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<blockquote data-quote="Greensboro" data-source="post: 1212185" data-attributes="member: 7536"><p>The article Dan linked above certainly questions if they will offer a competitive package, never sure how much of this is rumor/negotiating/propaganda vs. real. I think the signs are certainly out there that at least part of it is real & I suspect that is why details of the in works B1G deal with Fox is coming out to add some pressure to ESPN. The article also talks about concerns that other basketball coaches have had in the past on recruiting if they wouldn't have ESPN coverage. </p><p></p><p>So IMO, I think Delaney still sees value in ESPN and splitting the package, likely the 6 yr contract, public details of Fox package, hints that 2nd half is at least negotiable are all plays to engage ESPN, keep them in the game, and at the same time maximize $ for B1G. I think Delaney sent a shot across ESPN's bow that they need to pony up, but I don't think he wants them in the fold & is structuring terms to keep them involved.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greensboro, post: 1212185, member: 7536"] The article Dan linked above certainly questions if they will offer a competitive package, never sure how much of this is rumor/negotiating/propaganda vs. real. I think the signs are certainly out there that at least part of it is real & I suspect that is why details of the in works B1G deal with Fox is coming out to add some pressure to ESPN. The article also talks about concerns that other basketball coaches have had in the past on recruiting if they wouldn't have ESPN coverage. So IMO, I think Delaney still sees value in ESPN and splitting the package, likely the 6 yr contract, public details of Fox package, hints that 2nd half is at least negotiable are all plays to engage ESPN, keep them in the game, and at the same time maximize $ for B1G. I think Delaney sent a shot across ESPN's bow that they need to pony up, but I don't think he wants them in the fold & is structuring terms to keep them involved. [/QUOTE]
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