I have my doubts about much of this article. Don't get me wrong, I am still "glass half full" about our opportunities. In reality, it just can't get any worse than where we are at now. There are many possibilities, and they are all as good or better than our current situation.

I doubt Boise and SDSU stay. I could certainly be wrong, I just don't think that it makes sense to split conferences and travel the entire US to play football (unless the price is right).

Which brings me back to the next part of the article that I find doubtful. I don't think there is a chance in hell that this contract sees 100 million. I'd say $40-60. Will this be enough to keep Boise?

That said, we could see a Big East of UCONN, Temple, Cinci, Memphis, ECU, USF, UCF, Tulane, and possibly Houston and SMU if they choose to stay East. The coast-to-coast is more intriguing, especially if we could add Fresno, UNLV, AFA, and possibly New Mexico (or take your best of the MWC). Of course BYU is the prize, and it could be obtainable if we can land many of these teams. We could have an east and west all-sports division. SDSU and UNLV play good basketball (and New Mexico at times). Basketball would have some really good schools in the east (Mem, Temple, UCONN, Cinci) and the west would be much better than C-USA with a couple of good schools.

My guess is that the west falls apart and the MWC becomes the #6 conference. But we are still in a much better basketball conference and a little better football conference. But maybe Aresco can shore up the west and we could have a pretty damn good conference. We could certainly improve our TV contract if we can take the best of the MWC and the rest of the Big East...

(12-23-2012 07:57 PM)transitt Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 07:36 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 05:16 PM)transitt Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 04:31 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  The guy is really in denial. Everyone else is reporting that BSU is more likely to NOT stay in BE and he is completely in dream land with the $100 MILLION TV contract. Looks more like his Christmas wish to Santa.

The writer of this article has been absolutely dead on with most of his Big East info thus far.

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But none of this article is information, it is speculation and opinion. He doesn't present anything to support anything he says. The use of the pronoun "WE" throughout the story mean he is NOT objective. It is an opinion piece being presented as a news article.

Likewise so many on here want this to be true that they refuse to admit is is just an opinion piece.

Ok, let me say this again....most of his 'speculation and opinion pieces' have been 100% dead on accurate.

No he may have access and inside information on FACTS, but this article is just a scenario on how the BE can be kept together. NONE of it is based on anything but what he thinks will work. He is grasping at so many straws in the article. His claim that the new BE minus Louisville, Rutgers and the C7 school could get a $100 million TV deal is totally out of the realm of reality. The offer was far less BEFORE the C7 left. The idea that the 1 year of BCS bowl money would be an incentive, Ridiculous. We are talking about an ONE YEAR ONLY increase of $1.8 million. Then back down to the same money that CUSA and MWC schools get.

(12-23-2012 08:25 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 07:57 PM)transitt Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 07:36 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 05:16 PM)transitt Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 04:31 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  The guy is really in denial. Everyone else is reporting that BSU is more likely to NOT stay in BE and he is completely in dream land with the $100 MILLION TV contract. Looks more like his Christmas wish to Santa.

The writer of this article has been absolutely dead on with most of his Big East info thus far.

Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk 2

But none of this article is information, it is speculation and opinion. He doesn't present anything to support anything he says. The use of the pronoun "WE" throughout the story mean he is NOT objective. It is an opinion piece being presented as a news article.

Likewise so many on here want this to be true that they refuse to admit is is just an opinion piece.

Ok, let me say this again....most of his 'speculation and opinion pieces' have been 100% dead on accurate.

No he may have access and inside information on FACTS, but this article is just a scenario on how the BE can be kept together. NONE of it is based on anything but what he thinks will work. He is grasping at so many straws in the article. His claim that the new BE minus Louisville, Rutgers and the C7 school could get a $100 million TV deal is totally out of the realm of reality. The offer was far less BEFORE the C7 left. The idea that the 1 year of BCS bowl money would be an incentive, Ridiculous. We are talking about an ONE YEAR ONLY increase of $1.8 million. Then back down to the same money that CUSA and MWC schools get.

This is where I think the argument for Boise going back to the MWC falls flat. ThE nBE will still generate more revenue than the MWC. If the revenue difference isn't substantial enough to offset travel costs and the potential harm to it's natural rivalries, then they may indeed go back. I don't think MWC can offer near the revenue the nBE can provide. There are bigger and better television markets in the current configuration. I think they stay.

(12-23-2012 08:25 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 07:57 PM)transitt Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 07:36 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 05:16 PM)transitt Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 04:31 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  The guy is really in denial. Everyone else is reporting that BSU is more likely to NOT stay in BE and he is completely in dream land with the $100 MILLION TV contract. Looks more like his Christmas wish to Santa.

