That is 100% false on the big ten part, the schools didn’t want to be on streaming. It’s a big part of the reason Warren moved on, he misrepresented how many games would already be on streaming and the schools were and still are pissed.
LOL, even a B10/Fox symp like yourself should be able to comprehend that the recent CFP bid process/award (which is all factual), past/future realignment moves, excessive CFP auto bids for B10/SEC and absurd CFP revenue sharing overly favorable for B10/SEC are all clear evidence of CFB orchestration by ESPN/Fox and their two puppets.
I'm still kinda rooting for the absolute top 18-20 brands to join together and separate from everyone else.
Yes, that's the loss. Financially it would change nothing, and with the additions of UConn, Louisville, Duke, etc the Big 12 would still reign supreme in hoops.
As long as ToE doesn't make the cut, I could absolutely live with that.
They wouldn't.
KU has got an extended B12 GOR to deal with before they can think about exiting the B12.
I would be pretty surprised if ESPN declines that extension, they are getting a bargain
My first sentence is in reference to CFB, which is the subject of this thread- not NBA or NFL. The NBA is going all in on subscription/non-OTA with ESPN/Peacock/Amazon as their reported TV partners on their new media rights contract.
They will decline as part of their long term consolidation plan and financial focus on the SEC. Also helps keeps them out of court for any ACC GOR issues related to FSU. Clemson, UNC exit preferences.
ESPN isn’t going to be involved with court at all, have never been named or even talked about. Again you get those teams at a bargain price, as long as they are in the ACC it’s in ESPN’s best interest to keep them there for minimal cost. No business would make that move when they are locked in at a lower rate until the early 2030’s.
As previously posted multiple times, ESPN was surprisingly and mysteriously the sole bidder for CFP extension rights at below market value. They also got a sublicensing option which is unheard of for a premium package like that. That sublicensing option will in all likelihood be granted to Fox, also at below market value. Remember at the first of the year when it was reported that Fox was going all in CFP bidding? Didn't even submit a bid and didn't have to as it turns out because ESPN got the absurd sublicensing option.
They are already at 18 schools this fall, and you keep reading talk about taking at least two more from the ACC, that puts you at 20. So, you are suggesting that after hitting 20 they will stop? What happens if ND decides they want in, the B10 tells them to pound sand and turn them away? The league would take them in a NY minute because they are the one school left out there that truly brings high dollar value to any conference that could bag them.
ESPN doesn't want their ACC contract publicly disclosed. Of course, they are going to be involved in the court proceedings to some extent as they are party to the GOR. Their contract with the ACC is why the GOR exists.
Their contract is already public record, the information can just get FOIAed because they are public institutions. That’s why everyone in the know has been saying the GOR is ironclad.
Maybe. But IMO you are making a lot of assumptions- creating the shooter on the grassy knoll.
Everything you have heard is from talking heads that are paid to make up stuff. That’s legit their job. No one who actually is involved is talking about that. There are 4 schools of value, UNC, FSU, ND and possibly Clemson although that’s failing fast.
