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May 30, 2023
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OKchief
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This is where the people thinking Utah could end up in the B1G lose me.
Networks aren’t screwing around moving forward.
Everyone not named Clemson, FSU and Notre Dame don’t provide much value to SEC and B1G. We’ll see
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Mandel on the SEC's 9 conference game pitch to ESPN indicates realignment...
jrifkin48
5/29/23 11:33pm
This is where the people thinking Utah could end up in the B1G lose me.
OKchief
5/30/23 12:21am
I think UVa and UNC move the needle for B1G. Also, Stanford does, too.
BYUHgrad
5/30/23 10:36am
I’m not even sure they do. $65M in media value to break even plus another 16M so
Nat Gas Man
5/30/23 11:38am
Valid rebuttal. Depends on what bringing on large state populations (that are
BYUHgrad
5/30/23 1:07pm
Yes and No
runningryan
5/30/23 4:08am
IMO, The networks only want UW and Oregon for a late time slot game every week.
BYUheaven
5/30/23 7:31am
For sure, but I don't think UO/UW want to be relegated to just the 10:30pm slot
BYUHgrad
5/30/23 10:33am
How long do you think UW and UO would get half shares in this scenario? Just
kos
5/30/23 10:22am
CBers stubbornly cling to notion that ESPN will reward B12 expansion with pro-rata payments
ColoSpgs
5/30/23 7:33am
Pro Rata in the contract means ESPN MUST pay under agreed terms.
Baylorbears11
5/30/23 7:35am
I don't believe the contract is that simple or that binding; we know nothing about the actual terms & conditions
ColoSpgs
5/30/23 7:42am
Last time the Big 12 had a "Pro Rata" with ESPN & FOX, they put on the 2016 show
Baylorbears11
5/30/23 9:57am
The "obscurity" is not the point. NOBODY here knows what the contract actually says
ColoSpgs
5/30/23 11:45am
Fox did not say no, they just left it up in the air. I suspect it would depend
Nat Gas Man
5/30/23 12:02pm
Incorrect. ESPN's pro rata isn't a must. It's option that can be agreed
BYUHgrad
5/30/23 10:38am
It is a "must" so long as it meets the pre-agreed terms...
Baylorbears11
5/30/23 10:58am
It isn't fixed because it hasn't been written yet
ColoSpgs
5/30/23 11:46am
Mega Conferences are unwieldy. 16 is a lot. 24 is ridiculous!
moknowssports
5/30/23 7:34am
I do like the idea of 9 conf games for all leagues. SEC getting away with 8 and
Captain Stubing
5/30/23 7:45am
The only way for the SEC to get more “airtime” is to expand in the West for the
Nat Gas Man
5/30/23 7:48am
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