ESPN+?
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I hope that is the case. I was just looking into ESPN+, and they definitely need to add programming.
Starting in 2020, Cyclones.TV will just be a channel for watching the press conferences live, archived video of game replays, features, etc. No live sports. I'm anticipating Cyclones.TV will need to lower their cost when they lose the live games as it essentially becomes a historical archive of videos and a way for hardcore fans to watch press conferences or other events.
As for answering your question - one would pay for both if they want both live cyclone games on ESPN+ (the stuff that is currently on cyclones.tv *but won't be in 2020* like ISU vs. UNI football and a lot of the MBB non-con) AND they want the game replays, coaches shows, press conferences.
I guess I don't understand expanding activities with the network where the Big 12 plays 4th fiddle to the ESPN darling conferences. I guess it will be more of "take your money and be happy while we pump up the ACC/Big Ten/SEC"...
I know FOX wanted out of the FB championship game, but at least the Klatt would present the Big 12 in a positive light. You rarely see any positive Big 12 FB promotion on ESPN.
I know FOX wanted out of the FB championship game, but at least the Klatt would present the Big 12 in a positive light. You rarely see any positive Big 12 FB promotion on ESPN.
I suspect the Fox alliance was failing as they no longer wanted the football championship game. So, in steps ESPN with a solution that includes picking up the championship and local market games.
https://awfulannouncing.com/ncaa/fox-big-12-championship-game-rights-espn.html
Has anyone seen the contract value?
Will ESPN+ house the replays as well like they do for their broadcasted/streaming content? If so then I don't see any reason to have Cy TV. That's one of main the reasons we subscribe.
I've always kind of wondered if the Big 12 was downplayed on ESPN due to also having such a large relationship with Fox. Perhaps now that ESPN is getting the bulk of the business, and with the Big 12 clearly picking ESPN as its preferred partner going forward, the Big 12 will get more publicity and positive press at ESPN.
Anything broadcast on ESPN platforms is achieved presently, so one would have to believe that continues. This seems like a good method to cut out the middle man, cable tv and direct tv platforms, and go direct to the consumer. If the streaming improves, it should be fine.
The fact that the financial breakdown is not front and center makes me think that it isn't really a big number. And the less I see about distribution splits makes me concerned that the money from the ESPN+ content isn't going to be allocated only to the 8 participating schools.
This will need to be something that'll need details from Jamie to really decide if this is a good thing or a concession to help the conference.
I'm anticipating ESPN+ would have the archive of anything streamed on ESPN+ and Cy.TV would have the replays of things on FOX family of networks and ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU. Essentially ESPN+ is the home for live non-conference basketball games and 1-2 football games.
It’s probably going to be a couple million bucks for doing nothing. So a pretty good deal. Take a happy pill. This isn’t a “nut cup” thing.
Pay for this starting August 2020, drop March 2021. Rinse and repeat every year
I was wondering about this myself...usually if the numbers are really something to brag about they are out front. I'm also wondering if ESPN is paying less for the championship game than FOX did. That would not be a great look...
Here is a full article with JP.
https://www.amestrib.com/sports/201...n-future-of-cyclonestv-big-12espn-partnership
I've been talked off the ledge with this. I see this is a big win for ISU and the conference (if it doesn't start stealing Tier 2 games).
Only P5 on the platform
Sharing space with mid majors
Does this ultimately hurt the brand?
Sharing space with mid majors
Does this ultimately hurt the brand?
It’s tier III games. No, it doesn’t hurt the brand
