[82lsju]

The Pac-12 is tapping into former football stars such as Brock Huard, Toby Gerhart and Lincoln Kennedy as it explores ways to boosts the conference's fortunes on the field and off.
 
The conference announced Monday the formation of the Pac-12 football alumni council.
 
The group includes more than 20 players and coaches from Pac-12 schools, including some active NFL players such as San Francisco 49ers center Alex Mack (California), Detroit Lions tackle Tyrell Crosby (Oregon), Houston Texans receiver Brandin Cooks (Oregon State) and Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (Stanford).

https://www.espn.com/college-football/st...ce-profile

[82lsju]

The Pac-12 is tapping into former football stars such as Brock Huard, Toby Gerhart and Lincoln Kennedy as it explores ways to boosts the conference's fortunes on the field and off.
 
The conference announced Monday the formation of the Pac-12 football alumni council.
 
The group includes more than 20 players and coaches from Pac-12 schools, including some active NFL players such as San Francisco 49ers center Alex Mack (California), Detroit Lions tackle Tyrell Crosby (Oregon), Houston Texans receiver Brandin Cooks (Oregon State) and Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (Stanford).

https://www.espn.com/college-football/st...ce-profile

[OutsiderFan]

I know many of you will think this is crazy, but I think the Pac-12 should move to 100% streaming of games and fans should get to vote on when they want games played. 

Take the game out of the hands of TV executives and put it into the hands of fans.

[OutsiderFan]

I know many of you will think this is crazy, but I think the Pac-12 should move to 100% streaming of games and fans should get to vote on when they want games played. 

Take the game out of the hands of TV executives and put it into the hands of fans.

[winflop]

I know many of you will think this is crazy, but I think the Pac-12 should move to 100% streaming of games and fans should get to vote on when they want games played. 

Take the game out of the hands of TV executives and put it into the hands of fans.

Stanford will be Pac12AfterDark every week in a model like this. Hard Pass.

[winflop]

I know many of you will think this is crazy, but I think the Pac-12 should move to 100% streaming of games and fans should get to vote on when they want games played. 

Take the game out of the hands of TV executives and put it into the hands of fans.

Stanford will be Pac12AfterDark every week in a model like this. Hard Pass.

[OutsiderFan]

I know many of you will think this is crazy, but I think the Pac-12 should move to 100% streaming of games and fans should get to vote on when they want games played. 

Take the game out of the hands of TV executives and put it into the hands of fans.

Stanford will be Pac12AfterDark every week in a model like this. Hard Pass.

Wut? Judging from how much complaining there is from fans about late games, it seems doubtful fans would ever vote for them to be late.

[OutsiderFan]

I know many of you will think this is crazy, but I think the Pac-12 should move to 100% streaming of games and fans should get to vote on when they want games played. 

Take the game out of the hands of TV executives and put it into the hands of fans.

Stanford will be Pac12AfterDark every week in a model like this. Hard Pass.

Wut? Judging from how much complaining there is from fans about late games, it seems doubtful fans would ever vote for them to be late.

[indiancardinal]

If it was actually left to a public vote, the reality is that Stanford Football would not end up on TV...we are just too small of a fan base :)

[indiancardinal]

If it was actually left to a public vote, the reality is that Stanford Football would not end up on TV...we are just too small of a fan base :)

[2006alum]

Back to the OP, I think this is a great idea. Smart to pool knowledge, connections, resources, and most of all: buy in from stakeholders.

The new commissioner already seems about 1000 times more attentive to the issues that matter than Scott, who basically let the conference rot for half a decade.

[2006alum]

Back to the OP, I think this is a great idea. Smart to pool knowledge, connections, resources, and most of all: buy in from stakeholders.

The new commissioner already seems about 1000 times more attentive to the issues that matter than Scott, who basically let the conference rot for half a decade.

[SamuelMcF]

Back to the OP, I think this is a great idea. Smart to pool knowledge, connections, resources, and most of all: buy in from stakeholders.

The new commissioner already seems about 1000 times more attentive to the issues that matter than Scott, who basically let the conference rot for half a decade.

The guy was in charge of Entertainment & Sports for MGM. He knows where the big money is.

[SamuelMcF]

Back to the OP, I think this is a great idea. Smart to pool knowledge, connections, resources, and most of all: buy in from stakeholders.

The new commissioner already seems about 1000 times more attentive to the issues that matter than Scott, who basically let the conference rot for half a decade.

