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HolyHandgernade · 05-04-2012, 02:55 PM

Things I've read:

Big XII is primed to sign a contract extension with ESPN on 1st Tier rights that could approach just under 21 million per team.

Extension includes an extension of the "grant of rights" by member schools from 6 to 13 years.

New AD, which is old news now

Happy with 10 right now, but would look at expansion for "the right two", largely rumored to be FSU and Clemson

Speculation is that escalators in the contract would push revenues to around 25 million per team after including the Conference Championship Game in Dallas

Would stop at 12 and wait to see what happens. If conference goes to 14, it won't be until the 2014 season. Conference won't go to 16 unless and until Notre Dame makes its decision. Louisville rumored to be part of 13 and 14.

Plans for a sister station to the LHN for Big XII teams that want to pool their 3rd Tier rights

If we go back to 12, format wouldn't necessarily be the same as last time. Conference looks to maximize "prime time matchups" to get greatest return in contract escalator.

Setting aside fund to help ease buyouts for potential new members

Postseason tiered payouts. TV money still split equally, but teams who finish higher get paid slightly more (to help cover costs). Rumored: 1st Tier: 1-15, 2nd Tier 16-25, 3rd Tier: NR. KU was for this as this pertains to NCAA Tourney as well.

A reported good "feeling and fraternity" from the member institutions, meeting were focused on making the Big XII stronger.

05-04-2012, 02:55 PM	#1568
HolyHandgernade Integralist Join Date: May 2001 Location: Murrieta, CA Casino cash: $10006370	Things I've read: Big XII is primed to sign a contract extension with ESPN on 1st Tier rights that could approach just under 21 million per team. Extension includes an extension of the "grant of rights" by member schools from 6 to 13 years. New AD, which is old news now Happy with 10 right now, but would look at expansion for "the right two", largely rumored to be FSU and Clemson Speculation is that escalators in the contract would push revenues to around 25 million per team after including the Conference Championship Game in Dallas Would stop at 12 and wait to see what happens. If conference goes to 14, it won't be until the 2014 season. Conference won't go to 16 unless and until Notre Dame makes its decision. Louisville rumored to be part of 13 and 14. Plans for a sister station to the LHN for Big XII teams that want to pool their 3rd Tier rights If we go back to 12, format wouldn't necessarily be the same as last time. Conference looks to maximize "prime time matchups" to get greatest return in contract escalator. Setting aside fund to help ease buyouts for potential new members Postseason tiered payouts. TV money still split equally, but teams who finish higher get paid slightly more (to help cover costs). Rumored: 1st Tier: 1-15, 2nd Tier 16-25, 3rd Tier: NR. KU was for this as this pertains to NCAA Tourney as well. A reported good "feeling and fraternity" from the member institutions, meeting were focused on making the Big XII stronger. __________________ You'll see it's all a show, keep 'em laughing as you go, just remember, the last laugh is on you, and always look on the bright side of life!
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