Appears we open up @TCU on Sept. 26

[Win5002]

I actually have said this to friends...imagine all the reworking of contracts/legal stuff as this continues to emerge/change.

My guess is the contracts will be paid out on a pro-rata basis of the current contract depending on the number of games played. That shouldn't involve too much detail. Maybe under the idea of the Big 12 adding two team they get a pro-rata addition not any increases.

If ESPN or FOX were strongly encouraging play this season it might bring the Big 12 some good will in upcoming tv contracts. Possibly the ESPN+ deal with ESPN in the future.

The hard thing to figure out with ESPN was do they want a season? You would assume they do financially but they are so politically motivated, one might wonder.

 

[cycloneG]

Did you miss what happened last Spring semester?

Schools were closed. Are schools closing because football isn't being played?

 

[cycloneG]

But it will greatly reduce the opportunity and risk.

How so? You just said athletes are gregarious and like to socialize.

 

[06_CY]

But it will greatly reduce the opportunity and risk.

Exactly. If these players actually want to play, they will do everything they can to make sure they don't test positive.

 

[madguy30]

I would certainly agree with that. College students make bad decisions all the time. I don't believe playing football is going to stop them from making bad decisions.

Yeah it's a valiant effort to try to get this going but I don't think the chances are great for it to go for too long...schools and football both.

 

[Statefan10]

Well they voted for no fall season so not sure why he’s complaining.

They're not going to release who voted what way, but it doesn't really look like Ohio State voted to move the season to the spring.

 

[cycloneG]

They're not going to release who voted what way, but it doesn't really look like Ohio State voted to move the season to the spring.

From what I've been reading, it sounds like Ohio State, Iowa and Nebraska really pushed to not postpone the season.

 

[Tri4Cy]

who’s are other opponent?
I’m going with Tulane.

Isn't JP buddy buddy with their AD? I think I recall seeing posts about him visiting down there multiple times over the years.

 

[Acylum]

They're not going to release who voted what way, but it doesn't really look like Ohio State voted to move the season to the spring.

Wait- I thought it was common knowledge it went 12-2 with Iowa and Nebbie being the 2. Was that incorrect?

 

[Lineup]

so do we get a refund on games not palyed?

 

[cycloneG]

so do we get a refund on games not palyed?

Only if you're willing to take it in the form of Chizik coins

 

[madguy30]

Wait- I thought it was common knowledge it went 12-2 with Iowa and Nebbie being the 2. Was that incorrect?

That was likely started by this guy.

 

[knowlesjam]

so do we get a refund on games not palyed?

I don't think any fans are going to be allowed in...not sure how I feel about that...will see how this goes. But, if no fans, ISU will simply give you a choice to refund, donate, or roll over.

 

[JM4CY]

Isn't JP buddy buddy with their AD? I think I recall seeing posts about him visiting down there multiple times over the years.

Lol JP getting lose on Bourbon St, there’s a sight....

They are though. I can’t place it but I know I’ve seen him mention him more than once. Former UNI AD I think.

 

[Statefan10]

But it will greatly reduce the opportunity and risk.

Having the season in the fall will greatly reduce the risk of these guys from going out to the bars, going to parties, etc. No, it will not be zero, but it's likely going to be very minimal. Coach Campbell had these sorts of rules in tact before COVID even happened, and now that it has, these players are going to be looked at under a microscope. And, if you do break the rules, you will be punished. You're not only breaking the rules and therefore putting yourself above the team, you'd be possibly risking the entire football season for Iowa State as well as other schools.

 

[Statefan10]

Wait- I thought it was common knowledge it went 12-2 with Iowa and Nebbie being the 2. Was that incorrect?

It's complicated. That vote got leaked but apparently that vote had nothing to do with the decision of whether the season would be pushed to the spring or not.

I just have a hard time thinking some of these schools voted yes with how their coaches have been acting on social media. I would say OSU, Iowa, Nebraska and Michigan voted yes.

 

[qwerty]

I like the way this guy thinks

 

[BCClone]

Schools were closed. Are schools closing because football isn't being played?

Would they have closed if we were playing football?????? The mysteries of the universe.

 

[Statefan10]

I like the way this guy thinks

For those of you who don't want to watch the video.. This guy has us going 9-1 with our only loss coming to OSU. He has us playing and beating Texas in the Big 12 title game, moving us to 10-1 on the year.

 

[CapnCy]

My guess is the contracts will be paid out on a pro-rata basis of the current contract depending on the number of games played. That shouldn't involve too much detail. Maybe under the idea of the Big 12 adding two team they get a pro-rata addition not any increases.

If ESPN or FOX were strongly encouraging play this season it might bring the Big 12 some good will in upcoming tv contracts. Possibly the ESPN+ deal with ESPN in the future.

The hard thing to figure out with ESPN was do they want a season? You would assume they do financially but they are so politically motivated, one might wonder.

For sure, very fair points. Just thinking even about ESPN...if they've sold ads for slots to sponsors....that changes now...and each of those types of things need to be reworked. Just nuts. Coaches incentives (number of wins, etc).

But you are right, if this pans out and we helped them fill their slots (i.e. make money), that has to help us out, too.