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Big 12 Considering Private Equity Investment of up to $1 Billion for as Much as 20% of Conference
You have to admit, Big 12 commish is pretty enterprising jumping on the advantage of getting more financial stability for the conference. This is just the beginning. More conferences will try and jump in on this. So now we are in the era of "Let's Make A Deal." The proposed deal with a Luxembourg-based firm would bring a massive influx of cash to the league Big 12 teams are currently earning $31.7 million each with Fox and ESPN in a media rights deal that ends in 2031. Add in the cash infusion from private equity, and the two revenue streams would combine to move the Big 12 “much closer” to the Big Ten media rights deal, according to a person with intimate knowledge of the proposal. Big 12 considering private equity investment of up to $1 billion for as much as 20% of conference - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM The proposed deal with a Luxembourg-based firm would bring a massive influx of cash to the league Reports: Brett Yormark, Big 12 exploring selling conference naming rights to title sponsor Reports: Brett Yormark, Big 12 exploring selling conference naming rights to title sponsor - On3 WWW.ON3.COM The Big 12 is reportedly considering selling its naming rights to a title sponsor in a deal that could generate hundreds of millions. Pete Thamel: Big 12's pending naming rights deal 'the slow NASCAR-ization of college sports' Unprecedented news broke in the college athletics landscape on Thursday when ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that the Big 12 Conference would be exploring potentially sell its naming right to a title sponsor in order to generate more revenue for the league. With Allstate already named as a negotiating parter with the conference in a deal that would make the Big 12 the Allstate 12. Pete Thamel: Big 12's pending naming rights deal 'the slow NASCAR-ization of college sports' - On3 WWW.ON3.COM College football insider Pete Thamel breaks down how the Big 12's naming rights discussions came about and their overall impact.
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2024 BIG Info, Predictions, Etc. - 5
Big Ten football 2024 power rankings: Identifying league's most talented skill positions Which college football teams in the expanded Big Ten have the best skill position groups? Big Ten football 2024 power rankings: Identifying league's most talented skill positions 247SPORTS.COM Which college football teams in the expanded Big Ten have the best skill position groups?
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OFF TOPICS: For Your Interest...2
Why SEC, Big Ten championship games could be a ‘screw job’ for loser Things are going to be very different for college football during the 2024 season. There are new-look conferences and a 12-team College Football Playoff, which while adding more teams will surely lead to some unforeseen controversy. Why The Sec, Big Ten Title Games Could Be A ‘Screw Job’ For Loser | 06.12.24 CDN.JWPLAYER.COM Why SEC, Big Ten championship games could be a ‘screw job’ for loser WWW.ON3.COM The Big Ten and SEC will assuredly send multiple teams to the CFP, but the seeding could be dinged for the title game losers.
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NCAA Denies N'Faly Dante's Appeal for Extra Year of Eligibility
[EXCLUSIVE] Oregon Duck N’Faly Dante On Denied NCAA Appeal: 'Time To Go Be Great' The NCAA denied Oregon men's basketball star N’Faly Dante's request for an additional year of eligibility. Now Dante looks ahead to the NBA. In an exclusive interview with Oregon SI's Olivia Cleary, Dante said, "I think it's time for me to go be great." Watch the full interview below, as Dante shares more of his incredible journey with Oregon Sports Illustrated's Olivia Cleary, reflecting on his five seasons as a Duck. [EXCLUSIVE] Oregon Duck N’Faly Dante On Denied NCAA Appeal: 'Time To Go Be Great' WWW.SI.COM EUGENE- Thursday, the NCAA denied Oregon Men's Basketball star N'Faly Dante's request for an additional year of eligibility per reports, officially ending the b
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Duck Podcasts - 2
Previewing Oregon's June 14 Official Visit Weekend Max Torres and Justin Hopkins preview another huge recruiting weekend in Eugene with Oregon set to host a handful of their top targets in the 2025 class. Linkon Cure, Dorian Brew and more are expected on campus.
