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Message: [QUOTE="CoastAtlantic, post: 3235762, member: 5174"] Here...we...go...again [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV']Christopher Lambert@theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/1158174253507842048']22h[/URL] Since I’ve already let the cat out of the bag I will summarize to context of the article. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'] Christopher Lambert@theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/1158174758741184513']22h[/URL] 1. The Big 12 must expand to take advantage of emerging markets. Expansion is the only way the Big 12 can keep pace and maintain their revenue position. 2. The common misconception of instability surrounding the Big 12 is a barrier to expansion. [URL='https://twitter.com/GregGregoryKJ']Gregory D. M. K.@GregGregoryKJ[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/GregGregoryKJ/status/1158210019348733953']20h[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV']@theDudeofWV[/URL] So, a decade from now, the Big 12 will have twelve schools? Fourteen? [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'] Christopher Lambert@theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/1158461764956237825']3h[/URL] I don't see the Big 12 ever having more than 12. I think the Athletic hit the nail on the head and we see consolidation of some type in 2035. The Big 12 has a unique opportunity... it has unrealized growth potential that's highly valuable given the desire of new media. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'] Christopher Lambert@theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/1158175355548688385']22h[/URL] 3. By extending their base deal with ESPN and the GoR to 2035 the Big 12 puts itself in position to widen the revenue gap with the Pac 12 and dispel any thoughts of instability thereby making the Big 12 an attractive option to the Pac 12. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV']Christopher Lambert@theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/1158176099932749824']22h[/URL] 4. The Big 12 must finalize the ESPN/GoR before the Pac 12’s TV deal expires. 5. Several Pac 12 schools have expressed interest. 5. The Big 12 is not interested in a scheduling alliance witn the Pac 12 at this time. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV']Christopher Lambert@theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/1158176541169344517']22h[/URL] 6. The Big 12 is prepared to expand with any combo of UCF/BYU/USF. ESPN has told the Big 12 expansion with UCF/BYU/USF is acceptable but P5 schools are preferred. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV']Christopher Lambert@theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/1158176972444459010']22h[/URL] 7. The Big 12 expects an increase of magnitude with expansion and the addition of at least two broadcast partners other than ESPN. CBS, DAZN, Hulu and Apple being the most likely. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV']Christopher Lambert@theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/1158177943673344002']22h[/URL] 8. I have documents in hand detailing the commitment of both UT and OU to the Big 12 and their agreeing to extend the GoR. 9. The resignation of Gallogly at OU has been the only issue causing a delay. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV']Christopher Lambert@theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/1158178237840809986']22h[/URL] 10. I will publish the product of both FoIA requests with my article. Unedited, in full.... [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV']Christopher Lambert@theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/1158178629723066373']22h[/URL] Finally, should my health deteriorate to the point that I cannot finish my article I will forward my notes and FoIA documents to an individual known to me to have the nerve to publish this story in advance of the event. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV']Christopher Lambert@theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/1158179345795559426']22h[/URL] There is absolutely no reason to try and argue with me about my conclusions as I have documents in hand that speak directly to the matter. Your source does not know what’s going on if he/she/it doesnt acknowledge the events as described in the FoIA documents. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV']Christopher Lambert@theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/1158180082365677568']22h[/URL] It is possible that what I receive from WVU will be heavily redacted and the info I need verified withheld as privileged. Its a grey area. I’m counting on Gee’s duties as chair of the Big 12’s executive committee not to be exempt. [/QUOTE]

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