TX & OU to the SEC (early) negotiations begin

[BattleshipTexas]

Rumors are rife on Texas sites that the Big 12 was entering contract extension negotiations with ESPN & Fox early. But today, it was publicized by Pete Thamel. ESPN wants Texas & OU in the SEC as soon as possible. The Big 12 needs a higher value TV contract than the Pac-12 has, in order to tempt Pac-12 teams to join the Big 12.

If Texas & OU are going to join the SEC before 2025, this is where that negotiation must begin. ESPN has the power to push the Big 12 to release Texas & OU early. With the Big 10's grab of USC & UCLA, the Big 12 has a chance to actually steal from another conference instead of losing teams. ESPN's financial backing is key.

 

[BattleshipTexas]

Big 12 Enterting Early Contract Discussions With Media Partners​

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  The Big 12 plans to enter into early contract discussions with its multi-media partners in order to explore a possible “accelerated extension of its current agreements,” the conference announced Wednesday.
  “It is an exciting time for college athletics and given the changing landscape we welcome the opportunity to engage with our partners to determine if an early extension is in the best interest of all parties,” Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said in a statement. “The Big 12 has enjoyed a fantastic relationship with its multi-media rights holders, and I look forward to having these conversations.”
  ESPN’s Peter Thamel first reported the news that the Big 12 was entering new contract negotiations with ESPN and FOX. The conference currently has media right deals with the networks through the end of the 2024 football season.

https://www.si.com/college/2022/08/... an exciting time,Yormark said in a statement.

 

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[KingWard]

I hope that we can get the "New" SEC on the field sooner rather than later. 2023 would be fantastic.

 

[Spinal Tap]

That's a lot of moving parts and decision making with all the parties involved and a compressed timeline.

They just might make it happen. There's nothing happening in college FB that surprises me anymore.

 

[KingWard]

That's a lot of moving parts and decision making with all the parties involved and a compressed timeline.

They just might make it happen. There's nothing happening in college FB that surprises me anymore.

This depends on the intentionality of all the parties being in the same direction. It wouldn't take much to monkey wrench it.

 

[Spinal Tap]

This depends on the intentionality of all the parties being in the same direction. It wouldn't take much to monkey wrench it.

It seems money is the fuel that feeds the fire. How's S-puns financials these days?

 

[Prestonyte]

Depends on whether Disney spins off ESPN. Disney stock is down over 30% from Jan. but up over 30% for the month of July.

 

[KingWard]

It seems money is the fuel that feeds the fire. How's S-puns financials these days?

Pretty good.