Chris and Rick were discussing what would potentially come first. ND joining a conference, or conferences "fracturing" with private equity funding - i.e. schools either selling their entire athletic department or just football to PE firms. Rick said he thought the later would come first. He went on to mention that the President of Arizona was recently asked by another faculty member if the school would be better off "selling" (i think it would actually be leasing, but you get the point) the athletic department to a PE firm and the Pres. said that was being considered/investigated. Interesting dynamics come into play with that model for sure..... ** Edited by 133193Hokie at 2/27/2024, 6:17:55 PM