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.
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.
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.
Not a bad strategy. Buy seeds... plant... reap the harvest.
It’s remarkable how Vegas and more importantly it’s reputation in the sports world has changed in the last 20 years.
Amazing, yes.
Love your columns. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Barbara.
Absolutely right on. Las Vegas is central, has the facilities and connections. It gives the Pac 12 "star" power.
Yes. 100.
Can we just have an 8 team CFP please?
You asked nicely. I wish they'd grant it nicely.
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.
Great piece, John.
Thanks G
Truth.
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.