Today's answer when you don't want to honor agreements - Sue them! (PAC sues MWC)

El Paso Eagle · September 24

C Rod · September 24

Wow... so the MWC threw the PAC-2 a bone with a scheduling agreement that included a penalty of $10M per school if the PAC tried to poach schools from the MWC.

The PAC-2 agreed to terms, then a year later decides to poach MWC schools. However when it comes time to pay up, the PAC has the audacity to sue the MWC to get out from paying the $10M per school.

What a dick move by the new PAC.

VideoEagle · September 24

8 minutes ago, C Rod said:

What a dick move by the new PAC.

I had my doubts about the wisdom of NT joining the PAC, but thought we should listen to their pitch. After this stunt, I'll cut all future donations to the school if they affiliate with those disgusting bastards!

Green Otaku · September 24

Does every new headline really need a new thread? Why can't everything just be in 1 catch-all thread?

VideoEagle · September 24

11 minutes ago, Green Otaku said:

Does every new headline really need a new thread? Why can't everything just be in 1 catch-all thread?

I'd say this one is different and moves realignment into a whole new realm.

El Paso Eagle · September 24

It looks like the PAC is going to try to use the "they had us in an unfair position, and we were forced to sign it" argument.

NT80 · September 24

The whole intent of this lawsuit is the PAC's attempt to try and reduce exit and poaching fees paid. They will threaten to drag this out and cost the MWC huge legal fees. Yes the PAC signed a contract and now they don't want to honor that contract.

Eventually they will both come to a settlement agreement, probably somewhat reduced fees to get it resolved. This is great drama. Which conference will get UNLV/AF or how they fill out their membership from other conferences? Both will either merge or now exist going forward with bad blood between them.

ColoradoEagle · September 24

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Green Otaku · September 24

31 minutes ago, VideoEagle said:

I'd say this one is different and moves realignment into a whole new realm.

It's all the same topic. Whichever way the narrative goes it's still about the same thing.

El Paso Eagle · September 24

7 minutes ago, NT80 said:

The whole intent of this lawsuit is the PAC's attempt to try and reduce exit and poaching fees paid. They will threaten to drag this out and cost the MWC huge legal fees. Yes the PAC signed a contract and now they don't want to honor that contract.

Eventually they will both come to a settlement agreement, probably somewhat reduced fees to get it resolved. This is great drama. Which conference will get UNLV/AF or how they fill out their membership from other conferences? Both will either merge or now exist going forward with bad blood between them.

Agree it's going to be wild. Part of me wishes the MW would lock in their 6 or 7 team and then lock in UTEP and NMSU. Once they have 8 locked in, tell the PAC you know we're good at delaying this, and by the way, we counter-using you to keep you from forming until you pay. Know it won't happen, but it would be fun.

El Paso Eagle · September 24

3 minutes ago, Green Otaku said:

It's all the same topic. Whichever way the narrative goes it's still about the same thing.

Great point. If you find a judge who basically says sports contracts are not enforceable (I know way oversimplified), then I'm sure a few teams in the ACC would be happy.

C Rod · September 24

Green Otaku · September 24

3 hours ago, El Paso Eagle said:

Great point. If you find a judge who basically says sports contracts are not enforceable (I know way oversimplified), then I'm sure a few teams in the ACC would be happy.

I think you quoted the wrong person or read my message wrong. I was the one asking why this thread even exists. 😅

UNTLifer · September 25

On 9/24/2024 at 1:37 PM, C Rod said:

Wow... so the MWC threw the PAC-2 a bone with a scheduling agreement that included a penalty of $10M per school if the PAC tried to poach schools from the MWC.

The PAC-2 agreed to terms, then a year later decides to poach MWC schools. However when it comes time to pay up, the PAC has the audacity to sue the MWC to get out from paying the $10M per school.

What a dick move by the new PAC.

2PAC smells of desperation.

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VideoEagle · September 25

14 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

2PAC smells of desperation.

Trying to get UConn's football program reeks of desperation. This goes WAY beyond that! Other schools are realizing the "potential" media contract per school are a LOT less than the $10 to $15 million suggested!

Edited September 25 by VideoEagle

El Paso Eagle · September 27

The pack is claiming, among other things, that the Mountain West knew they had them in a position where they were vulnerable and forced them to agree to the poaching fees; therefore, that should make it invalid. If that is the case, then does that also mean that the games scheduled next year or even the rest of this year are technically invalid and not enforceable to go through with if Mount West chooses not to play additional games? I know this would not happen but it seemed like the pack wants to pick and choose what part of the contracts they are obligated to. I don't know enough to know if they're right or wrong, but I do know it makes them look like they're trying to be scam artists.