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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sources: Arizona is in deep discussions with the Big 12 about joining the league. Some finality is expected in the near future, as there’s an Arizona Board of Regents meeting scheduled for later tonight.</p>— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteThamel/status/1687262837582798848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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ABOR are in executive decision as we speak. Not open to public
Big 12 executives met Thursday to approve the application of Arizona as a 14th member, sources tell @YahooSports, paving the way for the Wildcats to enter the conference. It is another step in UA’s path to join. The final step would be approval from its Board of Regents. https://twitter.com/rossdellenger/st...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w Decisions from Big 12 expansion targets Arizona State and Utah have not progressed as quickly as Arizona, but they remain viable options for the league and a conclusion is expected in a matter of days, sources tell @YahooSports. https://twitter.com/rossdellenger/st...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w Meanwhile, Pac-12 leaders have held “positive” meetings the last two days to examine details of the Apple deal, sources tell @YahooSports. Presidents of schools whose membership is in question participated. A GoR was expected to be presented to presidents at a meeting Friday. https://twitter.com/rossdellenger/st...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w |
This might help the big 12 pick these 2 up. Due to the low sharing amount. And the cost of travel.
If the Big 12 gets the four corners and then they can present to the two that the travel would never lower costs due to the four corners 6 Pac 12 schools. They’re playing them anyway. Big Ten’s offer to Washington & Oregon is expected to be $35-40 million annually per team - a figure that, with the additional cross-country travel, could create some hesitancy, sources tell @YahooSports. However, exits from the Four Corner schools could sway UW and UO to leave. https://twitter.com/rossdellenger/st...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w |
Pac 12 claiming they are holding “positive” meetings as Arizona, Washington, and Oregon are heading out the door.
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How do people like this end up in these positions?
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“it’s almost like he’s being dragged across the finish line,” a person directly familiar with tonight’s ABOR meeting told me about their view ASU President Michael Crow on the school’s potential move to the Big-12.<br><br>More:<a href="https://t.co/d8QgueeqRN">https://t.co/d8QgueeqRN</a> <a href="https://t.co/zcNC6xHCwu">pic.twitter.com/zcNC6xHCwu</a></p>— Chris Karpman (@ChrisKarpman) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisKarpman/status/1687298806218690561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> The hoops fan in me would be okay UCONN as a consolation. UCONN, Arizona, and Houston entering the Big 12 is just insane to think about at this juncture. |
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Either remove Crow and ASU will get accepted or enjoy the hellhole of Mountain West. I hope they do that. Crow needs to be gone. That guy has been a staunch supporter of the Pac-12, as he'd long been an advocate of former commissioner Larry Scott, even after the league's trajectory went all ****ed up. |
Figures Washington is going into Executive session. Not public
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Washington meeting is adjourned
10 35 pm pst Supposedly 2 of the regents raised 2 issues. Not sure what it’s about Tomorrow. PAC 8 leaders are meeting Going over the apple offer again which expires tomorrow. Arizona looks good as gone. Big 12 approved them today ASU Crow is killing his regents by dragging his feet. Wants to hear more tomorrow Utah is waking up. Listening to the Big 12 Oregon and Washington. Has a low offer by the Big 10. 35 mil Washington needs 10 mil more for travel So I’m hearing Big 12 is looking more and more. So will tomorrow finally be the start of the funeral of the PAC 12? |
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Multiples sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/DanWetzel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DanWetzel</a> and me that the tides are turning: The Pac-12 meeting this morning to sign a Grant of Rights, which <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YahooSports</a> reported last night, remains on schedule & expectation is all presidents will show.<a href="https://t.co/hW0RYiddZs">https://t.co/hW0RYiddZs</a> <a href="https://t.co/F1BTl2R6c5">https://t.co/F1BTl2R6c5</a></p>— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) <a href="https://twitter.com/RossDellenger/status/1687453545266638848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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At last minute, Pac-12 may stay together & sign Grant of Rights. After Monday’s media rights offer, P12 held multiple zoom meetings this week. Arizona’s Bobby Robbins appeared fully committed to Pac-12 so much that one participant said: “If Arizona leaves, he should win an Oscar"
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don't know how Robbins and Heeke would be able to navigate staying in the conference at this point. At least from a local public perception. It's not good, Arizona fans don't like the Pac-12 to being with for the most pa
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There is a very real chance that Arizona makes the decision to go alone.
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Arizona was still planning to go to the Big 12 after last night's meeting. Coaches were informed and it was full steam ahead. We have said it's not over until it's over but it would still be one of the most shocking turnarounds I have seen.
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I have no idea who most of these people tweeting info are, so take it with a grain of salt.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Arizona is doing everything it can to leave. ABOR wants the schools to be together and has authority. Michael Crow is pushing for more consideration. Pac-12 is meeting this morning on a grant of rights. It’s getting very messy. Crow has always preferred the Pac-12 stay together. <a href="https://t.co/ovQnQ0LnD8">https://t.co/ovQnQ0LnD8</a></p>— Chris Karpman (@ChrisKarpman) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisKarpman/status/1687468132695490561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
All money aside, how much more travel expenses does a school from the Pac have to incur should they join the Big 12? 31.7M vs 21M but if you have 5M more in travel expenses maybe thats the argument. Either way you want your program on regular TV for eye balls and exposure.
