(12-06-2017 08:33 PM)Bogg Wrote:  

(12-06-2017 08:07 PM)Tigersmoke4 Wrote:  The only thing that matters is the ratings. The on air talking heads don't write the checks. No time to argue with you lady, just go to sportsmedia watch.com

I'd like to believe that's true, but the truth is you're worth what you have the ability to negotiate, and this is a terrible time to be negotiating a new deal. ESPN negotiated some massive P5 media contracts right before their traditional revenue model started unraveling, and now they're in cost-cutting mode. The AAC should get a bump, but not into eight figures per team per year.

Well, if thats the case I wouldnt look for the UConn indy contract--which would represent some of the least attractive AAC inventory--to bring much of anything in the open market. Keep in mind---your probably only talking about 5 home games as an Indy.

That said, while UConn football probably wont see much at all from media value--I see no reason that would be that big a deal. Two payday games, offset with a cheap FCS home game should easily offset most of the lost media income--especially considering its on top of the 4 million BE media deal. Hell, maybe the Huskies couild get by with just one pay day game--making it possible to do a full 6 game home schedule.