Big Ten not done?
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One thing the Pac 12 has going for it is the Pac 12 network - The Big XII doesn't have a similar network. The Pac 12 network has been a problem since so few providers actually carry the network. However, the network does provide a lot of visibility to the non-revenue sports that the Big 12 doesn't offer.
If the PAC12 survives, I’m gonna guess the PAC 12 networks will go the way of the dodo.
I just typed this and there you go from the Ross Dellenger article I posted in the other threads.
From the article:
The proposal, still in its infancy, heavily involves the ESPN-owned ACC Network. Under the plan, the ACC Network—or a renamed entity combining the two leagues—will have exclusive rights to broadcast Pac-12 games to West Coast households through ESPN cable providers. The agreement is not a merger or consolidation of the leagues but is instead built around a media rights agreement with the worldwide leader in sports—an effort to clap back at the Pac-12’s loss of USC and UCLA to the Big Ten.
While the joint move could feature marquee nonconference matchups from the West and East Coasts—think Clemson-Washington or Miami-Oregon—the primary reason behind the partnership is the TV property. This would replace the failed Pac-12 Network with a reliable provider that can reach millions of homes out west.
BTW, not for nothing for Cal is for Cali what Temple is for Phily. It only seems like a no brainer if you are not from there.
the Cal Bears are more like Temple or Uconn. They are a god awful fit for the Big Ten and not even the Big 12 would want them.
If the Pac-12 goes away, I would not be shocked if they drop football.
the Cal Bears are more like Temple or Uconn. They are a god awful fit for the Big Ten and not even the Big 12 would want them.
If the Pac-12 goes away, I would not be shocked if they drop football.
You could say the exact same thing about Rutgers. If Rutgers had not been invited when it was, right now we'd be having lengthy discussions about whether it would be best to (a) reconstitute the Big East football conference, (b) try to "escape" to the ACC after the SEC and Big Ten take all the power teams, (c) remain in the AAC, or (d) just drop D1 sports altogether.