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Calamitous

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Thanks for the link. My long take...


But the LHN is not solely owned by ESPN... it's in the first paragraph. I wouldn't discount UT's Board or Regents and the Texas State Legislature's pull in decision-making here. And then there's IMG who is a subsidiary of giant CLC who has some say in the decision-making of over 200 universities, including UT. I don't think it's as black and white as ESPN owns the LHN and probably not a completely true statement. But ESPN does look to operate it.

I'm nowhere near a lawyer (nor would I want to be), but have to read and been involved with contracts enough to be dangerous. So here are a few things I would pay attention to down the road (in terms of the LHN):

1 - Term until June 30, 2031
12C - Indemnification and the Texas State Legislature
14D - Performance and Obligation

The Big XII GORs could potentially expire (not be renewed) before the end of the LHN contract (2031). Where does that leave UT if 9 of their conference mates bolt to other conferences in 2025/26? Would that indemnify UT (in the minds of the Texas Legislature) and allow them and "out" of the LHN Contract and to pursue another conference? Or will the LHN be too much of a cash cow for UT after a potential Big XII break-up? If the LHN is a cash cow, the State may back off and let UT do their thing (who knows). If that is the case, UT would be tied at the hip with ESPN making the B1G and PAC very difficult maneuvers; and ACC or SEC easier maneuvers. But if the LHN becomes a dog and the Texas Board of Regents and State Legislature see a pot of gold at the end of a PACN or B1GN rainbow (which would include UT), do they forego pride and make the move to one of those 2 conferences?

Then there is Longhorn ego. Will pride make them hold onto the LHN forever? That could happen too. That said, would UT keep the LHN after 2031 and will ESPN still be involved? Or do they start pursuing a Contract partnering with FSN after 2031?

So I hear you and see where you are going with this, but it's not that back and white. And Texas will do what Texas does and ESPN, Disney and IMG may be tied to the tracks when the Big old State of Texas train with the Board or Regents as it conductor comes barreling down that track.

[Post edited by Calamitous at 10/08/2016 2:25PM]

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Posted: 10/08/2016 at 2:25PM


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  OU wants Texas to join them in the B1G -- nebraskafaninwi 10/07/2016 5:04PM
  Or more accurately...someone tweeted what "some" OU folks want -- marcbvtgm 10/08/2016 11:29AM
  Will OU be able to leave OkSt behind? What will the gov't in OKC say? ** -- Maroon Baboon 10/08/2016 10:52AM
  Many here simply brush over this. It's likely a bigger deal than most think ** -- Calamitous 10/09/2016 3:24PM
  As long as the BigXII is alive -- mrcaniac 10/08/2016 8:08PM
  Unless Delany found a work-around of the LHN -- Calamitous 10/07/2016 5:25PM
  Focusing on sports-related revenues seems trivial IMO -- lawhokie 10/09/2016 12:15PM
  What work-around? multiple platforms/networks is the norm nowadays. -- chuckd4vt 10/07/2016 7:14PM
  "Giving Texas its own cable network killed the prospects of a Pac16 in 2010 -- Stech 10/08/2016 08:05AM
  By LHN Contract with ESPN, ESPN has to approve where Texas goes. -- HOO86 10/08/2016 10:17AM
  OK. So ESPN can and will dictate which conference Texas goes to? -- chuckd4vt 10/08/2016 11:19AM
  Not Dictate, but ESPN must approve. -- HOO86 10/08/2016 12:08PM
  You're right, but............ -- BUFFALO LION 10/12/2016 12:22PM
  Good find 86 ** -- Maroon Doom 10/08/2016 1:31PM
  That's interesting.... -- Calamitous 10/08/2016 1:06PM
  ESPN owns the LHN. -- HOO86 10/08/2016 1:15PM
  Thanks for the link. My long take... -- Calamitous 10/08/2016 2:25PM
  It's locked down very tight with ESPN for 15 more years. -- HOO86 10/08/2016 2:59PM
  Not during that time (as I stated).... -- Calamitous 10/09/2016 10:31AM
  Thanks for backing up your statement! ** -- Stech 10/08/2016 12:20PM
  Chuck you need to read this post. Sorry and WADR you are missing this one. ** -- Stech 10/08/2016 10:31AM
  Not so fast... -- 33laszlo99 10/10/2016 01:51AM
  Sorry, but the ONLY place I have ever read that was Hoo's posts. -- chuckd4vt 10/08/2016 11:40AM
  That's on you; the UT contract has been linked several times ** -- daveinop 10/09/2016 09:31AM
  See HOO86's link, it's right there for you. ** -- Stech 10/08/2016 12:18PM
  Can you post again... it was missing the link. Thanks ** -- Calamitous 10/08/2016 1:35PM
  Nevermind... I see his link above now ** -- Calamitous 10/08/2016 1:37PM
  Sorry, but the ONLY place I have ever read that was Hoo's posts. -- chuckd4vt 10/08/2016 11:24AM
  INSANE. Like the ACC's putting up w/ ND, others would do same for Texas. -- chuckd4vt 10/08/2016 08:53AM
  Isn't joining the AAU a moving target? -- mrcaniac 10/07/2016 6:04PM
  I think you're right and there isn't a lot of movement in AAU membership -- Calamitous 10/08/2016 11:03AM
  Medical school being off campus may hurt -- mrcaniac 10/09/2016 01:20AM

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