Can The Horde do something useful

[whaler11]

The 25 of you that suck off the UConn teat - can you go find one fact.

Does the new AAC deal include UConn WBB rights going fully to ESPN and + or does UConn still have games to sell to SNY.

Aren’t any of you the least bit curious?

 

[Fishy]

Problem is that there really isn’t a new deal yet.

We have one SBJ report of a new deal, but that’s the extent of it.

 

[whaler11]

Problem is that there really isn’t a new deal yet.

We have one SBJ report of a new deal, but that’s the extent of it.

Maybe they can call John Ourand.

The league can leak the number so they get their one billion headlines - how about someone leak something about the programs that generate a lot of that.

 

[Fishy]

Maybe they can call John Ourand.

The league can leak the number so they get their one billion headlines - how about someone leak something about the programs that generate a lot of that.

Well, what do you want them to write about next?

 

[whaler11]

Well, what do you want them to write about next?

Easy. Do a seat count at XL and Gampel.

Figure out the additional revenue if they sell the same number of tickets with the new donations.

Find an economist who has heard of price elasticity and knows that three losing years in a row is bad. Ask him how many season tickets they lose.

Subtract that from the first number. Print the net result.

 

[uconnell]

Easy. Do a seat count at XL and Gampel.

Figure out the additional revenue if they sell the same number of tickets with the new donations.

Find an economist who has heard of price elasticity and knows that three losing years in a row is bad. Ask him how many season tickets they lose.

Subtract that from the first number. Print the net result.

Reprorters have become so lazy that they can’t be bothered to Check facts. Seems as though they just print anything That pops into their heads or read the boneyard where the posters are more knowledgeable and care more than the reporters .

 

[GridironGR8]

I think we'll find out today what is in store for UCONN and the AAC.

 

[billybud]

My guess is that SNY is SOL re UConn basketball as SNY content......I think that we'll find that ESPN demanded that content in the new contract to sell ESPN+.

But...ESPN might have worked out something like they did with Raycom...

CHAPEL HILL — Don’t worry about Raycom, not even one bit — things are going to be just fine.

Ownership of two high-end production trucks along with its longtime relationship with the league and ESPN made it the perfect partner to continue working behind the scenes on broadcasts when the ACC Network launches on Aug. 22.

“We got a very, very good — lucrative — production contract from ESPN,” Raycom CEO Jimmy Rayburn said. “A lot of the games next year will still be produced from top to bottom, but they just won’t have the Raycom name on it.

 

[John]

Easy. Do a seat count at XL and Gampel.

Figure out the additional revenue if they sell the same number of tickets with the new donations.

Find an economist who has heard of price elasticity and knows that three losing years in a row is bad. Ask him how many season tickets they lose.

Subtract that from the first number. Print the net result.

we have 4 seats in the $400 donation section - that's $1600 extra we're supposed to cough up soon. Ain't happening.

 

[whaler11]

My guess is that SNY is SOL re UConn basketball as SNY content.I think that we'll find that ESPN demanded that content in the new contract to sell ESPN+.

But...ESPN might have worked out something like they did with Raycom...

CHAPEL HILL — Don’t worry about Raycom, not even one bit — things are going to be just fine.

Ownership of two high-end production trucks along with its longtime relationship with the league and ESPN made it the perfect partner to continue working behind the scenes on broadcasts when the ACC Network launches on Aug. 22.

“We got a very, very good — lucrative — production contract from ESPN,” Raycom CEO Jimmy Rayburn said. “A lot of the games next year will still be produced from top to bottom, but they just won’t have the Raycom name on it.

Well yeah when your daddy is commissioner it goes a long way.

way to stay on topic.

 

[billybud]

It is absolutely on topic...your snideness aside.

SNY could work out a production deal...keep working content, just under the ESPN+ name.

Like Raycom...and yeah...we all know that junior is at Raycom.

 

[billybud]

Whaler wrote...

Does the new AAC deal include UConn WBB rights going fully to ESPN and + or does UConn still have games to sell to SNY.

The answer is...we don't know yet.

But, ESPN has provided a "sweetner" in the past to an entity losing content...

SNY could be a provider to the ESPN+ under contract with ESPN...but, you'd think that the SNY folks would already know that, and they profess not to know much.

Have to wait until details leak out.

 

[whaler11]

It is absolutely on topic...your snideness aside.

SNY could work out a production deal...keep working content, just under the ESPN+ name.

Like Raycom...and yeah...we all know that junior is at Raycom.

Nobody gives a crap what it means for SNY.

We care what it means for UConn. 1. Money. 2. Exposure

 

[Iconoclast]

I sure hope SNY can work something out and give UConn needed exposure and a little more money. UConn needs a walkaway plan however. If SNY is serious about staying in CT, it could offer its money to help UConn get out of the AAC and into another league where it could continue its relationship. A crazy possibility would be to form a new conference with Buffalo and a handful of other bigger Northeastern schools that could give Syracuse, BC and the ACC's northeast ambitions (and thus ESPN) a headache.

 

[whaler11]

And SNY doesn’t give a hoot about production.

If they can’t carry UConn they get banished from half the cable systems in the state.

