Here is some info from a guy that some of you on this board like use his articles to poke fun at the Big East...It is some info about the possible new TV contract. A little more optimistic on the numbers....Says that it could be close $100 million per year. Sounds like a little more than the 2 million per year per school that some of you were saying.

http://ajerseyguy.com/?p=4512

(12-23-2012 02:20 PM)ECU-DMB Fanatic Wrote:  Here is some info from a guy that some of you on this board like use his articles to poke fun at the Big East...It is some info about the possible new TV contract. A little more optimistic on the numbers....Says that it could be close $100 million per year. Sounds like a little more than the 2 million per year per school that some of you were saying.

http://ajerseyguy.com/?p=4512

Out of all the media members that have been issuing reports and opinions on the NBE, you can tell in this article that Blaudschun is reliable, has the best sources and has been doing the most research because he presents a favorable outcome for the NBE.

He mentioned UNLV even though they have already told the nLE to **** off.

(12-23-2012 03:53 PM)mistabinks Wrote:  He mentioned UNLV even though they have already told the nLE to **** off.

Do you have a link to UNLV being offered by the Big East? I would like to read it for myself.

(12-20-2012 10:14 PM)SoMs Eagle Wrote:  I say the big boys will eventually split off to form their own group and follow the NFL model. NCAA be damn. They won't take alot of dead weight with them though. No need to split the pie more than necessary. We (all of us mid-majors and big5 cellar dwellars) will once again be playing college football on a more level playing field.
To much money involved for it not to happen.
One more thing; the NFL is already aware this is going to happen. Look no further than the league playing on week nights now, competing with what used to be ESPN's exclusive college nights.

The thought of losing Tax exempt status will keep this from happening. I don't care what school you are, none of them could afford to pay taxes on everything they bring in. It would bankrupt any college.

Esp. if they decide to pay players.

(12-23-2012 04:37 PM)ECU-DMB Fanatic Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 03:53 PM)mistabinks Wrote:  He mentioned UNLV even though they have already told the nLE to **** off.

Do you have a link to UNLV being offered by the Big East? I would like to read it for myself.

I'm sure nothing short of a public official invitation would satisfy you. Nevertheless http://bit.ly/TiKjAj

(12-23-2012 02:20 PM)ECU-DMB Fanatic Wrote:  Here is some info from a guy that some of you on this board like use his articles to poke fun at the Big East...It is some info about the possible new TV contract. A little more optimistic on the numbers....Says that it could be close $100 million per year. Sounds like a little more than the 2 million per year per school that some of you were saying.

http://ajerseyguy.com/?p=4512

... sorry buddy, but the old big east ratings were about 1/8th the ratings of a big conference. I seriously doubt you'd get anywhere close to even 3 million

(12-23-2012 03:39 PM)Big Dub Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 02:20 PM)ECU-DMB Fanatic Wrote:  Here is some info from a guy that some of you on this board like use his articles to poke fun at the Big East...It is some info about the possible new TV contract. A little more optimistic on the numbers....Says that it could be close $100 million per year. Sounds like a little more than the 2 million per year per school that some of you were saying.

http://ajerseyguy.com/?p=4512

Out of all the media members that have been issuing reports and opinions on the NBE, you can tell in this article that Blaudschun is reliable, has the best sources and has been doing the most research because he presents a favorable outcome for the NBE.

All the estimates quoted around here are from CBS sources (Dodd for the most part). They probably accurately reflect the amount that CBS was willing to bid. If you will note, CBS is not one of the leading bidders for the Big East. There is a rational explanation where both articles are corrrect. Even Dodd typically uses the verbage "could be worth as little as"--which is indicative of him throwing the bottom of the range numbers out there. For what its worth, Blaudschuns stuff has been the most acurate on the Big East over the last 6 months. He was a long time sports reporter for the Dallas Mortning News and the Boson Globe with strong northeast contacts. Sure he could be wrong--but so could Dodd. Hell, Dodds last article was so over the edge that he actually claimed that all the Big East teams would be "homeless" if Boise left. I wouldnt count on Dodd to accurately report the time of day. Regardless, we will likley all know what the final number is within a month I would think.

Im interested in what you guys think. The newly renegotiated MW contract is 2.5 million per team. They seem to think thats enough of a difference to snag Tulsa and UTEP. Im not sure 1.3 million is enough.

Commissioner Aresco is probably hiding the TV contract figures because they are so huge.

If he were to release them, he would get no rest from the swarm of teams requesting NBE invite.


Aresco is a sly cat, he's getting things done that Marianatto could only dream of.

(12-23-2012 09:51 PM)Big Dub Wrote:  Aresco is a sly cat, he's getting things done that Marianatto could only dream of.

