The entire seven-year AAC deal looks like it will amount to 1/4th of the Big Ten's yearly network haul....before the Big Ten Network.
The line between the haves and the have-nots will be drawn behind the Big Ten and SEC.
The second line will be drawn behind the have-nots in the ACC, Big 12 and Pac 12 to delineate between the have-nots and the got-nothings.
I don't think that the B1G wants to lose its ESPN connection. Everyone knows the favoritism that ESPN shows toward its partners and while the B1G doesn't need much help, perception is reality. I would not be surprised to see the remainder split between 2 or even 3 networks. I'm really curious to see how an expanded portfolio of games would be compensated on these contracts, which I guess is what we really care about anyway.I don't think ESPN loses the B1G. Keep in mind that the Fox deal is only for 1/2 of the Tier 1 rights to the B1G. I expect ESPN will either pony up the $$$ for the other half, or at least a good chunk of it. CBS Sports currently has some basketball games. Let's see what they offer. NBC might make a push for a piece of the pie. ESPN needs the B1G for ratings. That's why I think the other half - or most of it - will go to ESPN.
After reading this news, there is no doubt in my mind now that Texas is going to keep every penny from their inflated LHN until they absolutely have to drop it (i.e. join the B1G or SEC). There is 0% chance they are giving up their big fish in a little pond advantage they have without going into one of the Humungous Two conferences. That's probably the reason why we've had a complete 180 reversal from the B12 in the last few days regarding CCG and expansion, I think. OU and KU are gone and half of the ACC will be too. I think we are strong enough to merge into a "best of the rest" conference that would consist of ACC and B12 leftovers with some AAC and BYU.
Geez, that is some serious bank. Friendly reminder that Rutgers...yes, Rutgers...is now a member of Rockefeller Two. Location, location, location.
The biggest problem will be getting casual fans to watch either league and paying for that privilege. It's going to have to be pay-per-view to sustain that amount.The entire seven-year AAC deal looks like it will amount to 1/4th of the Big Ten's yearly network haul....before the Big Ten Network.
The line between the haves and the have-nots will be drawn behind the Big Ten and SEC.
The second line will be drawn behind the have-nots in the ACC, Big 12 and Pac 12 to delineate between the have-nots and the got-nothings.
Why is a game between Illinois and Indiana worth 50x a game between Cincinnati and UConn?
Because with that game you also get MSU-UM; OSU -UM, etc.Why is a game between Illinois and Indiana worth 50x a game between Cincinnati and UConn?
interesting point in regards to FS1. I think this is equally as big for FS1/2 as it is for FOX. Will be curious to see if FOX goes after the 2nd half of the Tier 1 and the Tier 2 also or if ESPN/NBC sacks up and offers something. Unfortunately, I don't believe CBS to be a threat for much besides the hoops coverage they already have
Because the people writing the checks say so.Why is a game between Illinois and Indiana worth 50x a game between Cincinnati and UConn?
Could this force ESPN to start an ACC network now in an effort to save their content?
Could this force ESPN to start an ACC network now in an effort to save their content?
From other articles I read, here is who is vying for a piece of the remaining 50% of games:
ESPN/ABC
CBS
NBC
Turner Sports
CBS has stated it would like to renew its current agreement for basketball games. Currently, CBS pays $12 million a year for the package of basketball games it airs. I'm not sure how many games that includes, but ESPN and BTN also air a boatload of B1G basketball games. I would assume that number would need to double if they want to keep that same package going forward.