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John OurandVerified account @Ourand_SBJ
SBD: Fox Sports hires Mark Silverman from BTN to be president of national networks. http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2018/01/10/People-and-Pop-Culture/Silverman.aspx …
Omega Supreme @OmegaSupreme914
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@posas13 @Expansion_Crush @flugempire
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John OurandVerified account @Ourand_SBJ
SBD: Fox Sports hires Mark Silverman from BTN to be president of national networks. Fox Sports Brings On BTN's Mark Silverman To Be President Of National Networks …
Greg Flugaur @flugempire Jan 10
Greg Flugaur Retweeted Omega Supreme
https://mobile.twitter.com/OmegaSupreme914/status/951250378368135168 … WOW! Huge news.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire Jan 10
Replying to @OmegaSupreme914
“Silverman, who was hired 11 years ago as BTN’s first and only president, will also continue to oversee that channel.”
Aheeemmmm.......
Big Ten Expansion coming in 2025. Big time.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire Jan 10
Replying to @Expansion_Crush @posas13 @OmegaSupreme914
If you notice...Silverman, for now, is still overseeing BTN.
FOX Sports is ALL IN on Big Ten.
More now than ever.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire Jan 10
Replying to @Expansion_Crush @posas13 @OmegaSupreme914
Think of it this way...
Is Oklahoma more valuable to FOX inside the Big Ten in 2025 or more valuable to FOX inside Big 12 in 2025?
With Silverman now in his position at FOX Sports and BTN....well.
Just 1 example.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire Jan 24
Replying to @CaliUConnHusky
According to BTM there has been some rumblings on a new face who will become a factor in Conference Realignment/Expansion decisions come 2023/24/25...
Amazon.
If they buy FOX Sports...
BTM will update us soon.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 12h12 hours ago
Heads up: BTM is stating FOX agressive play into getting NFL Thursday Night package is part of FOX Sports two year plan to shine itself up to be ultimately bought by Amazon.
FOX FS1 FS2 BTN
Biggest coming impact on future Conf Realignment/Expansion.
ME: It would make some sense if Amazon is interested in entering the sports business. He didn't mention what happens to the PAC Networks but I would think that Amazon and the PAC would be natural partners.
SBD: Fox Sports hires Mark Silverman from BTN to be president of national networks. http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2018/01/10/People-and-Pop-Culture/Silverman.aspx …
Omega Supreme @OmegaSupreme914
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SBD: Fox Sports hires Mark Silverman from BTN to be president of national networks. Fox Sports Brings On BTN's Mark Silverman To Be President Of National Networks …
Greg Flugaur @flugempire Jan 10
Greg Flugaur Retweeted Omega Supreme
https://mobile.twitter.com/OmegaSupreme914/status/951250378368135168 … WOW! Huge news.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire Jan 10
Replying to @OmegaSupreme914
“Silverman, who was hired 11 years ago as BTN’s first and only president, will also continue to oversee that channel.”
Aheeemmmm.......
Big Ten Expansion coming in 2025. Big time.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire Jan 10
Replying to @Expansion_Crush @posas13 @OmegaSupreme914
If you notice...Silverman, for now, is still overseeing BTN.
FOX Sports is ALL IN on Big Ten.
More now than ever.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire Jan 10
Replying to @Expansion_Crush @posas13 @OmegaSupreme914
Think of it this way...
Is Oklahoma more valuable to FOX inside the Big Ten in 2025 or more valuable to FOX inside Big 12 in 2025?
With Silverman now in his position at FOX Sports and BTN....well.
Just 1 example.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire Jan 24
Replying to @CaliUConnHusky
According to BTM there has been some rumblings on a new face who will become a factor in Conference Realignment/Expansion decisions come 2023/24/25...
Amazon.
If they buy FOX Sports...
BTM will update us soon.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 12h12 hours ago
Heads up: BTM is stating FOX agressive play into getting NFL Thursday Night package is part of FOX Sports two year plan to shine itself up to be ultimately bought by Amazon.
FOX FS1 FS2 BTN
Biggest coming impact on future Conf Realignment/Expansion.
ME: It would make some sense if Amazon is interested in entering the sports business. He didn't mention what happens to the PAC Networks but I would think that Amazon and the PAC would be natural partners.
