really good article on the PAC12, B12 and expansion/media deals
theathletic.com
"Three people with knowledge of the discussions said commissioner George Kliavkoff is struggling to find partners willing to pay close to what the league is seeking. Two of those sources said Kliavkoff overpromised his members on how many bidders there would be and what dollar amount they could command — a target north of $40 million per school, according to one league athletic director. Today, it’s uncertain whether the Pac-12 will even be able to exceed the $31.6 million average the Big 12 reportedly landed in a six-year extension with ESPN and Fox it reached last fall."
Seems the PAC brand is not as shiny as they thought it would be... and now going after SDSU and SMU? SDSU I completely understand. But SMU? Sure, it's Dallas, but other than media market, what do the Mustangs have going for them? Would love to see the B12 pick off a couple of good PAC schools and just thumb their nose on the way out.
What we're hearing on Pac-12 expansion, SMU, the Big 12 and more
The latest on why the Pac-12 might need to add schools such as San Diego State and SMU and what the Big 12 needs to do to move forward.
theathletic.com
"Three people with knowledge of the discussions said commissioner George Kliavkoff is struggling to find partners willing to pay close to what the league is seeking. Two of those sources said Kliavkoff overpromised his members on how many bidders there would be and what dollar amount they could command — a target north of $40 million per school, according to one league athletic director. Today, it’s uncertain whether the Pac-12 will even be able to exceed the $31.6 million average the Big 12 reportedly landed in a six-year extension with ESPN and Fox it reached last fall."
Seems the PAC brand is not as shiny as they thought it would be... and now going after SDSU and SMU? SDSU I completely understand. But SMU? Sure, it's Dallas, but other than media market, what do the Mustangs have going for them? Would love to see the B12 pick off a couple of good PAC schools and just thumb their nose on the way out.
