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Message: [QUOTE="pj, post: 1169543, member: 2524"] I have to say, the only way I see B12 expansion working is this: UConn and BYU (largest markets) agree to come in for reduced payouts, e.g. $6 mn per year, but minimal exit fee and no GoR and short exit notice. They get a slight uptick in income, more bowl/NCAA credit revenue, and a big uptick in competition and visibility, while retaining freedom to go elsewhere. B12 keeps its current per-school payouts due to CCG revenue and the affordable payout to UConn/BYU. BYU currently gets about $6 mn from its ESPN contract, UConn $2 mn from its ESPN/AAC deal, so the new cash from networks is only $4 mn, Fox is gaining markets, and ESPN chips in its share as a favor to the state of CT. The B12 is still milking the contract and planning to auction itself in 10 years, but they gain more national visibility, including exposure in northeast markets. It's money-neutral for everybody with potential benefits in merchandise/exposure. [/QUOTE]