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Greg Flugaur @flugempire 8h8 hours ago
BTM
“Tectonic Plates of Realignment will start to move around and build some heat 24 months from now. All kinds of back channel talks will begin among University Presidents and Top Media Executives”
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 8h8 hours ago
BTM
“Sometime in the Spring of 2020 Universities among the Big 12 will need to start pushing Oklahoma & Texas on their vision going forward.”
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 8h8 hours ago
BTM
“It has to start in 2020. Oklahoma will be gathering options in back channel talks with PAC, Big Ten & SEC. Oklahoma’s 3rd Tier Contract ends in 2022. Oklahoma will want to create feeding frenzy. Everyone in industry know this to be true”
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 8h8 hours ago
“FOX Sports is loading up. Just acquired NFL Thursday Night Package. FOX Sports offered way above competitors for new NFL Package. FOX Sports now all-in on live sport content”
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 8h8 hours ago
BTM
“There is nothing going on inside Big 12. No Conference initiatives to build any Big Conference new platforms big or small to help drive Big 12 brand in any growing capacity”
+++OH-ANON+++ @OHANON1 8h8 hours ago
Buy ESPN just bought the local fox sports channels
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 8h8 hours ago
Replying to @OHANON1
But not FS1, FS2, BTN and FOX or FOX NEWS Channel.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 8h8 hours ago
BTM
“It is true, today everything is quiet. But it’s also inconceivable talks stay dormant past Spring of 2020”. Big Business needs a runway”
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 8h8 hours ago
BTM
“Everyone will load up to push their best possible deals toward Oklahoma. You only can get Texas if you get Oklahoma. If you come up short on Texas you still get a University in OU which will greatly adds to any Conference.”
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 8h8 hours ago
BTM
“PAC’s apparel deals among its top line branded Universities show an underrated value within its Conference. Must, and will, simplify its Conference Network into one media box. Need to unravel its complexity”
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 8h8 hours ago
BTM
“Some in industry expect USC to leak out info on them looking at and researching possible path toward Independence in Football to push PAC into some reform in next few years, but nobody will take these leaks seriously”
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 8h8 hours ago
BTM
“PAC has no interest in any merger with Big 12. This discussion wouldn’t get past the first open meeting at Berkeley. This is not a serious topic.”
ME: If no merger between the XII/PAC is in the offing then OU and likely UT would have some interesting choices to make. And the PAC may not invulnerable in years' time. Should both UT/OU go to SEC then I could see the Big Ten sniffing around to pick off PAC programs to catch up.
BTM
“Tectonic Plates of Realignment will start to move around and build some heat 24 months from now. All kinds of back channel talks will begin among University Presidents and Top Media Executives”
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 8h8 hours ago
BTM
“Sometime in the Spring of 2020 Universities among the Big 12 will need to start pushing Oklahoma & Texas on their vision going forward.”
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 8h8 hours ago
BTM
“It has to start in 2020. Oklahoma will be gathering options in back channel talks with PAC, Big Ten & SEC. Oklahoma’s 3rd Tier Contract ends in 2022. Oklahoma will want to create feeding frenzy. Everyone in industry know this to be true”
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 8h8 hours ago
“FOX Sports is loading up. Just acquired NFL Thursday Night Package. FOX Sports offered way above competitors for new NFL Package. FOX Sports now all-in on live sport content”
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 8h8 hours ago
BTM
“There is nothing going on inside Big 12. No Conference initiatives to build any Big Conference new platforms big or small to help drive Big 12 brand in any growing capacity”
+++OH-ANON+++ @OHANON1 8h8 hours ago
Buy ESPN just bought the local fox sports channels
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 8h8 hours ago
Replying to @OHANON1
But not FS1, FS2, BTN and FOX or FOX NEWS Channel.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 8h8 hours ago
BTM
“It is true, today everything is quiet. But it’s also inconceivable talks stay dormant past Spring of 2020”. Big Business needs a runway”
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 8h8 hours ago
BTM
“Everyone will load up to push their best possible deals toward Oklahoma. You only can get Texas if you get Oklahoma. If you come up short on Texas you still get a University in OU which will greatly adds to any Conference.”
