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Kentucky and other non-premier schools are trying to block 9 game schedule, as is ESPN
Posted on 5/2/23 at 5:54 pm
Posted on 5/2/23 at 5:54 pm
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Basically the Kentucky, MSU, and Vandys of the SEC want to keep their extra rent a win so they can keep fans happy with a 7-5 or 8-4 record without needing to win a majority of their SEC games.
ESPN is playing hardball to preserve the original deal they signed with the SEC on very favorable terms to them by refusing to budge on the pro rata addition clause even though the SEC added huge names in Texas and OU. They are paying us the same for UT and OU that we would have gotten for adding North Texas and Tulsa. They would love the SEC to go to 9 games but aren’t willing to pay much more for us to because they don’t have to. They already have plenty of great content on a cheap deal and own the entire SEC rights with the SEC having zero leverage. Not to mention they are broke with no money left to spend on big tv deals.
Ive said this many times but this was such a horrible deal by Sankey. You add Texas and OU, switch to 9 games, then put your rights on the market. Sankey did the reverse and sold our entire package to a dying cable network that will be charging us PPV prices to stream our favorite games in the near future.
Basically the Kentucky, MSU, and Vandys of the SEC want to keep their extra rent a win so they can keep fans happy with a 7-5 or 8-4 record without needing to win a majority of their SEC games.
ESPN is playing hardball to preserve the original deal they signed with the SEC on very favorable terms to them by refusing to budge on the pro rata addition clause even though the SEC added huge names in Texas and OU. They are paying us the same for UT and OU that we would have gotten for adding North Texas and Tulsa. They would love the SEC to go to 9 games but aren’t willing to pay much more for us to because they don’t have to. They already have plenty of great content on a cheap deal and own the entire SEC rights with the SEC having zero leverage. Not to mention they are broke with no money left to spend on big tv deals.
Ive said this many times but this was such a horrible deal by Sankey. You add Texas and OU, switch to 9 games, then put your rights on the market. Sankey did the reverse and sold our entire package to a dying cable network that will be charging us PPV prices to stream our favorite games in the near future.
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Posted on 5/2/23 at 6:10 pm to MillerLiteTime
And as I've said from Day One ... it's a bullshite move. Kentucky basically plays eight SEC games, Louisville, and three games against the Little Sisters of the Poor. Including the DII game every year.
Play nine conference games, Louisville, and two teams from the MAC. Or Indiana and Cincy, like back in the day.
Play nine conference games, Louisville, and two teams from the MAC. Or Indiana and Cincy, like back in the day.
Posted on 5/2/23 at 6:16 pm to MillerLiteTime
The SEC got worked on their deal. The SEC has more premier level teams than the B1G but the B1G has a much better deal.
Posted on 5/2/23 at 6:18 pm to MillerLiteTime
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kentucky bad
Excuse us for not wanting to give the SEC an excuse to make us play Bama every year instead of every 2 or 3 years since "somehow" We draw you all more than anyone else just about
Bama is gay and I, like UK, don't care if you want 9 games. There is no incentive for us so why bother
This post was edited on 5/2/23 at 6:20 pm
Posted on 5/2/23 at 6:27 pm to MillerLiteTime
Maybe Sankey should threaten to add Washington State and Oregon State through 2034 then. Two can play at that game.
Posted on 5/2/23 at 6:29 pm to MillerLiteTime
If ESPN isn’t going to pay for a 9th game, then I say we keep the leverage we do have and keep it at 8 games until they budge.
For those worried about Georgia not playing Auburn.. easy solution.
Ws could just start out in a 3/5
12 teams to rotate through 5 games a year.
So instead of home & away every 4 years,
it’s home and away every 5 years. Not that big of a deal to buy us some time.
During that 5 year window, all games that need to get played.. get played in only 8 games a year. This gives us time to evaluate the new 12 team playoff and decide if 8 or 9 is better. It also gives us time to negotiate with ESPN for the 9th game.
We can add a 9th game whenever we want.
Let’s hold our chips and get more information while we keep playing all the games that need to be played.
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What’s the downside?
For those worried about Georgia not playing Auburn.. easy solution.
Ws could just start out in a 3/5
12 teams to rotate through 5 games a year.
So instead of home & away every 4 years,
it’s home and away every 5 years. Not that big of a deal to buy us some time.