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Duck Podcasts - 2
Oregon Football after ANOTHER QB in 2025? 4-star Ty Hawkins set to visit Oregon has one of the most loaded QB rooms in the country with a clear succession plan after Dillon Gabriel in 2024. With depth and 2025 4-star QB Akili Smith Jr. committed, why would Oregon be going after 4-star signal caller Ty Hawkins? Locked On recruiting insider Brian Smith joins the show to discuss.
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Duck Podcasts - 2
Great listen on the latest two recruits. Oregon Football recruiting in 2025 under Dan Lanning will keep heating up Oregon Football has added beef up front to its 2025 recruiting class in 4-star OT Ziyare Addison and 3-star IOL Demetri Manning. What do their college prospects look like for OL Coach A'lique Terry? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Locked On recruiting insider Brian Smith. Oregon has recently been tied to 4-star QB Ty Hawkins, why would Oregon add another signal caller with Akili Smith Jr. already committed? 11:25 Brian also shares insights on a variety of Oregon recruiting pursuits as they continue building their 2025 class. With DB Faheem Delane committing to Ohio St, does that raise the possibility of Oregon landing other high-profile DB recruits? 18:55
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Duck Dive: 2024 In-Depth Look Into Each Big Ten School's Football Team
Maryland Football 2024 Preview Going deep with the Terrapins’ scheme, returning personnel, and unknowns Duck Dive: Maryland Football 2024 Preview WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM Going deep with the Terrapins’ scheme, returning personnel, and unknowns Diving deep into the Maryland Terrapins ahead of the 2024 college football season What Oregon Duck fans should know about the Maryland Terrapins in 2024 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM A deep dive into the Maryland Terrapins and their outlook in the newly expanded Big Ten Conference for the 2024 college football...
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Beaver Bluster: 'Oregon Will Get Tired of Traveling, and Will Be Back'
Here is the volleyball schedule HDuck mentioned. Oregon volleyball announce 2024 schedule: See the Big Ten matchups Oregon Ducks 2024 volleyball schedule Date Opponent Aug. 24 at Oregon State (exhibition) Aug. 30 Pittsburgh Sept. 1 Long Beach State Sept. 6 at Colorado State for Ram Volleyball Classic Sept. 7 vs. Grand Canyon at Ram Volleyball Classic Sept. 8 vs. Central Arkansas at Ram Volleyball Classic Sept. 13 vs. BYU at San Diego Tournament Sept. 14 at San Diego for San Diego Tournament Sept. 18 at Portland State Sept. 22 Oregon State Sept. 27 Illinois* Sept. 28 Indiana* Oct. 3 at Ohio State* Oct. 4 at Penn State* Oct. 9 USC* Oct. 13 Washington* Oct. 18 at Wisconsin* Oct. 20 at Iowa* Oct. 25 Maryland* Oct. 27 Rutgers* Oct. 30 at Washington* Nov. 2 UCLA* Nov. 7 Nebraska* Nov. 9 at Minnesota* Nov. 15 Northwestern* Nov. 17 at USC* Nov. 21 at Michigan State* Nov. 23 at Michigan* Nov. 27 Purdue* Nov. 29 at UCLA* *denotes Big Ten Conference game Oregon volleyball announce 2024 schedule: See the Big Ten matchups WWW.REGISTERGUARD.COM Oregon volleyball announced its 2024 schedule for its first season as a member of the Big Ten Conference. Here are the matchups.
