PAC/MWC would be a massive pay cut. Full share would probably end up being around same as our 30% ACC share (but our ACC share is temporary and has other non-pro-rated incentives). We're also a pretty elite P5 athletic program overall if you take into account ALL sports, though we've sucked at the two major ones. We also represented a wa…
PAC/MWC would be a massive pay cut. Full share would probably end up being around same as our 30% ACC share (but our ACC share is temporary and has other non-pro-rated incentives). We're also a pretty elite P5 athletic program overall if you take into account ALL sports, though we've sucked at the two major ones. We also represented a way for the ACC to get some $$$ to placate their top programs.
It's just a marriage of convenience for money. Plus, the ACC has plenty of 3-5 win teams (or worse) so it would probably be a lateral talent transfer or maybe even a touch easier to avoid doormat (if we get some financial help during the 30% years).
Overall agreed. BUT, I really wish they could've stayed and salvaged the PAC. Yes, the immediate media rights would've been less (maybe 7-10 mil?), but with a merged PAC/MW, we could've shared in the residual PAC assets of 40 mil? and incoming NCAA and bowl payouts, closed a short 2-3 year deal, and then shopped for a better deal after the newly merged PAC had had time to reestablish itself with the stronghold of West coast schools.
Also a way for Cal to potentially raise the visibility of its basketball program (given we are on the right track now). Make Cal a power MBB and you don't have to rely on just football success.
I have a ton of faith in Madsen and, man, the ACC hoops experience sells itself. Just added trips to Cameron and the Dean Dome as well as Duke and UNC at Haas to my bucket list.
We’re doing Thanksgiving at Sis Chitwood’s house in Rancho Penasquitos with her 47 children… see you in San Juan Capistrano for the Wed/Sat games. Let’s meet up.
PAC/MWC would be a massive pay cut. Full share would probably end up being around same as our 30% ACC share (but our ACC share is temporary and has other non-pro-rated incentives). We're also a pretty elite P5 athletic program overall if you take into account ALL sports, though we've sucked at the two major ones. We also represented a way for the ACC to get some $$$ to placate their top programs.
It's just a marriage of convenience for money. Plus, the ACC has plenty of 3-5 win teams (or worse) so it would probably be a lateral talent transfer or maybe even a touch easier to avoid doormat (if we get some financial help during the 30% years).
Overall agreed. BUT, I really wish they could've stayed and salvaged the PAC. Yes, the immediate media rights would've been less (maybe 7-10 mil?), but with a merged PAC/MW, we could've shared in the residual PAC assets of 40 mil? and incoming NCAA and bowl payouts, closed a short 2-3 year deal, and then shopped for a better deal after the newly merged PAC had had time to reestablish itself with the stronghold of West coast schools.
Also a way for Cal to potentially raise the visibility of its basketball program (given we are on the right track now). Make Cal a power MBB and you don't have to rely on just football success.
Yes, this. I donated more than I could afford to CALegends after Madsen was hired.
I have a ton of faith in Madsen and, man, the ACC hoops experience sells itself. Just added trips to Cameron and the Dean Dome as well as Duke and UNC at Haas to my bucket list.
Same and completely agree. I am so hyped for men’s basketball and Madsen.
We’re doing Thanksgiving at Sis Chitwood’s house in Rancho Penasquitos with her 47 children… see you in San Juan Capistrano for the Wed/Sat games. Let’s meet up.