Report: Pac-12 media contracts based on Apple streaming, with an "escalator" clause to increase revenue as subscriptions increase. Thoughts?
- I'm just glad that CU - whether they knew about this proposal or not - got while the getting was good. "Stability" is an important word for the next 5-7 years, and CU will have it (71%, 228 Votes)
- What a joke! The Pac-12 was sold on subscription based revenue 12 years ago, and got burned badly. I can't believe any team in the conference is excited about this proposal ... and some will leave (28%, 89 Votes)
- We know that streaming is the future of sports broadcasting (an NFL playoff game will be on Peacock this season). If the Pac-9 play their cards right, this could turn into a shrewd move (1%, 5 Votes)
Start Date: August 1, 2023 @ 4:34 pm
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Oregon coach Dan Lanning: I'm trying to remember what they won to affect this conference ... I don't remember them winning anything". Thoughts?'.
- If this isn't already up on the modern version of CU's "bulletin board", then someone isn't doing his job. Perhaps Lanning forgot he still has a game v. CU to play on September 23rd (36%, 104 Votes)
- Sour grapes. CU got while the getting was good, and the "Pac-9" is fading in relevance. Enjoy leading the lemmings off the cliff, Coach! (36%, 103 Votes)
- Sad, but true. Other than 2016, when the Buffs were up and the Ducks were down, CU has been a non-factor during its entire run in the Pac-12. Expect more of this during the season (28%, 78 Votes)
Start Date: July 31, 2023 @ 4:33 pm
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Jon Wilner on the possibility of San Diego State replacing CU: "The swap would constitute an upgrade on several fronts". Thoughts?
- I don't think it matters. If Kliavkoff couldn't make it happen for San Diego State when the Aztecs were dangling in the wind, how will he make it work with the buyout doubled to $34 million? (74%, 219 Votes)
- No chance. You don't make these moves based upon present conditions or a few seasons. CU is an historic football national player; San Diego State is a newcomer with no national following (17%, 50 Votes)
- If we're being honest, yes. San Diego State has the southern California market, a new stadium, and a Final Four basketball program. Right now, yes, a Pac-10 with San Diego State would be an upgrade (9%, 28 Votes)
Start Date: July 30, 2023 @ 4:18 pm
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How would you rate the odds of Arizona joining CU as a new member of the Big 12 Conference?
- Medium. Arizona has repeatedly said that it wants to see the media contract numbers before making a decision. The choice makes sense, but it's far from a done deal (45%, 91 Votes)
- High. Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark has said that he wants 14 teams in his conference, and the Wildcats are the logical choice to follow the Buffs. It's gonna happen (33%, 68 Votes)
- Low. Arizona and Arizona State share a Board of Regents, and there will be tremendous pressure on the Wildcats not to abandon the Pac-9. I don't see it happening this realignment cycle (22%, 45 Votes)
Start Date: July 29, 2023 @ 8:06 pm
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Would you support CU having a seven-game home schedule, if the seventh game were one-offs against lesser opponents?
- Yes. The move to the Big 12 will allow CU to rework some of its non-conference schedules, and picking up some guaranteed wins (like everyone else does) is fine by me (51%, 138 Votes)
- I'm just wondering why it has taken CU 40 years to figure out how to have a seven-game home schedule (not done since 1982). More home games = more wins ... and more revenue (45%, 123 Votes)
- No. The Buffs are giving up home-and-home contracts with what will now be conference opponents. I'm guessing there will be some Pac-9/10/12 schools looking for games - stay with Power Five opponents (4%, 12 Votes)
Start Date: July 28, 2023 @ 4:44 pm
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The Buffs need to wear the silver and gold that are the official school colors. Black jerseys are OK as the’ve been around for a long time, but out with the black helmets–and the white ones too. Gold helmets with silver pants, alternating with silver helmets and gold pants would be good. Nix on all black and all white!!
‘SkoBuffs!! Drub the Nubs.
Stuart, your polls are so thoughtful and on point. Appreciate you doing this and sharing it with your CUAtTheGame community.
Did Coach Hagan just let the cat out of the bag regarding Colorado’s starting QB?
Wouldn’t mind the Cheez-It Bowl at all, as I have connections at Kellogg’s (owns Cheez-it) who could get me tickets!! Is that Cheezy??? 🙂