 

[Fishy]

I sure hope SNY can work something out and give UConn needed exposure and a little more money. UConn needs a walkaway plan however. If SNY is serious about staying in CT, it could offer its money to help UConn get out of the AAC and into another league where it could continue its relationship. A crazy possibility would be to form a new conference with Buffalo and a handful of other bigger Northeastern schools that could give Syracuse, BC and the ACC's northeast ambitions (and thus ESPN) a headache.

You’re way too new to start peddling insane conference scenarios.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

And SNY doesn’t give a hoot about production.

If they can’t carry UConn they get banished from half the cable systems in the state.

If we go off the air in New York, we might as well become UNH.

 

[Ha Who]

I have been neutral in the AAC C7 argument. If SNY (New York) exposure is gone, I am in begging mode. ESPN has sheet on us enough

 

[Iconoclast]

You’re way too new to start peddling insane conference scenarios.

Maybe so, but if I'm UConn I'd want to strengthen my bargaining position however I can and use SNY's desperation to stay in Hartford/New Haven to my advantage. If SNY gives enough money and exposure, maybe UConn playing Iona (plus less travel) would be worth it for a few years over playing Tulsa. Women's hoops advertisers would be just as happy. SNY could control a small piece of college hoops and bundle it to retirees in Florida. Plus it might shake up ESPN to see the mess it's made. The point? You don't half to pay the Harlem Globetrotters the same as the Washington Generals. Effectively, UConn should be saying ANY Washington Generals will do, as long as we get paid and fans can see us play.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

How many times do I have to post "I told you so" before we realize that this league is a death sentence?

 

[UConnJim]

How many times do I have to post "I told you so" before we realize that this league is a death sentence?

There is no other option at this time, especially if UConn has any aspirations of ever going P5. Look at UCF, Houston, and Cincinnati. The AAC is not hurting them as basketball and football are doing well. Honestly, UConn's problems have been self inflicted: PP/GDL, Diaco, Ollie, maybe Edsall 2. What UConn has lacked is leadership during our time in purgatory to make our athletics better and look more attractive. If we need to raise $25 million a year in private donations per year to make that happen, then tell the fans and come up with a plan to achieve it. At least try!

I am so sick of people complaining about the conference when UConn has had 3 straight losing basketballs seasons and is struggling in football. IT IS NOT THE CONFERENCE!

 

[junglehusky]

There is no other option at this time, especially if UConn has any aspirations of ever going P5. Look at UCF, Houston, and Cincinnati. The AAC is not hurting them as basketball and football are doing well. Honestly, UConn's problems have been self inflicted: PP/GDL, Diaco, Ollie, maybe Edsall 2. What UConn has lacked is leadership during our time in purgatory to make our athletics better and look more attractive. If we need to raise $25 million a year in private donations per year to make that happen, then tell the fans and come up with a plan to achieve it. At least try!

I am so sick of people complaining about the conference when UConn has had 3 straight losing basketballs seasons and is struggling in football. IT IS NOT THE CONFERENCE!

Counterpoint. It's the conference.

 

[buddy]

There is no other option at this time, especially if UConn has any aspirations of ever going P5. Look at UCF, Houston, and Cincinnati. The AAC is not hurting them as basketball and football are doing well. Honestly, UConn's problems have been self inflicted: PP/GDL, Diaco, Ollie, maybe Edsall 2. What UConn has lacked is leadership during our time in purgatory to make our athletics better and look more attractive. If we need to raise $25 million a year in private donations per year to make that happen, then tell the fans and come up with a plan to achieve it. At least try!

I am so sick of people complaining about the conference when UConn has had 3 straight losing basketballs seasons and is struggling in football. IT IS NOT THE CONFERENCE!

You forgot to mention Warde's Caribbean buffet and Suzie's naivete.

 

[dogged1]

You’re way too new to start peddling insane conference scenarios.

I'm gonna take an opposite point of view, perfect newbie post. Fits right in with all the other insane conference realignment senarios we've seen posted here over the years. In fact way more plausible then the really crazy ones.
I predict a bright future, for you @Iconoclast. Just beware the shark.

 

[Iconoclast]

I'm gonna take an opposite point of view, perfect newbie post. Fits right in with all the other insane conference realignment senarios we've seen posted here over the years. In fact way more plausible then the really crazy ones.
I predict a bright future, for you @Iconoclast. Just beware the shark.

Thanks for the vote of confidence in my nihilistic fantasy....we'll see if Benedict can make some lemonade with the hand he's been dealt!

 

[The Funster]

Thanks for the vote of confidence in my nihilistic fantasy....we'll see if Benedict can make some lemonade with the hand he's been dealt!

Please don't mix metaphors...it drives the intelligentsia bonkers.

 

[LBird33]

Whaler wrote...

Does the new AAC deal include UConn WBB rights going fully to ESPN and + or does UConn still have games to sell to SNY.

The answer is...we don't know yet.

But, ESPN has provided a "sweetner" in the past to an entity losing content...

SNY could be a provider to the ESPN+ under contract with ESPN...but, you'd think that the SNY folks would already know that, and they profess not to know much.

Have to wait until details leak out.

Well remember they are Syracuse Grads