I have a feeling the Big Ten will feel like the Big 8

[bshirt]

I can't wait to see the Michigan defense vs our offense.

[akita]

the only thing wrong with this is that they were worried about rematches in the ccg. With this schedule it really looks like next year if we split the wisconsin ohio game that we are going to the ccg. and probally wisconsin or ohio st is going also. so that takes you out of the running for the mnc game. But I am not complaining week in and week out I will be pumped in win or lose as long as we are competitive

[zeek]

It's a good point that there will be rematches, especially over the next 2 years if Nebraska makes the CCG and is rematched with Wisconsin, Ohio State, or Penn State, but that's really not different from Auburn playing SC twice this year. If there's a team in the NC hunt, they'll win twice and prove it on the field. The goal of the Big Ten divisions was mainly competitive balance and to create compelling national matchups. That's why Nebraska is paired up with Penn State as its crossover rival. Over time, I would expect the Big Ten to move to 9 conference games, which means you play 3 of the other 5 in the other division along with Penn State, so we should expect a lot of rematches in the CCG.

[NUance]

I have a feeling the Big Ten will feel like the Big 8

 

Yeah, except 25% greater.

 

 

Oh wait, 12 teams .... that's 50% greater.

[Saw3131]

The reason why Nebraska doesn't receive a full revenue share until around 2015-2017 is that it's a sort of "buy in" to the Big Ten Network. Right now a quick back of the hand calculation puts the Big Ten Network's value at $1 billion (it earns roughly $140M split 51-49 between the conference and FOX at a forward P/E of roughly 6-7).

 

Nebraska's stake in the Big Ten Network will be worth around roughly $40-50M. Thus, you're sort of leaving $40-50M on the table for the other 11 schools as you "acquire" your 1/12th of the conference's 51% stake in the BTN. Just think of it like that.

 

After the 2016 ABC/ESPN contract negotiations, and after you've gone through that buy in period, every Big Ten school will probably receive somewhere north of $30M. For contrast, the average Big 12 school right now earns $10M and it's on an uneven scale. Your take should be roughly 3x as much by the time you receive a full share. Financially, Nebraska will be taken care of, that's not something to worry about... Your president and AD clearly know all of the details, so you don't have to worry if they're comfortable with the arrangement.

 

As for scheduling, you have your division and Penn State every year. Ohio State and Wisconsin will rotate off in exchange for 2 of Illinois, Indiana, and Purdue. Every school wants to play Nebraska, and they're obviously not going to stick you with the toughest schedule every year. They just want the ratings to be off the charts in the first two years with Nebraska-Michigan, Nebraska-Iowa, Nebraska-Penn State, Nebraska-Wisconsin, Nebraska-Ohio State in the first year. Those 5 games will have amazing ratings, so Delany will go into the 2015-2016 ABC/ESPN negotiations with a really big stick. I expect every school to earn $30M+ after that negotiation.

 

Over time the value of the Big Ten Network will grow as penetration increases; you guys are getting in at a good time. The next time expansion rolls around, the BTN could be worth $2bn or more...; you're buying in at a good price.

 

 

I agree with this 100%. Need to make a splash right out of the gates for the next TV deal and to grow the BTN...

 

And from purely a "fan of the game" perspective, would you guys want to come into the Big Ten+2 and not have these teams on your schedule? I wouldn't, even if it costs us a chance at the CCG. Ohhh, it's going to be a long offseason. Can not wait until next season...

[Blackshirt316]

The reason why Nebraska doesn't receive a full revenue share until around 2015-2017 is that it's a sort of "buy in" to the Big Ten Network. Right now a quick back of the hand calculation puts the Big Ten Network's value at $1 billion (it earns roughly $140M split 51-49 between the conference and FOX at a forward P/E of roughly 6-7).

 

Nebraska's stake in the Big Ten Network will be worth around roughly $40-50M. Thus, you're sort of leaving $40-50M on the table for the other 11 schools as you "acquire" your 1/12th of the conference's 51% stake in the BTN. Just think of it like that.

 

After the 2016 ABC/ESPN contract negotiations, and after you've gone through that buy in period, every Big Ten school will probably receive somewhere north of $30M. For contrast, the average Big 12 school right now earns $10M and it's on an uneven scale. Your take should be roughly 3x as much by the time you receive a full share. Financially, Nebraska will be taken care of, that's not something to worry about... Your president and AD clearly know all of the details, so you don't have to worry if they're comfortable with the arrangement.

 

As for scheduling, you have your division and Penn State every year. Ohio State and Wisconsin will rotate off in exchange for 2 of Illinois, Indiana, and Purdue. Every school wants to play Nebraska, and they're obviously not going to stick you with the toughest schedule every year. They just want the ratings to be off the charts in the first two years with Nebraska-Michigan, Nebraska-Iowa, Nebraska-Penn State, Nebraska-Wisconsin, Nebraska-Ohio State in the first year. Those 5 games will have amazing ratings, so Delany will go into the 2015-2016 ABC/ESPN negotiations with a really big stick. I expect every school to earn $30M+ after that negotiation.

 

Over time the value of the Big Ten Network will grow as penetration increases; you guys are getting in at a good time. The next time expansion rolls around, the BTN could be worth $2bn or more...; you're buying in at a good price.

 

This is a great explanation. Also there are several undisclosed terms that can get Nebraska fully vested on an expedited timetable. - The general public may not know that Nebraska is fully vested until long after it's already happened.