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<blockquote data-quote="RonJohn" data-source="post: 1004546" data-attributes="member: 2426"><p>I think you are somewhat misguided also. All of those factors will come into play. </p><p></p><p>"definitely not academics!"? I don't think academics will be a primary reason for a conference selecting a school, but given similar schools, it could be a deciding factor. Take FSU vs Miami. If we consider that the "brand" is almost equal, and that the TV market (FL) is equal, then the Big10 would likely take AAU Miami over FSU. Once again, not saying it is THE factor in the decision, but it will play a role. (at least for the Big10).</p><p></p><p>"NOT TV markets"? If Texas A&M were to join the Big 10, the Texas market would add over $10 million per month to the Big Ten Network's revenue. That is just based on difference in price of the network in and out of market. That isn't even considering that some companies, like Comcast don't even carry the Big Ten Network out of market. The revenue would probably be significantly higher just for A&M being in Texas, not even anything to do with them being a big brand. Still to this day, there is a lot of money to be made in media markets, and the conferences are not going to just ignore that.</p><p></p><p>Brand only? Another thing to consider is that if the super conferences expel Vanderbilt and Rutgers and fill themselves up with powerhouse teams is that there won't be anyone left to beat up on. Teams that are used to having very good seasons, like LSU and Auburn will find themselves the new Rutgers and Vanderbilt. I don't think that building the top-level only admittance league that people are projecting is going to occur.</p><p></p><p>I am not saying that brand doesn't matter. I am not saying that academics is going to trump everything else. What I am saying is that all of these items, plus others will be considerations. What level each plays, I don't know. I don't believe that anybody does.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RonJohn, post: 1004546, member: 2426"] I think you are somewhat misguided also. All of those factors will come into play. "definitely not academics!"? I don't think academics will be a primary reason for a conference selecting a school, but given similar schools, it could be a deciding factor. Take FSU vs Miami. If we consider that the "brand" is almost equal, and that the TV market (FL) is equal, then the Big10 would likely take AAU Miami over FSU. Once again, not saying it is THE factor in the decision, but it will play a role. (at least for the Big10). "NOT TV markets"? If Texas A&M were to join the Big 10, the Texas market would add over $10 million per month to the Big Ten Network's revenue. That is just based on difference in price of the network in and out of market. That isn't even considering that some companies, like Comcast don't even carry the Big Ten Network out of market. The revenue would probably be significantly higher just for A&M being in Texas, not even anything to do with them being a big brand. Still to this day, there is a lot of money to be made in media markets, and the conferences are not going to just ignore that. Brand only? Another thing to consider is that if the super conferences expel Vanderbilt and Rutgers and fill themselves up with powerhouse teams is that there won't be anyone left to beat up on. Teams that are used to having very good seasons, like LSU and Auburn will find themselves the new Rutgers and Vanderbilt. I don't think that building the top-level only admittance league that people are projecting is going to occur. I am not saying that brand doesn't matter. I am not saying that academics is going to trump everything else. What I am saying is that all of these items, plus others will be considerations. What level each plays, I don't know. I don't believe that anybody does. [/QUOTE]
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