TX State to the PAC 2?

[Green Otaku]

1 minute ago, NorthTexasWeLove said:

Most of that is true and some of that is speculation. But what is for sure is that if they don't get to the minimum required schools then it all dries up. So, better spend some to have some. Or spend none and lose it all. 

That's why TxSt is such an easy choice for them, especially if the media deal turns out to be disappointing. $5M to leave the SBC, which TxSt will have no problem paying, gets them into TX, gets them into the central time zone, and most importantly buys them time.

[greenminer]

Is there some reason this deal is not already done? PAC doesn't seem like it's in a position with all the leverage...they need someone to join them and complete the membership.

Maybe there are others lobbying behind closed doors?

 

[MeanGreen22]

19 minutes ago, greenminer said:

Is there some reason this deal is not already done? PAC doesn't seem like it's in a position with all the leverage...they need someone to join them and complete the membership.

Maybe there are others lobbying behind closed doors?

 

If they truly wanted Texas State, it would be announced by now. Seems pretty plain that they are the back up to the back up plan. Unfortunately for the Pac, that plan is the most likely at this point in time.

[UNTLifer]

1 hour ago, NorthTexasWeLove said:

It's been noted literally a few posts above yours that the PAC has 1/4 billion dollars to help alleviate financial difficulties. Not sure if they're willing to spend that money to get there, but they only have so long to reach their number of mandated full-time/football only athletics members. 

Again, if there is any option to get there then we have to do what we can in order to get there. Memphis and Tulane collaborated together to turn down their offer. There is a reason for that. They believe the grass is greener on the other side for THEM. And they very well may be right. Who is to say we get an invite to their pasture? I am likened to believe we do not. So, we have to do what is best for US. And frankly, that's getting out of a conference that is going to be SBUSA in only a matter of time. 

And when the PAC drains those funds assisting schools it wants for it's conference, what happens moving forward?  They don't have a media deal, there doesn't appear to be one on the horizon and considering they could get a deal with the likes of OR, USC, UCLA, etc in the conference, what makes anybody think they are more attractive now?

[NorthTexasWeLove]

29 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

And when the PAC drains those funds assisting schools it wants for it's conference, what happens moving forward?  They don't have a media deal, there doesn't appear to be one on the horizon and considering they could get a deal with the likes of OR, USC, UCLA, etc in the conference, what makes anybody think they are more attractive now?

I don't know man. If if's and but's were candy and nuts we'd all have a merry Christmas. What do you want me to tell you? I know that without Tulane, Memphis, and ECU (the schools the ACC will inevitably come poach to start) we will be in the SBUSA. Full stop. We can sit on our hands and hope that it doesn't happen. Or be proactive. I can promise you this, those named schools above (and probably a couple others) will be gone by the expiration of the current AAC media deal. Also, I have seen you mention the lack of PAC media deal at least 2 or 3 times. Do you really think they won't get a deal? Do you really think it won't be better than the current AAC deal? Also, do you think the future AAC deal will be better than what we currently have? Think about those questions. You are referencing every thing and thought with the current what is without even really thinking about what a decade from now, 2035 will look like for us.  

[RBP79]

Unless the PAC (whatever) keeps it's 'P' (Power) designation it doesn't  move the needle for me to leave the AAC. And that doesn't  seem to be in the conversation.

[UNTLifer]

23 hours ago, NorthTexasWeLove said:

Also, I have seen you mention the lack of PAC media deal at least 2 or 3 times. Do you really think they won't get a deal? Do you really think it won't be better than the current AAC deal? Also, do you think the future AAC deal will be better than what we currently have? Think about those questions. 

Did the PAC get a good media deal with UCLA, USC, WA, OR, AZ and AZ St. still in the conference?  Nope, that's why half headed to the Big10 and have to the Big XII.

Second question, if we continue to build the conference, then yes, I think we could get a better deal.

[TXSTFB_Fan]

On 1/20/2025 at 10:05 PM, NT80 said:

The PAC2 has $240 million reasons to help us with exit fees if we are a member they need!

They don't, since about $150m of that is owed to the Mountain West. The PAC is trying to sue to get out from under that obligation. The outlook of that case doesn't look favorable for the PAC, and will it happen before their July 2026 deadline?  Adding another $27m for each additional AAC team would drain the $255m (figure I read) even further. A poster mentioned earlier, TXST is in the right place at the right time with the right leadership and trending upward.  TXST is a good buy for a $5m exit fee.  Will the PAC make the purchase?  I have no idea.

Edited 3 hours ago by TXSTFB_Fan