08-03-2023, 02:58 PM
(08-03-2023, 02:03 PM)paloalto Wrote: I would be stunned beyond words to see the B1G indicate an interest in WSU and OSU. Even if WSU and OSU settled for a 10% share the B1G wouldn't want them dragging down the conference. WSU and OSU sports programs are pretty good but from a tv revenue standpoint they would be an anchor weighing down on the B1G. And travel to WSU and OSU from the midwest would not be something big time football factories would want to do.I too would be amazed if the B1G actually wanted WSU and OSU. However, the real question is whether the B1G could get more TV money in the near term by adding any give package of schools. It is wise to remember the B1G TV package already has many unanswered questions. It is hard to believe that under those circumstances anybody in the B1G would be out trying to "sell" a bigger deal. It would also be wise for potential members to ensure the terms of their admission are really "better" than the alternatives and are "solid" enough to quantify. All this rushing about to do deals quickly will undoubtedly make for some very "bad" contracts. Hopefully that won't happen and cooler heads will prevail, but that is certainly not a given.