Another expansion & Conference TV Network related article

[usf97]

http://www.kansascity.com/2010/03/08/1799102/tv-is-key-to-future-for-big-12.html

I conclude anyone who mentions the SEC expanding past 12 anytime before this contract with ESPN runs out (2023) has no idea what they are talking about. The 14-16 team expansion model only helps the Big Ten because they are trying to add value to the BTN. The SEC has no need for this, their contract is what it is, big yes, but no new teams would create a larger pot of money.

[smazza]

http://www.kansascity.com/2010/03/08/1799102/tv-is-key-to-future-for-big-12.html

I conclude anyone who mentions the SEC expanding past 12 anytime before this contract with ESPN runs out (2023) has no idea what they are talking about. The 14-16 team expansion model only helps the Big Ten because they are trying to add value to the BTN. The SEC has no need for this, their contract is what it is, big yes, but no new teams would create a larger pot of money.

sec is best brand and if they expand it increases their value

if big ten goes to 14-16 teams

sec will surely follow

usf will be in but they will be a doormat

[usf97]

http://www.kansascity.com/2010/03/08/1799102/tv-is-key-to-future-for-big-12.html

I conclude anyone who mentions the SEC expanding past 12 anytime before this contract with ESPN runs out (2023) has no idea what they are talking about. The 14-16 team expansion model only helps the Big Ten because they are trying to add value to the BTN. The SEC has no need for this, their contract is what it is, big yes, but no new teams would create a larger pot of money.

sec is best brand and if they expand it increases their value

if big ten goes to 14-16 teams

sec will surely follow

usf will be in but they will be a doormat

Smazza, how does expanding increase your value? You are a lawyer, you understand contracts. The SEC has a contract till 2023. Why would they bring in more teams to split that money more ways? Even if they got Texas & Texas A&M, they would have to renegotiate with ESPN, hope the new contract adds over $33 per season just to stay on pace with their present contract.. They are already getting $200 million a season, that is $16 million per team. I do not think the SEC will bother, it is too much trouble and they already have a great situation. Why bring in more people to cause more problems?