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Interesting and today was the day the Apple offer expires
Sources indicating to me and @CFBHeather that the Pac-12 is unlikely to land the plane this morning and get its media rights deal signed on this call today. Multiple variables at play here, including 11th hour Big Ten push for Oregon and Washington. Everything remains fluid. https://twitter.com/petethamel/statu...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w |
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EXCLUSIVE: Florida State University is working with JPMorgan Chase to explore how the school’s athletic department could raise capital from institutional funds, such as private equity
https://twitter.com/sportico/status/...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w Well this might explain why they’re so confident they can afford to break the GOR https://twitter.com/slmandel/status/...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w |
Pac-12 unable to get Grant of Rights signed this morning & "nothing has changed" as far as Oregon & Washington joining Big Ten, sources told @ActionNetworkHQ. Ducks & Huskies still expected to be Big Ten bound when finances are worked out, sources said
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The SEC or the Big 10 aren’t clamoring to add Florida State.
That’s the inconvenient fact for FSU as they are trying to break out of the ACC. |
A Big 10 call has been scheduled for today to discuss Oregon and Washington.
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Only way they can is get other schools and present the value of the ganes. Alan Ana. FSU. FSU Ohio state Clemson Michagan Clemson LSU You get the picture. They have to show the value to edpn in order to pay more when they’re already paying less for the same team |
Pac 12 couldn't close a Grant of Rights deal this morning. Fate of league likely rests on if Oregon can make a deal with the Big Ten. There is hesitancy among many in Big Ten about logistics of 18 team league, travel to Eugene. Money usually wins out in these things. We'll see.
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Sources indicate to WildcatAuthority that Washington is very concerned with the Apple deal.
Arizona and Arizona State are still on track to join the Big 12. ASU President Michael Crow is proving to be a stumbling block, but parties involved are confident it can be overcome. https://twitter.com/jasonscheer/stat...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w |
Can confirm @ralphDrussoAP report that there's a Big Ten presidents call now scheduled for today. There wasn't one scheduled early this morning.
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It’s a roller coaster: Minutes before Pac-12 presidents meeting was scheduled to begin, Oregon officials expressed further concerns about Apple deal, sources tell @YahooSports.
Pac-12 now not expected to resolve GoR this morning. @ralphDrussoAP reported a Big Ten meeting later. https://twitter.com/rossdellenger/st...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w As reported earlier, the Pac-12's survival is likely contingent on avoiding the loss of two more schools, specifically Washington and Oregon. Oregon officials are wanting more from the Apple deal. UO-Big Ten situation remains fluid. https://twitter.com/rossdellenger/st...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w The Pac-12’s survival is contingent on keeping intact at least 8 of the current 9 members. A loss of 2 more schools - either Arizona/ASU to Big 12 OR Oregon/Washington to Big Ten - is seen as a likely recipe for collapse. As P12 leaders enter their meeting, neither has happened. https://twitter.com/rossdellenger/st...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w An important part of this: the reluctance from Pac-12 schools - and the blame that may follow - to kill a 108-yr-old conference, sources tell @YahooSports. Another factor: the pushback from the Big Ten's powerhouse programs in further expansion, something they have been against. https://twitter.com/rossdellenger/st...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w |
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It’s been like two years of trying and failing to get a viable new media rights for the Pac 12… the schools with options to get out need to see through this last minute bullshit and leave.
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What an overall loser for college athletics this has become. No regional "charm", no conference pride when there are 18+ teams from 2,000 miles away. Who wins? Just the administrators? Both football and BBall championships were the lowest rated in history...could be an anomaly, but I don't think so. I'm sure the fans didn't...well except those hardcore Rutgers fans that will drive to Eugene for a road game. The hwys and airports will surely be packed with WV and UCF fans going to Lubbock and Provo.
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A reminder that the Apple offer to the #PacX expires at midnight.
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The University of Arizona is closer to all Big 12 schools than it is to the Washington schools and it's a push for Oregon schools. |
Reminder re: Washington's current athletic budget issues: "Debt service will increase from $9.8 million per year to $17.7 million per year in FY26 due to the resumption of principal payments on ICA loans."
https://twitter.com/jamescrepea/stat...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w Tell me how you'd be fulfilling your fiduciary responsibility by signing a GOR and media deal with non-binding flimsy numbers from Apple - let alone the crushing blow to exposure - when you're already on the hook for $8M+ per year more in debt payments in year 2 of whatever deal you sign. And you wonder why UW wants more up front from B1G. https://twitter.com/jamescrepea/stat...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w |
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If Oregon and Washington have an opening to go to the richest conference in terms of a media rights deal, they aren’t staying in a collapsing dumpster fire conference.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sources: Washington and Oregon are "fully engaged" with the Big Ten. Things remain fluid, but are trending in that direction.</p>— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteThamel/status/1687493272510357504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
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Notre Dame & @UnderArmour announce 10 more years in their apparel deal
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It’s happening!
