FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Nov 13, 2012 11:17am
ESPN has offered $7.3 billion over 12 years ($608 million/year) to broadcast the title game, 2 semi final games and four other bowls. They currently pay $180 million/year for the bowls they broadcast now.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/stewart_mandel/11/12/college-football-playoff-six-bowls/index.html?sct=cf_t11_a0
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/stewart_mandel/11/12/college-football-playoff-six-bowls/index.html?sct=cf_t11_a0
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 13, 2012 11:26am
Basically tells you all you need to know about the playoff system and how much money it will generate. We won't be too far away from an 8 team playoff; 5 BCS conference champions(drop the Big East) and 3 wildcards with preference towards undefeated teams.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Nov 13, 2012 11:57am
...and cut out the "Notre Dame clause."sleeper;1319217 wrote:Basically tells you all you need to know about the playoff system and how much money it will generate. We won't be too far away from an 8 team playoff; 5 BCS conference champions(drop the Big East) and 3 wildcards with preference towards undefeated teams.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 13, 2012 12:00pm
No thanks. I, for one, would love to see ND in the playoff every year given their record on the big stage. Does anyone not seriously enjoy watching ND get blown out and the ensuing rationalization by ND fans that occurs afterwards? I've got my popcorn popped already for the impending ND BCS bowl game(read: loss).Azubuike24;1319245 wrote:...and cut out the "Notre Dame clause."
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Nov 13, 2012 1:46pm
It's November. That popcorn is going to be horribly stale by the time you get to eat it. I mean, if it was just a few days...sure, it might be going bad, but you could probably still enjoy it. But a month and a half? Gross.sleeper;1319250 wrote:No thanks. I, for one, would love to see ND in the playoff every year given their record on the big stage. Does anyone not seriously enjoy watching ND get blown out and the ensuing rationalization by ND fans that occurs afterwards? I've got my popcorn popped already for the impending ND BCS bowl game(read: loss).
Looks like you just popped too soon.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 13, 2012 1:50pm
Oh I'm eating it right now. The hype and the lead up is just as good as the aftermath. I've got about 18 pounds of popcorn to eat which should go well with all the kool-aid Domer nation has been drinking this season.sherm03;1319353 wrote:It's November. That popcorn is going to be horribly stale by the time you get to eat it. I mean, if it was just a few days...sure, it might be going bad, but you could probably still enjoy it. But a month and a half? Gross.
Looks like you just popped too soon.
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Nov 13, 2012 1:52pm
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to sleeper again.sleeper;1319354 wrote:Oh I'm eating it right now. The hype and the lead up is just as good as the aftermath. I've got about 18 pounds of popcorn to eat which should go well with all the kool-aid Domer nation has been drinking this season.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Nov 13, 2012 7:40pm
I'm pretty sure the 4-team playoff was signed for something ridiculous like 12 or 14 years.sleeper;1319217 wrote:Basically tells you all you need to know about the playoff system and how much money it will generate. We won't be too far away from an 8 team playoff; 5 BCS conference champions(drop the Big East) and 3 wildcards with preference towards undefeated teams.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Nov 13, 2012 7:45pm
Mulva;1319622 wrote:I'm pretty sure the 4-team playoff was signed for something ridiculous like 12 or 14 years.
It was but multiple ADs have told reporters they think it will go to 8 by halfway through. I think once it gets going they'll see how good 8 could be.
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ThePatriot
Posts: 166
Nov 14, 2012 1:59am
That was the most retatrded exchange I've ever read on this site. Congratulating Sleeper and Sherm. That is no small feat.
I'll have my popcorn ready for round 2 of that. But I'm not going to make it too early because it might get stale. Or maybe I'll just pop 18 pounds and sit here and wait for you two to return. Wtf...
I'll have my popcorn ready for round 2 of that. But I'm not going to make it too early because it might get stale. Or maybe I'll just pop 18 pounds and sit here and wait for you two to return. Wtf...
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Nov 14, 2012 2:46am
I'd rather watch ND than another SEC team.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Nov 14, 2012 8:21am
All day long.said_aouita;1319831 wrote:I'd rather watch ND than another SEC team.
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Nov 14, 2012 9:06am
*retardedThePatriot;1319824 wrote:That was the most retatrded exchange I've ever read on this site. Congratulating Sleeper and Sherm. That is no small feat.
I'll have my popcorn ready for round 2 of that. But I'm not going to make it too early because it might get stale. Or maybe I'll just pop 18 pounds and sit here and wait for you two to return. Wtf...
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 14, 2012 10:06am
reps.ThePatriot;1319824 wrote:That was the most retatrded exchange I've ever read on this site. Congratulating Sleeper and Sherm. That is no small feat.
I'll have my popcorn ready for round 2 of that. But I'm not going to make it too early because it might get stale. Or maybe I'll just pop 18 pounds and sit here and wait for you two to return. Wtf...
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 14, 2012 10:07am
Fixed.said_aouita;1319831 wrote:I'd rather watch ND than another SEC East team.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Nov 14, 2012 10:09am
repssherm03;1319922 wrote:*retarded
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Nov 14, 2012 2:07pm
Yet they still won't pay the players lol
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 14, 2012 2:15pm
Why should they? They already get a free education and about every perk in the book(and yes they do get a stipend for living expenses that's quite sizable).Trueblue23;1320161 wrote:Yet they still won't pay the players lol
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 14, 2012 2:16pm
OSU players get about $1,000 a month for living expenses; in Columbus, OH $1,000 a month is more than most professionals make. They need to stop whining and grow up.
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Nov 14, 2012 2:34pm
I didn't make $1,000/month while I was in college. I was lucky to make half that from my part-time job that paid about $7/hour.sleeper;1320168 wrote:OSU players get about $1,000 a month for living expenses; in Columbus, OH $1,000 a month is more than most professionals make. They need to stop whining and grow up.
On top of that, I had to take out loans for my tuition that I am currently paying back.
If you want to pay them, I'm OK with that. But then they don't get to receive scholarships anymore.
Scarlet_Buckeye
Posts: 5,264
Nov 14, 2012 3:08pm
Repssherm03;1320177 wrote:I didn't make $1,000/month while I was in college. I was lucky to make half that from my part-time job that paid about $7/hour.
On top of that, I had to take out loans for my tuition that I am currently paying back.
If you want to pay them, I'm OK with that. But then they don't get to receive scholarships anymore.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 14, 2012 3:18pm
$1,000 a month is the reason many of them drive nice cars; because they can afford the lease payments on it in addition to anything else they want.sherm03;1320177 wrote:I didn't make $1,000/month while I was in college. I was lucky to make half that from my part-time job that paid about $7/hour.
On top of that, I had to take out loans for my tuition that I am currently paying back.
If you want to pay them, I'm OK with that. But then they don't get to receive scholarships anymore.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Nov 14, 2012 3:21pm
this.sleeper;1320217 wrote:$1,000 a month is the reason many of them drive nice cars; because they can afford the lease payments on it in addition to anything else they want.
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Nov 14, 2012 6:07pm
Very few athletic departments run in the black... paying players is not really an option for the majority of places. The difference between haves and have nots would grow. Non-basketball/football sports would most likely have to be cut in order to make the $$ available.
And as commonly pointed out. These kids are getting a free education that is becoming extremely costly for most students.
And as commonly pointed out. These kids are getting a free education that is becoming extremely costly for most students.