The Blue Board

We were number one when we signed that contract (not counting conference network revenue). The only reason we aren't #1 right now is that the other deals are more recent and/or include network money. Their motivation to allow us to renegotiate is the ability to get in on (or maybe even own a majority stake in) our conference network.

i don't think the SEC is going to look 1 second at UVA. I know they want the DC/VA market and talent but if they really want it they either add VT or MD. UVA won't bring that market. UVA won't bring more fans. They are fair weather at best and they don't really give 2 rats ass about football. They can't even sell out their games. Hell it was 60/40 VT fans at UVA this year for the game. They sell a combo pack for 4 tickets for 99 bucks....Does that sound like an SEC team to you? I think the SEC targets UNC (who won't come because of Duke), VT and then maybe MD or NC State.

Because UNC need’s Duke, just as much as Duke need’s UNC. The rivalry is more similar to Michigan and OSU, the A&M and UT. They’re not leaving the ACC because basketball is king in Carolina, and the potential losses of UVA, VT, Clemson, GT, Miami, FSU, and Maryland won’t change that, or affect much basketball wise.

CBS doesn't have to renegotiate but the ESPN deal does have a clause about expansion.

And I really doubt we go to 9 games. Completely unecessary

It would mean much more TV money. If the SEC wants to get a new TV deal, I believe that will be part of it.

Also just from a pure competitive standpoint, with 14 teams in the conference 9 conference games makes much more sense to having more equitable conference schedules.

or just use the one non-conference pay-per-view option for extra revenue.

Aren't most of those ppv games vs rent-a-wins? How much revenue do those bring in anyway? Also I think most of those are shown for free now on ESPN3

The SEC owns those options but haven't exercised them because atp they are crap games so they give them away. But just think of the money if other SEC schools start to do what Bama and LSU have done the last few years with non-conf games.

You can't put those type of games on ppv. You need a willing partner, and no way is an Oregon or a Michigan going to schedule a huge OOC game so it can be put on ppv. Georgia St, and the CItadel have no say, so it is those types of games on ppv, and every once in a while you will get a Kentucky vs Vandy type of game on SEC ppv. I can't believe that sales for those type of games are anywhere of significance.

you could be right but it's crazy to think that ESPN isn't going to open up the wallet before 2023 for the SEC.

from cbssports: Currently, SEC schools are allowed to show one non-conference football game per year on a pay-per-view basis, according to Slive. None of the schools do so, however. Bundling 14 non-conference games – one for each team – and forming a network around the programming could create another windfall stream of revenue for the SEC.

I can already tell you're single handedly going to give TAMU fans the USCjr label. Using the word "we" 4 times a sentence when discussing the SEC despite never winning the conference or coming close.

/necessary flame