First victim of the new AAC TV deal

The AAC does not HAVE TO add anyone. They may just sit and wait--two years--five--never.

(06-22-2019 02:24 PM)JCMiner Wrote:  Let’s say none of us are invited to the AAC and UCONN accepts to join CUSA. Who would be the 16th university?

Good Question, why would the AAC members want to split their decreased TV deal any further?

The AAC signed an long term deal that decreased the revenue UConn was bringing in. UConn realized G5 football in a G5 conference would never bring them increased revenue

(06-22-2019 02:56 PM)Dawgxas Wrote:  

(06-22-2019 02:24 PM)JCMiner Wrote:  Let’s say none of us are invited to the AAC and UCONN accepts to join CUSA. Who would be the 16th university?

Good Question, why would the AAC members want to split their decreased TV deal any further?

Is today opposite day? I'm pretty sure $7mm > $2mm

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(06-22-2019 02:24 PM)JCMiner Wrote:  Let’s say none of us are invited to the AAC and UCONN accepts to join CUSA. Who would be the 16th university?

My guess is UConn takes the place of whatever school is taking their place in the AAC. If a MAC or Sun Belt school goes to the AAC, then that's where UConn football goes. IF they choose to join a conference at all; I think they give independence a go for a while.

UConn without the BE money is a decrease

I think AAC will spend the next year or two courting their desired candidates. Kinda doubt any of us make the short list. If they whiff on those then maybe one of us gets the reluctant call-up. Let's calm down, plenty of time to savor the anticipation before the eventual disappointment.

I don't see any C-USA program getting invited to the AAC. We all have issues of one kind or another. If the AAC looks to replace UConn, they will most likely look for a program that fits the model of their successful programs... Large public universities in major media markets that are investing in their athletics and winning.

If your program was left behind last time, you're probably getting left out again.

If your university is small or poor, they probably won't look at you.

If you're not located an important media market, you probably won't get a call.

If you're in a market they already occupy, they don't need you.

(06-22-2019 03:13 PM)Dawgxas Wrote:  UConn without the BE money is a decrease

So. Moving to a conference with an even smaller media deal is their solution?

And you must be just overjoyed knowing that the AAC per team distribution just went up by $600k

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(06-22-2019 02:53 PM)Dawgxas Wrote:  UConn is going to take decrease in revenue with the new AAC TV deal so will the others former BE members.

UConn is the first to fall after the crappy AAC TV deal

UConn's problem with the tv deal had to do with the potential loss of their WBB's cable deal with the NYC market not a loss of revenue. None of the former BE members took a decrease in revenue with the new tv deal.

You are probably confusing the end of exit fee payouts to Cincy, USF, and UConn from the C7.

Big no to UCONN as a football only to CUSA.

Why would any conference in the G5 want UCONN football? All 14 schools in CUSA would bring more to the AAC than UCONN would to CUSA in football only. You could go down each G5 conference and say the same...

the only thing it adds is another long trip to play one of the bottom 5 to 10 football programs

(06-22-2019 03:23 PM)Side Show Joe Wrote:  I don't see any C-USA program getting invited to the AAC. We all have issues of one kind or another. If the AAC looks to replace UConn, they will most likely look for a program that fits the model of their successful programs... Large public universities in major media markets that are investing in their athletics and winning.

If your program was left behind last time, you're probably getting left out again.

If your university is small or poor, they probably won't look at you.

If you're not located an important media market, you probably won't get a call.

If you're in a market they already occupy, they don't need you.

Theyre going to go through the exact same process:

1. Weigh the risk/reward to adding or staying put
2. Consider prime candidates (Army, Boise, AFA, etc)
3. Consider secondary candidates (( USA, MAC, SBC)
4. If #3 is chosen, compare 3 to #1

Rinse and repeat

(06-22-2019 03:37 PM)Kruciff Wrote:  

(06-22-2019 03:13 PM)Dawgxas Wrote:  UConn without the BE money is a decrease

So. Moving to a conference with an even smaller media deal is their solution?