The writer of this article has been absolutely dead on with most of his Big East info thus far.

Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk 2

But none of this article is information, it is speculation and opinion. He doesn't present anything to support anything he says. The use of the pronoun "WE" throughout the story mean he is NOT objective. It is an opinion piece being presented as a news article.

Likewise so many on here want this to be true that they refuse to admit is is just an opinion piece.

Ok, let me say this again....most of his 'speculation and opinion pieces' have been 100% dead on accurate.

No he may have access and inside information on FACTS, but this article is just a scenario on how the BE can be kept together. NONE of it is based on anything but what he thinks will work. He is grasping at so many straws in the article. His claim that the new BE minus Louisville, Rutgers and the C7 school could get a $100 million TV deal is totally out of the realm of reality. The offer was far less BEFORE the C7 left. The idea that the 1 year of BCS bowl money would be an incentive, Ridiculous. We are talking about an ONE YEAR ONLY increase of $1.8 million. Then back down to the same money that CUSA and MWC schools get.

Ok, let me use small words so you can understand. He has given his OPINION before....his OPINION turned out later to be FACT.

We aren't going back down to CUSA money. That's just dumb.

Don't comprehend the mindset of some of the fan base. The guy is connected. If you follow the history of his blog it is plain to see. But I respect the fact that some people can't be excited by a hint of good news. It's not gonna change , why fight it,let them have their misery. Be excited if you care about your program and the prospects for the future.

(12-23-2012 08:25 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 07:57 PM)transitt Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 07:36 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 05:16 PM)transitt Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 04:31 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  The guy is really in denial. Everyone else is reporting that BSU is more likely to NOT stay in BE and he is completely in dream land with the $100 MILLION TV contract. Looks more like his Christmas wish to Santa.

The writer of this article has been absolutely dead on with most of his Big East info thus far.

Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk 2

But none of this article is information, it is speculation and opinion. He doesn't present anything to support anything he says. The use of the pronoun "WE" throughout the story mean he is NOT objective. It is an opinion piece being presented as a news article.

Likewise so many on here want this to be true that they refuse to admit is is just an opinion piece.

Ok, let me say this again....most of his 'speculation and opinion pieces' have been 100% dead on accurate.

No he may have access and inside information on FACTS, but this article is just a scenario on how the BE can be kept together. NONE of it is based on anything but what he thinks will work. He is grasping at so many straws in the article. His claim that the new BE minus Louisville, Rutgers and the C7 school could get a $100 million TV deal is totally out of the realm of reality. The offer was far less BEFORE the C7 left. The idea that the 1 year of BCS bowl money would be an incentive, Ridiculous. We are talking about an ONE YEAR ONLY increase of $1.8 million. Then back down to the same money that CUSA and MWC schools get.

So you believe an all sports BE member is going to get half as much as a C7 bball only member? Really?

(12-23-2012 08:17 PM)memtiger1987 Wrote:  I doubt Boise and SDSU stay. I could certainly be wrong, I just don't think that it makes sense to split conferences and travel the entire US to play football

especially to play the teams they would be playing.

(12-23-2012 08:17 PM)memtiger1987 Wrote:  My guess is that the west falls apart and the MWC becomes the #6 conference.

That what I see as being most likely as well.

The Catholic TV market money will be gone, L'ville and New Jersey-at-Rutgers will be gone, Cincy lost the coach who had them at a high level, UConn lost the coach who had them at a high level, South Florida is down and just fired their coach . . . it's not looking too good FB-wise in the nBE.

(12-23-2012 08:52 PM)JhanJo Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 08:25 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 07:57 PM)transitt Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 07:36 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 05:16 PM)transitt Wrote:  The writer of this article has been absolutely dead on with most of his Big East info thus far.

Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk 2

But none of this article is information, it is speculation and opinion. He doesn't present anything to support anything he says. The use of the pronoun "WE" throughout the story mean he is NOT objective. It is an opinion piece being presented as a news article.

Likewise so many on here want this to be true that they refuse to admit is is just an opinion piece.

Ok, let me say this again....most of his 'speculation and opinion pieces' have been 100% dead on accurate.

No he may have access and inside information on FACTS, but this article is just a scenario on how the BE can be kept together. NONE of it is based on anything but what he thinks will work. He is grasping at so many straws in the article. His claim that the new BE minus Louisville, Rutgers and the C7 school could get a $100 million TV deal is totally out of the realm of reality. The offer was far less BEFORE the C7 left. The idea that the 1 year of BCS bowl money would be an incentive, Ridiculous. We are talking about an ONE YEAR ONLY increase of $1.8 million. Then back down to the same money that CUSA and MWC schools get.

