Only one televised ACC game this week???

[HJS]

Am I reading this correctly? Outside of PPV (GamePlan) or choppy Internet feed (360)... it appears that the only televised game is on ESPN this week is FSU vs. GTech. Is that true??? I find that incredible and ask what kind of "deal" do we have from Disney where our mid-October game aren't even receiving REGIONAL coverage. Look... I like the whole GameDay thing and the NHL can speak to how ESPN will simply ignore covering you if you leave. But, the other conferences realize that you can't let ESPN have rights over more than one game a week. They simply freeze out coverage by sticking games on PPV, 360 and ESPNU. Speaking of ESPNU... is that supposed to be below 360? I ask because they are televising NCS vs. Duke on there. I can assure that there is more interest in BC-VT than there ever would be in a game (football, basketball, flip-cup, etc.) of RCC and DU.

[ATLeagle]

Speaking of ESPNU... is that supposed to be below 360? I ask because they are televising NCS vs. Duke on there. I can assure that there is more interest in BC-VT than there ever would be in a game (football, basketball, flip-cup, etc.) of RCC and DU.

ESPN/ABC can select two games before Raycom. Raycom gets third pick. If ESPN fails to put two ACC games on ESPN/ABC or ESPN2, then Raycom picks second. Raycom picks ahead of ESPN U. The NCSU-Duke game was selected after our game.

[HJS]

So... while most of the northeast won't get the game... because Raycom has never bothered attaining a station in the market (or established a relationship with someone like the WB)... there will be areas of Jacksonville who won't be so deprived. Whew! That's a relief.

[bignick33]

I was stunned that ESPN didn't pick up BC/Va Tech. They love story-lines, and the rivalry over the last few teams between these two teams is something that they could have easily played into high ratings.

[HJS]

I think it clear that they based their decision on us royally sucking. After all, they only had 54-yard Clemson game and the should-have-lost Wake match-up to base its decision.

[BCEagle74]

4 out of 5 games I have to watch on my pc.

ND will be NBC.

WTF is Central Michigan.

I got the fucking U....I can't buy or access the fucking 360!

[quillisswill]

Is Pitt v. Yukon the ABC regional? Very craptastic, although it won't stop me from rooting for Pitt to beat them by 20.

[gallopingghost]

This absolutly sucks. I can't believe ESPN will not be braodcasting this game. This is ridicuolus Back in the BE days Jefferson Pilot would braodcast just about every game, except for the cupcakes. Fuck you Raycom!!!

[UnionvilleUConnFan]

Not to be a jerk about it, but I think the whole world is sick of BC v. VT games; you guys play each other more than the Red Sox and the Yankees.

[apbc12]

Oh yeah? Well the whole world is sick of UConn vs. . . .umm . . .

Who does UConn play sometimes?

[UnionvilleUConnFan]

Oh yeah? Well the whole world is sick of UConn vs. . . .umm . . .

Who does UConn play sometimes?

There have been a couple barnburner games against Temple, for one.

[hansen]

Oh yeah? Well the whole world is sick of UConn vs. . . .umm . . .

Who does UConn play sometimes?

There have been a couple barnburner games against Temple, for one.

fixed.

[HJS]

Oh yeah? Well the whole world is sick of UConn vs. . . .umm . . .

Who does UConn play sometimes?

There have been a couple barnburner games against Temple, for one.

Although I don't agree with your goals of being a day care provider, I respect the hell out of this post.

OT have any of you bitching about this watched any of the craptacular games of the acc this year? The acc is NOT good. Accept it.

I also respeck the original post from uconnblueandwhite: "Not to be a jerk about it, but I think the whole world is sick of BC v. VT games; you guys play each other more than the Red Sox and the Yankees." Thought it was funny as hell... especially considering BC-VT has played more times over the last 2 years than any other match-up.

As for the ACC, yeah... it has pretty much sucked this year... but except for the Clemson game the coaches didn't bother trying to win, OUR games have been exciting... what with all the prevent and stuff. VT's games have also been pretty entertaining... as have GT's and Miami's. Basically, you will get an interesting watch whenever one of those 4 play. If they happen to be playing against each other, it is must see TV. There in lies the disappointment of being broadcast on Raycom. I also don't want to mention that the last time we played on Raycom we netted 54 total yards.