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 8h8 hours ago
BTM
“PAC’s apparel deals among its top line branded Universities show an underrated value within its Conference. Must, and will, simplify its Conference Network into one media box. Need to unravel its complexity”
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 8h8 hours ago
BTM
“Some in industry expect USC to leak out info on them looking at and researching possible path toward Independence in Football to push PAC into some reform in next few years, but nobody will take these leaks seriously”
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 8h8 hours ago
BTM
“PAC has no interest in any merger with Big 12. This discussion wouldn’t get past the first open meeting at Berkeley. This is not a serious topic.”
ME: If no merger between the XII/PAC is in the offing then OU and likely UT would have some interesting choices to make. And the PAC may not invulnerable in years' time. Should both UT/OU go to SEC then I could see the Big Ten sniffing around to pick off PAC programs to catch up.
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Notre Dame's AD weighs in on the future of college ball....
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Greg Flugaur @flugempire 3h3 hours ago
I see people on twitter are making fun of BTN for offering B10 BB tourney on 4K.
Valid points:Not many people have ability to watch it 4K.not many people/carriers etc are interested because of investment in HD.
You know who isn’t laughing at BTN?
Amazon.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 2h2 hours ago
According to a BTM text this morning it might be a good idea for an AAC & B1G media writer/blogger/reporter to ask Mike & Jim how much work their Conf has done in gathering info on NBA’s research into getting a bite of NBA public wagering.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 2h2 hours ago
Conferences following NBA lead in grabbing 1% of all public wagers will be the next huge college sport story.
So if you are part of the media..you might want to start asking some questions to your commissioners.
Per BTM.
I see people on twitter are making fun of BTN for offering B10 BB tourney on 4K.
Valid points:Not many people have ability to watch it 4K.not many people/carriers etc are interested because of investment in HD.
You know who isn’t laughing at BTN?
Amazon.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 2h2 hours ago
According to a BTM text this morning it might be a good idea for an AAC & B1G media writer/blogger/reporter to ask Mike & Jim how much work their Conf has done in gathering info on NBA’s research into getting a bite of NBA public wagering.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 2h2 hours ago
Conferences following NBA lead in grabbing 1% of all public wagers will be the next huge college sport story.
So if you are part of the media..you might want to start asking some questions to your commissioners.
Per BTM.
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Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV Feb 19
Some early Big 12 expansion news.... background info and positioning for the upcoming CFB apocalypse known as 2022-2025.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV Feb 19
Just don't have time to discuss it today....
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Early bird special: strong indication from ESPN/Fox that they are unwilling to pay a premium for the Big 12 for the next TV contract. The exclusive negotiating window opens in late 2023. Looks like first offer will be last offer.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
What that means is the Big 12 must be able to add 2-4 schools that add enough value to keep the B12 in the ballpark with SEC/B1G. That means poaching from the Pac12.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
SEC has interest in OU. ACC covets WVU.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
That exclusive negotiating window will be key for the Big 12. The Big 12’s fate will be decided in 2022-2023.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Texas can go wherever it wants or indy. I expect ESPN to grease the rails & send OU & UT to the SEC & WVU to the ACC. Just my opinion though.
Doug @snoopdoug44 11h11 hours ago
What conference does WVU play in fall 2014? Sooners? Texas?
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @snoopdoug44 @HabibHaddad
2014 is easy. If you mean 2024 all I can say is enough P12 schools have the economic stress to make a B12 raid feasable.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @snoopdoug44 @HabibHaddad
But if the B12 cant raid the P12 expect OU & UT in the SEC & WVU in the ACC. I think that because ESPN will be proactive in adding value to their partners.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @snoopdoug44 @HabibHaddad
And the two biggest reasons why OU isnt in the SEC - Boren & Stoops - will be out of the picture.
Doug @snoopdoug44 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @theDudeofWV @HabibHaddad
I know from talking to a fairly well connected UT booster a few years ago that there was no way they would go SEC but leadership has changed and so will thought processes in Austin.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
ESPN owns UTs rights thru 2035 big 12 or no big 12.
The Real Bob Mayhew @HabibHaddad 11h11 hours ago
And we know lhn will be a factor in whatever happens and I think big things are going to happen around 2023 - 2024
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Pac 12 is a mess.
Doug @snoopdoug44 11h11 hours ago
Recently heard something about Cal being a pain in the ass about something. How close is UCLA tied to CAL?
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Not. Cal is drowining in red ink.
