESPN, Raycom, and ACC for "Tier 3" games --Mediation is being recommended because of the ESPN/Raycom subleasing agreement and impact of game distribution across the TV spectrum for those parties. --Contract terms will put ACC in top four of conference TV revenues based on numbers discussed and PAC10/12 deal is being used as the platform for negotiation (not in terms of dollar value, but structure). --Discussion of a Grant of Rights in parallel with ACC Network ESPN wants guarantees surrounding possible future expansion, as to not go back to the negotiating table again if ND is added or a UConn/Rutgers/etc. Structured contractual parameters if there are future additions for the remaining life of the TV contract --No rush to have contract completed until Spring of 2013, as ACC/IMG believes there will both be a higher value for the conference based on future US economic conditions and improved conference performance on the field/court (in addition to even higher Neilsen ranking data primarily for football)

Kelvin "Predator" Benjamin

"Predator" - I claim full rights should the nickname stick (looks like Predator, no?). The guy is a freak, and when he begins to freaking catch the ball his legend will grow.

Tomahawk Nation Nashville

Who's going to be in Nashville for the game (hopefully games)?

going to nc st game

Wheres everyone that's going going to be at before and after game. I need a ticket too, which shouldn't be hard ....

Anyone who left the FSU-VT game early. WOW

The Civic Center cleared out with a few minutes left of the ball game and it was embarrassing. What else do you have to do on a Thursday night that's so important? I thought we had great fans but tonight made me sad. I'm glad I was one of the ones who stayed the entire game and witnessed amazing.

ESPN 97.9 the new home for Jeff Cameron

@Corey_Clark: Just got word Jeff Cameron will be back on the air in Tallahassee on Aug. 1. When he starts new job at 97.9 ESPN Radio.

Stoops to Pitt???

There seems to be some buzz over Mark Stoops being a strong candidate for the newly-vacant Pitt HC job. I'm not sure where he heard it (probably some paysite) but I hope this is a case of lies my roommate told me.

Florida State @ Florida Bets

Will you post this on your front page if we win? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgbBP9Em00A Nice legs. What time do they open? by Nole Resurrected on Nov 22, 2011 10:02 AM PST reply actions 1 recs ________________________________________________________________________ I personally promise that we will. There’s my commitment. SB Nation Archive | @AndyHutchins | Alligator Army | @AlligatorArmy by Andy Hutchins on Nov 22, 2011 5:45 PM PST up reply actions

Ponder vs Tebow

FSU Girl's soccer is down big in the College World Cup

losing to Stanford 0-3 right now with 21 left to play.