Can Pac 12 get to majority linear in latest news on TV deal?
Channel: Winning Cures Everything
Date: 2023-04-07

The Pac 12 Conference is facing an uncertain future when it comes to its media rights deal, which could lead to further realignment. According to Jim Williams, a media consultant and Forbes contributor who spoke with Dennis Dodd at CBS Sports, it is unlikely that the conference will reach a deal with more than 50% of games airing on linear television. This is a concern because the Pac-12 needs to secure a per-school deal that is close to the Big 12's $31.6 million to keep all 10 schools together.

Williams suggests that the Pac 12 could look to networks such as ION or the CW to reach their desired linear percentage. However, with the lack of a good deal, expansion with San Diego State, or any other new members, seems unlikely. The current members need to know their situation before the conference can offer anything new. Arizona President Robbins admits that the presidents haven't even been presented with potential financials yet.

The New York Post reported that ESPN once had a deal on the table for the Pac-12 equal to the Big 12 number, but this offer has since been revoked. The options for the Pac-12 appear to be dwindling, and things are getting trickier for Kliavkoff and the conference. School presidents and ADs are publicly stating that the schools are united and that things are looking good, while also telling reporters their expectations for a deal that isn't even here yet. This has led to concerns that the conference is talking itself into a corner, and the situation has become a disaster.

From the Thursday 4/6/23 show: https://youtube.com/live/r5ZCSUX736M

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