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Originally Posted by Bambi
 ....you have to excuse me here  |
I excuse you constantly, just like I do all mentally challenged people.
In talking about TV payouts, Missouri and other SEC schools are nearing that range. You can project the CURRENT setup of the SEC network (28 million in footprint, 47 million out of footprint) to bring in $611 million in gross revenue. Even if you assume the network's operating costs exceed ad revenue by $100 million AND a 50/50 split between ESPN and the league (which is the model used for B1G) , you're talking about a payout to the league of $256 million. Or about $18 million/school.
And all signs indicate TWC and DirecTV will be on board at launch as well, which adds another 40 million subscribers. Not sure what those numbers will break down as in the footprint, but I know TWC is huge in the Southeast. Let's assume 1/4 of those are in-footprint (which is lower than the current percentage in-footprint). Now you're up to $809 million in gross revenue off subs. Apply the same formula ($100 million in operating costs, 50/50 split) and you're talking about a payout to the league of $355 million. Or $25 million/school.
The money potential here is huge. But keep F***ING DOUBTING the SEC Network and Mike Slive. It's worked out pretty well for you so far...