Realignment Megathread (All The Moves)
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I don’t get the “Done behind the PAC 12’s back!” Comment. Of all the moves in the past 13 years, I’d say this was one of the most obvious.
On their own, I tend to agree. The PAC would replace and survive just fine. It doesn’t seem like SDSU is locked into the MWC yet. So they wouldn’t be a huge drop off. But if it’s just the first domino, then it is a big deal.
The important part is that its the first time in probably ever that all big 12 schools are at least somewhat on the same page and not all working in disparate directions
A while ago, someone posted that the Big 12 had given up their rights to Big 14 and Big 16.
“Survive”. If the tv deal was so bad CU had to leave what is the next iteration going to look like?
I believe it’s only ESPN or Fox that is locked, not both so it’s not a guaranteed full amount as long as they are P5.
Locked on PAC12 podcast says the Oregon meeting is a standard and not anything special. If you believe him.
Whether Colorado really brings "more" to the Big 12 or not, I personally love it! I have a vacation home in Estes Park, and Colorado in the Big 12 means I can go to some Iowa State games in Boulder!
I would guess though that they have/will put their blessing on it before anyone comes.
No way anyone comes without knowing that Fox is on board or someone else is, in their place.
Some media "experts" have said FOX is on board with paying pro-rata even though not contractually obligated.
Makes sense for FOX as they haven't replaced their previous Pac12 football inventory.
But also from a basketball standpoint, where FOX will now show some Big12 games. I get the sense that Brett Yormark's coast-to-coast conference is fully supported by ESPN & FOX. Gotta believe inter-region games garner more viewers.
Big 12 Checked their box
Now Colorado’s turn.
Now Colorado’s turn.
Yeah - because I'm sure "standard and not anything special" board meetings are scheduled "very last minute" (not doubting you - calling BS on the podcast).
Gotta imagine the Big12 has an idea of who’s coming next. No way they’d approve #13 without a plan to get #14. And honestly, schedule-wise, 14 isn’t a great number either. So if the TV partners approve, I would think there’s a plan for 16. And now I’d think things will move very quickly for 2024.
If they haven’t applied, how are they accepted without tampering? Seems like it goes against everything I’ve heard since 2010
Twitter is the best.
It goes from the Big 12 is a bunch of truck stops that can't be compared with the PAC to we didn't want Colorado anyway.
It goes from the Big 12 is a bunch of truck stops that can't be compared with the PAC to we didn't want Colorado anyway.
They’re not under any contract that is being breached
