Wendy Wintersteen & Jamie Pollard Address the Fans

[2speedy1]

OMG, Im wound way to tight over this. I cant stop analyzing everything. I cant stop refreshing every thing to get the next take and the next bit of information.
I need to throw my computer and electronics out the window, and I need a drink. My god Ive gone nuts!

 

[OnlyCyclones]

I’ll be honest, I don’t see any of the body language stuff people are seeing. I saw two officials who were being careful with their words, presumably because lawsuits could be on the way.

 

[werdnamanhill]

Half the people in here say that his body language is calm and positive, which is a good sign. The other half say that his body language shows sadness and anger, which is a bad sign.

What did I learn?

I need a drink.

 

[cyphoon]

We're just crazy enough to do this for 4 long.....painful.... awkward years.

So we go Alanis Morissette on OU and Tex until we find a stable relationship? It worked out for her, but she was just dealing with that guy with the Bullwinkle voice.

H

 

[DurangoCy]

Jamie is also BFFs with the Oregon AD per the pod before the Fiesta bowl. At the very least ISU will have some serious conversations with B10 and P12.

I wasn’t that worried 9 years ago and still am not. We’re good at football and will find a home. Texas and OU has put everyone in the prisoners dilemma, will be interesting to see how it shakes out.

 

[Bware322]

Windy Wentersteen

 

[jsb]

It's a game of chicken and Texas and Oklahoma know that.

So the question becomes what sort of deal would the 8 remaining schools take? Half of what they owe? 1/4?

 

[tolfbfan]

Before CMC was announced at Toledo as head coach, a player I know went to the AD's office and presented multiple reasons why CMC should be the head coach. The AD was polite and gave him "coach talk". Two days later he saw the player and apologized for not being able to tell him that he was working hard to get CMC hired and the deal had been basically done when they talked.
The video audience:1) the two scum bags, you will pay alot, dont try to continue f#@*ing with the 8 you ran out on in the dark. 2) the fans and donors, I get it you are all nervous and pissed, let me do my job. 3) the Big 1G, yep we will get a big payout from the scum bags and adjust our initial share accordingly. 4) everyone, yes I am pissed, this sucks for college football and I will be one of the adult voices in the room.

 

[trevn]

Before CMC was announced at Toledo as head coach, a player I know went to the AD's office and presented multiple reasons why CMC should be the head coach. The AD was polite and gave him "coach talk". Two days later he saw the player and apologized for not being able to tell him that he was working hard to get CMC hired and the deal had been basically done when they talked.
The video audience:1) the two scum bags, you will pay alot, dont try to continue f#@*ing with the 8 you ran out on in the dark. 2) the fans and donors, I get it you are all nervous and pissed, let me do my job. 3) the Big 1G, yep we will get a big payout from the scum bags and adjust our initial share accordingly. 4) everyone, yes I am pissed, this sucks for college football and I will be one of the adult voices in the room.

Hard to argue with this.

 

[NorthCyd]

Half the people in here say that his body language is calm and positive, which is a good sign. The other half say that his body language shows sadness and anger, which is a bad sign.

What did I learn?

I need a drink.

I think they just look awkward on camera. Doesn't need to go much deeper than that.

 

[statsaholic]

Just as a side note, have the Big 12 officials been getting extra flags ready for non-stop horns down sign penaties? Might be interesting to have a contest among the 8 (OU is disqualified in this) for the best display of horns downishness..

 

[Bware322]

Chlorophyll more like bore-ophyll!

 

[DarkStar]

But was officially named a Big 10 Special Advisor for Football this week: https://bigten.org/news/2021/7/22/b...-conference-special-advisor-for-football.aspx

Not sure if serious, but you do know they essentially turned the keys of B1G football over to him, right?

Didn't know that. Thank you for the information.

 

[Gonzo]

Does JP really believe OU and UT will be playing in the Big 12 beyond the '22 season? He talked a lot about having 4 years to figure things out. He can't really believe that can he?

 

[alarson]

Does JP really believe OU and UT will be playing in the Big 12 beyond the '22 season? He talked a lot about having 4 years to figure things out. He can't really believe that can he?

He's not that dumb.

This has to be strategic

 

[trevn]

Does JP really believe OU and UT will be playing in the Big 12 beyond the '22 season? He talked a lot about having 4 years to figure things out. He can't really believe that can he?

No. But he wants OU and Texas money for the next 4 years or a giant settlement.

 

[MeanDean]

Just as a side note, have the Big 12 officials been getting extra flags ready for non-stop horns down sign penaties? Might be interesting to have a contest among the 8 (OU is disqualified in this) for the best display of horns downishness..

I keep fantasizing about officials tossing phantom flags against OU and UT all season. I don't know enough about Big XII officials and how they get hired, but doesn't this move put their livelihood in jeopardy somewhat? I mean look what they did for KSU for Snyder's supposed last game against us.

At least maybe ignore some blatant horns down action or give the player/team a warning, with a wink. Over and over again.

Like I said, I know it's a fantasy.

 

[isucy86]

Not sure why a lot people discount the Big12 GOR, but then view the ACC GOR as air tight.

Jamie said exactly what he needed to say about holding OU/UT to their contractual GOR. The new piece of info I thought I heard was in addition to rights fees, both schools would also owe a penalty.

I am not sure where the 2022 date for UT/OU to SEC came from. I saw a tweet with that timeline based on schools like A&M, Neb and Mizzou leaving the Big12. But I don't know if they were bound by same GOR language and years remaining on TV contract at that time.

Lastly, the SEC media rights explosion isn't set to happen for a few years. CBS' $55M deal runs for 3-4 more years before the ESPN $300M deal kicks in. Also an expanded playoff is a few years off.

 

[cyclonemagic]

But was officially named a Big 10 Special Advisor for Football this week: https://bigten.org/news/2021/7/22/b...-conference-special-advisor-for-football.aspx

Many in the Big Ten do not like Kevin Warren (Big Ten Commissioner). Talk to tOSU or NE about that. They believe he is not forward-looking or strategic, which is not a good trait in this environment. He did not handle the Covid situation very well last season. Barry Alvarez was put in place to work with Kevin Warren on college football playoff expansion, television and bowl contracts, scheduling, and player health and safety. Jamie's connection to Barry is a great asset at this time.

 

[MartyFine]

Does JP really believe OU and UT will be playing in the Big 12 beyond the '22 season? He talked a lot about having 4 years to figure things out. He can't really believe that can he?

Please don’t be on our jury