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[pj]

If the B12 and ACC want to have a network, they need to form a strategic alliance: one network shared by both conferences. This would at least provide a similar quality of content and market reach to what the B1G and SEC offer; although the money would be split among 24 schools instead of 14, so smaller per-school payout.

Conceivably, it would make sense to team up with the Pac as well and have a 3-league network that covers every time zone.

Without such cooperation, I don't see any networks getting off the ground.

Given the multiple entities holding TV rights for these conferences, I think it will be quite a challenge to launch such a network before 2025. But, with a will there's a way.

 

[jfuchs91]

While I doubt the veracity of UConn to the Big 12, it does fit the "no coastlines" description from @Skiblets. I'm just desperate enough to believe in the possibility.

 

[pj]

If the B12 wants to survive past 2025, they need to do this before even more properties get taken by other leagues.

But I'm not convinced their major powers want the league to survive.

 

[CallMeBruce]

I have to say, it would be pretty nice to play Kansas every year.

 

[Stray_Dog]

As far as the other AAC presidents are aware.

....remember Pitt and their position in the Old Big East??? Turning down how much money and then going to the ACC... In today's world just because you are the captain, no longer means you have to go down with the ship and in yesterday's world...it was always supposed to be women and children first. So I think this still bodes better for UConn than having someone else in this position.

 

[CTGoonie]

I have to say, it would be pretty nice to play Kansas every year.

And Texas and Iowa St and the others. It would be weird to play road games in front of packed houses again.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I have to say, it would be pretty nice to play Kansas every year.

As my name here suggests, I'd be quite pleased with that. I'd be back at Allen Fieldhouse for sure.

While the Big XII is the worst of three possible options, it's much, much, much better than the American.

 

[bobbyinaz]

If the B12 and ACC want to have a network, they need to form a strategic alliance: one network shared by both conferences. This would at least provide a similar quality of content and market reach to what the B1G and SEC offer; although the money would be split among 24 schools instead of 14, so smaller per-school payout.

Conceivably, it would make sense to team up with the Pac as well and have a 3-league network that covers every time zone.

Without such cooperation, I don't see any networks getting off the ground.

Given the multiple entities holding TV rights for these conferences, I think it will be quite a challenge to launch such a network before 2025. But, with a will there's a way.

Difficult to do this when ESPN owns the ACC & FOX owns the B12.

I would doubt there would be any collaboration between them

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

My guess, if there's any truth to this (I'm highly doubtful), there'll be smoke coming from the B1G and/or ACC as this would close the window on all of their realistic non-p5 options. Both know they have UConn, UC, and UCF in their back pockets as acceptable options if they get raided, (ACC only really) need an extra partner to keep numbers even, or to scoop up an eastern TV market. The drop off below these three on the east coast is enormous. So unless Swofford thinks he can restock with other P5 teams if Jim comes calling for UVA, or UNC, or Va Tech, etc., he needs these three in his corner. Or, if the B1G can't get any of the current P5 teams to make a move for whatever reason, and he wants to continue his push east, he needs these three in his corner.

 

[noeynox]

The Dude - "The Big 12 is not expanding."

WV AD - "I'm in favor of expanding."

The Dude - "The Big 12 is expanding."

WV AD - "Has to be the right partner..."

The Dude - "I know who it is!! But I won't say."

WV AD - "We play a true round robin."

The Dude - "Chill out, everyone. I need to play this angle, too."

He is certifiable.

It's hard to "hate" an anonymous caricature on the Internet, but damn,it he pushes limits.

 

[noeynox]

I always liked Yoda wearing a tuxedo

 

[lange10]

Can someone inform me of the hints @Skiblets dropped regarding realignment?

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

Can someone inform me of the hints @Skiblets dropped regarding realignment?

Something about talking to someone at the spring game and there was discussion of activity of some kind. The someone was apparently someone credible.

 

[WestCoastHusky]

First I pray there is some truth in Uconn going somewhere. Anywhere other than American would be a plus. The fact Susan just took the AAC job is making me doubt this B12 story. Why would she do that if she knows we are leaving the American?

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

First I pray there is some truth in Uconn going somewhere. Anywhere other than American would be a plus. The fact Susan just took the AAC job is making me doubt this B12 story. Why would she do that if she knows we are leaving the American?

Possibly to keep UConn in good favor with the AAC. It's only a board position, they don't really do much and it's a fairly replacable position. If she rejects it, it only serves to piss off the conference and other members. Honestly, I wouldn't read a whole lot into it.