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MBB: Coverage of Men's Basketball Program
Oregon Men's Basketball's Matchup Announced For NIL-Driven Las Vegas Tournament The Oregon Ducks Men's Basketball team's first matchup is set for the unique Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, which is held over Thanksgiving weekend. The Ducks will face the Creighton Blue Jays on November 26th, 2024, in a NCAA Tournament rematch. Oregon Men's Basketball's Matchup Announced For NIL-Driven Las Vegas Tournament WWW.SI.COM EUGENE - The Oregon Ducks Men's Basketball team's first matchup is set for the unique Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, which is held over Thanksgiving weekend
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OFF TOPICS: For Your Interest...2
Oregon Ducks Coach Dan Lanning: Recruiting 'Hungry' Prospects In NIL Era How is Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning supercharging the recruiting within the Oregon football program through the NIL era? What is Lanning's approach in the Big Ten Conference? How will Oregon handle the quarterback switch from Bo Nix to Dillon Gabriel? Oregon Ducks Coach Dan Lanning: Recruiting 'Hungry' Prospects In NIL Era WWW.SI.COM Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning found some time in his busy schedule this offseason to appear on FS1’s “The Herd with Colin Cowherd.” There was a lot to bre
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Oregon Football Training ‘Warriors’ In Weight Room To Prep For Big Ten
The Oregon Ducks defense is prepared for their inaugural season the Big Ten conference, with much thanks to two Oregon staffers who typically fly under the radar: defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi and strength and conditioning coach Wilson Love. Oregon Football Training ‘Warriors’ In Weight Room To Prep For Big Ten WWW.SI.COM The Oregon Ducks defense is prepared for their inaugural season the Big Ten conference, with much thanks to two Oregon staffers who typically fly under the rada
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OFF TOPICS: For Your Interest...2
Jerry Allen names most likely breakout candidates for Oregon Football in 2024 Oregon Football breakout candidates in 2024, according to Jerry Allen DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM A look at the biggest breakout candidates for the Oregon Ducks, according to Voice of the Ducks Jerry Allen on the Bleav in Oregon podcast.
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OFF TOPICS: For Your Interest...2
Predicting which Oregon football games will get ESPN College GameDay treatment in 2024 Oregon Ducks’ most likely ESPN College GameDay opportunities in 2024 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM When will ESPN’s College GameDay be coming to Eugene in 2024?
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2025 Duck Football Commits
Standout LB and Oregon commit Nasir Wyatt is the latest Top247 player added to the '25 Polynesian Bowl. Wyatt is the latest big time player added to the '25 Polynesian Bowl. Standout LB and Oregon commit Nasir Wyatt is the latest Top247 player added to the '25 Polynesian Bowl. 247SPORTS.COM Wyatt is the latest big time player added to the '25 Polynesian Bowl.
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2024 BIG Info, Predictions, Etc. - 5
Dan Lanning talks balance of Oregon QB room with Dillon Gabriel, Dante Moore Dan Lanning talks balance of Oregon QB room with Dillon Gabriel, Dante Moore - On3 WWW.ON3.COM .
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Duck Podcasts - 2
Oregon Football WR Traeshon Holden could have CAREER SEASON in 2024 Traeshon Holden enters his 5th season of college football and his second with Oregon in 2024, and is the clear-cut #3 wideout in the Ducks' offense. His production could hit new highs this year with the talent he has. His numbers might come down to how QB Dillon Gabriel connects with Texas A&M WR Evan Stewart
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OFF TOPICS: For Your Interest...2
I believe this was discuss some time ago, there were rumors an airline added extra service flight for Ohio State fans. Here it is: Southwest Airlines adds special flight for fans attending Ohio State vs. Oregon game Southwest Airlines adds special flight for fans attending Ohio State vs. Oregon game - On3 WWW.ON3.COM . Routes Launch for College Football Thinking about following your favorite college football team on the road this season? Southwest just made it easier for you with extra flights to see six marquee matchups in September and October. On key weekends, we’ve added extra service between New Orleans and Las Vegas, Nashville and Oklahoma City, as well as Atlanta and Austin, Additionally, new service kicks off between Austin and Detroit, Birmingham and Milwaukee, and Columbus and Portland, Ore.
