ESPN is not hurting financially.

Aug 3, 2015
2:40:05am

bluecoog

ESPN is one of Disney's most profitable brands and the cost cutting is to further reinforce that profitability while other franchises sag. They're just trying to get as much cream as they can from the best cows.

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Independence isn't perfect but recent Big Ten Announcement

rcl17

8/2/15 9:43am

Right decision, but unsustainable

wYred

8/2/15 9:57am

I think it probably IS sustainable.

Snipe

8/2/15 11:36am

So you disagree with Bronco when he said indy wasn't viable long term?

Zak

8/2/15 12:46pm

It is sustainable if we WIN, and win often

morningcalmcougar

8/2/15 9:21pm

Strange argument.

RealityCheck

8/3/15 6:11am

More like

teancum

8/3/15 10:45am

Not saying it is the best strategy, but it isn't not sustainable

morningcalmcougar

8/3/15 7:59pm

Correct.

Snipe

8/3/15 7:35am

$$$ as Indy will jump dramatically when current ESPN contract expires

Coogar2

8/2/15 12:38pm

Yes it will especially since espn is hurting financially and losing viewership

Upanddown

8/2/15 12:56pm

Maybe by that time it won't matter if ESPN pays or not

ManicBlue

8/2/15 8:03pm

ESPN is not hurting financially.

bluecoog

8/3/15 2:40am

You are completely up in the night

shakarocks

8/3/15 8:06am

If our two options are MWC or unsustainable Indy, why would BYU not ask 4 more $

Bgash

8/3/15 9:26am

BYU can ask for whatever it wants

shakarocks

8/3/15 10:22am

FOX, CBS, and NBC will bid - depends on B1G contract

boscatar

8/3/15 9:47am

What happens if BYU struggles?

shakarocks

8/3/15 10:24am

BYU has a high floor in terms of viewership (especially at 7-5)

Bgash

8/3/15 2:48pm

This is true. Now way we get that status if we're in the MWC.

Ragnar Danneskjold

8/2/15 10:09am

RE: This is true. Now way we get that status if we're in the MWC.

tippmancoug

8/2/15 10:24am

The big 12 can cram it with walnuts.

Azul_Rust

8/2/15 10:46am

RE: The big 12 can cram it with walnuts.

tippmancoug

8/2/15 10:52am

TH and Bronco disagree.

Everymancoug

8/2/15 11:19am

Good point

Azul_Rust

8/2/15 11:28am

I think you misread TH and Bronco. The current $$$ are unsustainable because

Coogar2

8/2/15 12:43pm

Confused why you think our TV money will go up when ESPN is hurting and making

PGCoug7

8/2/15 1:08pm

They are cost cutting. Not turning down opportunities. BYU is an opportunity.

Bgash

8/2/15 2:14pm

Look at the stands becoming more empty. BYU has to become relevant or ....

Celeritas

8/2/15 8:10pm

and the pac 12 hasn't said we qualify as p5 for scheduling because they

ColonelMustard7

8/2/15 11:35am

I'd be happy to take my chances in an instable B12. At worst, B12 blows up

Coogar2

8/2/15 12:51pm

While keeping all of the cash in the meantime.

scott715

8/2/15 4:55pm

Independence is definitely the right move given our options. Of course P5 better

Harrison0Yfan

8/2/15 11:30am

RE: Independence is definitely the right move given our options. Of course P5

tippmancoug

8/2/15 11:47am

I think I disagree that BSU gets in easier

Harrison0Yfan

8/2/15 11:54am

RE: I think I disagree that BSU gets in easier

tippmancoug

8/2/15 12:01pm

I agree that the P12 is much better for us. I guess I'm just trying to say that

Harrison0Yfan

8/3/15 2:20pm

Harrison0Yfan, I agree with you and disagree wtih tippmancoug

Coogar2

8/2/15 12:48pm

Haha, agreed. Then chances of us going undefeated are unfortunately small!

Harrison0Yfan

8/3/15 2:20pm

There is no way an undefeated MWC team gets in over OSU, TCU, Baylor, UO, Bama

Bgash

8/2/15 2:19pm

Do our CFP chances really increase as part of an Autonomy 5 conference?

boscatar

8/3/15 9:53am

prelude to 10+ game conf. schedules. Must maintain cohesion when conf > 16

jrj84105

8/2/15 3:19pm

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