-Everything on the table. Everyone trying to position themselves.
-SEC and Big10 one team away (Notre Dame) from having monopoly on college football, money, claiming a champion, etc.
-When these networks negotiate these revenue deals, they only consider a few teams in each league (for example, OU/TX in B12)
-USC/UCLA a bigger deal than TX/OU because everyone knew OU/TX was bigger than the Big 12. But leaving the PAC 12 after nearly a century of membership is huge.
-Surprised UCLA was able to break away from California State system. It's ruthless.
-Where is Big 12 at right now as far as recruiting schools? Given Big 12's history, they should have learned they need to be proactive. They have been in discussion with a few Pac teams.
-I don't think Oregon or Washington are going to big 10 b/c they don't cross the minimum threshold in added revenue. And, I don't think they'll go to Big 12.
-ACC is getting real, real nervous.
-These other conferences need stability more than anything. But, with everyone pursuing their options, it's difficult.
-I think the Big 12 is in great shape to at least exist. I've heard nothing but good things about new commissioner. Kind of stable by default as nobody is really pursuing their teams. But, they have base and now they can go look at PAC 12 for example.
-What about loose partnership with pac 12 and acc? I don't know that it's viable....just a way for leagues to try and extract more money from ESPN (b/c acc is currently locked into their contract through 2036). These two leagues are basically desperate to stay relevant and to raise more money. Is there a way to get out of ACC grant of rights? Lawyers are currently busy combing through contracts to see what options are. There are certain ACC teams who know they are going to be well below Big 10 and SEC. So, big ACC schools want out NOW.
(Had to take call)
-Something to watch is all the little leagues that get automatic bids to NCAA basketball tourney. I think that'll change because bigger schools don't like sharing that revenue. Since this all about revenue, sooner or later it's going to creep down to basketball and the bigger schools will do the same thing football is doing.