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[nelsonmuntz]

Not buying what he's selling but...

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?

 

[TRest]

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?

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.

 

[UConn Dan]

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?

Totally in need of attention. Living in Mom's basement is his day job.

 

[Point6]

Where % is BTM on this sheet???

( wow seriously I cant even pretend to curse a little for effect without the editor getting involved?)

 

[c29328]

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.

 

[auror]

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?

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 ..

 

[UConn Dan]

Not buying what he's selling but...

So yeah... this isn't happening per our deal with big east... see 1B

http://adimeback.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Big-East-Agreement-06.26.19.pdf

 

[Guapo]

So yeah... this isn't happening per our deal with big east... see 1B

http://adimeback.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Big-East-Agreement-06.26.19.pdf

But...

 

[UConn Dan]

But...

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???

 

[Slasher]

So yeah... this isn't happening per our deal with big east... see 1B

http://adimeback.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Big-East-Agreement-06.26.19.pdf

You mean Tuxedo Yoda was wrong? This is a shocker I tell ya!

 

[Slasher]

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???

Borges just put a new tweet out saying he read it wrong:

 

[Husky25]

Borges just put a new tweet out saying he read it wrong:

Is this like the legal tampering period in the NFL? "We can't talk to you, but we can listen..."

 

[Guapo]

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???

Yuppp

 

[CoastAtlantic]

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.

 

[billybud]

So...it is Chip Brown and an unidentified source....been there before.

 

[GridironGR8]

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.

 

[CoastAtlantic]

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 12h12 hours ago
Don’t be surprised if Oklahoma’s 3rd Tier content moves to FOX Sports App after June 30th, 2022.

 

[businesslawyer]

So yeah... this isn't happening per our deal with big east... see 1B

http://adimeback.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Big-East-Agreement-06.26.19.pdf

That's not the only plausible reading of 1(b), which is drafted very poorly. Yes, the exception to the limitation allows us to speak to non P-5 leagues about our football team, but the restriction in the first place only bars discussions and negotiations about being a member of another conference. I don't think you need to be a member of the conference to have your football team play in it. Was UConn a member of the Big East two months ago because our Field Hockey team played there? You can easily make a plausible argument that would allow you to play football in the Big XII without violating 1(b) by avoiding calling yourself a "member."

That having been said, the thought that the Big XII is going to take only our football program is so beyond stupid that I can't believe anyone even posted UConn's agreement with the Big East to see what it says.

 

[coachcap]

That's not the only plausible reading of 1(b), which is drafted very poorly. Yes, the exception to the limitation allows us to speak to non P-5 leagues about our football team, but the restriction in the first place only bars discussions and negotiations about being a member of another conference. I don't think you need to be a member of the conference to have your football team play in it. Was UConn a member of the Big East two months ago because our Field Hockey team played there? You can easily make a plausible argument that would allow you to play football in the Big XII without violating 1(b) by avoiding calling yourself a "member."

That having been said, the thought that the Big XII is going to take only our football program is so beyond stupid that I can't believe anyone even posted UConn's agreement with the Big East to see what it says.

Totally agree with Bizlaw's summation. While I don't believe that a XII invite is in the cards, if it came calling the Huskies would accept in a heartbeat. While the new Big East reduces travel costs compared to the AAC, a XII membership ensures financial stability & allies UCONN with its peers: State Universities & land grant institutions. As an added side benefit, competition in sports that the XII sponsors is superior to the NBE without question.

 

[CoastAtlantic]

Greg Flugaur@flugempire
12m

Just finished up with my Sunday dinner with BTM.

Following Tweets are from BTM.
Subject: PAC

Greg Flugaur@flugempire
12m

BTM:

“Was told last week PAC has 3 live offers on the table from essentially potential future PAC media partners to invest in PAC NewCo with sliding valuations which average around 5 billion.”

Greg Flugaur@flugempire
12m

BTM

“The final 3 offers basically meet the requirements PAC Presidents put forth at the beginning of this exercise of what the conference would consider in an investment deal with PAC sending equity for upfront loan money”


Greg Flugaur@flugempire
12m

BTM

“PAC Presidents have changed their focus during this bidding process from one of, “what is best offer in terms and conditions for Conference to get to 2024, to how can we make deal to ensure best partner is investing in us after 2024.”


Greg Flugaur@flugempire
11m

BTM

“It’s the details on how the relationship would work between investor and PAC after 2024 is where this will be decided. It’s obvious a new future large media partner is the investor, the space, PAC would like to enter into with in their new world so to speak.”


Greg Flugaur@flugempire
8m

BTM

“While most people will look at upfront$ & equity in this deal as barometer of how successful this venture will work out for PAC, it’s really future money & exposure this new media partner, turned PAC NewCo investor, can provide to PAC is main scoreboard for PAC officials.”


Greg Flugaur@flugempire
7m

BTM

“The decision will come during Fall of 2019. If it gets put off again then it will die before birth. There is a perception PAC Presidents will come to an agreement, an agreement which is clearly better than any other option open to them collectively”


Greg Flugaur@flugempire
7m

BTM

“The energy, the inertia is behind getting this done. Other options are not feasible. Stanford, Oregon and Arizona State Presidents, along with a couple more, are making sure everyone gets on same page”

Greg Flugaur@flugempire
7m

BTM

“PAC Presidents are encouraged by Raine Group’s data. It’s quite clear Media Companies are wagering Live Sport Content remains valuable and only grows in value for the foreseeable future which makes PAC NewCo valuation of 5 billion possible.”

Greg Flugaur@flugempire
5m

BTM

“Big 12 Realignment option is not looked on as a solution but as more of a political bloodbath for any PAC President to even approach the subject inside his or her own walls.”


Greg Flugaur@flugempire
5m

BTM

“The movement toward a deal between PAC Presidents, Commissioner and new Investor for PAC NewCo has a shelf life on to its own. If it’s to be done, and I expect it will get done, it needs to happen this Fall. No later”

Greg Flugaur@flugempire
4m
Replying to
@grana71
BTM never mentioned Apple.

 

[whaler11]

if im wrong im wrong but that 5 billion valuation seems absurd

 

[Vowelguy]

if im wrong im wrong but that 5 billion valuation seems absurd

I totally believe this ... if we're talking 5 billion yen.


(¥ 5 billion = $50 million)

 

[bobbyinaz]

if im wrong im wrong but that 5 billion valuation seems absurd

I thought the same thing.

What does that make the B1G network worth? $15/$20 billion?

 

[The Funster]

I don't buy 5 billion and I'm not sure I would be looking too far past 2024. Who knows what the landscape will be like then? PAC is desperate for East Coast exposure. Technology advancing by leaps and boUNDS.

Just a few years ago it was all about carriage fees...

 

[CL82]

I found this the most surprising quote:

Greg Flugaur@flugempire
11m

BTM

“It’s the details on how the relationship would work between investor and PAC after 2024 is where this will be decided. It’s obvious a new future large media partner would require an East coast presence but travel makes basketball and Olympic sports too unwieldy. Right now the best option appears to be adding UConn football. Connecticut is view as a good match academically and is looking for a home for football. It is the dominant East coast brand with its presence in NYC and the PAC would like to enter into their new world so to speak.”

AD Dave has definitely been working the phone on this. Seem tough logistically but I like the creativity on both sides.