Conference realignment "Rumors" "tweets" "etc"

[JAFFX2]

8 minutes ago, michibull said:

For sure, I can see this being a real number, just based on Apple wanting CFB, they are a subscription (don’t have to worry about cord cutters, haha) and they poured stupid money into MLS. Like you, I am hoping for the best and this would be great. 

I am not sure what is worse............The AAC exit fee, the crazy travel costs, or the streaming only with no network TV exposure 

[Rocky Style]

Just now, JAFFX2 said:

I am not sure what is worse............The AAC exit fee, the crazy travel costs, or the streaming only with no network TV exposure 

Yes.

[Bull Gooner]

14 minutes ago, michibull said:

  

I just had a random thought about a possible merger. Every "business decision" is ultimately made by humans (until AI takes all our jobs) with their own biases, experiences, wants, etc. So would Aresco be in favor of merging conferences and possibly be out of a job? Or, on the flip side, could he be the commissioner of the PAAC? In which case he would probably very much try to steer AAC presidents that direction.

[Bull Matrix]

[Triple B]

2 minutes ago, Bull Gooner said:

I just had a random thought about a possible merger. Every "business decision" is ultimately made by humans (until AI takes all our jobs) with their own biases, experiences, wants, etc. So would Aresco be in favor of merging conferences and possibly be out of a job? Or, on the flip side, could he be the commissioner of the PAAC? In which case he would probably very much try to steer AAC presidents that direction.

Considering the PAC12 went to a PAC 4 under the current commissioner’s watch, I’m thinking that’s not a ringing endorsement of him ….?

[TallyBull]

6 minutes ago, JAFFX2 said:

I am not sure what is worse............The AAC exit fee, the crazy travel costs, or the streaming only with no network TV exposure 

I get you don't want it to happen. This isn't an attempt to convince you it'd be a good thing. But the exit fee would be made up for in just two years of more than double the AAC's revenue ($7m I believe). Travel costs can be managed with divisions and wouldn't be that much more than what we're already paying because the AAC is also very spread out. As for streaming only, I'd be very surprised if the PAC agreed to streaming only - more likely, there'd be some kind of partnership between Apple TV and ESPN based on tiers and marquee games. FWIW I'm not as negative about it. 

[TallyBull]

Just now, Triple B said:

Considering the PAC12 went to a PAC 4 under the current commissioner’s watch, I’m thinking that’s not a ringing endorsement of him ….?

Right. If there's a rebuilt PAC (with or without merger), Oliver Luck will be the new commissioner. Aresco seems likely to retire sooner rather than later.

[Triple B]

6 minutes ago, Bull Matrix said:

I’m curious as to what possible account you would have blocked …?

[michibull]

8 minutes ago, JAFFX2 said:

I am not sure what is worse............The AAC exit fee, the crazy travel costs, or the streaming only with no network TV exposure 

We get network TV exposure? I only catch games on ESPN+, but then again, I don’t have cable, I’m one of “those” people Travel costs for us would be mitigated to a trip to the Pacific once or twice a year for sports, remember, it’s only 4 PAC teams. AAC exit fee? We would pay that off in 2 years with the increased revenue of 15 mil/yr. 

[Bull Matrix]

2 minutes ago, Triple B said:

Considering the PAC12 went to a PAC 4 under the current commissioner’s watch, I’m thinking that’s not a ringing endorsement of him ….?

The way he handled everything it reminds me of how that big east commissioner handled everything. What ever happened to him ?