(08-04-2022 11:56 AM)Gamenole Wrote:  

(08-04-2022 11:06 AM)jrj84105 Wrote:  ESPN vs FOX.
SEC vs B1G.

But how many more media companies need to put their foot on the scale for the B1G before a B1G goes after SEC properties?

The B1G made short work of one of its alliance partners. But is the suspected SEC/B1G alliance to carve out a mutually agreeable P2 any different?

I still think the B1G’s primary targets for 17/18 are ND and UT. That’s where this talk of NFL of CFB stems from. I doubt they’ll pull it off but Ali don’t doubt the ambition.

The B1G and SEC are on far more equal footing than the so-called "Alliance" was. Unlike the lesser conferences neither the B1G nor SEC can dominate the other and just impose their will (not off the field, at least). They'll ultimately agree on a playoff format because it is in both of their interests to do so, and both want to have the other one involved so the playoff has credibility. Ideally the lesser conferences are involved too, but they aren't essential like the P2. Ultimately they'll take what access they are offered, and say thank you to their overlords in Chicago & Birmingham.

They're on an equal footing sure, but it remains to be seen if they will have broad agreement on governance ce issues. Might be a fault line, might not.