Unfortunately the Pac doesn't have a ton of leverage. There aren't many media networks to work with and we don't even have the time zone monopoly with USC/UCLA leaving.
Would it be smart to work on a shorter term deal, putting ourselves off cycle with other conferences and hoping things feel less dire in, maybe, 5 years? Or just lock into…
Unfortunately the Pac doesn't have a ton of leverage. There aren't many media networks to work with and we don't even have the time zone monopoly with USC/UCLA leaving.
Would it be smart to work on a shorter term deal, putting ourselves off cycle with other conferences and hoping things feel less dire in, maybe, 5 years? Or just lock into the sure money longer and scrum with all the other conferences? I'd also be extremely weary of any grant of rights agreement similar to the ACC's.
P.S.: 3rd from last paragraph, "poot of the deal" is either a typo or extremely valid descriptor of the proposals.
I'd be stunned to see anything longer than five years. UW and UO will want as short a deal as possible. Cal and Stanford should as well. Those four can really bend the will of the rest of the conference.
Idk about our bargaining position. The four corners school have a very viable exit if it all goes to shit while we're at the mercy of the Big10's expansion plans. Wazzu and OSU are in deep trouble.
Technically the 4 corners schools can veto any new member (75% need to approve, SC and LA don't get a vote) without leaving. But that still leaves the door open for a couple to storm out in a huff.
Unfortunately the Pac doesn't have a ton of leverage. There aren't many media networks to work with and we don't even have the time zone monopoly with USC/UCLA leaving.
Would it be smart to work on a shorter term deal, putting ourselves off cycle with other conferences and hoping things feel less dire in, maybe, 5 years? Or just lock into the sure money longer and scrum with all the other conferences? I'd also be extremely weary of any grant of rights agreement similar to the ACC's.
P.S.: 3rd from last paragraph, "poot of the deal" is either a typo or extremely valid descriptor of the proposals.
No way Oregon and U-Dub sign a long deal
I'd be stunned to see anything longer than five years. UW and UO will want as short a deal as possible. Cal and Stanford should as well. Those four can really bend the will of the rest of the conference.
Idk about our bargaining position. The four corners school have a very viable exit if it all goes to shit while we're at the mercy of the Big10's expansion plans. Wazzu and OSU are in deep trouble.
Technically the 4 corners schools can veto any new member (75% need to approve, SC and LA don't get a vote) without leaving. But that still leaves the door open for a couple to storm out in a huff.