This is where I think the argument for Boise going back to the MWC falls flat. ThE nBE will still generate more revenue than the MWC. If the revenue difference isn't substantial enough to offset travel costs and the potential harm to it's natural rivalries, then they may indeed go back. I don't think MWC can offer near the revenue the nBE can provide. There are bigger and better television markets in the current configuration. I think they stay.

That is based ONLY on current TV contracts. Forget about the $100 million that is NOT going to happen. BSU is the wild card if they return to MWC when the new MWC come up for renewal (they reworked but didn't extend the old contract) It is likely that the MWC will be very similar if not MORE than the Big East if BSU stays in the MWC. Cincy and UCONN are gone as soon as they have a place to go. Without BSU, Cincy and UCONN the new BE has absolutely nothing to offer in way of TV contracts. The New BE has the exact same access to the playoff as do CUSA, MWC, Mid American and Sun Belt. The size of the TV markets did little to help CUSA in TV revenue. The only reason for adding the Texas school is to replace lost TV markets. With the loss of the C7, if the new additions change their mind the BE really doesn't have that large of a TV market. They will primarily have Philly and Tampa. If the Texas school went to MWC then their TV market would be as big if not bigger than BE.

This IS GREAT news....NOt as good as the deal woulda been had we not lost Rutgers and Louisville but hey.....100 mm Year deal with Combo of ESPN/NBC works too.....Gotta get back on ESPN side to some sorts, and stay the Best of the Go5....And Room to grow, and Build.....First must get Stable, then built it back up and grow it.....But this deal would put us as the Solid 6 and best of the Go5 and give us seperation from the other 4 of the Go5....Once we prove ourselfs more during this time, we can then build on that....And if the C7 can get a deal with FOX for 3 mm per team that is about 37mm from Fox for a 10 team league, Notice he said 3 more adds with value like Butler, Xavier and VCU...Now the number one team Indiana lost to BUtler in prime time tv spot, when first bowl game Toledo was on and the INdiana game drew a 1.5 versus a lower bowl game that drew a 1.9.....FB drives the bus folks....So more likely a 100mm Deal to be more accurate....So very good news to be hearing....The World Is Ours Memphis.....

(12-23-2012 09:41 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  That is based ONLY on current TV contracts. Forget about the $100 million that is NOT going to happen. BSU is the wild card if they return to MWC when the new MWC come up for renewal (they reworked but didn't extend the old contract) It is likely that the MWC will be very similar if not MORE than the Big East if BSU stays in the MWC. Cincy and UCONN are gone as soon as they have a place to go. Without BSU, Cincy and UCONN the new BE has absolutely nothing to offer in way of TV contracts. The New BE has the exact same access to the playoff as do CUSA, MWC, Mid American and Sun Belt. The size of the TV markets did little to help CUSA in TV revenue. The only reason for adding the Texas school is to replace lost TV markets. With the loss of the C7, if the new additions change their mind the BE really doesn't have that large of a TV market. They will primarily have Philly and Tampa. If the Texas school went to MWC then their TV market would be as big if not bigger than BE.

You are only talking about the negative thoughts in your mind because that’s all you do. You don’t have a clue to realignment and only post B. As I said in other threads…PROVE IT! Can you do this?

NO. Period!

And once again, the Memphis attitude rears it's ugly head.
Someone tries to convey good news and restore hope, and Memphis ain't havin' any of it.
Not even gonna try to.
All those with the Memphis 'tude: I salute you! You won't be fooled again.

Again if FOX is willing to pay C7 3mm per team thats 37mm for a 10 team league probably with Xavier, Butler and VCU as he stated then we should get right at about 100mm yr deal....IU vs Butler drew a 1.5 in prime time tv slot vs 1 lower bowl game with Toledo and the Toledo game drew a 1.9.....Do the math guys....That was a prime time top slated BB game and it got outdrew by a lower no one cares bowl.....Point is FB drives the bus....We aren't gonna go back to C-USA, we will get a way better deal than what we had in C-USA period.....And Justin Fuente and staff are gonna win Pretty big here and get us going....Its like the SEC part time Fb fans of ours are so scared of us coming out of the ashes finally some....Well get use to it, cause we aren't gonna go backwards......The World Is Ours Memphis....

(12-23-2012 09:41 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 08:52 PM)JhanJo Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 08:25 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 07:57 PM)transitt Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 07:36 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  But none of this article is information, it is speculation and opinion. He doesn't present anything to support anything he says. The use of the pronoun "WE" throughout the story mean he is NOT objective. It is an opinion piece being presented as a news article.