The Real Bob Mayhew @HabibHaddad 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @theDudeofWV @snoopdoug44
In that scenario, which I think is entirely plausible, you would see an enhanced scheduling partnership between the SEC and the ACC.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
ESPN is partners with SEC & ACC. So yes.
The Real Bob Mayhew @HabibHaddad 11h11 hours ago
That is what drove my thinking on that statement Chris. ESPN.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Look what ESPN did to the Big East. Sent the 3 most valuable schools to ACC & Big 12.
Doug @NebGradDubDub 10h10 hours ago
Good to see you coming around to my opinion.
Travis E 〽️bacher @TEmbacher 11h11 hours ago
Where do you currently see WVU after the Big 12 GOR is up? Any new news in general regarding WVU?
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @TEmbacher
ACC.
Aaron @Aaron_Staats 11h11 hours ago
I fear that ship has sailed. Portion's of tier rights will expire from 22 through 25 for @bigten, @pac12 & @Big12Conference. Unless B12 does something soon, expect B12 to be poachee, not poacher. Texas is key to con realignment but can see scenario where OU and KU lead exodus.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @Aaron_Staats @bigten and
OU, UT, KU & WVU have long term T3 deals. Pac 12 is in bad shape. The Pac 12 IS what OU fans think the Big 12 is...
Ben Booth @TheBenBoothShow 11h11 hours ago
OU thinks the Big 12 is dead on it's feet which they're probably right. The Pac 12 might be a mess and might lose some teams but they'll never die. They have the entire western half of the country all to themselves and USC and UCLA are never leaving.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Big 12 - if it can add Cal, Col, Washington & 1 more is suddenly right there with B1G & SEC in terms of money.
Aaron @Aaron_Staats 11h11 hours ago
I think more logical choices are ASU, UA, Col (which isn't happy by any means) but that hinges on UT & OU being content to remain in the Big 12. If you're going down that road & money is equitable, go after Nebraska, which has stakeholders that would love to come home to B12.
Doug @snoopdoug44 11h11 hours ago
Money Talks. I’m also curious to see what becomes of the Fox Regionals under ESPN. That may change the landscape. If ESPN tries to tie in Fox Sports Southwest (and sub net Oklahoma) with the LHN, OU will sh it themselves.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @snoopdoug44 @HabibHaddad
My opinion only. OU & WVU are gone with the first offer. I dont think they pull a Pitt & tank TV talks but the travel is killing WVU hoops.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @snoopdoug44 @HabibHaddad
I think with Boren, Powers & Dodds out of the picture UT will listen to ESPN.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Pac 12 is a mess.
The Real Bob Mayhew @HabibHaddad 11h11 hours ago
Pac-12 really screwed the pooch with their Network decision
Doug @snoopdoug44 11h11 hours ago
Yeah
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @snoopdoug44 @HabibHaddad
The only way the P12 can solve their timezone issue is by joining the Big 12.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @snoopdoug44 @HabibHaddad
Cal, Colorado, Washington all in the red.
Eric @eluv48 11h11 hours ago
have you heard anything on the AAC contract negotiations? Decent indicator of where contracts are headed in the cut the cord era
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @eluv48
Not optimistic. Look at what ESPN/Fox told the Big 12.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 6h6 hours ago
You all know this is the opposite of what Dude has been feeding you for years about Big 12’s future being strong..right? As for Dude’s obsession in debating me..how does one debate Mr. Whiplash? One more thing, ACC does not covet WVU..it covets flexibility if ND ever becomes #15.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 6h6 hours ago
Big 12 Future does not get decided in the 2022-2023 negotiation window. It gets decided before that time...as OU will be discussing with FOX/ESPN and other media thier 3rd Tier Contract which ends in 2022.
Ringneck85 @Ringneck85 6h6 hours ago
Also, the only thing that he mentions that does make sense is the B12 taking 2 - 4 schools from P12 and there appears to be interest on behalf of 2 schools. You are correct in that it will be done before 22-23.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 6h6 hours ago
Replying to @Ringneck85
There is no 2 PAC schools interested in joining Big 12. Arizona schools not moving away from California.
