Swofford: August launch of ACC TV channel 'on schedule'

Posted May 06, 2019 7:00 am

By AARON BEARD

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner John Swofford says "everything is on schedule" for the August launch of the league's TV channel.

Speaking Monday at a regional Associated Press Sports Editors meeting, Swofford says a focus now is getting more distribution deals for TV providers to carry the ACC Network. He said the channel has "hit every mark" so far in securing those deals because the league is partnered with Disney-owned ESPN, with Swofford saying: "Mickey Mouse carries a lot of weight."

The league hopes the channel's launch helps it close a financial gap with its power-conference peers, which has only grown in recent years.

___

More AP college football: https://apnews.com/CollegeFootball and http://www.twitter.com/AP_Top25

___

Follow Aaron Beard on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/aaronbeardap

Article Comments

Article Comments

Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.