Likewise so many on here want this to be true that they refuse to admit is is just an opinion piece.

Ok, let me say this again....most of his 'speculation and opinion pieces' have been 100% dead on accurate.

No he may have access and inside information on FACTS, but this article is just a scenario on how the BE can be kept together. NONE of it is based on anything but what he thinks will work. He is grasping at so many straws in the article. His claim that the new BE minus Louisville, Rutgers and the C7 school could get a $100 million TV deal is totally out of the realm of reality. The offer was far less BEFORE the C7 left. The idea that the 1 year of BCS bowl money would be an incentive, Ridiculous. We are talking about an ONE YEAR ONLY increase of $1.8 million. Then back down to the same money that CUSA and MWC schools get.

This is where I think the argument for Boise going back to the MWC falls flat. ThE nBE will still generate more revenue than the MWC. If the revenue difference isn't substantial enough to offset travel costs and the potential harm to it's natural rivalries, then they may indeed go back. I don't think MWC can offer near the revenue the nBE can provide. There are bigger and better television markets in the current configuration. I think they stay.

That is based ONLY on current TV contracts. Forget about the $100 million that is NOT going to happen. BSU is the wild card if they return to MWC when the new MWC come up for renewal (they reworked but didn't extend the old contract) It is likely that the MWC will be very similar if not MORE than the Big East if BSU stays in the MWC. Cincy and UCONN are gone as soon as they have a place to go. Without BSU, Cincy and UCONN the new BE has absolutely nothing to offer in way of TV contracts. The New BE has the exact same access to the playoff as do CUSA, MWC, Mid American and Sun Belt. The size of the TV markets did little to help CUSA in TV revenue. The only reason for adding the Texas school is to replace lost TV markets. With the loss of the C7, if the new additions change their mind the BE really doesn't have that large of a TV market. They will primarily have Philly and Tampa. If the Texas school went to MWC then their TV market would be as big if not bigger than BE.

Ok, forget the 100 million, the nBE contract going forward doesn't have to be anywhere near that number and will still make the MWC contact look like peanuts. Of course UConn and Cinci will leave if they get a better offer but untill they do, the new contract will reflect their inclusion. Bowl access is a moot point and is not a reason to either stay or leave, same as the C7. Basketball will be a consideration but it's television and football that is driving these decisions. It's not likely the new additions will change their minds, they all see that sticking together will get them more money than they would by going to back from where they came.

(12-23-2012 09:41 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 08:52 PM)JhanJo Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 08:25 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 07:57 PM)transitt Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 07:36 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  But none of this article is information, it is speculation and opinion. He doesn't present anything to support anything he says. The use of the pronoun "WE" throughout the story mean he is NOT objective. It is an opinion piece being presented as a news article.

Likewise so many on here want this to be true that they refuse to admit is is just an opinion piece.

Ok, let me say this again....most of his 'speculation and opinion pieces' have been 100% dead on accurate.

No he may have access and inside information on FACTS, but this article is just a scenario on how the BE can be kept together. NONE of it is based on anything but what he thinks will work. He is grasping at so many straws in the article. His claim that the new BE minus Louisville, Rutgers and the C7 school could get a $100 million TV deal is totally out of the realm of reality. The offer was far less BEFORE the C7 left. The idea that the 1 year of BCS bowl money would be an incentive, Ridiculous. We are talking about an ONE YEAR ONLY increase of $1.8 million. Then back down to the same money that CUSA and MWC schools get.

This is where I think the argument for Boise going back to the MWC falls flat. ThE nBE will still generate more revenue than the MWC. If the revenue difference isn't substantial enough to offset travel costs and the potential harm to it's natural rivalries, then they may indeed go back. I don't think MWC can offer near the revenue the nBE can provide. There are bigger and better television markets in the current configuration. I think they stay.

That is based ONLY on current TV contracts. Forget about the $100 million that is NOT going to happen. BSU is the wild card if they return to MWC when the new MWC come up for renewal (they reworked but didn't extend the old contract) It is likely that the MWC will be very similar if not MORE than the Big East if BSU stays in the MWC. Cincy and UCONN are gone as soon as they have a place to go. Without BSU, Cincy and UCONN the new BE has absolutely nothing to offer in way of TV contracts. The New BE has the exact same access to the playoff as do CUSA, MWC, Mid American and Sun Belt. The size of the TV markets did little to help CUSA in TV revenue. The only reason for adding the Texas school is to replace lost TV markets. With the loss of the C7, if the new additions change their mind the BE really doesn't have that large of a TV market. They will primarily have Philly and Tampa. If the Texas school went to MWC then their TV market would be as big if not bigger than BE.

