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Not a fan of PF but it wouldn't surprise me one bit if AZ schools and Utah bolt to b12.
Guess we will have to see if there are other things to consider along with the streaming proposal. Im sure it's the eventual trend and it's cool to be on the leading edge but it still several years away for it to become a standard media feature for your typical college football nut. Also, teams will be challenged more so with recruiting.
I hope it works out for the Pac staying together!
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The realities of the decision also emerged on campus Tuesday, as Arizona coach Jedd Fisch addressed local media about the start of training camp and took multiple questions on realignment. Fisch told local reporters that he videoconferenced with the families of his players to assure them that clarity on the future would emerge soon. He said a guiding force in the process would be "stability wherever we land."
Think of the recruits and their families, the questions & uncertainties they may have. Think Dan is video conferencing with his players families?
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On 8/1/2023 at 2:35 PM, Jemangi said:
I am a dinosaur lol All for Apple!!
We, in my opinion, are entering a new paradigm.
Linear tv will be a thing of the past sooner or later.
Let our Ducks always be in the front not the rear of innovation and change.
Can't wait for season to start and we certainly do not need Colorado or AZ.
SMU and SD ST are preferable to me than either of them.
Wet would lose two TV viewership markets CO & AZ
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Ducks national brand will hurt if it's strictly Apple. Recruiting will be more of a a challenge, big time.
I mean football junkies in the Mid/East/South are not going to pay for a Apple subscription, imo.
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On 7/30/2023 at 2:48 PM, Mike West said:
Ok guys,
I am going to rain on this, but not on purpose. And I actually hope some negative emojis come of it. It's nothing personal, and this group does not intend to be disrespectful by any means.
My concern is with Cal, Stanford (when they have a horrible record), WSU and Oregon State.
That group gets no love nationally until they are thick in the hunt for a conference title (again Stanford is an exception in that case).
I'd like an opinion from our Georgia friends on that because SEC fans are FOOTBALL fans. Football is almost akin to life in the South. Who roots for little brother Beaver in the South?
OBD are certainly going to be fine. But what TV exec is looking out for Oregon State? We're talking about a decent football team here. How many fans in Kentucky care about the Beavers? How many are going to switch channels ( stream on their phone) when the Beavers play Utah next year?
My thinking is along those lines because it's not Oregon, UW and Utah that are driving the bus when it comes to evaluating our conference. Pretty good Oregon State is though.
I truly believe the reason we've had issues for nearly ten years getting a reasonable deal is because we don't draw enough MARGINAL interest from our "vanilla" teams.
Whereas, Rutgers is going to get decent numbers simply because Midwest folks watch football and we (West Coast viewers) don't.
It's a cruel numbers game. Why do you think it's taking so long to get an "acceptable" deal? I believe it's the combo of too much to do on an average Saturday out West, horrible attendance and viewership on the West Coast, EAST COAST BIAS, and too few brands like Oregon that the South, Midwest and Atlantic Coast follow.
Unfortunately, it's the perfect storm going against us. I believe that is always the discussion when it comes to our conference.
Again, I'm not trying to be too negative here. I'm just looking at it objectively given this has been going on since 2014.
I agree that the west coast isn't nearly as college football nuts as the mid west and south, there is to much going on with many options. The trend out west has been happening for a while.
Even hs football out west has been on a decline in terms of participants turning out.
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Oregon versus Baylor, OSU, TCU & BYU wouldn't be so bad....Schools and Stadiums are closer in size to b12 versus b10.
I woke the midwest for years and Mich/OSU/WIS look at Oregon like we do Boise State.
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Doesn't really matter to me big 10 or 12.
My wish is that the Pac can continue on, much like The Big 12 has once they lost TX&OK by expansion.
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To me if the b12 was willing to merge the p10 then it would make since, with 2 divisions.
All remaining p10 schools in a far west division.
Make more since geographically and school fit/size, imo.
The b10 map
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Dont crucify me and Im a Pac guy through and through early 60's forward, however, if the conference is going disband Id rather all thats left including OSU & WSU joining the B12 versus, a few of us to the ACC and/or Big10.
With the exit of TX & OK to SEC a super conference made up from B12&P12 makes a lot of since. Have 2 or 3 divisions.
They seem to have pro business/active leadership and to me thats huge, and football in their region is huge. Yep a little humber pie would taste terrible but the vitality of a blended conference would be nice.
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George really blew it with his Media day speech. He should have been upfront with can't divulge anything today rather than cryptic on purpose crap.
Losing Colorado is no big deal and the Pac will survive, probably at 1o teams. Then after the new deal expires, who knows?
SDS is a much better fit for the Pac anyway.
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Thought George did a good job and appreciate him mentioning the benefit of taking the high road. However, his comment about on purpose not making an announcement, but rather focus on players and coaches, seemed to invite conjecture and predictions?
Did he just stumble on this? would have been best just to be direct about no comments about any of that?
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Riley has a 1-4 bowl record!
Most overratted coach in D1.
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I hope you get well soon!
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Thoughts and Prayers for PDuck & Husband!
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On 5/2/2023 at 2:12 PM, DanLduck said:
If we analyze Bo's throws, he too looked pretty inept most of the day.
Many throws too long, wounded ducks, or low and away.
Spring games, with teams divided for equality, are pretty difficult to get a true feel for.
Add in a new offense, I'm not going to give up on TT just yet.
IMO, he needs game time action to build his confidence.
I also recall there was much lamenting about Bo preseason last year, so I'm gonna wait and see with TT.
agree, I didn't think Bo look all that much better. I thing TT has a better long ball and would have hit Franklin on the line Bo over shot.
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I would expect the QB depth situation to be resolved before the start of the season.
Wouldn't surprise me to see a legit starting caliber qb transfer to get a shot at replacing BO after next season. TT could still be in contention once he gains confidence. I would play him for the first half against PSU and see what he can or can't accomplish.
I dont want BO playing much at all against the Viks.
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I thought BO was a bit off with his throws, but decent overall. Thought we'd see more tight end action?
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Seattle had two major league games going on that day, Mariners & Kracken.
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Man, between Bo & the new OC you'd think Ty would benefit big time. I believe he will!
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I think TT given consistent minutes in some games, blow outs or certain plays, will help his confidence and improvement. Play to his strengths.
Once the light goes on for him he may start to shine.
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Looks like B12 interested in Fresno State.
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To me it makes more since to have a merger/alliance? with the Big12, of course, with two divisions. Imo, eventually there will be 3 Power Conferences anyway. I just don't see how two would work?
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The longer this goes on the less optimistic I am about even coming close to the B12 deal.
Hope something will come together soon!
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What's to prevent ESPN to try and broker a deal with Pac & Big12 with SDS & Fresno State.Two division's.
This could be the advent of the third super power.
The acc will eventual merge with both SEC & Big10.
Big Ten To Add Four Pac-12 Schools?
in Our Beloved Ducks
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With AZ,ASU & Utah most likely announcing a move to little 12, the big12 has to make a move quicker than they wished to move again into Pac country. Fox will push them too.