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[QUOTE="dwalks93, post: 1563286, member: 5598"]
I can't believe I am writing this but the Dude of WV just made a good point.

Dayooper correctly pointed out the real purpose of the B12 GOR is to maximize the media contract.  So theoretically if the media contract was voided due to departures then the GOR's purpose would cease to exist.  But that is not what the B12 GOR states. It is left vague and those open for interpretation.  It is not tied to the media contract in any way.

Programs like WVU will try and use the GOR to force other B12 programs to remain in the conference. As the Dude stated the conference owns the GOR not the media partner.  Will it work? Probably not...if the media money is in conference realignment then the money wins.  But it will be ugly and there is no doubt programs like WVU will recognize their very future is in holding the Big12 together till the B12 GOR expires in 2025. So far no conference has succeeded in keeping a team  once it has announced its intention to leave but it will be a messy court battle over the GOR if a B12 teams tries to bolt.
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