Imagine a world where all the best properties are in ESPNs portfolio. Why pay big $$$ for lesser properties? Why would Fox or anyone take on ESPNs new model?
Just like movies, Disney is trying to own everything. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Prison Bitch:
Here’s the beauty: they don’t even need to own all the conferences. They’ll have it all in just two leagues, which span the growth areas of the USA
Every FB recruit will want to play SEC, every BB in the ACC. They’ll dominate the sports cable ratings from Labor Day thru Easter.
Every other league is f****. But who’s got the most to lose? The 2 Fox properties. Hence the “mega merger” talk. (It won’t save them anyway)
It's gonna get interesting to see what unfolds [Reply]
Originally Posted by smithandrew051:
Monster basketball and football conferences. I like it.
So does Disney. In the “war for content” they plan to win.
ACC share: $28m
BIG share: $54m
So the cost to acquire Kansas is *half* for the ACC what it is for the BIG based on the TV contract per school. Imagine a company which could borrow at half the interest rate of its competitor.
Originally Posted by O.city:
How would you incentivize Kentucky to leave the SEC though?
"Hi there, my name is Bob. I'm your conference recruitment officer. Come to the ACC and you won't have to play Alabama in football. On the flip side, you also won't have to play Alabama in Basketball, so it's a Win-Win." [Reply]