Ringneck85 @Ringneck85 6h6 hours ago
Replying to @flugempire
The Arizona schools are interested mainly due to the money. The P12 is dead last in revenue and nothing is changing anytime soon.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 6h6 hours ago
Replying to @Ringneck85
The one thing Dude gets right is OU is a huge target for SEC. OU will also be huge target for PAC & Big Ten. OU in catbird seat.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 2h2 hours ago
Christopher must be heavily invested in a West Virginia Jet Fuel company. Dude wants WVU to fill up their planes non-stop and have their athletes in the air at all times. I’m getting jet lagged just reading his tweets.
ME: Great! Now all we need is for M Hver3 to come back from hibernation...
Some early Big 12 expansion news.... background info and positioning for the upcoming CFB apocalypse known as 2022-2025.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV Feb 19
Just don't have time to discuss it today....
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Early bird special: strong indication from ESPN/Fox that they are unwilling to pay a premium for the Big 12 for the next TV contract. The exclusive negotiating window opens in late 2023. Looks like first offer will be last offer.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
What that means is the Big 12 must be able to add 2-4 schools that add enough value to keep the B12 in the ballpark with SEC/B1G. That means poaching from the Pac12.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
SEC has interest in OU. ACC covets WVU.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
That exclusive negotiating window will be key for the Big 12. The Big 12’s fate will be decided in 2022-2023.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Texas can go wherever it wants or indy. I expect ESPN to grease the rails & send OU & UT to the SEC & WVU to the ACC. Just my opinion though.
Doug @snoopdoug44 11h11 hours ago
What conference does WVU play in fall 2014? Sooners? Texas?
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @snoopdoug44 @HabibHaddad
2014 is easy. If you mean 2024 all I can say is enough P12 schools have the economic stress to make a B12 raid feasable.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @snoopdoug44 @HabibHaddad
But if the B12 cant raid the P12 expect OU & UT in the SEC & WVU in the ACC. I think that because ESPN will be proactive in adding value to their partners.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @snoopdoug44 @HabibHaddad
And the two biggest reasons why OU isnt in the SEC - Boren & Stoops - will be out of the picture.
Doug @snoopdoug44 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @theDudeofWV @HabibHaddad
I know from talking to a fairly well connected UT booster a few years ago that there was no way they would go SEC but leadership has changed and so will thought processes in Austin.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
ESPN owns UTs rights thru 2035 big 12 or no big 12.
The Real Bob Mayhew @HabibHaddad 11h11 hours ago
And we know lhn will be a factor in whatever happens and I think big things are going to happen around 2023 - 2024
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Pac 12 is a mess.
Doug @snoopdoug44 11h11 hours ago
Recently heard something about Cal being a pain in the ass about something. How close is UCLA tied to CAL?
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Not. Cal is drowining in red ink.
The Real Bob Mayhew @HabibHaddad 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @theDudeofWV @snoopdoug44
In that scenario, which I think is entirely plausible, you would see an enhanced scheduling partnership between the SEC and the ACC.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
ESPN is partners with SEC & ACC. So yes.
The Real Bob Mayhew @HabibHaddad 11h11 hours ago
That is what drove my thinking on that statement Chris. ESPN.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Look what ESPN did to the Big East. Sent the 3 most valuable schools to ACC & Big 12.
Doug @NebGradDubDub 10h10 hours ago
Good to see you coming around to my opinion.
Travis E 〽️bacher @TEmbacher 11h11 hours ago
Where do you currently see WVU after the Big 12 GOR is up? Any new news in general regarding WVU?
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @TEmbacher
ACC.
Aaron @Aaron_Staats 11h11 hours ago
I fear that ship has sailed. Portion's of tier rights will expire from 22 through 25 for @bigten, @pac12 & @Big12Conference. Unless B12 does something soon, expect B12 to be poachee, not poacher. Texas is key to con realignment but can see scenario where OU and KU lead exodus.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @Aaron_Staats @bigten and
OU, UT, KU & WVU have long term T3 deals. Pac 12 is in bad shape. The Pac 12 IS what OU fans think the Big 12 is...
Ben Booth @TheBenBoothShow 11h11 hours ago
OU thinks the Big 12 is dead on it's feet which they're probably right. The Pac 12 might be a mess and might lose some teams but they'll never die. They have the entire western half of the country all to themselves and USC and UCLA are never leaving.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Big 12 - if it can add Cal, Col, Washington & 1 more is suddenly right there with B1G & SEC in terms of money.
