Catholic 7 expected to keep Big East name

NY Times reporting 500 million over 12 yrs for 10 teams and if they go to 12 teams 600 million over 12 yrs.  Thats over $4M per team Oh newsie

NY Times reporting 500 million over 12 yrs for 10 teams and if they go to 12 teams 600 million over 12 yrs.  Thats over $4M per team Oh newsie

Sweet...Music to my ears.  It ensures top-paid coaches for the team into perpetuity.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/12/sports/ncaabasketball/fox-sports-and-new-big-east-are-teaming-up.html?_r=0

The seven Catholic universities had privately voiced concerns that the Big East was changing to chase football cash; aware of the discontent, Fox last fall made clear its desire to talk to the group. The universities also knew that the terms of what essentially acted as a prenuptial agreement would let them leave the Big East as a unit, without paying exit fees, and make their own TV deal.

Fox won them over with a 12-year deal worth about $500 million, according to reports. But the contract could spike to $600 million if the conference grows to a dozen teams, according to two people briefed on the contract but not authorized to speak publicly about its terms. A number of universities are said to be candidates to join the new Big East, including Xavier, an Atlantic 10 member, and Creighton, of the Missouri Valley Conference.

So the big money is real.  So much for the reliable sources from posters claiming to know the early reports were false.

The networks call the shots.  Maybe St John's can get Fox to bring the Holiday Festival back to life.

So the big money is real.  So much for the reliable sources from posters claiming to know the early reports were false.

The networks call the shots.  Maybe St John's can get Fox to bring the Holiday Festival back to life.

Wouldn't that be nice.

Also wouldn't be surprised if cuse would be involved in the holiday festival.

.its nice to see the UConn fanbase scrambling.  The school is already telling any conference that is listening that they are ready to bail on the new league.


http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/12/sports/ncaabasketball/left-behind-uconn-ponders-starting-over-again.html?pagewanted=all

While Connecticut officials praise the academic reputation of a Tulane and the athletic pedigree of a Memphis, Manuel admitted that while the dust seems to have settled for now, who knows when a gust of wind will again rearrange the landscape.

“We feel settled in the new league, we’re moving forward, but if at some time someone wants to reach out to us, we’ll have that conversation,” he said.

Quote from: Tiznow on March 11, 2013, 10:52:25 PM

So the big money is real.  So much for the reliable sources from posters claiming to know the early reports were false.

The networks call the shots.  Maybe St John's can get Fox to bring the Holiday Festival back to life.

Wouldn't that be nice.

Also wouldn't be surprised if cuse would be involved in the holiday festival.

I would involve them once every I've 5 years.

Keeps getting better and better.

If Fox is paying that much, I have to believe there are ongoing secret conversations about making Gonzaga the ace in the hole.

If Fox is paying that much, I have to believe there are ongoing secret conversations about making Gonzaga the ace in the hole.

You and conspiracy theories. Always

Quote from: LJSA on March 12, 2013, 02:40:02 AM

If Fox is paying that much, I have to believe there are ongoing secret conversations about making Gonzaga the ace in the hole.

You and conspiracy theories. Always

I think you are confusing me with Bobre.

Quote from: Moose on March 12, 2013, 08:24:17 AM

Quote from: LJSA on March 12, 2013, 02:40:02 AM

If Fox is paying that much, I have to believe there are ongoing secret conversations about making Gonzaga the ace in the hole.

You and conspiracy theories. Always

I think you are confusing me with Bobre.

No you have your theories and predictions a lot.  I never said crazy

For that kind of dough, Fox would defintely want Gonzaga likely for the 2014-15 season.

For that kind of dough, Fox would defintely want Gonzaga likely for the 2014-15 season.

I can't believe Gonzaga would agree to consistently cross the country like that for basketball games. They are the #1 team in the country right now with playing in a "power conference" - they don't need to change anything.

For that kind of dough, Fox would defintely want Gonzaga likely for the 2014-15 season.

I can't believe Gonzaga would agree to consistently cross the country like that for basketball games. They are the #3 team in the country right now with playing in a "power conference" - they don't need to change anything.

maybe a 4 followed six zero's means something to them.

