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Maverick's avatar

I agree with your overall approach and think Vegas would be ideal. I wouldn't push the savings of $7 million per year back to the members though... $600k/year doesn't help schools much. I would spend it on upgrading the sales team and the team that manages the media agreements. More net revenue beats a small cost reduction in my view. I love the new commissioner. Seems like a great hire.

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John Canzano's avatar

Not a bad strategy. Buy seeds... plant... reap the harvest.

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Keith Dickey's avatar

It’s remarkable how Vegas and more importantly it’s reputation in the sports world has changed in the last 20 years.

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John Canzano's avatar

Amazing, yes.

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Barbara Cameron's avatar

Love your columns. Keep up the good work.

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John Canzano's avatar

Thanks Barbara.

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Michael Lewallen's avatar

Absolutely right on. Las Vegas is central, has the facilities and connections. It gives the Pac 12 "star" power.

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John Canzano's avatar

Yes. 100.

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Oldcrankydude's avatar

Can we just have an 8 team CFP please?

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John Canzano's avatar

You asked nicely. I wish they'd grant it nicely.

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Oldcrankydude's avatar

Also, let’s please talk about why the trust is ruining the blazers and the Seahawks. Just sell the teams please, please, please, please I beg of them.

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Gregg Hersholt's avatar

Great piece, John.

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John Canzano's avatar

Thanks G

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John Canzano's avatar

Truth.

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John Canzano's avatar

Wasn't even close. So much better energy. I think some of that has to do with the fact that there are a variety of hotels at different budget levels. More accessible to fans and more going on around the game. Big win.

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