 

[CTMike]

First I pray there is some truth in Uconn going somewhere. Anywhere other than American would be a plus. The fact Susan just took the AAC job is making me doubt this B12 story. Why would she do that if she knows we are leaving the American?

Because until we are out, she's playing the model citizen.

 

[GG]

My guess, if there's any truth to this (I'm highly doubtful), there'll be smoke coming from the B1G and/or ACC as this would close the window on all of their realistic non-p5 options. Both know they have UConn, UC, and UCF in their back pockets as acceptable options if they get raided, (ACC only really) need an extra partner to keep numbers even, or to scoop up an eastern TV market. The drop off below these three on the east coast is enormous. So unless Swofford thinks he can restock with other P5 teams if Jim comes calling for UVA, or UNC, or Va Tech, etc., he needs these three in his corner. Or, if the B1G can't get any of the current P5 teams to make a move for whatever reason, and he wants to continue his push east, he needs these three in his corner.

Unfortunately, I do not believe that Tuxedo Yoda has been correct with any of his realignment predictions. That being said, I do recall the dude indicating that an assessment was done of the value of all of the schools and UCONN was top dog. Perhaps I am mistaken on that, but that is my recollection.

 

[coachcap]

So, Oliver Luck, in his role as NCAA vice president of regulatory affairs, addresses the AAC honchos at their spring meeting yesterday. Could he have been on a super secret "for your eyes only" scouting mission for the B12 checking out potential members? Conspiracy Kitty needs to weigh in on this development.

 

[billybud]

These twitter guys are spontaneous ejaculators of CR effluvia.

Could something really be up with the Big 12? Sure....

Could they have a clue about it? Nope.

 

[UConn Dan]

First I pray there is some truth in Uconn going somewhere. Anywhere other than American would be a plus. The fact Susan just took the AAC job is making me doubt this B12 story. Why would she do that if she knows we are leaving the American?

See Miami and Pitt guide to conference realignment.

 

[Kolumbo]

First I pray there is some truth in Uconn going somewhere. Anywhere other than American would be a plus. The fact Susan just took the AAC job is making me doubt this B12 story. Why would she do that if she knows we are leaving the American?

I wouldn't worry. Just as in every other aspect of life and business, keep forging ahead and when opportunity knocks, answer, because tomorrow is unknown.

 

[UConn Dan]

Anyone remember this tweet from April? Maybe we are talking to big east about parking our men's soccer there since the big 12 doesn't have men's soccer league?





Sammy Albano
@SammyAlbano
Former Editor for CBS News,former Executive Producer of Inside The BIG EAST+Principal Maven Media Group. College FB+ Hoop fanatic .I always tell it like it is!

 

[Stinger92860]

Assuming this could be true, would they configure pods? I could see a possible group of wvu, uc, ucf, uconn and possibly isu. Not sure anyone else in the b12 would be thrilled about being 6-7. From a pure geo perspective this seems like a show stopper. They can go also 14 deep in a single structure, but how do you schedule football.

Does LHN broadcast for all schools?

 

[Stinger92860]

I'm skeptical to believe any of this, but these are the four teams that would provide the most value immediately to the Big XII. While UConn's football program is in worse shape than BYU, Cincy and UCF, UConn's other sports programs would help deliver the type of value that both the conference and the TV networks would desire. Timing makes sense after seeing the huge revenue differential between the Big XII and the SEC, it is time for the XII to make moves

Out football program, as well some other sports, would receive an instant uptick in recruiting options. Bob would be thrilled, as would KO.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Anyone remember this tweet from April? Maybe we are talking to big east about parking our men's soccer there since the big 12 doesn't have men's soccer league?





Sammy Albano
@SammyAlbano
Former Editor for CBS News,former Executive Producer of Inside The BIG EAST+Principal Maven Media Group. College FB+ Hoop fanatic .I always tell it like it is!

Don't get overly excited about that tweet. UConn & the BE were having cursory discussions on UConn potentially finding a home for an upgraded men's lacrosse program. The 'former editor for CBS' heard UConn & BE and jumped to the conclusion (as he is one who still believes that the BE is only a men's hoops conference) that UConn as returning to that conference.

I imagine that if we do receive an invitation to the B-12 (not sure that the possibility really exists outside of moonshine induced hallucination's in the mountains of West Virginia) we could easily park any sports the B-12 doesn't sponsor in the BE (as we would immediately add some visibility and credibility).

