Not technically true - BYU doesn't need ESPN, but it does need TV money

Oct 21, 2014
9:18:42am

NOCAL_YFAN

Nothing that says that Fox of CBS couldn't sign us to a even more lucrative contract than ESPN. Now, whether or not the distribution/exposure is as good is certainly debatable.

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Does ESPN renew their contract with BYU after 2018?

Boricua

10/21/14 8:25am

probably, due to the home games we have scheduled from that point forward

mwcoug

10/21/14 8:27am

Probably - It's good for both sides

QuickCoug

10/21/14 8:29am

Sure. Inventory is inventory. By 2018, ESPN will be in a pitched

Everymancoug

10/21/14 8:31am

Definitely. BYU gets above average ratings on Thursday/Friday games AND

newey-west

10/21/14 8:33am

And the production costs are fairly low for ESPN

LaserCoug

10/21/14 8:35am

That reserved room in the Riviera for Rod Gilmore is really paying off

JackStack

10/21/14 8:39am

Maybe the better question... If they don't renew, does BYU stay an independent?

Boricua

10/21/14 8:36am

BYU cannot survive as an independent without ESPN.

newey-west

10/21/14 8:38am

which is why espn can pay BYU peanuts at renewal.

rainorsnow

10/21/14 8:55am

ESPN paid BYU peanuts upon initiation of the contract.

newey-west

10/21/14 9:00am

Not technically true - BYU doesn't need ESPN, but it does need TV money

NOCAL_YFAN

10/21/14 9:18am

Biggest question is at what price? Will they lowball, assuming no other options?

JackStack

10/21/14 8:38am

Even if BYU isn't winning or having big years they are a perfect fit for ESPN

Oompabluepaw

10/21/14 8:42am

It's all about ratings, not winning.

mudpupper

10/21/14 9:08am

Of course, it gives espn a lot of planning options. Take saturday for instance

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