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A few quotes from Larry Scott that gives a little more insight to what's going on behind closed doors:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/04/sports...-move.html

Quote:“We have a structure and contracts with partners for a network model that includes a national network and a regional network under the Pac-12 umbrella,” Scott said. “So we actually couldn’t do anything outside of that. We’re wedded to that model.”

Does not sound like the LHN is just going to be able to slip into the PAC. Following the models means ESPN will have to give up the rights they bought and tear up the contract, thereby killing the network.



http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-footbal...ac-12-move

Quote:Scott said the Pac-12 can renegotiate its blockbuster media rights deal if the conference expands.

“At the end of the day, everyone is competing like hell on and off the field,” Scott said. “And with (television) media (rights) dollars.”

That sounds like it's reading a lot into his statement, but it's not far-fetched that Scott put a renegotiation clause into his contract earlier this year.



http://www.chron.com/sports/article/Pac-...154615.php

Quote:"Any suggestion whatsoever that our conference is being predatory, that's just wrong," Scott said. "We have not had expansion as an initiative, as an agenda for us at all. So to the extent, if there were any conversations going on, you can be sure they're not ones we initiated."

Scott added that he had to listen to pitches from interested schools to evaluate what might be in the best interest of the Pac-12 members.

Would sure be interesting to know who's already made their pitch and who's planning to be in Dallas over this long weekend to make theirs.

Quote:"I'm just saying, this year is very different," Scott said. "All I know is we've been thrilled with 12 (members) and it's worked out great for us, and we haven't been planning for anything different."

No big deal if it all falls apart. The PAC not going to make a deal just to get one done.

This makes me wonder if Texas is truly ready to go Indy; a road they really don't want to explore. I think it's clear OU and Okie St. has made their desires known to Scott. Now the question becomes would Scott take a Mizzou/Kansas tandem or does he still lust for UT/TT? If you are a BE fan, I'm sure you are praying it is UT/TT.

All of this has already been quoted. Since these quotes it has come out that Texas can rework it it will just be difficult. It has also pretty much been stated that the Oklahoma schools and the Texas schools are talking to Scott following the conclusion of the Oregon/LSU game.

Just posting actual quotes straight out of Scott's mouth.

For me, at least, they're worth a lot more than twitter speculation by people like Chip Brown.

(09-04-2011 02:44 AM)TomThumb Wrote: [ -> ]Just posting actual quotes straight out of Scott's mouth.

For me, at least, they're worth a lot more than twitter speculation by people like Chip Brown.

And messageboard posters...lol.

Has the actual Pac12 network formed yet? Perhaps the longhorn network can evolve to that? I'm sure ESPN would go for that. Fox on the other hand.....

I wonder if OU has grown fed up with Texas like A&M has.

Could OU be brokering a move that does not include Texas?

(09-04-2011 04:12 AM)CougarRed Wrote: [ -> ]I wonder if OU has grown fed up with Texas like A&M has.

Could OU be brokering a move that does not include Texas?

One rumor is that OU is advocating for Kansas/Missouri along Oklahoma State. I can't imagine that the Pac 12 would go to 16 without Texas but anything is possible. (Incidently, that rumor was debunked already).

I doubt that Scott went to Austin to talk about inviting Kansas and Mizzou...

If you read Scott's comments about the Pac12 network, it seems like the LHN could easily slip into that framework of national and regional networks.

(09-04-2011 02:28 AM)BamaScorpio69 Wrote: [ -> ]Now the question becomes would Scott take a Mizzou/Kansas tandem or does he still lust for UT/TT?

The answer is "No."

(09-04-2011 04:12 AM)thekevo23 Wrote: [ -> ]Has the actual Pac12 network formed yet? Perhaps the longhorn network can evolve to that? I'm sure ESPN would go for that. Fox on the other hand.....

The P12 has contracted with TV partners.

(09-04-2011 01:31 PM)aTxTIGER Wrote: [ -> ]If you read Scott's comments about the Pac12 network, it seems like the LHN could easily slip into that framework of national and regional networks.

It would have to be under the umbrella of Pac-12 Media(the new company they just hired a CEO for). Which means ESPN would have to get out of it. And since ESPN is running the network and producing the content, it basically means the LHN has to die and be replaced by a new P12 Regional Network set up by Pac-12 Media.

Everything can be negotiated. Now that espn is now the primary rights holder for tier 1 rights..might be able to make this a workable situatiOn

(09-04-2011 01:46 PM)TomThumb Wrote: [ -> ]

(09-04-2011 01:31 PM)aTxTIGER Wrote: [ -> ]If you read Scott's comments about the Pac12 network, it seems like the LHN could easily slip into that framework of national and regional networks.

It would have to be under the umbrella of Pac-12 Media(the new company they just hired a CEO for). Which means ESPN would have to get out of it. And since ESPN is running the network and producing the content, it basically means the LHN has to die and be replaced by a new P12 Regional Network set up by Pac-12 Media.

It could be worked out as a separate media corporation. All it takes is money.