NKR1978
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Doesn't say much, but interesting nonetheless. Certainly makes the ESPN contract seem better than it is at first glance.
Also, there's a pretty interesting thread on a GT site - gojackets - that talks about Big 12 expansion. Their fans seem to be pretty committed to the ACC. Seriously, the Big 12 fans are incredibly funny/pathetic in how they have invaded various ACC message boards. I understand why Big East fans hate the ACC. I don't understand why the Big 12 fans suddenly hate the ACC. The only thing I can think of is the ACC's exposure on ESPN/ABC has upset the Kansas, KSU, TT, Iowa State and Baylor fans, since those schools generally have no football history to speak of and are stuck, and will continue to be stuck, on a Fox regional network...unless they play Texas and they get to be on the LHN.
The ESPN exposure is invaluable as it is national. The look in after 5 years to determine market conditions and success of the conference will also likely increase the payout if current trajectories hold for ACC teams.
http://www.tigernet.com/view/story.do?id=10621
Also, this is a pretty funny one act play I lifted from gojackets:
Also, there's a pretty interesting thread on a GT site - gojackets - that talks about Big 12 expansion. Their fans seem to be pretty committed to the ACC. Seriously, the Big 12 fans are incredibly funny/pathetic in how they have invaded various ACC message boards. I understand why Big East fans hate the ACC. I don't understand why the Big 12 fans suddenly hate the ACC. The only thing I can think of is the ACC's exposure on ESPN/ABC has upset the Kansas, KSU, TT, Iowa State and Baylor fans, since those schools generally have no football history to speak of and are stuck, and will continue to be stuck, on a Fox regional network...unless they play Texas and they get to be on the LHN.
The ESPN exposure is invaluable as it is national. The look in after 5 years to determine market conditions and success of the conference will also likely increase the payout if current trajectories hold for ACC teams.
http://www.tigernet.com/view/story.do?id=10621
Also, this is a pretty funny one act play I lifted from gojackets:
Big12 Fan: $20 million
Rational Person: Where did you get that figure?
Big12 Fan: Grant of Rights
Rational Person: Do you know what that means?
Big12 Fan: Tier 3
Rational Person: Explain that please.
Big12 Fan: Electronic Footprint
Rational Person: OK...explain that one.
Big12 Fan: Throws baby armadillo into swimming pool, head explodes.