Expansion Thread 2023

[swilsonsp4]

April 15 came and went. no paradigm shifting announcement from the Pac-12. I just hope they got their taxes paid.

There is a source within AZ State, who has accurately portrayed the PAC media negotiations in recent months, who wrote this weekend that the money and exposure, as presented to the schools' brass, are insufficient to sustain the athletics departments. The deal, which has not been finalized to-date is likely to be for five years. The UA/ASU presidents and ADs are working on building consensuses to move to the B12. He expects that, if they decide to move, any announcements would occur between 4/28/23 and 5/17/23. If the PAC is still intact by the end of spring, they'll try to stick it out and hope that they're still relevant after five years.

This source provided the information to Greg Flugaur (who often tries to report on realignment matters, but sometimes a bit off base; he's been right-on thus far concerning the PAC). He reads the ASU source's letter here (after a short time reading off a pre-season football ranking):

EP 193: ASU's Money Perch 4/15 Letter. FPI's Preseason Top 25 has been released (ESPN) - YouTube

[Illuminerdski]

April 15 came and went. no paradigm shifting announcement from the Pac-12. I just hope they got their taxes paid.

[bearcatbret]

Some interesting tidbits but all speculations. First, Utah is staying because they will have a guaranteed path to the playoff. Second, the PAC will stay intact. Third, T. Thomas held without bond. fourth, it seems that the Big 12 has invited Washington and Oregon. Fifth, SDU has to give notice by June 30 about leaving their conference. When it comes to potential Pac-12 expansion, why June 30 is such a critical date (msn.com)

[bearcatbret]

Dodd shows up again just 6 hours ago and says that Ion and CW make a good package. Pac-12 discusses 'small package' of games with The CW as it competes with major leagues for TV dollars - CBSSports.com

[Lobot]

Jason Scheer , the AZ writer, just confirmed the smoke around Colorado jumping back to the Big 12

[Illuminerdski]

Per Cord Cutter News, talks between The PAC and The CW were never serious, and The CW will not be getting a rose this go around.

The CW Drops Out of Talks With The Pac-12 For Football Rights - Cord Cutter News

[bearcatbret]

Deputy Commissioner of the PAC 12 quits. It has been reported on many sites some are pay and this one is free. Key Pac-12 executive leaves conference in midst of media rights negotiations (msn.com)
But this says not a big deal. Pac-12 deputy commissioner leaves but will still advise the league (usatoday.com)

Also reporting that Colorado may be on the verge of bailing on the PAC. At least it is not Dodds reporting. Report: Colorado a Candidate to Defect from the Pac-12 (msn.com)

[Lobot]

Based on the link, It looks similar to this years Big 12 contract. ESPN, ESPN+ and FOX mixed.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/34910144/big-12-nears-six-year-228b-tv-extension-deal-espn-fox

[Rufus]

I don't know if it's proper to pose this question here or to just begin a new thread but at any rate I don't follow a lot of the conference meanderings and rumors etc. so I was wondering what the TV contract looks like for the upcoming B12 bball season ? Are we stuck watching games on ESPN+ again or do we get bumped up to the premier TV channels?

[bearcatbret]

ACC Is considering unequal shares. ACC weighing revenue model that would send more money Clemson’s way. A closer look (msn.com)
Amount that Big 10 spends on recruiting (surprise that tosu is way behind) - Football World Reacts To Surprising Big Ten Recruiting List (msn.com)

[bearcatbret]

There are several articles out there now (just do a google for "pac12 media rights". They are quoting part of the athletic and are mocking the Pac 12 with CW. They all say that it does not end well with the PAC.

[red_n_black_attack]

Here's the write up on it from Stew. ($)

https://theathletic.com/4388808/2023...-negotiations/

I wonder if there is any sense that the streaming services want the marquee games and linear tv could have the Cal-Stanford or Colorado-Utah games. I'd think having Ore-Wash game on streaming would be a starting point for Amazon or Apple to drive subscriptions.

[coach]

And now the Pac10 is in negotiations with the CW, which makes some sense because most people only watch commercials during live sporting events. However, who is going to stay up late to watch west coast games?

You can watch Riverdale and lead right into the Oregon State vs Washington State donnybrook. lol

[Lobot]

Per Stewart Mandel, the PAC12 is not expected to have a TV contract until late spring or early summer

Here's the write up on it from Stew. ($)

https://theathletic.com/4388808/2023/04/06/pac-12-media-deal-negotiations/

[red_n_black_attack]

And now the Pac10 is in negotiations with the CW, which makes some sense because most people only watch commercials during live sporting events. However, who is going to stay up late to watch west coast games?