(06-27-2019 02:07 PM)b0ndsj0ns Wrote:  The other thing is who seriously believes that if ESPN tells the AAC to add (insert whatever school that would accept the offer that ESPN wants) to keep the deal the same that the AAC is gonna say no? My only contention is I don't think ESPN is going to want to pay the same rate for anyone that would be an obvious yes. I suspect ESPN would rather pay a prorated amount for less inventory than the same amount to add ODU/UAB/Buffallo/whoever else. Which doesn't in any way go against anything the Navy AD said, that he doesn't believe the league will bring in anybody that doesn't add value.

Which is where the negotaition will begin. If ESPN wants another team, they will need to pay 7 million for the school in order for things to break even for the current membership. If they arent willing to pay---then cut our pay by 7 million and lets move on with 11. Balls in ESPN's court.