Aaron @Aaron_Staats 11h11 hours ago
I think more logical choices are ASU, UA, Col (which isn't happy by any means) but that hinges on UT & OU being content to remain in the Big 12. If you're going down that road & money is equitable, go after Nebraska, which has stakeholders that would love to come home to B12.
Doug @snoopdoug44 11h11 hours ago
Money Talks. I’m also curious to see what becomes of the Fox Regionals under ESPN. That may change the landscape. If ESPN tries to tie in Fox Sports Southwest (and sub net Oklahoma) with the LHN, OU will sh it themselves.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @snoopdoug44 @HabibHaddad
My opinion only. OU & WVU are gone with the first offer. I dont think they pull a Pitt & tank TV talks but the travel is killing WVU hoops.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @snoopdoug44 @HabibHaddad
I think with Boren, Powers & Dodds out of the picture UT will listen to ESPN.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Pac 12 is a mess.
The Real Bob Mayhew @HabibHaddad 11h11 hours ago
Pac-12 really screwed the pooch with their Network decision
Doug @snoopdoug44 11h11 hours ago
Yeah
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @snoopdoug44 @HabibHaddad
The only way the P12 can solve their timezone issue is by joining the Big 12.
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @snoopdoug44 @HabibHaddad
Cal, Colorado, Washington all in the red.
Eric @eluv48 11h11 hours ago
have you heard anything on the AAC contract negotiations? Decent indicator of where contracts are headed in the cut the cord era
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV 11h11 hours ago
Replying to @eluv48
Not optimistic. Look at what ESPN/Fox told the Big 12.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 6h6 hours ago
You all know this is the opposite of what Dude has been feeding you for years about Big 12’s future being strong..right? As for Dude’s obsession in debating me..how does one debate Mr. Whiplash? One more thing, ACC does not covet WVU..it covets flexibility if ND ever becomes #15.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 6h6 hours ago
Big 12 Future does not get decided in the 2022-2023 negotiation window. It gets decided before that time...as OU will be discussing with FOX/ESPN and other media thier 3rd Tier Contract which ends in 2022.
Ringneck85 @Ringneck85 6h6 hours ago
Also, the only thing that he mentions that does make sense is the B12 taking 2 - 4 schools from P12 and there appears to be interest on behalf of 2 schools. You are correct in that it will be done before 22-23.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 6h6 hours ago
Replying to @Ringneck85
There is no 2 PAC schools interested in joining Big 12. Arizona schools not moving away from California.
Ringneck85 @Ringneck85 6h6 hours ago
Replying to @flugempire
The Arizona schools are interested mainly due to the money. The P12 is dead last in revenue and nothing is changing anytime soon.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 6h6 hours ago
Replying to @Ringneck85
The one thing Dude gets right is OU is a huge target for SEC. OU will also be huge target for PAC & Big Ten. OU in catbird seat.
Greg Flugaur @flugempire 2h2 hours ago
Christopher must be heavily invested in a West Virginia Jet Fuel company. Dude wants WVU to fill up their planes non-stop and have their athletes in the air at all times. I’m getting jet lagged just reading his tweets.
ME: Great! Now all we need is for M Hver3 to come back from hibernation...
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Greg Flugaur @flugempire 15h15 hours ago
Dude went from saying the only future instability in Big 12 Conference is OU fans being crazy with Conference envy to today telling everyone media doesn’t see enough value Big 12 to offer premium TV contract. #whiplash
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I haven't been here for eons, but I have to tell you I am convinced that the Dude and his posse sit around throwing back shots and typing whatever comes in to their drunken mind next. Barkeep, another round of your cheapest whiskey, I got me some ideas that will get me a 4th follower on that there net thing
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Is it bad to hope the dude is no longer part of the human race in 2022?
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If you follow his non-realignment posts he’s just sort of a pathetic schlub... so kinda?
Flug's BTM has always been a made up fictional character. All he does is take info on the Internet, delays a couple of weeks after news comes out, makes slight changes to the news, and then pretends it is info from a reliable source when all it is, is his own stupid opinions.
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Soon you will be saying that the car wash guy isn't real.
You have to dust off your captioned photo of Flug sharing a picnic "dinner" with BTM. One of the best GIF induced laughs I Think I have ever had.
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The Funster
What?
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Ha ha, I had forgotten about that:
"Would you like another cookie Big Ten Man?"
Oh my. I must have missed this the irst time around. F ' in awesome.