And you must be just overjoyed knowing that the AAC per team distribution just went up by $600k

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Betting Fox is going to up the BE Deal with UConn in the mix. The TV $$ is a little less but the revenue from the BE Tourney and regular season games in the Big East will be a huge boost than what they can get with the AAC.

(06-22-2019 02:58 PM)Dawgxas Wrote:  The AAC signed an long term deal that decreased the revenue UConn was bringing in. UConn realized G5 football in a G5 conference would never bring them increased revenue

I know you mindlessly try to flame the AAC at every possible chance but you're incoherent and not making any sense here. What is this supposed to even mean?

The new AAC deal is larger by every possibly measurable and it will not be impacted by UConn leaving, aside from the remaining teams now getting a larger per team cut.

UConn left because most everyone there thinks basketball is all that matters, they didn't like the travel costs involved, and some foolishly think that the BE is this giant step up (it isn't). But mostly they blame the AAC for UConn struggling and not their atrocious coaching hires.

(06-22-2019 04:35 PM)MWC Tex Wrote:  

(06-22-2019 03:37 PM)Kruciff Wrote:  

(06-22-2019 03:13 PM)Dawgxas Wrote:  UConn without the BE money is a decrease

So. Moving to a conference with an even smaller media deal is their solution?

And you must be just overjoyed knowing that the AAC per team distribution just went up by $600k

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Betting Fox is going to up the BE Deal with UConn in the mix. The TV $$ is a little less but the revenue from the BE Tourney and regular season games in the Big East will be a huge boost than what they can get with the AAC.

The way I understand it is the original Big East tv deal with Fox has a per rata share clause covering expansion up to 12.

(06-22-2019 10:51 AM)THUNDERStruck73 Wrote:  

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(06-22-2019 10:34 AM)MarshallHerdFanz Wrote:  I could see ODU being picked, which would in fact suck but why wouldn’t ODU accept. I know it’s not popular but either pick up App State or have Liberty pay a bunch to join the conference.

In my opinion the worst case scenario for me is Charlotte or WKU being picked. I like the rivalry with WKU and it'd hurt if they got chosen over us. As for Charlotte I just really loving being conference mates with Charlotte.

I think WKU and ODU are the best choices in the East, or AAC could try to take the head off of the MWC. but who knows what AAC leadership would be thinking.

What? The AAC is not going into Bowling Green KY for a school with a <$30MM budget and average to poor attendance. Nothing against WKU - they’re not coming to Huntington either.

ODU fits.

OK indulge me. I don't see Western or Marshall going anywhere anytime soon either, and would hate to lose either of them. But, why would ODU which has accomplished almost nothing in athletics while in CUSA be asked to join AAC? I know they have a boatload of money, and a relatively good location but what is the other magic about the Monarchs that I'm missing?

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(06-22-2019 10:51 AM)Blazer88 Wrote:  UAB will go

One decent year of football with a bunch of 25 year olds and suddenly everyone wants you...

Plus the new facilities, stadium, bigger budget, and larger football contracts

1. You aren’t the only program with new facilities.
2. That stadium is still off campus and won’t belong to you.
3. Budgets and contracts at this level are a joke of an argument. It’s something you bring up when you don’t have a point otherwise.
4. Your school is locked into a political situation that makes district 12 from the hunger games look like a distinct upgrade.

1. Rice has a large, recently improved (with more on the way) historic football stadium located in a major city and metro area (Houston is US No. 4 metro)
2. Rice's stadium is on-campus and belongs to the school
3. Rice has and can continue to get contracts with schools like LSU, Texas, Baylor, Oklahoma State, USC, Northwestern, Boise State, etc... plus already have scheduled several more future games with current AAC members Houston and Army
4. The only politics Rice has to deal with are self-imposed on campus.
5. Rice women basketball are Top 25, and can help replace loss of UConn women hoops for AAC (a bit)

I suspect Houston would probably take the same attitude toward its neighbor Rice that Memphis takes toward Middle Tennessee. That would be a big Thanks for calling but No Thanks.