BREAKING: Oregon & Washington joining Big Ten, becoming latest schools to leave Pac-12; putting Pac-12 future in doubt, sources told @ActionNetworkHQ 👀👀👀 https://twitter.com/brett_mcmurphy/s...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w |
Pac 12 is dead! Looks like the Big 10 are till the bad guys. They killed it
Oregon and Washington informed Pac-12 presidents earlier that they plan to accept an invitation from the Big Ten, sources tell me and @DanWetzel. An invitation from the Big Ten is expected soon. https://twitter.com/rossdellenger/st...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w |
The Big Ten is in the final stages of adding Oregon and Washington as it expands to 18 teams, industry sources tell @RossDellenger and me. Ducks and Huskies have informed other Pac 12 schools they intend to leave.
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Pac 12 killed themselves.
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Oregon and Washington would begin play in the fall of 2024. The schools are expected to take a cut rate of the Big Ten media rights revenue.
https://twitter.com/danwetzel/status...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w The departure of Ducks and Huskies leaves the Pac 12 in uncertain times. Arizona has an offer to move to the Big 12. Arizona State and Utah could follow. League was already at just nine schools with the 2024 defections of USC, UCLA and Colorado. https://twitter.com/danwetzel/status...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w Big Ten is expected to meet shortly to finalize the invitation and terms of the expansion. https://twitter.com/danwetzel/status...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w |
**** it, absorb what’s left of the PAC and tell Norte Dame, “Hey, we got Stanford, just sayin’…”
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Oregon and Washington’s imminent departure is expected to set off more moves within the Pac-12, sources tell @YahooSports, as Arizona and the Big 12 inched closer to a marriage last night
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Sources: Big Ten expected to move ahead with formal offer letters for Oregon and Washington. A Big Ten vote is expected to take place later today to formalize their admission, barring any last-minute snags.
https://twitter.com/petethamel/statu...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w Sources: While there had been some initial pushback, the Big Ten vote is expected to be unanimous. First signature move of Tony Petitti's stint as Big Ten commissioner is on the cusp. https://twitter.com/petethamel/statu...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w |
NEWS: The Big Ten is going to invite Oregon and Washington to join the league, source tells @TheAthletic.
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The belief is that the Arizona Board of Regents - which controls both Arizona and ASU - wishes for both to compete in the same conference.
While Arizona’s deal with the Big 12 reaches the goal line, Arizona State’s situation is less certain but should clear soon. https://twitter.com/rossdellenger/st...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w |
Arizona/ASU/Utah avoided having to defect until the last moment possible.
Oregon needed last-second convincing to join the freaking Big Ten. George K had 13 months to deliver a TV deal that, if even slightly better, keeps the conference together. A failure of epic proportions. https://twitter.com/slmandel/status/...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w |
As reported last night, Big Ten’s offer to Oregon and Washington - if plans didn’t change - was expected to be a partial share (👇). Other details are unclear, but this reduced rate likely convinced B1G powers like Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan and USC to agree to the move.
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So now it's the Pac 7? Soon to be Pac 5, or maybe Pac 4?
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All of this supposed hesitancy by Arizona State and Utah to join the Big 12… Yormark should tell them to stay in the collapsing Pac 6 and just add Arizona.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Arizona State & Utah "showing interest" in the Big 12, sources told <a href="https://twitter.com/ActionNetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ActionNetwork</a>. Arizona has already applied for Big 12 membership, but Big 12 now "exploring its options" following news of Oregon & Washington leaving for Big Ten</p>— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) <a href="https://twitter.com/Brett_McMurphy/status/1687516551283400707?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Expect a lot of movement between the MWC, AAC and remaining PAC 4… should be interesting who puts together the best plan. There is certainly an opportunity to strengthen if you are MWC or AAC but you are also at risk of being picked apart by remaining PAC.
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Washington State and Oregon State better start praying.
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Stanford vetoing Texas in the early 90s and then vetoed the adding the 6 Big 12 schools in the early 10s has kicked them in the ass and I'm enjoying it.
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While on the call, UO and UW officials informed Pac-12 presidents they were accepting an imminent invite from Big Ten, which had cooled on the additions only to re-engage today. “Oregon told us they were out unless their (Apple) figures didn’t increase,” says a P12 school source |
Put me in the group that geographically, none of this makes no effing sense...I hate it.
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As reported last night, Big Ten’s offer to Oregon and Washington - if plans didn’t change - was expected to be a partial share (👇). Other details are unclear, but this reduced rate likely convinced B1G powers like Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan and USC to agree to the move.
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Pac-12 leaders held “positive” meetings the last 3 days to examine details of Apple deal.
Presidents of schools whose membership is in question - namely UW/UO - participated in calls & suggested they were willing to vote this morning on a GoR https://twitter.com/rossdellenger/st...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w |
Wow!!!! You got to be kidding me. Crow said this??!?!! He’s horrible
ASU's Crow told Robbins to "go without us" and he just did!! #BearDown #Utes #Big12 https://twitter.com/gswaim/status/16...n6FHKMqlrjZx2w |
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