05-10-2019, 07:52 PM
Since we have nothing else to talk about and he's making some fairly bold claims, I thought I would post about it:
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
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6h
The story I’m working on involves the groundwork ESPN & the Big 12 have laid in preparation for the next TV deal that may come sooner rather than later and the possibility of the Big 12 having three broadcast partners & an exclusive weekly national broadcast on an OTA outlet.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
6h
Replying to
@LifeofFitz
ESPN has a habit of locking down properties long term. ESPN has also figured out they can bundle anything with SECN & make money. The B12 reacquiring T3 rights is the most important event since the B12 signed a GoR.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
6h
B12 has basically two separate OTA contracts with Fox & ESPN. Its possible for the B12 to extend its deal with ESPN & not Fox with ESPN having an option on the remaining rights should Fox not participate. CBS is interested in replacing Fox.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
6h
ESPN would prefer the Big 12 to extend primary deal & GoR within the next two years. The first step was the consolidation of rights from third parties.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
6h
The relationship with Fox is damaged perhaps beyond repair opening the door for CBS. CBS fears losing exclusive SEC game.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
6h
A contact with direct knowledge of discussions between the B12 & the network said ESPN would do whatever is necessary to secure the Big 12 as an ESPN property longterm.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
6h
Both OU and UT have expressed their desire to remain in the Big 12 post 2025 to ESPN. I’m told an extension of the GoR before 2024 & as soon as 2020 is being discussed.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
6h
The Big 12 has been advised that a consolidation of T3 TV rights and a commitment by way of an extension of the GoR is necessary to secure a new TV deal or an extension from ESPN.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
6h
The Big 12 would most certainly add at least two additional members at the onset of a new contract.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
6h
Its very possible that the Big 12 has an exclusive weekly national TV broadcast in the 3:30 slot on CBS.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
6h
Obviously this makes the Big 12 more attractive to Pac 12 schools. Which is the intended byproduct of the actions.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
5h
The Big 12 is interested in P12 members 1. UCLA 2. Cal 3. Arizona & 4. Arizona State. Interest does not mean contact or that it’s mutual interest.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
5h
Now you have to wait for me to write the story. No debate on this stuff. Big assertions I feel confident enough to make public.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
5h
One final point. The Big 12 is one big crazy island of talented misfit toys. UT & OU are bigger than any conference except the SEC. They both recognize how good they have it. If the money is ballpark - and it will be - they have no reason to leave and more reasons to stay.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
5h
I’m waiting on stuff about WVU. Once I have that I will publish.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
5h
If ESPN pulls this off they will control the rights of 3 of the 5 power conferences.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
5h
If that happens you can expect an informal scheduling alliance between the ACC, Big 12 & SEC with as many as 2 OoC games. Guess who wins if that happens.... ABC/ESPN.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
6h
The story I’m working on involves the groundwork ESPN & the Big 12 have laid in preparation for the next TV deal that may come sooner rather than later and the possibility of the Big 12 having three broadcast partners & an exclusive weekly national broadcast on an OTA outlet.
-----------------------
Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
6h
Replying to
@LifeofFitz
ESPN has a habit of locking down properties long term. ESPN has also figured out they can bundle anything with SECN & make money. The B12 reacquiring T3 rights is the most important event since the B12 signed a GoR.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
6h
B12 has basically two separate OTA contracts with Fox & ESPN. Its possible for the B12 to extend its deal with ESPN & not Fox with ESPN having an option on the remaining rights should Fox not participate. CBS is interested in replacing Fox.
------------------------
Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
6h
ESPN would prefer the Big 12 to extend primary deal & GoR within the next two years. The first step was the consolidation of rights from third parties.
-----------------------
Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
6h
The relationship with Fox is damaged perhaps beyond repair opening the door for CBS. CBS fears losing exclusive SEC game.
------------------------
Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
6h
A contact with direct knowledge of discussions between the B12 & the network said ESPN would do whatever is necessary to secure the Big 12 as an ESPN property longterm.
------------------------
Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
6h
Both OU and UT have expressed their desire to remain in the Big 12 post 2025 to ESPN. I’m told an extension of the GoR before 2024 & as soon as 2020 is being discussed.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
6h
The Big 12 has been advised that a consolidation of T3 TV rights and a commitment by way of an extension of the GoR is necessary to secure a new TV deal or an extension from ESPN.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
6h
The Big 12 would most certainly add at least two additional members at the onset of a new contract.
-------------------------
Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
6h
Its very possible that the Big 12 has an exclusive weekly national TV broadcast in the 3:30 slot on CBS.
-------------------------
Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
6h
Obviously this makes the Big 12 more attractive to Pac 12 schools. Which is the intended byproduct of the actions.
-------------------------
Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
5h
The Big 12 is interested in P12 members 1. UCLA 2. Cal 3. Arizona & 4. Arizona State. Interest does not mean contact or that it’s mutual interest.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
5h
Now you have to wait for me to write the story. No debate on this stuff. Big assertions I feel confident enough to make public.
-------------------------
Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
5h
One final point. The Big 12 is one big crazy island of talented misfit toys. UT & OU are bigger than any conference except the SEC. They both recognize how good they have it. If the money is ballpark - and it will be - they have no reason to leave and more reasons to stay.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
5h
I’m waiting on stuff about WVU. Once I have that I will publish.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
5h
If ESPN pulls this off they will control the rights of 3 of the 5 power conferences.
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Christopher Lambert
@theDudeofWV
·
5h
If that happens you can expect an informal scheduling alliance between the ACC, Big 12 & SEC with as many as 2 OoC games. Guess who wins if that happens.... ABC/ESPN.