Endeavor is the name of the outside consultants the Big 12 hired specifically for branding and sports media.
big12sports.com
Oh. Consultants shouldn’t be plural that threw me off.
IMG is our licensing agent as well. That’s a nice coincidence.Big 12 Conference Appoints WME Sports and IMG Media to Lead Global Content and Commercial Strategy
The Big 12 Conference today announced it has appointed WME Sports and IMG Media, both Endeavor companies, to facilitate its global content and commercial strategy. Leaning into the expertise of the broader Endeavor network, WME Sports and IMG Media will lead the Big 12’s:
You want media in Big 12 country to use proper English???
Not funny.
Safe to say, the media partners probably get really excited about the prospect of UConn playing some of these top teams in the Big 12.
It’s a process every time, even if you lean towards an outcome you still have to go through the steps/check the boxes. Sports media landscape has changed even in the last 12 months, plus there’s 4 new Big 12 members who weren’t here to consider UConn’s candidacy last go round that need to understand the numbers, learn about the school and potential fit, etc
www.cbssports.com
Big 12 presidents pitched on potential UConn addition, but lack of consensus likely to prolong decision
CBS Sports verified that six Big 12 schools are in favor of adding the Huskies if a vote were taken today
Big 12 presidents were briefed Monday about the possible addition of UConn to the league without taking action, CBS Sports has learned. The league's lack of unanimity on the issue will require ongoing discussions as the possible next round of realignment looms, sources told CBS Sports.
CBS Sports was able to verify six Big 12 schools in favor of UConn's addition with two against if a vote were taken today. Those schools did not want to be identified because of the sensitivity of the issue. It takes a super majority (at least 12 of the 16 Big 12 schools) to approve such a move.
LOL you were saying
Aren't we at 50%? We need 12 Yes votes and we have 6 so far that we know of.
I am not as concerned about FOX not being supportive now given ESPN’s support. FOX is only against the move until there is some outcome beneficial to them that gets driven out of it. As an example, when Texas and OU wanted to leave early to go to the SEC this year, FOX was against until they were able to negotiate Texas and Michigan flipping the home/away games on their home and home series this year so that FOX still got to broadcast a Texas game.
Yes but we’re pacing to be at 12 of 16 yes votes which is 75% of members
Just remember, Calford and SMU were added to the ACC with the minimum number of “yes” votes needed- NC State had to flip to make it happen.
There are also concerns that UConn is "one of the most heavily subsidized public FBS athletic departments in the country,"Big 12 presidents pitched on potential UConn addition, but lack of consensus likely to prolong decision
CBS Sports verified that six Big 12 schools are in favor of adding the Huskies if a vote were taken today
Big 12 presidents were briefed Monday about the possible addition of UConn to the league without taking action, CBS Sports has learned. The league's lack of unanimity on the issue will require ongoing discussions as the possible next round of realignment looms, sources told CBS Sports.
CBS Sports was able to verify six Big 12 schools in favor of UConn's addition with two against if a vote were taken today. Those schools did not want to be identified because of the sensitivity of the issue. It takes a super majority (at least 12 of the 16 Big 12 schools) to approve such a move.
Doubtful as the CBSSN deal goes through this year with two separate 2 year extension options where CBSSN also gets the first right of refusal if another offer comes in
Agreed- I am thinking Friday we know either way. Neither party wants this to go past then.
