OT: Realignment?

[UConnJim]

This gen was from years ago I think he should be moved to non-key

Half right.

 

[Rufus]

Is the Pac-12 really this bad? Why the league has no TV deal without USC and UCLA

Is the Pac-12 really so diminished it can't land a TV deal? A closer look at why the league is struggling ahead of the USC and UCLA's departure.

www.latimes.com

 

[CL82]

This gen was from years ago I think he should be moved to non-key

In his defense, he never said when, did he?

 

[Rufus]

This SI article doesn’t look good for the PAC.

https://www.si.com/college/stanford/.amp/football/are-pac-12-expansion-talks-occurring-to-combat-potential-loss-of-four-corner-schools

 

[Rufus]

Another article from CBS Sports….

Big 12 readies to pounce on Four Corners schools as doubt creeps in about Pac-12's viability

Realignment and expansion has slowed, but it has absolutely not stopped

www.cbssports.com

 

[Rufus]

Utah 'Leading' The Charge To Save The PAC-12: REPORT

A surprising team might be leading the fight to keep the PAC-12 together: the Utah Utes. Will the PAC-12 survive or collapse?

www.outkick.com

 

[Rufus]

What does the future of realignment look like in college football?

What could be the next domino to fall in realignment? Our reporters discuss college football's future and give their wildest predictions.

www.espn.com

 

[Rufus]

New UO president’s Big Ten roots add fuel to conference realignment fire

The new UO president has been vocal about his approval of conference realignment and Big Ten expansion in the past.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Rufus]

Rutgers AD Urges Caution With Big Ten Expansion, But Keeps The Door Open

Rutgers AD Patt Hobbs thinks the Big Ten should take its time with further expansion. Will the Big Ten add Oregon and Washington?

www.outkick.com

 

[Rufus]

Is the ACC failing just karma for burying the BIG EAST?

The ACC is drowning right now while the SEC and Big Ten sit in dominant positions. The Pac-12 is also a sinking ship. What will give for the ACC in 2024 and beyond?

www.stateoftheu.com

 

[CoastAtlantic]

Huge reveal from Arizona president Robbins in Dodd's article today:

Where exactly do the interests of the Ducks and Huskies stand?

"USC started this whole thing [to move to the Big Ten]. I think UCLA was a reluctant follower in this whole thing. But [USC] needed a travel partner close by so it makes sense," Robbins explained. "If Oregon calls Washington up and says, 'I can double the amount of money you're getting; come with me to the Big Ten,' Washington is going to say, 'OK, I'm in.' They would love to have gone.

"When I heard it first, the deal was going to be USC-Oregon [to the Big Ten]. That makes sense. … Their TV market is not that big, [but] they play in different colored uniforms, and they win. That's where I would have started this thing off.

"I think Fox wanted to consolidate L.A. and not let anybody else in [with USC-UCLA]. I think it's brilliant. Well played."

Arizona president talks keeping Pac-12 together, TV deal expectations, deadlines, Big 12 interest and more

In an extensive conversation, Robert Robbins explains the state of the Pac-12 may not be what it seems

www.cbssports.com

Holy smokes!

 

[Rufus]

Conference of also-rans? Pac-12’s woes continue with men’s NCAA tourney exits

One Pac-12 team, UCLA, remains in the men's NCAA basketball tournament — and the Bruins are headed to the Big Ten in 2024.

www.seattletimes.com

 

[Rufus]

Why the PAC10 is Struggling to Make a Media Deal - Part 1

Why the PAC10 is Struggling to Make a Media Deal - ESPN The Fan

BY JEFF FULLER (BAMA COUG) & KRINDORR Link to Part 2 Link to Part 2A “We have better schools, better […]

espn960sports.com

 

[Rufus]

Why the PAC10 is Struggling to Make a Media Deal - Part 2

Why the PAC10 is Struggling to Make a Media Deal: Part 2–How Strong Are PAC12 “Brands” & Fan Bases? - ESPN The Fan

This article is brought to you by Underdog Fantasy. Use the code ESPN960 when you sign up to get your […]

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[Rufus]

Why the PAC10 is Struggling to Make a Media Deal - Part 2A

Why the PAC10 is Struggling to Make a Media Deal: Part 2a–Comparing Silver & Altimore’s Fan base rankings - ESPN The Fan

This article is brought to you by Underdog Fantasy. Use the code ESPN960 when you sign up to get your […]

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[Rufus]

Why the PAC10 is Struggling to Make a Media Deal - Part 3

Why the PAC10 is Struggling to Make a Media Deal: Part 3 – Television Viewership - ESPN The Fan

This article is brought to you by Underdog Fantasy. Use the code ESPN960 when you sign up to get your […]

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[uchusky32]

PAC problem is 5 times worse than I thought.

 

[Rufus]

Conference realignment: Fresno State University president reportedly confirms Big 12 interest in Bulldogs

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247sports.com

 

[jostar1]

Conference realignment: Fresno State University president reportedly confirms Big 12 interest in Bulldogs

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247sports.com

"I’m not targeting anyone specifically," Yormark said, via John Canzano. "I’ve been saying it. I’ve been pretty transparent and intentional that we’d like that fourth time zone to create more value for our media partners. Would I like to be a national conference in all the different time zones and from a geography standpoint have our Big 12 flag all over the country, 100% … we’ll see where we end up."

 

[CoastAtlantic]

FWIW, the Monty Show has just said this afternoon that the Big 12 is looking into Creighton and UConn for everything except football.

 

[shizzle787]

FWIW, the Monty Show has just said this afternoon that the Big 12 is looking into Creighton and UConn for everything except football.

They are not reputable in the least. I could see Creighton though.

 

[hoopsfan22]

FWIW, the Monty Show has just said this afternoon that the Big 12 is looking into Creighton and UConn for everything except football.

No deal. That's an attempt to acquire a premium product like UConn basketball for pennies on the dollar.

 

[mikeinmanila]

If the Big12 was smart they'd take Georgetown, Villanova, St John's and UConn for all sports + Army, Navy and Air Force as football only.

 

[CoastAtlantic]

4 minutes and 40 seconds in

 

[The Viking]

Who are these guys? Just some randoms?
Why would UConn even consider that? Doesn’t help the football program at all

 

[Sole]

They were talking about why San Diego state should go to the pac 12 and not the big 12 because of travel… why the hell would Uconn leave the big east to travel all over country to join the big 12…

 

[huskymedic]

… why the hell would Uconn leave the big east to travel all over country to join the big 12…

$32 million/year is a good start.

 

[Sole]

I still wouldn’t want it for all sports… but they are talking all sports except football… which means the money would be close to the big east money

 

[John]

I still wouldn’t want it for all sports… but they are talking all sports except football… which means the money would be close to the big east money

You wouldn't take 32 million for all sports? How much are you holding out for?

 

[TheCatsLair]

I still wouldn’t want it for all sports… but they are talking all sports except football… which means the money would be close to the big east money

The Big 12 members will likely get over 50 million per school overall in payouts with the new CFP expansion and are a P5. You take an invite and run with it.