CBS: Fox Sports will be 'active participant' in Big Ten rights talks

[BleedGopher]

per CBS:

The Big Ten's current television deal doesn't expire until after the 2016 season, but that doesn't mean potential suitors aren't already planning to get in on the bidding for a new contract.

"I think when the time comes, we will certainly be an active participant in next round of Big Ten rights talks," Mulvihill said. "Clearly we have a majority interest in the Big Ten Network. We have an ongoing relationship with the conference with the Big Ten Championship Game. I think the relationship between our management and Big Ten Conference management is exceptionally strong. I expect that we'll be a very active participant in those discussions."

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefoo...be-active-participant-in-big-ten-rights-talks

Go Gophers!!

 

[WindyCityGopher]

Competition is always good for the member schools because of the inevitability of bigger contracts and higher payouts. Hopefully the U will be able to start funneling some of this cash, plus the gusher from BTN, into the master facilities plan.

 

[short ornery norwegian]

And those bigger contracts and higher payouts will promptly be passed along to everyone watching sports on TV through higher bills for cable T-V and dish network(s).

 

[alchemy2u]

Hopefully we can get a network that will broadcast all of our games.

 

[Winasota Gopher]

And those bigger contracts and higher payouts will promptly be passed along to everyone watching sports on TV through higher bills for cable T-V and dish network(s).

And you'll pay them because you feel its worth it.

Don't be mad because economics works. For $120 bucks a month, the amount of time the average american spends in front of the TV, its the best deal out there.