(10-27-2021 08:53 PM)chiefsfan Wrote:  Typically our contract gives ESPN the right to sublease. But its never happened before.

Could be more likely with 14 schools, don't you think? Sun Belt has been at 10 schools for 3 years now and that coincides with the increased ratings. There will come a time where more Sun Belt games can be televised than there are slots, right?

(10-27-2021 09:15 PM)ericsaid Wrote:  

(10-27-2021 08:53 PM)chiefsfan Wrote:  Typically our contract gives ESPN the right to sublease. But its never happened before.

Could be more likely with 14 schools, don't you think? Sun Belt has been at 10 schools for 3 years now and that coincides with the increased ratings. There will come a time where more Sun Belt games can be televised than there are slots, right?

It's already there with 10. There is no limit on ESPN+ slots, but there definitely is on actual TV.

Whether CBS keeps zombie CUSA or not, they need content. The AAC sublicense is gone. They still have the MAC and a lot of MW games. We'd sure look good on Saturday afternoons and evenings (not much room on ESPN networks on Sats until another conference is taken by Fox or CBS).

I only bring it up because I think it would be good for the league. CBSSN does a better job than many think and is easy to get. They take a TON of Marshall content each year, and I'm sure they'd love to have the Belt for at least a game a week. The question is, will ESPN even play ball? By not renewing the AAC's sub, it might be a sign of what ESPN wants. That, or ESPN just wanted too much money. The sub for the MAC is really a win-win. The MAC gets more actual TV exposure, CBS gets content at a good price, and ESPN gets to lay off cost on CBS. I'm hopeful we see this in 23.

(10-27-2021 09:15 PM)ericsaid Wrote:  

(10-27-2021 08:53 PM)chiefsfan Wrote:  Typically our contract gives ESPN the right to sublease. But its never happened before.

Could be more likely with 14 schools, don't you think? Sun Belt has been at 10 schools for 3 years now and that coincides with the increased ratings. There will come a time where more Sun Belt games can be televised than there are slots, right?

Points!!