 

[Waquoit]

Possibly to keep UConn in good favor with the AAC.

I hate to see what kind of BB schedule they would give UConn if they were in bad favor with the AAC.

 

[CL82]

So, Oliver Luck, in his role as NCAA vice president of regulatory affairs, addresses the AAC honchos at their spring meeting yesterday. Could he have been on a super secret "for your eyes only" scouting mission for the B12 checking out potential members? Conspiracy Kitty needs to weigh in on this development.

Conspiracy Kitty says:
I haven't heard anything but I'll go check with my source at the car wash.

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

I hate to see what kind of BB schedule they would give UConn if they were in bad favor with the AAC.

More that *****if***** this were to be true, which I think we still have no reason to believe it is, that they would ease the exit process and fee for us.

 

[TerryD]

Assuming this could be true, would they configure pods? I could see a possible group of wvu, uc, ucf, uconn and possibly isu. Not sure anyone else in the b12 would be thrilled about being 6-7. From a pure geo perspective this seems like a show stopper. They can go also 14 deep in a single structure, but how do you schedule football.

Does LHN broadcast for all schools?

Just Texas.

 

[jostar1]

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · May 28
Just remember who told you the Big 12 was the Hunter & not the hunted.

Mountaineer Steve ‏@Mountaineer_Ste · 18h18 hours ago
@theDudeofWV I thought the last thing you said was expansion was dead

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 18h18 hours ago
@Mountaineer_Ste On life support. I meant about the B12N.

Mountaineer Steve ‏@Mountaineer_Ste · 6h6 hours ago
@theDudeofWV Yea, B12 network died when the LHN came in to being. This will be a long term disadvantage between B12 and SEC, PAC, and BIG.

Christopher Lambert
‏@theDudeofWV @Mountaineer_Ste No. They are talking about one now. Inquiring about rights.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · May 29
SEC & B1G folks crowing about besting B12 revenues. Big 12 doesn’t have a conf network padding numbers.

Hihoze ‏@hihoze · 7h7 hours ago
@theDudeofWV Why doesn't B12 have a network? What happened to Longhorn Network? Is Netflix seriously interested in B12 network?

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 7h7 hours ago
@hihoze Why? LHN. One is coming. UT sees a LHN/B12 hybrid. Yes. Netflix is very interested. Would give B12 serious bank.

Christopher Lambert
‏@theDudeofWV @hihoze The problem is that 4 B12 schools have serious T3 value: UT, OU, KU & WVU. The rest - not so great.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 7h7 hours ago
@hihoze So how do you spread the wealth & keep those 4 happy. High school sports. Add Fl & another southern state.

Christopher Lambert
‏@theDudeofWV @Mountaineer_Ste There is a way to use LHN.

Mountaineer Steve ‏@Mountaineer_Ste · 6h6 hours ago
@theDudeofWV Not sure what you are saying, are you saying LHN will or will not be morphed into B12 network?

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 6h6 hours ago
@Mountaineer_Ste Since UT is leading the push I suspect LHN will go away when the contract expires or morph.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 6h6 hours ago
@Mountaineer_Ste But until then
LHN could dual broadcast UT events with a B12N in exchange for more content -again dual broadcast on LHN.

Mountaineer Steve ‏@Mountaineer_Ste · 6h6 hours ago
@theDudeofWV Did not realize UT is leading the chg. They are willing to give up 12-15 mill that the LHN brings to them?

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 6h6 hours ago
@Mountaineer_Ste B12N could not do a UT coach show but they could do a Big 12 coaches show involving UT.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 6h6 hours ago
@Mountaineer_Ste Yea. If in exchange they get more $. Unlikely ESPN will renew LHN. No content.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 6h6 hours ago
@Mountaineer_Ste Plus B12 expansion depends on a conf network to be profitable.

Mountaineer Steve ‏@Mountaineer_Ste · 6h6 hours ago
@theDudeofWV Uneven pay is what almost pulled the B12 apart the last time. If it goes that direction again, B12 won't last, just my opine

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 6h6 hours ago
@Mountaineer_Ste It wouldn't be uneven. Dual broadcast. The profit comes Only with expansion.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 6h6 hours ago
@Mountaineer_Ste I think LHN expires at same time as B12 contract. B12 could buy LHN from ESPN - at least the last 3 years.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 6h6 hours ago
@Mountaineer_Ste Many options on the table made possible by Netflix/ESPN/Fox.