The Daily Nole — June 27, 2017: ESPN Moving Forward with ACC Network

It’s Tuesday, Florida State fans. As you resume your work week, keep it here for the latest in FSU athletics. The news and notes section of this post will be updated throughout the day.

Lead Story

According to a report from Sports Business Daily, ESPN seems to be moving forward in a strong way with the ACC Network, which is set to launch in August 2019.

According to the report, ESPN has secured agreements with video carriage provides, although which specific ones are unnamed. The rates for cable and satellite providers to carry the ACC Network are expected to be lower than for the SEC and Big Ten Networks.

The ACC’s contract with ESPN currently lasts through 2036. The ACC Network is expected to air more than 450 live sporting events annually, including football and both men’s and women’s basketball.

Between the Lines

There were no FSU athletic events scheduled for Monday.

On the Agenda

There are no FSU athletic events scheduled for Tuesday.

News and Notes

FSU’s ACC/Big Ten Challenge contest at Rutgers will take place on Nov. 28.

FSU second baseman Matt Henderson will have surgery to repair a broken foot.

FSU closer Drew Carlton will forego his senior season and sign with the Detroit Tigers.

Both FSU pitcher Tyler Holton and outfielder Jackson Lueck made the Team USA Collegiate roster.

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Mike Ferguson is the editor of The Daily Nole. Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeWFerguson