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Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV Jun 14
Somebody I trust told me today the Big 12 was no longer interested in a scheduling alliance with the Pac 12. He says Pac 12 is keen on the idea. Big gamble for the previously psychologically disadvantaged conference.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 10h10 hours ago
Be careful of people who tell you what you want to hear without the ability to explain in the details in a meaningful way. You may use the past as a litmus test if you are careful.

HoustonCentrikSports‏ @HoustonCentrikS 10h10 hours ago
Replying to @theDudeofWV
To be clear, this person was a voice inside Lamby’s head.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 10h10 hours ago
I try to be kind to you guys. I really do. I encourage your skepticism. Its a good thing. However make damn sure your skepticism uses logical appraisal before it transforms into criticism.

Rick LaCour‏ @ricklacour2010 Jun 14
Replying to @theDudeofWV
Did this person say why?

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV Jun 14
Yea... why help them out.

LAT‏ @letsgomtnrs Jun 14
Greg will say it's because OU and UT are leaving so they won't agree.. Blah, blah, blah.

JOC‏ @ronnoco5 Jun 15
Replying to @theDudeofWV
Big 12 is fine, there is nowhere for Oklahoma and Texas to go. They aren't going to risk being doormats somewhere else.

e0ppok‏ @e0ppok 10h10 hours ago
But... Oklahoma & Texas can "put pressure" on PAC:

1) PAC needs XII brands much more than in 2010
2) OU/ UT are in a stronger position than "king" USC
3) Result leading to a potential raid of PAC brands by XII
4) XII could remain mostly whole, while elite PAC brands merge...

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 10h10 hours ago
Could happen... but I would read the thread on the CFB board about Pac 12 schools.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV Jun 14
He also says ESPN’s business plan calls for a T2 games on ESPN+ and will be a component of all future contracts going forward. My bet is the Big 12 is the first.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 10h10 hours ago
On the record the Big 12 swears it won’t expand. But the math says it must or risk the future on the goodwill of ESPN. It has to look to the P12 first & exhaust all possibilities before looking elsewhere.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 10h10 hours ago
So why strengthen the P12 with a scheduling alliance that benefits the P12 far more than the Big 12?

Matt‏ @wvug12 10h10 hours ago
Replying to @theDudeofWV
Should get Nebraska, T A&M, and Colorado back to the Big 12. Makes the most sense to me.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 10h10 hours ago
You cant force them...

Matt‏ @wvug12 10h10 hours ago
You can bribe them though

Unhinged Trump/AOC Hitler‏ @Unkle_Monkee 8h8 hours ago
Replying to @theDudeofWV
Just stop

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
Stop making sense? Never!

the doctor‏ @Spartan_buckeye 3h3 hours ago
I mean the sec doesn’t have a grant of rights. Why not LSU and bama
 
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Not that I want to add to the misery here but one Chris Lambert is crowing about predicting this:



Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 9h9 hours ago
If you understand the underlying economics of college football you are far, far ahead of traditional media.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 9h9 hours ago
AAC TV contract will take a hit too. Not all members are created equally...

Doug‏ @NebGradDubDub 6h6 hours ago
Replying to @theDudeofWV
Lost in the Connecticut discussion is the fact that ESPN just lost another property to Fox sports in the east

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 8h8 hours ago
Good news for the AAC as Pete Thamel reports the AAC’s TV contract with ESPN lacks a termination clause. Also reports TV deal will not be significantly impacted. Be prepared for at least a $7M per year reduction that turns into a slight loss if the AAC replaces UConn.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 8h8 hours ago
There are imaginary borders stipulated by the FCC that determine what games get broadcast in what market. UConn missed out on the B1G because the FCC included NYC as part of Rutgers home market but not UConn’s. Guess which school had better basket & football TV ratings.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
AAC TV contract includes "fair negotiation" clause which effectively means the AAC and ESPN will haggle over UConn’s value in regards to any adjustment due to the Huskies leaving. Expect the contract to decrease at least by $7M & perhaps more.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
For comparison the Big 12’s contract is terminated if Texas or OU leave.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
Heads up to fans of the AAC.... there’s nobody who comes close to UConn’s value unless the AAC can convince Boise State to be the ultimate outlier. Buffalo is one possibility.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
If I were in charge I would add Troy.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 6h6 hours ago
Sorry, forgot Army. Some are mentioning BYU but that’s not going to happen.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 3h3 hours ago
UConn made the right choice. Colleges & universities cannot continue to throw money away chasing P5 dreams. Millions taken from academics with no ROI.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 3h3 hours ago
I’m well aware of the intangible benefits of FBS football i.e. increased donations, increased applications etc. But those benefits elude G5 programs losing millions each year.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 2h2 hours ago
ESPN may let the AAC keep full contract value but would require a GoR. That’s just me postulating based on ESPN’s prior behavior.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 2h2 hours ago
AAC fans had best be careful impugning UConn’s value. I believe UConn had the largest T3 contract in the AAC & that is a pretty good indicator of core value.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 2h2 hours ago
Pete Thamel reports AAC term sheet with ESPN includes membership provision. Deal isn’t terminated.
 
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My source heard that the Big 12 looked at the new locker room video as a statement of the University's commitment to football and were sold.


Of course my source is my neighbor's dog Sam. He's never been right yet, so I figure he's due.
 
CL82 said:
My source heard that the Big 12 looked at the new locker room video as a statement of the University's commitment to football and were sold.


Of course my source is my neighbor's dog Sam. He's never been right yet, so I figure he's due.
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Car wash. You heard it here last !
 
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UConn Dan said:
Not buying what he's selling but...
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You ever wonder what this guy's day job is? He and the rest of them started posting nonsense in about 2010? That was 9 years ago, and they are all still posting the same crap. Why do they do it?
 
nelsonmuntz said:
You ever wonder what this guy's day job is? He and the rest of them started posting nonsense in about 2010? That was 9 years ago, and they are all still posting the same crap. Why do they do it?
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Attention. I was obsessed with first round of realignment when Miami left, I used to read about 20 team boards daily looking for information. I haven't looked at a single AAC board this time around, though.
 
nelsonmuntz said:
You ever wonder what this guy's day job is? He and the rest of them started posting nonsense in about 2010? That was 9 years ago, and they are all still posting the same crap. Why do they do it?
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Totally in need of attention. Living in Mom's basement is his day job.
 
Where % is BTM on this sheet???

( wow seriously I cant even pretend to curse a little for effect without the editor getting involved?)
 
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The tuxedo thing bothers me. I can't believe they make a tuxedo that small, and I don't believe a football insider would be caught dead in a tuxedo. It hurts his credibility even when his takes appear to be well researched and believable. I think if he went by Leisure Suit Yoda I might take him more seriously as a legitimate source. Or something like that. Jorts Yoda maybe.
 
nelsonmuntz said:
You ever wonder what this guy's day job is? He and the rest of them started posting nonsense in about 2010? That was 9 years ago, and they are all still posting the same crap. Why do they do it?
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I wonder this every time these people get referenced.

What kind of psychosis allows you to lie for 10 years straight about anything, let alone something so niche that anyone finding and reading you has to know you're full of shit..
 
Guapo said:
But...
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tweet deleted, what was it? Dave Borges misinterpreting it?

I have to re-read and review other clauses, but it says we can't talk to those conference about adding football-only until the date of entrance. So presumably we can talk to them July 1, 2020 about football only???
 
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UConn Dan said:
tweet deleted, what was it? Dave Borges misinterpreting it?

I have to re-read and review other clauses, but it says we can't talk to those conference about adding football-only until the date of entrance. So presumably we can talk to them July 1, 2020 about football only???
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Borges just put a new tweet out saying he read it wrong:

 
UConn Dan said:
tweet deleted, what was it? Dave Borges misinterpreting it?

I have to re-read and review other clauses, but it says we can't talk to those conference about adding football-only until the date of entrance. So presumably we can talk to them July 1, 2020 about football only???
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Yuppp
 


Mark Kochenderfer‏ @MarkKochenderfe 5h5 hours ago
Replying to @flugempire
Wouldn’t expansion of the CFP make conference realignment less likely? If the playoffs expand there will certainly be automatic qualifiers for some conference champions. So OU for example may have a much clearer route to CFP in B12 vs SEC.

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 5h5 hours ago
Opposite. More likely to get more than 1 team from same P5 conference after Playoff Expansion. More seats at playoff table = larger conferences less hindering.

Mark Kochenderfer‏ @MarkKochenderfe 5h5 hours ago
I don’t agree. The most likely scenario is around five automatic qualifiers that would only be three at large spots for Notre Dame, a second SEC team which is almost guaranteed yearly, and group of five team. No way that is easier than winning the big 12 pac12 or ACC.

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 4h4 hours ago
Of course it’s easier. With 8 in the playoffs you have 2 bites at the apple. 1) Winning your Conference. 2) 3 At Large berths. There is not going to be an automatic qualifier for ND or G5 among the 3 At Large slots...although that we will be an enlarged widow for them as well.

Mark Kochenderfer‏ @MarkKochenderfe 3h3 hours ago
Automatic bids always easier. It’s guaranteed. Think about how much easier it is to be the best team in the ACC or big 12 verses that meat grinder in the SEC. Not even close. Way easier to get in with a guaranteed conference championship bid.

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 2h2 hours ago
But it eases the worry somewhat of too tight a window in large 16 SEC conference if there is 3 At Large Bids after 5 Conf auto winners vs current playoff structure. Larger Playoff format greases skids somewhat. Playoff window is not only variable in OU’s future decision.


Mark Kochenderfer‏ @MarkKochenderfe 2h2 hours ago
Absolutely not the only variable but it definitely matters.

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 2h2 hours ago
Yes it does..you are correct. But my point on “greasing the skids” it’s easier for an SEC to lure OU into a 16 team conference with an 8 team playoff format (5 autos + 3 At Large) vs current format.

Mark Kochenderfer‏ @MarkKochenderfe 31m31 minutes ago
But is still going to be way easier to get in as B 12 champs.

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 12m12 minutes ago
Sure. I don’t think anyone would argue with you on that point.
 
Good God that Flugaur is stupid. He's damned-the-torpedoes intent on pushing his 20 team B!G Conference fantasy. Guess what Greg? Even if the B1G adds Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, Georgia Tech, Clemson and Florida State your Minnesota Gophers are STILL going to suck.
 
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