This is the only theory where expansion makes sense to the Big 12. Each B12 school currently hauls in 25 million per year in TV revenue. Far more than any G5 conference or independent not Notre Dame. Their tv contract stipulates that each additional conference school added will bring in an extra 25 mil to the league per addition. Instead of doling that 25 mil out to incoming schools, the league will barter with incoming schools to accept less revenue money, say 5 mil, and distribute the difference to the existing conference members.
The only question is how low a sum should UTEP accept to join the league. $3 million???
http://www.outkickthecoverage.com/big-12-auctions-off-league-membership-for-big-money-072016
The only question is how low a sum should UTEP accept to join the league. $3 million???
http://www.outkickthecoverage.com/big-12-auctions-off-league-membership-for-big-money-072016