re: SEC Network, the thread

Good link. Corndogs are in for a rough awakening if they think that they can roll that money back into the budget. The SEC Network is going to increase the pace of the arms race of facilities.

I found this part interesting:

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Meanwhile, people like Alleva and SEC Commissioner Mike Slive suggested the network is available to any and all who want to drop their current provider and switch to AT&T or Dish Network. That rather cavalier attitude reflects the SEC’s hard line and confident bargaining position.

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So many SEC fans seem to assume that they will get the network before the fall, but it has been obvious to me that isn't the case.

If the big ones (like DirecTV, Comcast, TWC, etc.) bite year one you left money on the table for future years. The negotiations will ramp up when SEC fans can't get access and they are poisoning the trees around your office building.

Since 2011 it has been obvious to me the plan was to cash in on SEC passion to sell a product for more than its worth on paper to avoid negative PR (and other) repercussions.