SubbaBub
Your stupidity is ruining my country.
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I would be shocked if the Big East signed in the exclusive period. Really makes no sense for either party. ESPN isn't going to give them ACC money and no reason to sign unless it's ACC money. The Big East went this far, may as well get out in open seas.
I wouldn't be surprised by any result in any type of negotiations. You never know how much or how little resolve the key decision maker has in the room.
I suspect the BE decision maker will be fairly weak kneed, and would jump at a guarantee of ACC money.
What I don't know is how badly ESPN wants to keep NBC at bay. $40m worth? Or the difference in between the ACC and their initial offer? A $6B company can afford it if they really want to freeze out NBC.
My guess is ESPN will make that offer as a take it or leave it and live with the consequences. But, not before letting the public know they are out weakening the BE position with NBC, at least as a threat to keep the bidding down in case they want to jump back in, later. It's what I would do.
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