During that 5 year window, all games that need to get played.. get played in only 8 games a year. This gives us time to evaluate the new 12 team playoff and decide if 8 or 9 is better. It also gives us time to negotiate with ESPN for the 9th game.
We can add a 9th game whenever we want.
Let’s hold our chips and get more information while we keep playing all the games that need to be played.
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What’s the downside?
Posted on 5/2/23 at 6:59 pm to MillerLiteTime
It is going to nine games no matter what
Posted on 5/2/23 at 7:13 pm to MillerLiteTime
I wonder how our AD feels since Stricklin has been adamant that we play at least 2 P5 OOC annually now.
Posted on 5/2/23 at 7:44 pm to MillerLiteTime
South Carolina has been playing an 8 game SEC schedule plus Clempson every year and this year throw in UNC. Playing 9 games doesn't change our SOS especially since it's already ranked #1. Frankly If we add a 9th SEC team then I say drop Clempson off as that will make them scream and cry.
Posted on 5/2/23 at 7:44 pm to MillerLiteTime
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Basically the Kentucky, MSU, and Vandys of the SEC want to keep their extra rent a win so they can keep fans happy with a 7-5 or 8-4 record without needing to win a majority of their SEC games.
I thought Missouri was the one that fans on here telling us fans wanted 8 SEC games over 9 SEC and we are not worthy to be in the SEC.
Posted on 5/2/23 at 8:01 pm to MillerLiteTime
WEAK!
You got to go 9. It’s a no brainer.
You got to go 9. It’s a no brainer.
Posted on 5/2/23 at 8:04 pm to MillerLiteTime
You are lumping us in with msu, vandy, Ole miss, Tennessee and missouri?
Posted on 5/2/23 at 8:08 pm to MillerLiteTime
quote:Does this make us the premier of the non premier schools?
Kentucky and other non-premier schools
Posted on 5/2/23 at 8:09 pm to MillerLiteTime
none of it matters - the world will end Friday 9/1/23 once this game kicks off -
the 2 Miamis finally coming together to play a football game is absolutely a sign of the Apocalypse -
it will be interesting to see if the Mouse cuts loose ESPN/ABC in FY2023 as has been rumored in some financial circles - ESPN may not be able to honor the SEC contract at that point -
quote:https://www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq/ncaa-football-schedule/2023-college-football-schedule
Miami (OH) at Miami (FL)
the 2 Miamis finally coming together to play a football game is absolutely a sign of the Apocalypse -
quote:yes - I'm pretty sure Roy Kramer even at 93 years of age could broker a better deal than what Sankey hung around the SEC's collective neck -
such a horrible deal by Sankey.
it will be interesting to see if the Mouse cuts loose ESPN/ABC in FY2023 as has been rumored in some financial circles - ESPN may not be able to honor the SEC contract at that point -
Posted on 5/2/23 at 8:32 pm to MillerLiteTime
Seems the article states it's 8 SEC teams opposed to a 9 game schedule. Me as a fan bring on 9 SEC games, most UK fans would be in favor of 9, do away with one the patsy OCC schools.
Posted on 5/2/23 at 8:45 pm to MillerLiteTime
So this is what it’s coming too. Forget the family that has been together since even way before 1932. You must be a young snowflake full of himself. How dare you try to divide this family just because there is a slight disagreement about scheduling. Are you one of those Progressives trying to suppress freedom of speech?
This post was edited on 5/2/23 at 8:47 pm
Posted on 5/2/23 at 11:13 pm to MillerLiteTime
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Basically the Kentucky, MSU, and Vandys of the SEC
Mississippi State has the seventh longest bowl streak in the nation at 13 bowls. Keep our name out to mouth.
Posted on 5/2/23 at 11:27 pm to MillerLiteTime
If going to 9 meant A&M got Texas, Arkansas, and LSU every year I’d be all for it. But it won’t so frick it I side w/Kentucky.
Posted on 5/3/23 at 6:40 am to MillerLiteTime
I could see why they would, honestly I couldn't imagine Florida or usce being down for nine games, I know uga and ktuck have acc rivals too but fsu and clemson are a little different than their acc brethren. With divisions these ooc games were offset by getting a freebie against vandy every year, now that's gone uf/usce are already playing 9 sec games. It'll really be 10 any year vandy rotates off
Posted on 5/3/23 at 7:42 am to MillerLiteTime
frick Kentucky. 9 games minimum
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