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And they should be anxious because there are two sharks, Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren and Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark, looking for a chance to drive a stake in the Pac-12.— In theory, Kliavkoff is now a grizzled veteran of the college sports swamp, won’t get caught unaware of back-channel machinations that could kill off his conference and has a realistic grasp of the Pac-12’s place in the media rights ecosystem.
The broadcast rights to the game inventory could be sold to Amazon, Apple, ESPN, Fox or any other media company — either as one package or sliced and diced. Remember, Amazon’s expansion into the live sports space isn’t about showing live sports; it’s about showing live sports as a means of expanding its e-commerce operation, collecting your credit card and personal information, and setting up shop in your living room for time immemorial.Based on a recent conversation with one of the Hotline’s most-trusted industry sources, I would peg mid-January to mid-February as the likeliest window for a media rights deal.
The expansion calculation for the SEC and Big Ten is about more than wins, losses and conference titles. In areas that matter to university presidents, the Mustangs make more sense than many options in the Mountain West.Hope and pray that the transfer portal delivers a high-level talent — and that new offensive coordinator Jake Spavital can make use of his connections in Texas.For a variety of reasons — and many are outside of Wilcox’s control — the Bears are not built for quick turnarounds. The deeper they sink, the more arduous the recovery process.
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