Darren Perkins

It would be something that after Larry Scott is gone that his dream of the San Franciso-Silicon Valley-Pac 12 synergy would come into effect. Oops.

I do miss the DVR from my days with cable because you actually have real hard drive versus the cloud version (I have Sling TV) that is not nearly as nimble (IMHO). But, now i'm used to it now and we'll all get used to the various switching of apps.... eventually ; )

Thanks. I use Sling and can cancel at anytime, unlike contracts with cable and dish companies (assuming they still do the contract thing, it's been a while for me). And for most Oregon fans it is not a big deal to get Apple TV for four months a year. The danger is in the non-Oregon fans who are flipping around between games (like i do when the ducks are not on), it is so much easier on cable (whether linear or streaming) than switching between apps. So, as of now, the streaming services will cause the teams playing to lose out on many of the "channel flippers." I'm sure this will change at some point to make app switching easier, but not there yet.

True, Sports Illustrated didn't release the swimsuit issue in February after the Super Bowl for nothing. I don't even know if they still have that....

I was just kind of having fun with the "fuddy-duddy" remarks. I might have gotten a little carried away : ) ...I remember my father retiring earlier than he wanted to 20-some years ago because he was computer illiterate and it was too overwhelming for him. I think worse than setting it up is the switching between tv broadcasts and the various streaming apps out there, it gets clumsy where people of all ages will become (or have already) curmudgeon over it. I imagine there will be a solution to this at some point, just not yet. And yes, streaming is the future, just not quite to the point where it takes over standard tv as of yet, but it will be at the end of this decade when all the conferences will be working on new agreements. So, one possible positive, is that if the Pac-12 (if still around) already has good relationship with a streaming service then it may serve them well in the future when all conferences are streaming. We'll see.... And I do believe the Pac-12 Network is an add-on for most distrubutors. I know it is with my Sling subscription, so certainly that lowers the number of total households.

Here's the soundtrack to your comment ; )

And, the conference presidents should be a little wiser this time around.

As the Stanford of the B1G I think NorthWestern gets a pass with its academic prowess, but that argument could maybe be made against some other schools. Then again, all those schools either have a national brand or are attached to large markets. And, you've gotta have some somewhat easy wins in confernce play. You gotta have at least a few Washington Generals in your conference to feed as red meat to the Ohio State's of the world.

I agree, Jon. But he could be negotiating different scenarios with the media companies. How much can we get if we stay put? How much if we add teams A and B? How much if we add teams A, B, C, and D? I for one would want to know what I can get before expanding.

Thanks. For all we know, George expands by 4 teams and brings in Houston and Unlv on top of Smu and SD St. He could have had a sneaky meeting with Houston when he was in Texas to visit SMU. The SMU visit was the red herring. Of course, now I'm sounding as crazy as all the negative theories out there but in a positive way. Could it be a home run? Could it all fall apart? Bottom line: We'll know when we know.

Yes, not an easy job, for sure. Yikes.

Yes, Amazon Prime would be the preferred streaming service because they already are in the most homes, about as many as ESPN, actually. I do like the "cool" factor with Apple which could help with recruiting. I could envision phones, earbuds, etc., ending up in players hands. All on the up and up, of course. As far as the timing, it does need to get done in March in my opinion, definitely don't want it going deep into the spring.

Very true, but as the top dogs at their schools, presidents want to have the final vote on such things. Ego. But, if they are smart, they will listen to all the thoughts and input from their AD's. I'm sure Mullens has the president's ear at Oregon.

Good stuff. And, I think there is a "cool" factor with Apple, like Nike, that could help in recruiting. Maybe, somehow, within the rules of course, i-phones, earbuds, or other merchandise end up in players' hands.

Thanks, there are so many variables in this round of negotiations that it is just plain tricky.

We have to accept all current Big 12 members and the 4 newbies are off the table. Not going to happen. I am all for SMU, they actually do have money and wealthy donors. Academically they do fit what Pac-12 presidents are looking for. I loved the old cookie cutter Pac-10 as much as anyone, but those days are over. All other conferences have accepted this and we need to as well. And, they just broke ground, they are injecting the dollars (bringing capacity to 45,000). If they join the Pac that will only increase. Time for the Pac-12 to step up their game, look to the future, or get left in the dust.... Expanding SMU’s Gerald J. Ford Stadium WWW.SMU.EDU The Garry Weber Foundation gives $50 million – the largest gift in the history of SMU Athletics – to create the Garry Weber End Zone Complex. The foundation established by former Mustang football...

While ideal, I don't see it as necessary that they would need another central time zone partner. I mean heck, the Big 12 is all over the place from Utah to Florida. 3 time zones and BYU is all alone in Mountain Time. Anything those clowns do, we can do better!!!

I do like the cookie cutter makeup of the old Pac-10 lining up along the coast (mostly). But, today's college football is all about viewership and markets. So, with that, I'm all about getting SMU.

Are you referring to Brock Huard? He bleeds purple. Yeah, the portal opens up a lot of scenarios.

I recall reading that one part of the "Patriot Way" was the belief that it is better to let a player go a year too early than a year too late. I think that translates here. I think it would be better for the Pac-12 to lead the way into streaming services a little too early than a little too late. I say, go for it!

Yeah, Ducks have some talent at TE and Cam might want to check out some place else. Kinda a working vacation down there.

It is a solid slate for sure. The Ducks can do it, but will they?

At Texas Tech is a game the Ducks better be ready for. The finished 2022 at 8-5 and finished 4th in the Big 12. And, former Duck QB Tyler Shough will be motivated to get back at his old team. But, yeah, compared to Georgia a cupcake.

I knew somebody would call me out on that. I meant "in general." I figured there was probably a coach who was a rocket scientist. Thanks for pointing that out.

And keep in mind, that he has a very good chance next fall to be the starting qb for the Oregon Ducks. Butterfield, Nix, AND Thompson will most likely be gone, and if Thompson stays Moore has to believe he has a great shot to beat him out. Point being: It is about the opportunity to the starter over all else. And his opportunity to start for a top program is very high.