Internal ACC memo shows ACC Network still on track despite ESPN layoffs

Tony Crumpton by Assoc. Editor -

North Carolina syndicated radio host David Glenn posted an internal ACC memo from ACC Commissioner John Swofford to ACC presidents, athletics directors, and other officials that shows ESPN president John Skipper is still confident the ACC Network is still on track despite layoffs at his company.

BREAKING:

Internal @theACC memo sent today reflects @espn assurances that ACC has "total confirmation" of ACC Network launch (Summer 2019). pic.twitter.com/23JdowSXM4 — David Glenn Show (@DavidGlennShow) May 3, 2017

While many have questioned if the network still makes sense for ESPN in recent months, as of now, it appears the ACC Network will launch as planned in 2019.