You are so intent on spinning any speculation or information as negative...welcome to my ignore list.

Good news AAA. Moving forward and don't look back. I don't think Air Force is coming, but it would be huge if we could get BYU.

I love UNLV being in the mix.

Boise will stay, although I got some strange tweets last night from a guy I follow saying if you are in Boise, don't buy plane tickets to Cincy just yet.

This is a workable league.

Good stuff.

So the 7 leaving schools will negotiate for the name...makes sense, as long as the $$ stays.

Will have to kick their asses on their way out the door.

Nobody said these were facts. I simply provided a link, and highlighted the main points. The very first one even says Boise could still go either way, and if they go to the MWC, that obviously screws up everything else.

However, this is absolutely NOT Blaudschun's opinion. Did anyone even notice the title of the article? It is what the BE PLANS TO DO AFTER THE HOLIDAYS. Blaudschun likely got this directly from Aresco, or from another BE source close to him, like Carparelli.

I'm not naive enough to think Aresco will pull all this off. I can't imagine UNLV would accept FB only, even temporarily. But it is certainly encouraging that this is the plan, and that they feel Boise will stay.

(12-23-2012 11:39 PM)TripleA Wrote:  Nobody said these were facts. I simply provided a link, and highlighted the main points. The very first one even says Boise could still go either way, and if they go to the MWC, that obviously screws up everything else.

However, this is absolutely NOT Blaudschun's opinion. Did anyone even notice the title of the article? It is what the BE PLANS TO DO AFTER THE HOLIDAYS. Blaudschun likely got this directly from Aresco, or from another BE source close to him, like Carparelli.

I'm not naive enough to think Aresco will pull all this off. I can't imagine UNLV would accept FB only, even temporarily. But it is certainly encouraging that this is the plan, and that they feel Boise will stay.

yep, this is great news considering the the recent curve balls.

trollz r trollin' in this thread.

You do realize that the TV guys not only look at the overall size of a market but your draw within that market. When you consider that, Memphis is actually a more attractive option than either of the Texas schools if you beleive we will continue to improve in football. If you don't think we will then it really won't matter anyway.

(12-23-2012 09:41 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 08:52 PM)JhanJo Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 08:25 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 07:57 PM)transitt Wrote:  

(12-23-2012 07:36 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  But none of this article is information, it is speculation and opinion. He doesn't present anything to support anything he says. The use of the pronoun "WE" throughout the story mean he is NOT objective. It is an opinion piece being presented as a news article.

Likewise so many on here want this to be true that they refuse to admit is is just an opinion piece.

Ok, let me say this again....most of his 'speculation and opinion pieces' have been 100% dead on accurate.

No he may have access and inside information on FACTS, but this article is just a scenario on how the BE can be kept together. NONE of it is based on anything but what he thinks will work. He is grasping at so many straws in the article. His claim that the new BE minus Louisville, Rutgers and the C7 school could get a $100 million TV deal is totally out of the realm of reality. The offer was far less BEFORE the C7 left. The idea that the 1 year of BCS bowl money would be an incentive, Ridiculous. We are talking about an ONE YEAR ONLY increase of $1.8 million. Then back down to the same money that CUSA and MWC schools get.

This is where I think the argument for Boise going back to the MWC falls flat. ThE nBE will still generate more revenue than the MWC. If the revenue difference isn't substantial enough to offset travel costs and the potential harm to it's natural rivalries, then they may indeed go back. I don't think MWC can offer near the revenue the nBE can provide. There are bigger and better television markets in the current configuration. I think they stay.

That is based ONLY on current TV contracts. Forget about the $100 million that is NOT going to happen. BSU is the wild card if they return to MWC when the new MWC come up for renewal (they reworked but didn't extend the old contract) It is likely that the MWC will be very similar if not MORE than the Big East if BSU stays in the MWC. Cincy and UCONN are gone as soon as they have a place to go. Without BSU, Cincy and UCONN the new BE has absolutely nothing to offer in way of TV contracts. The New BE has the exact same access to the playoff as do CUSA, MWC, Mid American and Sun Belt. The size of the TV markets did little to help CUSA in TV revenue. The only reason for adding the Texas school is to replace lost TV markets. With the loss of the C7, if the new additions change their mind the BE really doesn't have that large of a TV market. They will primarily have Philly and Tampa. If the Texas school went to MWC then their TV market would be as big if not bigger than BE.