Media rights

[No13Seed Jim]

As an SEC member, I understand Texas (and other members) have handed their media rights over to the conference. 

I wish Texas would fight for all non-conference media rights in football to revert individually to members. That way UT can at least get paid well (astronomically, in some cases) for playing ar least one premier non-conference game each year. Why should conference members who play patsy non-c games financially benefit for Texas playing Buckeye St, Much, ND, etc?

[charlie990]

If the networks really cared about the non-conference games they would have negoitated for them.

[Burnt Orange Horn]

3 hours ago, charlie990 said:

If the networks really cared about the non-conference games they would have negoitated for them.

Yeah, I mean Texas vs. anOSU only drew 9M peak.

[ArizonaLonghorn]

Speaking of media rights, this one scrambled my brain for a bit.

"Amazon to televise 3 marquee Duke basketball games as part of landmark deal" - not just the usual pre-season dreck games but games against UConn and Michigan and Gonzaga.  Right now the UConn and Michigan games look like two of the most anticipated non-conference games on anyone's schedule next season.

quote: "The deal will include extensive NIL opportunities for Duke athletics and is part of a broader retail partnership expected to be announced at a later date."

Think about it - we get to televise a few of your most anticipated games and provide "extensive NIL opportunities for Duke athletics" as part of the deal.  Pretty crazy.

The rich get richer - Duke's my favorite college BB team, I never miss a game televised on 'regular' TV, but wouldn't pay extra to see them on Amazon Prime (probably should get a sub?).

How did they pull this off with ACC and ESPN blessings?

"The move will raise eyebrows around college sports. The deal could end up marking a harbinger for the future, as streamers are expected to be more aggressive in acquiring rights in upcoming collegiate sports rights discussions.

Duke worked with the ACC and ESPN on future scheduling commitments in exchange for the ability to play these three neutral-site games, including participating in select ESPN-owned and operated neutral-site events in the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons."

Who would make a good co-partner for Texas football?