The guy was in charge of Entertainment & Sports for MGM. He knows where the big money is.

[lex24]

I know many of you will think this is crazy, but I think the Pac-12 should move to 100% streaming of games and fans should get to vote on when they want games played. 

Take the game out of the hands of TV executives and put it into the hands of fans.

Don’t know if it’s “crazy”.  Do know it won’t happen.  TV is where the bucks are. Plus it’s unworkable.

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Back to the OP, I think this is a great idea. Smart to pool knowledge, connections, resources, and most of all: buy in from stakeholders.

The new commissioner already seems about 1000 times more attentive to the issues that matter than Scott, who basically let the conference rot for half a decade.

Agree.  But what will boost the conference is getting better players.  Talent level in PAC-12 has dropped considerably.  I think some of that is  California doesn’t produce as many high quality players.  I may be wrong on that.  But I think the numbers have dropped.

[lex24]

I know many of you will think this is crazy, but I think the Pac-12 should move to 100% streaming of games and fans should get to vote on when they want games played. 

Take the game out of the hands of TV executives and put it into the hands of fans.

Don’t know if it’s “crazy”.  Do know it won’t happen.  TV is where the bucks are. Plus it’s unworkable.

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Back to the OP, I think this is a great idea. Smart to pool knowledge, connections, resources, and most of all: buy in from stakeholders.

The new commissioner already seems about 1000 times more attentive to the issues that matter than Scott, who basically let the conference rot for half a decade.

Agree.  But what will boost the conference is getting better players.  Talent level in PAC-12 has dropped considerably.  I think some of that is  California doesn’t produce as many high quality players.  I may be wrong on that.  But I think the numbers have dropped.

[OutsiderFan]

I know many of you will think this is crazy, but I think the Pac-12 should move to 100% streaming of games and fans should get to vote on when they want games played. 

Take the game out of the hands of TV executives and put it into the hands of fans.

Don’t know if it’s “crazy”.  Do know it won’t happen.  TV is where the bucks are. Plus it’s unworkable.

How is it unworkable?

Have fans vote when they want games to start that are hosted by their team. TV is dead for younger generations. The future is all about streaming.  The Pac-12 should partner with YouTube, not any TV network.

[OutsiderFan]

I know many of you will think this is crazy, but I think the Pac-12 should move to 100% streaming of games and fans should get to vote on when they want games played. 

Take the game out of the hands of TV executives and put it into the hands of fans.

Don’t know if it’s “crazy”.  Do know it won’t happen.  TV is where the bucks are. Plus it’s unworkable.

How is it unworkable?

Have fans vote when they want games to start that are hosted by their team. TV is dead for younger generations. The future is all about streaming.  The Pac-12 should partner with YouTube, not any TV network.

[lex24]

I know many of you will think this is crazy, but I think the Pac-12 should move to 100% streaming of games and fans should get to vote on when they want games played. 

Take the game out of the hands of TV executives and put it into the hands of fans.

Don’t know if it’s “crazy”.  Do know it won’t happen.  TV is where the bucks are. Plus it’s unworkable.

How is it unworkable?

Have fans vote when they want games to start that are hosted by their team. TV is dead for younger generations. The future is all about streaming.  The Pac-12 should partner with YouTube, not any TV network.

When do you vote.   How many votes do you get.  And then there’s the potential of fans of other teams voting to screw their rivals.  There are travel considerations to boot. It’s not gonna happen. Period.

TV is anything but dead when it comes to what networks are willing to pay.  If they see their money is not well spent, things may change.  Not until then.

[lex24]

I know many of you will think this is crazy, but I think the Pac-12 should move to 100% streaming of games and fans should get to vote on when they want games played. 

Take the game out of the hands of TV executives and put it into the hands of fans.

Don’t know if it’s “crazy”.  Do know it won’t happen.  TV is where the bucks are. Plus it’s unworkable.

How is it unworkable?

Have fans vote when they want games to start that are hosted by their team. TV is dead for younger generations. The future is all about streaming.  The Pac-12 should partner with YouTube, not any TV network.

When do you vote.   How many votes do you get.  And then there’s the potential of fans of other teams voting to screw their rivals.  There are travel considerations to boot. It’s not gonna happen. Period.

TV is anything but dead when it comes to what networks are willing to pay.  If they see their money is not well spent, things may change.  Not until then.

