(10-09-2021 05:01 PM)geauxcajuns Wrote:  

(10-09-2021 01:09 PM)b0ndsj0ns Wrote:  

(10-09-2021 11:23 AM)chiefsfan Wrote:  

(10-09-2021 09:32 AM)herdfan129 Wrote:  

(10-09-2021 09:24 AM)Usajags Wrote:  How is it better???

How is that even a question? How in the world do you think the SBC is better than this proposed AAC or any version of the AAC for that matter.

Way more TV money even after the upcoming pay cut.

Multi bid basketball league even after the big 3 leave.

Way better TV deal in terms of exposure, even after the upcoming cut.

Way better brand name recognition for the AAC teams.

Way better bowl tie ins.

Way better in all other sports as well.

Better average attendance in football and basketball.

Literally, every measure possible, the AAC is better.

Keep in mind that TV contract no longer exists. The league has to negotiate a new deal with ESPN. Meaning less TV games almost certainly

The contract still “exists”. The AAC doesn’t become free agents. The deal has a clause where it can be renegotiated. Will be interesting to see what happens with the deal, but it will be a negotiation with give and take each way. I wonder if there’s a mediation clause if the sides are way far apart?

The programs y’all are losing just happen to be “the face of the franchise”. All three of them are in major markets with tremendous brand value and recognition. Not to mention, they have been tremendous in football or basketball.

The Media contract WILL get renegotiated. I have heard all the way down to $2.8-$3.1M per team. That will also cover an escape clause if Memphis, or SMU leave.

Don’t forget, ESPN didn’t renegotiate the deal when UConn left. So if you think about it, this media deal was drawn up when Houston, Cincinnati, UCF, and UConn were all in the league. I can’t imagine ESPN not renegotiating.