CBS 1st tier rights deal signed for BB

[Lobot]

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/renamed-big-east-signs-tv-deal-cbs-18814716#.UVHwOxnaiX0

[bearcat1518]

Here's some more info:

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball/21953673/new-big-east-deal-worth-3-million-per-year

"ESPN.com also reported that language was put in an original deal with NBC Sports Network that stated Connectiuct and Cincinnati are "next in line" to move to the ACC if that league loses any more members to the Big Ten, SEC or Big 12. The language passed to the ESPN deal when it matched NBC's offer."

That's good to hear!

[CincyEngGrad02]

I'm thinking the new conference will look at doing a Grant of Rights contract. Its in each conference's best interest, and it stops this merry-go-round game the conferences are playing.

[Lobot]

I'm thinking the new conference will look at doing a Grant of Rights contract. Its in each conference's best interest, and it stops this merry-go-round game the conferences are playing.

Personally don't see that happening in this league. Mostly because 2 members are trying to get the heck out of it and would vote against it.

[CincyEngGrad02]

Personally don't see that happening in this league. Mostly because 2 members are trying to get the heck out of it and would vote against it.

Do you know if a vote for something like that would have to be unanimous or some kind of majority %?

[Lobot]

Do you know if a vote for something like that would have to be unanimous or some kind of majority %?

From what I've seen In other conferences (Big 12, ACC) it needs to be unanimous. I could be wrong on this though.

[Bearcat22]

Here's some more info:

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball/21953673/new-big-east-deal-worth-3-million-per-year

That article says $4 million over 7 years. So does that mean the conference receives about a half million each year, which is then divided by our 10-12 teams. I hope it was suppose to $4 mil annually which even sucks