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WarHog38

Why Did FOX & ESPN Favor the Big-12 Over the PAC?

Not trying to change the subject. Just establishing that the Big-12 seems to be a favored child with Big Media. I would argue that the new Big-12 Media Contract that you reference was used as bait by Big Media to draw in the 4-Corner schools to the Big-12. Colorado, Utah, Arizona & Arizona State are lucrative investments for Big Media. Those G5 you mention are chump change in comparison. Big Media is orchestrating all this. But for argument sake, who has the ACC got to add that compare to those four corners schools? Washington State & Oregon State would be the only two that even come close. Those two are on the other side of the continent from the ACC. A very bad geographic fit.
Posted: 08/18/2024 at 05:34 PM ET
(In response to this post by Stech)

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If Disney is indeed trying to unload ESPN, would it be beneficial or
manassashoo • 08/18/24 01:29 PM ET
Depends how the buyer views the ACC
MrBayAreaHokie • 08/20/24 12:31 PM ET
I think one reason there has been so much push back by the SEC and B10
VTCALS72 • 08/18/24 07:59 PM ET
Something happened on the Big Ten side of things. I'm not sure what.
Maroon Baboon • 08/18/24 08:55 PM ET
all these experts think presidents are just pawns and] underestimate them
1947Sunbowl • 08/19/24 11:43 AM ET
Athletic conferences don't create a "collaborative environment"
Pylons • 08/20/24 11:22 AM ET
What might you base......
2hhoop3 • 08/19/24 12:01 PM ET
He knows the president of Mercury University..**
NokieHokie • 08/19/24 12:15 PM ET
P2 don’t want to get involved until lawsuits are settled **
Millpoint • 08/19/24 06:57 AM ET
I think at this point, the P2 doesn't want to get involved at all. What
Big12 guy • 08/19/24 07:40 AM ET
I think the B1G would like to get into Florida
Millpoint • 08/19/24 02:56 PM ET
The next moves will center on FSU, and to a lesser extent, ND. At this
Big12 guy • 08/19/24 03:25 PM ET
The ACC's future will be determined by ESPN and ND. that's for sure
Millpoint • 08/19/24 04:01 PM ET
For the P2, it aint about The ACC.
33laszlo99 • 08/19/24 10:55 AM ET
We assume that FSU will bring more money, but I'm no so sure. ESPN
Big12 guy • 08/19/24 11:04 AM ET
You are right, we don’t have any data with the new ststem
dayooper • 08/19/24 02:33 PM ET
Maybe Too Southern
WarHog38 • 08/19/24 12:14 AM ET
The lawyers got to.......
2hhoop3 • 08/18/24 09:12 PM ET
Could have something to do with it, ESPN has a great deal with the ACC, it
Stech • 08/18/24 07:21 PM ET
Is it possible that ESPN might adjust the rights package??
1947Sunbowl • 08/19/24 10:11 AM ET
The contract is really all that matters for the time being. **
Big12 guy • 08/19/24 10:19 AM ET
Not only making them money
HOO86 • 08/18/24 08:36 PM ET
Just for my education, what great investment did espn make WRT ACCN?
Atlee Hokie • 08/18/24 11:09 PM ET
The studios on campus are for producing games
HOO86 • 08/19/24 09:37 AM ET
HUGE point to take into account when thinking about EPSN’s point of view!!**
Stech • 08/19/24 10:25 AM ET
They didn’t but they did eventually pay for a good portion of
RJHokie • 08/18/24 11:18 PM ET
ESPN's infrastructure investment
Atlee Hokie • 08/19/24 01:36 AM ET
@saret obtained info on the first payments received by VT
RJHokie • 08/19/24 08:53 AM ET
They made money off the PAC as well. **
Big12 guy • 08/18/24 08:25 PM ET
They bid $100 million to renew what they wanted to keep PAC12
HOO86 • 08/18/24 08:31 PM ET
No doubt they told Ohio State and company what it would take to get
Big12 guy • 08/18/24 08:56 PM ET
I suspect the future might be more tiered for contracts
HokieAl • 08/18/24 06:01 PM ET
ESPN would be at the mercy of conference schedulers
LeadingEdge • 08/18/24 10:44 PM ET
Good point about scheduling
HokieAl • 08/19/24 10:24 AM ET
ESPN might want to renegotiate rather than renew
El Paso Hokie • 08/18/24 03:21 PM ET
FSU & Clemson Leaving Would Drop the Media Value of the ACC by at Least 30%
WarHog38 • 08/18/24 04:56 PM ET
How much did Texas & Oklahoma leaving B12 & replacing w/ G5’s drop their 💵
Stech • 08/18/24 05:14 PM ET
Why Did FOX & ESPN Favor the Big-12 Over the PAC? ◄
WarHog38 • 08/18/24 05:34 PM ET
ESPN tried to buy the Pac 12 Network years ago
Millpoint • 08/19/24 02:59 PM ET
You answered it, it’s your opinion, okay, but no real precedent.**
Stech • 08/18/24 07:25 PM ET
I Think What Big Media Did to the PAC is an Exact Precedent For the ACC
WarHog38 • 08/18/24 08:19 PM ET
The hateful 8 were much deeper than the bottom of the ACC. That is
Big12 guy • 08/18/24 05:23 PM ET
Show me the numbers over the last 10 years please.**
Stech • 08/18/24 07:24 PM ET
It's an opinion board. prove me wrong, and I want proof. :)
Big12 guy • 08/18/24 08:17 PM ET
Okay it’s your opinion, that’s fair enough.**
Stech • 08/18/24 08:37 PM ET