[BostonCard]

I know many of you will think this is crazy, but I think the Pac-12 should move to 100% streaming of games and fans should get to vote on when they want games played. 

Take the game out of the hands of TV executives and put it into the hands of fans.

Don’t know if it’s “crazy”.  Do know it won’t happen.  TV is where the bucks are. Plus it’s unworkable.

How is it unworkable?

Have fans vote when they want games to start that are hosted by their team. TV is dead for younger generations. The future is all about streaming.  The Pac-12 should partner with YouTube, not any TV network.

Nope, streaming is TV 10 years ago.  The future is gaming, so maybe our commish can think of how we can play the game, using avatars, on Fortnight.

https://venturebeat.com/2021/11/30/deloi...year-mark/

Deloitte research on U.S. consumers has found that the majority of 14- to 24-year-olds rank gaming as their favorite form of entertainment, even ahead of TV and streaming video. As this generation ages, it will likely retain gaming as a prominent part of their lives. Gaming has been growing among Millennials and Gen X as well. Middle-aged players who grew up with consoles as kids have remained loyal or returned to them as 40- and 50-year-olds.

BC

[BostonCard]

I know many of you will think this is crazy, but I think the Pac-12 should move to 100% streaming of games and fans should get to vote on when they want games played. 

Take the game out of the hands of TV executives and put it into the hands of fans.

Don’t know if it’s “crazy”.  Do know it won’t happen.  TV is where the bucks are. Plus it’s unworkable.

How is it unworkable?

Have fans vote when they want games to start that are hosted by their team. TV is dead for younger generations. The future is all about streaming.  The Pac-12 should partner with YouTube, not any TV network.

Nope, streaming is TV 10 years ago.  The future is gaming, so maybe our commish can think of how we can play the game, using avatars, on Fortnight.

https://venturebeat.com/2021/11/30/deloi...year-mark/

Deloitte research on U.S. consumers has found that the majority of 14- to 24-year-olds rank gaming as their favorite form of entertainment, even ahead of TV and streaming video. As this generation ages, it will likely retain gaming as a prominent part of their lives. Gaming has been growing among Millennials and Gen X as well. Middle-aged players who grew up with consoles as kids have remained loyal or returned to them as 40- and 50-year-olds.

BC

[DC 86]

Have fans vote when they want games to start that are hosted by their team. TV is dead for younger generations. The future is all about streaming.  The Pac-12 should partner with YouTube, not any TV network.

That future is conservatively ten years away. For the foreseeable future there is no streaming model for live sports that generates revenues remotely close to what linear programming does. Take a guess at how many people will pay (and how much they will pay) to stream a Stanford football game as compared to our share of the impeding new (2024) media rights deal.

[DC 86]

Have fans vote when they want games to start that are hosted by their team. TV is dead for younger generations. The future is all about streaming.  The Pac-12 should partner with YouTube, not any TV network.

That future is conservatively ten years away. For the foreseeable future there is no streaming model for live sports that generates revenues remotely close to what linear programming does. Take a guess at how many people will pay (and how much they will pay) to stream a Stanford football game as compared to our share of the impeding new (2024) media rights deal.

[oldalum]

yes, many many more people will watch a free sporting event than pay to watch it.

[oldalum]

yes, many many more people will watch a free sporting event than pay to watch it.

[DC 86]

yes, many many more people will watch a free sporting event than pay to watch it.

Well it's not free because you need a cable or satellite subscription to watch almost all college football games (including the playoffs) but the way that linear channels are bundled together justifies massive rights fees that schools like Stanford benefit from. Right now no conference (or school) could come close to matching those revenues by moving to a streaming-based model.

[DC 86]

yes, many many more people will watch a free sporting event than pay to watch it.

Well it's not free because you need a cable or satellite subscription to watch almost all college football games (including the playoffs) but the way that linear channels are bundled together justifies massive rights fees that schools like Stanford benefit from. Right now no conference (or school) could come close to matching those revenues by moving to a streaming-based model.

[BostonCard]

Might happen sooner if someone tries another whack at bundling (cable companies won a lawsuit against a Maine law https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/maine-...-carte-law).  Still, the atmosphere is shifting against anti-competitive behavior, and cable companies keep losing customers (including me).

BC

[BostonCard]

Might happen sooner if someone tries another whack at bundling (cable companies won a lawsuit against a Maine law https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/maine-...-carte-law).  Still, the atmosphere is shifting against anti-competitive behavior, and cable companies keep losing customers (including me).

BC