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Arizona, Arizona State presidents downplay role in Big 12 expansion as Pac-12 negotiations remain on
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Arizona, Arizona State presidents downplay role in Big 12 expansion as Pac-12 negotiations remain ongoing
School presidents from both Arizona and Arizona State have rebuffed interest in a potential move to the Big 12 in their first public statements on the matter as contentious Pac-12 media rights negotiations remain ongoing. Talked has gained steam over the past several weeks that the Big 12 is ready to pounce on the "Four Corner" schools -- Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah -- if the Pac-12's deal is underwhelming.
"There have been no discussions with the Big 12 Conference on moving," Arizona State president Michael Crow told The State Press. "I mean, there's been discussions between everyone everywhere on all things related to where our conference is going and where stuff's going to end up and what's happening. We are committed to the Pac-12."
The statement comes as the Pac-12 fights through difficult media rights negotiations. CBS and FOX have reportedly pulled out of negotiations. Apple TV+ and Amazon have emerged as potential streaming partners, but the level of interest is unclear. ESPN remains engaged but it's unclear what number the Pac-12 could expect from the linear provider.
"It's heavily dependent on [commissioner George Kliavkoff] and his team negotiating a good media deal for us to stay competitive," Arizona president Robert Robbins told the San Jose Mercury News. "I don't think anyone wants to leave. Why would you move for a couple million dollars a year more?"
https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/arizona-arizona-state-presidents-downplay-role-in-big-12-expansion-as-pac-12-negotiations-remain-ongoing/
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School presidents from both Arizona and Arizona State have rebuffed interest in a potential move to the Big 12 in their first public statements on the matter as contentious Pac-12 media rights negotiations remain ongoing. Talked has gained steam over the past several weeks that the Big 12 is ready to pounce on the "Four Corner" schools -- Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah -- if the Pac-12's deal is underwhelming.
"There have been no discussions with the Big 12 Conference on moving," Arizona State president Michael Crow told The State Press. "I mean, there's been discussions between everyone everywhere on all things related to where our conference is going and where stuff's going to end up and what's happening. We are committed to the Pac-12."
The statement comes as the Pac-12 fights through difficult media rights negotiations. CBS and FOX have reportedly pulled out of negotiations. Apple TV+ and Amazon have emerged as potential streaming partners, but the level of interest is unclear. ESPN remains engaged but it's unclear what number the Pac-12 could expect from the linear provider.
"It's heavily dependent on [commissioner George Kliavkoff] and his team negotiating a good media deal for us to stay competitive," Arizona president Robert Robbins told the San Jose Mercury News. "I don't think anyone wants to leave. Why would you move for a couple million dollars a year more?"
https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/arizona-arizona-state-presidents-downplay-role-in-big-12-expansion-as-pac-12-negotiations-remain-ongoing/
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