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Mark Packer jokingly handed out tissues to media members upset by North Carolina's surprise NCAA Tournament bid.

Final episode of ‘ACC PM’ from Mark Packer’s basement to air Thursday

"Thank you for watching, listening and all of your support during this truly remarkable journey."

By Drew Lerner OnJun 18, 2025 0
ACC Network personality Mark Packer

Mark Packer announces retirement from ESPN

The longtime broadcaster has been the face of ACC Network since its launch in 2019.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 22, 2025 0
General view of the ACC logo

ACC officially approves 18-game league schedule in basketball

The league has played 20 conference games since 2019.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 7, 2025 0
David Hale at the end of his 24 hours inside a Buc'ees.

ESPN’s David Hale on 24-hour Buc’ees bet: ‘I am nothing if not a man of integrity’

"As with all things in the ACC, there is no winner."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 3, 2025 0
General view of the ACC logo

ACC eyes shrinking conference schedule in basketball to boost tournament resumes

The proposed change would see the conference reduce its schedule from 20 to 18 games.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 29, 2025 0
Jim Nantz and Billy Packer

Jim Nantz recalls Billy Packer’s last Final Four: ‘I didn’t want it to end’

"My hands were shaking with the microphone, no one knew why, and I just thanked Billy for another great road to the Final Four."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 5, 2025 0
Josh Pastner

Josh Pastner reportedly leaving broadcasting for UNLV coaching job

Pastner has kept a high profile, serving as analyst for the ACC Network, NBC Sports on Peacock and CBS Sports Network.

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 24, 2025 0
Mark Packer jokingly handed out tissues to media members upset by North Carolina's surprise NCAA Tournament bid.

Mark Packer hands out tissues to ‘crying’ media members after UNC’s surprise tourney bid

He handed out tissues to Joe Lunardi, Stephen A. Smith, Jerry Palm, Jon Rothstein and the state of West Virginia.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 17, 2025 0
Jim Boeheim after a February 21, 2024 ACC Network broadcast.

Jim Boeheim makes bizarre reference to U.S. buying Iceland during ACC Tournament

"It's 8 o'clock in Iceland. Our president says that we're going to own that country anyway. So, we can make that exception."

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 11, 2025 0
Jim Boeheim after a February 21, 2024 ACC Network broadcast.

ACCN’s Jim Boeheim bashed controversial Pitt-Notre Dame ending: ‘You can’t make that call!’

"That's just not a good way to end it."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 11, 2025 0
A detailed view of the ACC logo

FSU, Clemson expected to settle ACC lawsuits, conference to implement ratings-based payments

Media revenue will be paid based on a "five-year rolling average of TV ratings."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 3, 2025 0
Stanford Maxime Reynaud young fan

Stanford’s Maxime Raynaud brings young fan into incredible postgame interview

ACC Network's Taylor Tannebaum encouraged Stanford's Maxime Reynaud to bring an excited young fan into his postgame interview.

By Matt Yoder OnJan 9, 2025 0
Michael Carter-Williams

ESPN adds Michael Carter-Williams to ACC Network cast

Though the Syracuse star never played for the Orange while they were in the ACC, he'll now be calling the conference's games.

By Drew Lerner OnJan 7, 2025 0
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; A view of the CFP Trophy before the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

A guide to ESPN’s College Football Playoff studio coverage

ESPN is putting a lot of manpower into the inaugural 12-team playoff.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 20, 2024 0
A polyptych showing nine top CFB announcing booths from 2024.

ABC

The 2024 Awful Announcing college football announcer rankings

Aug 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Detail view of a ESPN college football emblem on a end zone broadcast camera during the first half between the North Dakota State Bison against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Grade the top 25 college football announcing teams for 2024

Our poll to grade the top 25 2024 college football announcing booths will be open through Wednesday, Dec. 4.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 29, 2024 0
Oct 18, 2024; Charlottesville, VA, US; Virginia Cavaliers head men's basketball coach Tony Bennett speaks at a press conference announcing his immediate retirement at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Fans question why Tony Bennett’s retirement press conference didn’t air on ACC Network

"What is the point of the ACC having a TV channel if it won't show Bennett's press conference?"

By Arthur Weinstein OnOct 18, 2024 0
Dec 30, 2023; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; ACC network analyst Eddie Royal prior to the 2023 Orange Bowl between the Florida State Seminoles and the Georgia Bulldogs at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

ACC Network analyst Eddie Royal calls ‘bull—-‘ on Miami-Virginia Tech ending

ACC Network analyst Eddie Royal called out the league for pre-determining the Miami-Virginia Tech game after a controversial finish.

By Matt Yoder OnSep 28, 2024 3
James Madison Dukes tight end Taylor Thompson (17) reacts after catching a touchdown pass in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium.

ACC Network seemingly cut away right before James Madison dropped 70 on UNC

Coincidental? Purposeful? Does it matter?

By Sean Keeley OnSep 21, 2024 6
Credit: ESPN

College Football

Wes Durham ‘excited’ about new ACC Network broadcasting partners Tom Luginbill and Dana Boyle

Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

College Football

ACC Network personalities examine impact of expansion on conference future

EJ Manuel and Taylor Tannebaum

ACC Network broadcasters learn ancient Irish sport

"We're going to be bad, but I like to think I'm a pretty good athlete."

By Arthur Weinstein OnAug 26, 2024 0
An image from ACC Network showing the set on July 25, 2019, ahead of their official launch.

ACC Network execs talk five-year anniversary and ‘400-meter dash on loop’ of launch rush

"It's very rare this day and age to start something from the ground floor, and watch it go from zero to an on-air product."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 22, 2024 1
Edit by Liam McGuire, Comeback Media.

ESPN

Wes Durham, Eric Mac Lain reflect on ACC Network’s impact on fifth year anniversary

Dec 30, 2023; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; ACC network host Kelsey Riggs prior to the 2023 Orange Bowl between the Florida State Seminoles and the Georgia Bulldogs at Hard Rock Stadium.

Kelsey Riggs lands full-time ‘SportsCenter’ anchor role

“When I started at ACCN & ESPN, I never dreamed I’d host 'SportsCenter.'"

By Arthur Weinstein OnAug 21, 2024 4

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