And light years a head of Mike Tranghese when the BE looked like this

WVU
Miami
VA Tech
Boston College
Sayacuse
Pitt
Rutgers
Temple
Nova
Seaton Hall
Providence
G'Town
UConn
St John's
Notre Dame

(12-23-2012 07:31 PM)HerdZoned Wrote:  

(12-20-2012 10:14 PM)SoMs Eagle Wrote:  I say the big boys will eventually split off to form their own group and follow the NFL model. NCAA be damn. They won't take alot of dead weight with them though. No need to split the pie more than necessary. We (all of us mid-majors and big5 cellar dwellars) will once again be playing college football on a more level playing field.
To much money involved for it not to happen.
One more thing; the NFL is already aware this is going to happen. Look no further than the league playing on week nights now, competing with what used to be ESPN's exclusive college nights.

The thought of losing Tax exempt status will keep this from happening. I don't care what school you are, none of them could afford to pay taxes on everything they bring in. It would bankrupt any college.

Esp. if they decide to pay players.

Yes I see what you mean. The NFL has so much of a problem paying their taxes I hear they are about to go broke.
Do you think there might be a way the universities could get around some of these taxes?**

(12-23-2012 11:37 PM)SoMs Eagle Wrote:  Yes I see what you mean. The NFL has so much of a problem paying their taxes I hear they are about to go broke.
Do you think there might be a way the universities could get around some of these taxes?**

They wouldn't just be taxing athletics then. They could go in and tax everything in the university. I doubt any university would want to open that can of worms up.

(12-24-2012 12:20 AM)HerdZoned Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 11:37 PM)SoMs Eagle Wrote:  Yes I see what you mean. The NFL has so much of a problem paying their taxes I hear they are about to go broke.
Do you think there might be a way the universities could get around some of these taxes?**

They wouldn't just be taxing athletics then. They could go in and tax everything in the university. I doubt any university would want to open that can of worms up.

Big can of worms, donations would no longer be tax deductible to alumni (cutting down on donations), if they pay the football players, they are going to have to play the basebasketball plays, and then its not long before someone sues to get paid to play on the womens water polo team. If any research patents bring any funds into the university they may be subject to tax if they arent already. I could see how it could be a cluster.

At this point it is all talk anyway....I suspect they will release the TV deal information shortly after the New Year. What he have heard is as little as $60 million and as much as $100 million per year. Will be interesting to see who is right when it all shakes out.

Still more than the new CUSA will get.

(12-24-2012 08:48 AM)ECU-DMB Fanatic Wrote:  At this point it is all talk anyway....I suspect they will release the TV deal information shortly after the New Year. What he have heard is as little as $60 million and as much as $100 million per year. Will be interesting to see who is right when it all shakes out.

I don't see why it would be in the interest of a network to make an offer right now. Until the NBE has a set line-up of programs, networks will run the risk of overpaying, and they don't like to do that. I just can't see a deal being reached until the networks know for sure if U Conn and Cinci are staying or going, and if other programs will be added.

(12-24-2012 08:48 AM)ECU-DMB Fanatic Wrote:  At this point it is all talk anyway....I suspect they will release the TV deal information shortly after the New Year. What he have heard is as little as $60 million and as much as $100 million per year. Will be interesting to see who is right when it all shakes out.

good thing new years day is on a tuesday....

(12-24-2012 10:37 AM)Side Show Joe Wrote:  

(12-24-2012 08:48 AM)ECU-DMB Fanatic Wrote:  At this point it is all talk anyway....I suspect they will release the TV deal information shortly after the New Year. What he have heard is as little as $60 million and as much as $100 million per year. Will be interesting to see who is right when it all shakes out.

I don't see why it would be in the interest of a network to make an offer right now. Until the NBE has a set line-up of programs, networks will run the risk of overpaying, and they don't like to do that. I just can't see a deal being reached until the networks know for sure if U Conn and Cinci are staying or going, and if other programs will be added.

That won't matter. It will be based on who is there as of the time the agreement is penned. The deal will have clauses and riders that adjust the deal based on future membership changes.

(12-24-2012 10:20 AM)aTxTIGER Wrote:  Still more than the new CUSA will get.

NBE conference motto/all they have left to hang onto

(12-24-2012 11:41 AM)Big Dub Wrote:  

(12-24-2012 10:20 AM)aTxTIGER Wrote:  Still more than the new CUSA will get.

NBE conference motto/all they have left to hang onto

I love all the Sunshine Pumppers in the Memphis, ECU, UCF, Temple, USF a Tulane posters. I guess they have to convince themselves its going to work.

But the fact is Boise will not be there, neither will SDSU nor UNLV, Fresno, Col. State, Nevada or anyone else you have had a hair brained idea about in the west. Expect Houston and SMU to skip out on this also. They have no one close to them now until they get to Memphis, except Tulane.

And if or rather when Cincy and UConn get a call they will take it and that means you are down to six. Six schools can not form a conference, you need a min. of 8.

That means you have to try and find at least 2 members from CUSA, Sun Belt to join you. And I just don't see anyone taking that bait.

There will be no TV contract until the TV people know the line up. Why would there be. If you think there would then you are crazy. If they would do that they could get caught in basically a bait and switch.