The Big 12 expansion groundswell

[PolyCougar]

True. Church leaders might care more about the BYUTV network than BYU football. It is quite possible that they view BYU football as a means of supporting their worldwide network and not the other way around. This outlook sucks for a BYU fan, but I can see why they might want the BYU brand to go that direction.

A foolish notion IMHO, but it is possible.

I know and work with a lot of the BYUtv higher ups. If they're on this site at all they'll know who I am in an instant, just because the number of Poly's in TV are kinda slim.

In any case, I've had lots of talks with them about sports. First off, the church leadership is pretty hands off right now with the direction BYUtv is going. Trust me, if leadership was as into pushing the channel as much as everybody keeps acting then "Church Correlation" would be involved with programing and half the new shows would immediately be canned. (I get why those guys exist, but can't stand having them around when we work).

I had a beef with the fact they wouldn't show BYU Rugby, and the answer was pretty easy for the exec. Rugby is not an official D1 sport and therefore doesn't help pay the bills when it comes to costs of broadcasting, where the sports department pays up for all other D1's. But if they found a way for costs to be covered with sponsors and such then of course they'd consider it.

I really think BYUtv has always been fine with 3rd tier rights or whatever. If anything, I wouldn't be surprised if they welcomed a cutback on sports. They like the money that comes with it, but don't depend entirely on it. The channel is changing to more of a Cable Network that broadcasts within LDS standards and ideals, but doesn't preach "Mormon, Mormon, Mormon... scripture study". Which I like, considering what I do in producing different things for the channel as a free-lancer.

Sorry about the long response, I just had to pipe in with people talking about BYUtv like its the brethren's new shiny toy. The truck is awesome, and for the right price... anybody can use it, including the sports department when it makes sense. They see the positives of BYUtv, but I really don't see it being the total sticking point to some problems (aka Conference discussions), like it's made out to be. I think it's an easy excuse by others, that don't want to say what they really think (like Sunday play).

[LiveCoug]

I know and work with a lot of the BYUtv higher ups. If they're on this site at all they'll know who I am in an instant, just because the number of Poly's in TV are kinda slim.

In any case, I've had lots of talks with them about sports. First off, the church leadership is pretty hands off right now with the direction BYUtv is going. Trust me, if leadership was as into pushing the channel as much as everybody keeps acting then "Church Correlation" would be involved with programing and half the new shows would immediately be canned. (I get why those guys exist, but can't stand having them around when we work).

I had a beef with the fact they wouldn't show BYU Rugby, and the answer was pretty easy for the exec. Rugby is not an official D1 sport and therefore doesn't help pay the bills when it comes to costs of broadcasting, where the sports department pays up for all other D1's. But if they found a way for costs to be covered with sponsors and such then of course they'd consider it.

I really think BYUtv has always been fine with 3rd tier rights or whatever. If anything, I wouldn't be surprised if they welcomed a cutback on sports. They like the money that comes with it, but don't depend entirely on it. The channel is changing to more of a Cable Network that broadcasts within LDS standards and ideals, but doesn't preach "Mormon, Mormon, Mormon... scripture study". Which I like, considering what I do in producing different things for the channel as a free-lancer.

Sorry about the long response, I just had to pipe in with people talking about BYUtv like its the brethren's new shiny toy. The truck is awesome, and for the right price... anybody can use it, including the sports department when it makes sense. They see the positives of BYUtv, but I really don't see it being the total sticking point to some problems (aka Conference discussions), like it's made out to be. I think it's an easy excuse by others, that don't want to say what they really think (like Sunday play).

Big Buddha, is that you?

[falafel]

Big Buddha, is that you?

Nailed it.

[Art Vandelay]

Tommy Tuberville sez: I want 12.
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Petrino only wanted two, and look how well that turned out for him.

[PolyCougar]

Big Buddha, is that you?

I don't know if "Big Buddha" and "Slim" can reside together... besides, that dudes Samoan, I'm Tongan.

[TripletDaddy]

Petrino only wanted two, and look how well that turned out for him.

Petrino was getting a lot more than two.

[YOhio]

Greg Swaim at Big Time Sports is tweeting that BYU's entrance to the Big XII is quite unlikely due to sabotage.

@JonVoy Sadly the possibilities are looking more remote on a daily basis. Some sabotage going on.

@mattedwards99 I wouldn't say the #BYU to #Big12 ship has sailed, but several teams are wanting to move out of Provo Port for some reason.

[Flystripper]

Greg Swaim at Big Time Sports is tweeting that BYU's entrance to the Big XII is quite unlikely due to sabotage.

Sabotage is a strange word choice.

[Mormon Red Death]

Greg Swaim at Big Time Sports is tweeting that BYU's entrance to the Big XII is quite unlikely due to sabotage.

The Ghost of Ann Richards

[YOhio]

Know who I miss? Guys like @BYUTANK, @JacobN5, and @BYUDeepThrowt.

[YOhio]

Sabotage is a strange word choice.

I can't stand it! I know they planned it!

[Solon]

Sabotage is a strange word choice.

I can't stand it.

Maybe our crystal ball ain't so crystal clear.

[Uncle Ted]

The Ghost of Ann Richards

I am guessing SU.

[kccougar]

Why does GSwaim hate BYU?

[San Juan Sun]

I can't stand it.

Maybe our crystal ball ain't so crystal clear.

I just sit back and wonder why
I got this Big 12 thorn in my side