Fan Nation
Forums
Forum list
Search forums
Rules & Policies
Podcast
Mobile App
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Shop
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
Forum list
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Horned Frog Athletics
Scott & Wes Frog Fan Forum
Notre Dame sets price to stay independent; Big 12 could play a role
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Limey Frog" data-source="post: 3167845" data-attributes="member: 16969"><p>I'm not saying I think it's overwhelmingly likely that the Big XII will be picked apart by the Pac 12, but things could change. This time last year more than half of our conference members were beating the door down for a Pac 12 invite, now we're at this point. If things stabilize and Oregon & UW reach a point of understanding that they will never get a Big Ten invite, things could swing back. I think it's a situation where we have to take shots when they're there to be taken.</p><p></p><p>And as far as "making our deal" goes, I didn't understand the article in the OP to be suggesting that the Big XII and ND would be on a combined deal. I think the point is that if NBC is going to meet ND's asking price that represents a major commitment to college football content, which the network can't really build around if its inventory amounts to a grand total of eight football games per year. They would have their 'flagship' contract with ND, and also a separate contract with the Big XII. together those would give a number of reasons for people to watch/subscribe to NBC on Saturdays in the fall.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>That's true. I guess I'm thinking in ideal terms for us rather than all of the other possibilities. I'd rather have one major backer, and preferably one that isn't as or more invested in other conferences. Still, NBC's interest here is, among other things, Peacock. What they need there is 2nd and 3rd tier rights, so they may have a strong incentive to go all in.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Limey Frog, post: 3167845, member: 16969"] I'm not saying I think it's overwhelmingly likely that the Big XII will be picked apart by the Pac 12, but things could change. This time last year more than half of our conference members were beating the door down for a Pac 12 invite, now we're at this point. If things stabilize and Oregon & UW reach a point of understanding that they will never get a Big Ten invite, things could swing back. I think it's a situation where we have to take shots when they're there to be taken. And as far as "making our deal" goes, I didn't understand the article in the OP to be suggesting that the Big XII and ND would be on a combined deal. I think the point is that if NBC is going to meet ND's asking price that represents a major commitment to college football content, which the network can't really build around if its inventory amounts to a grand total of eight football games per year. They would have their 'flagship' contract with ND, and also a separate contract with the Big XII. together those would give a number of reasons for people to watch/subscribe to NBC on Saturdays in the fall. That's true. I guess I'm thinking in ideal terms for us rather than all of the other possibilities. I'd rather have one major backer, and preferably one that isn't as or more invested in other conferences. Still, NBC's interest here is, among other things, Peacock. What they need there is 2nd and 3rd tier rights, so they may have a strong incentive to go all in. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Which team did TCU defeat in the College Football Playoffs?
Post reply
Forums
Horned Frog Athletics
Scott & Wes Frog Fan Forum
Notre Dame sets price to stay independent; Big 12 could play a role
Top