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OFF TOPICS: For Your Interest...2
Oregon Football Coach Dan Lanning’s 'Psychotic Edge' Inspires Duck Team Oregon Duck football coach Dan Lanning is unlike any other. His "psychotic edge" connects, inspires and creates a fun atmosphere for the Duck players. Oregon Football Coach Dan Lanning’s 'Psychotic Edge' Inspires Duck Team WWW.SI.COM Late last fall, a bitter 30-degree chill nestled in Eugene, Oregon. The Oregon Ducks football team ran out on the icy turf at the Hatfield-Dowlin Center. As the
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2024 BIG Info, Predictions, Etc. - 5
Oregon edges Ohio State for best college football receiver room entering 2024 season The Buckeyes have routinely churned out NFL-caliber wideouts, but the Ducks have the advantage in experience Oregon edges Ohio State for best college football receiver room entering 2024 season - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM The Buckeyes have routinely churned out NFL-caliber wideouts, but the Ducks have the advantage in experience
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2025 Recruitment, Announcements, Interviews, Etc. (No. 4)
Oregon brings in OL Demetri Manning for his official visit Bellevue (Wash.) offensive lineman Demetri Manning visited Oregon for his most recent official visit... Oregon brings in OL Demetri Manning for his official visit 247SPORTS.COM Bellevue (Wash.) offensive lineman Demetri Manning visited Oregon for his most recent official visit...
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2025 Duck Football Commits
Updated look at Oregon's 2025 recruiting class following latest addition The Ducks’ 2025 class is now starting to shape up very nicely, and it will likely get a lot better as the summer goes on and more official visits take place. Currently, Oregon has the No. 22 class in the nation for this cycle. Here’s an updated look at the players who have verbally committed to the Ducks: Oregon Football’s updated 2025 recruiting class following new addition DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM An updated look at the Oregon Ducks’ 2025 recruiting class following the addition of 4-star OT Ziyare Addison. Meet the 2025 class: Oregon jumps to No. 20 after offensive line additions Let's take an early look ahead at who Oregon has going for them in the 2025 class. Meet the 2025 class: Oregon jumps to No. 20 after offensive line additions 247SPORTS.COM Let's take an early look ahead at who Oregon has going for them in the 2025 class.
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2025 Recruitment, Announcements, Interviews, Etc. (No. 4)
4-star LB Mason Posa announces commitment date fresh after official visit to Oregon Could the Ducks be close to another commitment? 4-star LB Mason Posa announces commitment date fresh after official visit to Oregon 247SPORTS.COM Could the Ducks be close to another commitment?
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Duck Podcasts - 2
Oregon Football commitment: 4-star OL Ziyare Addison, what's next? Oregon's 2025 recruiting class has gained the commitment of 4-star OT Ziyare Addison, the first OL to commit. He's unlikely to be the last at his position in the coming weeks as the class continues to fill out. On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin goes on to talk about WR Traeshon Holden and what he could do in 2024. Could he set new career highs in his 5th season of college football? 9:20 Oregon Baseball had a bad ending to a great season, one in which the coaching staff deserve credit for how they re-appeared in the Super Regionals. Plus, Spencer answers a couple listener questions about his history with Oregon Football. 21:15
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2024 BIG Info, Predictions, Etc. - 5
The best freshman on college football's best teams: Predicting first-year impact players for 2024 season Our best guess at the top impact freshman for powers like Georgia, Texas and Ohio State No. 3 OREGON DB Aaron Flowers : There are some snaps to grab at safety behind Kobe Savage and Tysheem Johnson. That is a plus for Flowers, who greatly impressed during spring ball and had a huge spring game. Given that almost every other player in the safety mix is an unproven underclassman, Flowers definitely has a path to the field; Top247 Rank : No. 102 overall, No. 7 safety The best freshman on college football's best teams: Predicting first-year impact players for 2024 season - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Our best guess at the top impact freshman for powers like Georgia, Texas and Ohio State