NY Times reporting 500 million over 12 yrs for 10 teams and if they go to 12 teams 600 million over 12 yrs.  Thats over $4M per team Oh newsie

Amazing news.  Have to think we will probably go to 12 schools with the type of money.  Really increasing our revenue keeps all schools on the right path. Now we have the name, MSG and need to put great basketball on the court.  If we do go 12, I think Richmond might get the call more and more.  They have solid basketball and other sports, an endowment of almost 2 billion dollars, and are a nice private school choice to join Eastern division of a 12-team BigEast.  Just my two cents.

"Staffing—The main question is where to set up. Providence and Washington D.C. remain the main contenders. Staying in Providence will make it easier to cherry pick the current Big East staff, many who will be necessary for a smooth transition. In terms of leadership at the top. No direction yet, but St. John’s Director of Athletics Chris Monasch reportedly is working the circuit of power brokers. Monasch has experience as a commissioner (America East) and does know the Catholic 7 mentality."


“@blauds: Catholic 7 strategy meeting in NYC on Wednesday between hoop games at Big East tournament http://ajerseyguy.com”

Quote from: LJSA on March 12, 2013, 12:10:48 PM

Quote from: Moose on March 12, 2013, 08:24:17 AM

Quote from: LJSA on March 12, 2013, 02:40:02 AM

If Fox is paying that much, I have to believe there are ongoing secret conversations about making Gonzaga the ace in the hole.

You and conspiracy theories. Always

I think you are confusing me with Bobre.

No you have your theories and predictions a lot.  I never said crazy

I will concede that my predictions are freaking terrible 99 percent of the time.

"At its core, grabbing the Garden would be a long-term asset that would separate the ACC from its rivals. It would strengthen its basketball profile and make it more attractive for the long term. It would ingratiate the ACC in the country's best media market and one of the most fertile recruiting grounds.
Other than its BCS bid, having MSG was the Big East's most valuable asset for years. In a time when even Mike Krzyzewski worries about the ACC being vulnerable, wouldn't building up your assets make sense? Even worse, imagine sticking around Greensboro for the Tobacco Road loyalists only to have them leave the ACC for more lucrative pastures?

I polled a half-dozen coaches and athletic directors around MSG on Wednesday about this topic. None hesitated in responding that the ACC taking over MSG was a no-brainer. They all have felt the energy and relished an environment that needs to be experienced to appreciated. The Big East Tournament is an event. Every other conference tournament is just a tournament.
Greensboro is certainly quaint, but this isn't a time in college sports for quaint. Missouri and Kansas aren't playing these days. Neither are Syracuse and Georgetown. Or Texas and Texas A&M.

No one knows the high stakes of college sports better than the ACC, as the league already cannibalized the old Big East to the brink of irrelevancy. Why not rob the new Big East of its second biggest asset (behind its Fox TV contract) before it even begins?

Let Delany and the Big Ten settle for Brooklyn or Newark. Bludgeon the Catholic Seven before they even tip off.
Now is the time for the ACC to make a power play for Manhattan."


Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-basketball/news/20130314/acc-madison-square-garden/#ixzz2NWpSAUqC

"At its core, grabbing the Garden would be a long-term asset that would separate the ACC from its rivals. It would strengthen its basketball profile and make it more attractive for the long term. It would ingratiate the ACC in the country's best media market and one of the most fertile recruiting grounds.
Other than its BCS bid, having MSG was the Big East's most valuable asset for years. In a time when even Mike Krzyzewski worries about the ACC being vulnerable, wouldn't building up your assets make sense? Even worse, imagine sticking around Greensboro for the Tobacco Road loyalists only to have them leave the ACC for more lucrative pastures?

I polled a half-dozen coaches and athletic directors around MSG on Wednesday about this topic. None hesitated in responding that the ACC taking over MSG was a no-brainer. They all have felt the energy and relished an environment that needs to be experienced to appreciated. The Big East Tournament is an event. Every other conference tournament is just a tournament.
Greensboro is certainly quaint, but this isn't a time in college sports for quaint. Missouri and Kansas aren't playing these days. Neither are Syracuse and Georgetown. Or Texas and Texas A&M.

No one knows the high stakes of college sports better than the ACC, as the league already cannibalized the old Big East to the brink of irrelevancy. Why not rob the new Big East of its second biggest asset (behind its Fox TV contract) before it even begins?

Let Delany and the Big Ten settle for Brooklyn or Newark. Bludgeon the Catholic Seven before they even tip off.
Now is the time for the ACC to make a power play for Manhattan."


Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-basketball/news/20130314/acc-madison-square-garden/#ixzz2NWpSAUqC

So says Mr. Syracuse.