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Message: [QUOTE="UConnCat, post: 4075746, member: 15"] I didn’t necessarily suggest the WNBA ditch ESPN. What I’m hoping for is that the growing ratings for the WNBA will cause some other broadcast network to offer up a competitive bid for the broadcast rights. Competition provides leverage, and leverage in negotiations provides the opportunity to ask for better conditions, e.g., something as simple as an extra day or 2 between the semis and the finals. Or how ‘bout at least 48 hours? The NBA finalists had at least 2 full days off before the finals without having to fly commercial. Also, the ABC/ESPN family chose not to broadcast yesterday’s game on ABC so that it could instead show a documentary on the 1986 Mets. It’s doubtful that any other broadcast network will outbid ESPN for a number of regular season games and the playoffs. I also get that there is a downside to taking a contract away from ESPN. Ask the NHL about the consequences of doing that. I’m just dreaming of a day when ESPN doesn’t have so much control over women’s basketball. [/QUOTE]