[HJS]

As a comparison... what is a more interesting game? BC vs. VT or BC vs. NCS?
Well, apparently Disney feels it is the latter. While they passed on this week's game against the Hokies, they are proudly broadcasting our RCC match-up on ABC at 3:30.
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/4 ... -announced

[shockdoct]

It is pretty clear if they had a mulligan this week they would have picked up the BC/VT game. Unfortunately they have to pick the schedule 2 weeks in advance and the clemson game really screwed us over.

[Mr. O]

The ACC doesn't play in a vacuum. The games in other conferences also dictate what ACC games will be picked up by ESPN/ABC. The new SEC contract has left the ACC with fewer TV slots not to mention more Big 10 games being shown.

Also, aren't there 3 games on TV this week?

[twballgame9]

The ACC doesn't play in a vacuum. The games in other conferences also dictate what ACC games will be picked up by ESPN/ABC. The new SEC contract has left the ACC with fewer TV slots not to mention more Big 10 games being shown.

I can assure you that if TV could get a redo, they would put BC/VT in the alternate ESPN/ABC slot at night in Lane Stadium. They just made the decision after a horrible Clemson loss, and they thought BC was going to suck.

[HJS]

As a comparison... what is a more interesting game? BC vs. VT or BC vs. NCS?
Well, apparently Disney feels it is the latter. While they passed on this week's game against the Hokies, they are proudly broadcasting our RCC match-up on ABC at 3:30.
http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/4 ... -announced

Let's not forget the role that the miraculous Not-A-Loss game against Wake played. I think that with that coming on the heels of the Let's-Hope-This-Won't-Get-Ugly Clemson game and with VT just pounding Miami... ESPN felt that televising another 50-yard performance wasn't the best entertainment for the money. But, now, with VT #5 and BC 4-1, they look silly.

As for the "they picked better games" argument. This is what they are televising on Saturday:
Auburn vs. Arkansas
Purdue vs. Minnie
Wisco vs. PSU
Oregon vs. UCLA
Baylor vs. Okla
Pitt vs. UConn
Colo vs. TX
GTech vs. FSU
Mich vs. Iowa

Clearly, the game they picked over VT-BC was UConn-Pitt. Now, maybe that has something to do with a contract (as I assume they have to televise a NBE once a week). But... outside of that... there is no way in the effing world Disney would pick a game in the loser bracket of the UNC-NCS-Pitt-UConn tourney over a chance to broadcast the #5 team seeking revenge against its rival. BTW... the Purdue-Minnie and Okla-Baylor and Colo-TX games are all equally unwatchable. I mean... with PSU-Wisco and Mich-Iowa already getting airtime... did they REALLY feel an undying need to provide the country with Boilermakers-Gophers???? Those two teams COMBINED have the same number of wins as BC.

I just think that this underscores how Swofford needs to find another network. ESPN is just too in bed with the B10, SEC and B12. The ACC (and PAC10) are relegated to second-class citizens (while the NBE is nonexistant). CBS/Fox/NBC needs to be given first choice... ESPN needs to be given 2nd and 3rd choice (with a REQUIREMENT that it be ABC, ESPN or ESPN2) and some kind of syndicate receiving the other games. Only way we should be staying at Disney is if they promise 3 televised games each week on ABC/ESPN/ESPN2. Much like the B11 is apparently getting.

[Mr. O]

The ACC doesn't play in a vacuum. The games in other conferences also dictate what ACC games will be picked up by ESPN/ABC. The new SEC contract has left the ACC with fewer TV slots not to mention more Big 10 games being shown.

I can assure you that if TV could get a redo, they would put BC/VT in the alternate ESPN/ABC slot at night in Lane Stadium. They just made the decision after a horrible Clemson loss, and they thought BC was going to suck.

That game is much more attractive now...I agree. But the games are picked when they are picked (12 days before) unless they use a 6 option. I think they only get to use the six day options twice a year or something like that.

Big 10 and SEC are getting more slots this year and the ACC is getting hit hard because of it. It doens't bother me because I go to the games. ESPNU at 4 pm against Duke is a perfect start time for me. Looking forward to the trip to Boston next weekend as well for the 3:30 start. We have had great start times all year.