It is worse than that- a lot of schools always had the exit in their vision.
The product of a conference that was most recently formed for TV money. The looking for more, free agent culture and mindset never left
Realignment Megathread (All The Moves)
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It is worse than that- a lot of schools always had the exit in their vision.
The product of a conference that was most recently formed for TV money. The looking for more, free agent culture and mindset never left
It was also one of the dumbest things they've ever done. They thought they'd get Notre Dame treatment - they didn't. They're fortunate they didn't degrade themselves out of a place in the Big 12.
A bit more detail on this "loose partnership" which looks a little...underdeveloped at this point. Seems a bit like they're grasping for anything, but still notable that it appears to have been the ACC's idea and thus far does not include a relationship with the Big 12.
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ACC, Pac-12 discuss 'loose partnership' that could include 'championship game' in Las Vegas
Both conferences, along with the Big 12, are aiming to fortify their membership and increase their media rights revenue
Screams of desperation in my mind… but all options are needed for the PAC12 potential survival.A bit more detail on this "loose partnership" which looks a little...underdeveloped at this point. Seems a bit like they're grasping for anything, but still notable that it appears to have been the ACC's idea and thus far does not include a relationship with the Big 12.
ACC, Pac-12 discuss 'loose partnership' that could include 'championship game' in Las Vegas
Both conferences, along with the Big 12, are aiming to fortify their membership and increase their media rights revenue
Time for the Big 12 death blow.
A bit more detail on this "loose partnership" which looks a little...underdeveloped at this point. Seems a bit like they're grasping for anything, but still notable that it appears to have been the ACC's idea and thus far does not include a relationship with the Big 12.
ACC, Pac-12 discuss 'loose partnership' that could include 'championship game' in Las Vegas
Both conferences, along with the Big 12, are aiming to fortify their membership and increase their media rights revenue
Just another piece of evidence that the Big 12 should be doing anything possible to act fast.
If there is any way to peel off the Arizona schools, or just Utah and Colorado, or whatever, get it done in the next few days. Give them full media rights shares from the jump. The most important thing is not to give the other leagues time to figure out how to exclude you from their schemes, which is what the ACC is floating here.
A bit more detail on this "loose partnership" which looks a little...underdeveloped at this point. Seems a bit like they're grasping for anything, but still notable that it appears to have been the ACC's idea and thus far does not include a relationship with the Big 12.
ACC, Pac-12 discuss 'loose partnership' that could include 'championship game' in Las Vegas
Both conferences, along with the Big 12, are aiming to fortify their membership and increase their media rights revenue
It is not surprising it is the ACC's idea- with all the public wallowing by their ADs and presidents, they are clearly unhappy, realize there is not much they can do, and equally desperate.
Michael Young, Alvin Franklin, and Dave Rose, former BYU coach
There’s a reason why the ACC and PAC are rumored to partner. They’re in the weaker position compared to the Big 12. To me it signals the Big 12 is attempting to make some moves behind the scenes.
The BIG 10 really stabbed the PAC and ACC in the back over this alliance. I would like to be a fly on the wall in their next meeting!!!
I agree with other posters that this reeks of desperation.
I struggle with why even do this. To prove to the remaining teams that your value per school is in the tank? If the value comes in at $30mil per team as projected that is even less than the ACC. Why would any schools stay?
If I were PAC 12 administrators, I would focus 1) Merger (ok if Big 12 says no thank you this time), 2) Expansion (much rather have our four than any of the other viable options) and 3) concessions to Wash/Oregon to stay. Let the media deal play out after stabilizing. They are not in a position of strength negotiating now.
Attendance numbers truly don’t matter. USC/UCLA had no attendance last season and their ratings are the exact same as ISU. OSU has had a lot of attendance issues and just a few years ago Michigan was giving away tickets if you bought a Pepsi. Attendance at most schools aligns with if the team is doing well, outside of that for many the schools have made the game experience awful.
So wait a minute...we are going to fly wake forest to play Arizona state....and then have Clemson play Oregon to see who gets eliminated from the playoffs so yet another SEC team can get in? This is the stupidest thing ever. Why the he'll would Clemson want to play a game in Vegas in mid December? That's insane, this is total bs.
I've never done a Michigan St gameday, but I've heard it's nothing short of awful, and the university does all it can to discourage it with their gameday policies.
Seems noteworthy that leftover leagues on both coasts don't want to work with us though, when we're supposedly in the strongest position, right here in the middle of the country with a media deal expiring in a couple years.
Normally it feels like we are part of these types of lists. Glad we got one under our belt
The Big 12 is in a weird position having a roster full of mid-tier Power Five programs and zero elite programs that "move the needle" or whatever Stewart Mandel would say. This Pac-12/ACC "partnership" would make it possible for Oregon to play Clemson in their title game or whatever they call it. That's a premier game that ESPN would pay a lot of money for. The Big 12 couldn't put up a champion as valuable.
I still think the Big 12 is a workhorse conference with passionate fanbases that will put up solid if unspectacular viewership numbers, but this is a Hail Mary by two dying leagues hoping that ESPN will pay them more for it.
I get that reference. I was thinking we were discussing the four corners of the entire USA
Sure, we’re those things if you cherry pick our best/most anticipated season ever. But if you look at us historically, we’re not in the top 40 for TV ratings. That’s what other people see….one step away (losing CMC) from going back to relative obscurity.
