An isolated game, would seem to have minimal value. But an ongoing presence could benefit Big12.Exactly. Not sure what Nebraska or Northwestern got out of their overseas trip last year other than a vacation destination for the very, very few fans that could afford such a trip. I doubt it increased NCAA viewership in that region outside of that single game, let alone long term.
I'd be really interested knowing how much increased viewership the NFL has had with their overseas games - meaning long term, not just watching those specific games. And I would think the NFL would have a huge advantage over the Big 12 in drawing any potential viewership increase.
Larry Scott failed rather spectacularly when he tried to expand the Pac-12 into the Pacific rim. Hopefully, the Big 12 is looking at what went wrong there and will avoid the same mistakes.
Toronto would make sooooooooo much sense.I like the thinking and Mexico has it's benefits but I'd like to also see games in places like Canada, Australia or Europe where there are tons of good young basketball players and more fans.
Mexico is logical choice, especially if Big12 adds 4 corner schools. Games can be played without significantly more travel time/cost commitment.I like the thinking and Mexico has it's benefits but I'd like to also see games in places like Canada, Australia or Europe where there are tons of good young basketball players and more fans.
In a small sample size of just me, this is my finding.Exactly. Not sure what Nebraska or Northwestern got out of their overseas trip last year other than a vacation destination for the very, very few fans that could afford such a trip. I doubt it increased NCAA viewership in that region outside of that single game, let alone long term.
I'd be really interested knowing how much increased viewership the NFL has had with their overseas games - meaning long term, not just watching those specific games. And I would think the NFL would have a huge advantage over the Big 12 in drawing any potential viewership increase.
I cant find back where I saw this but the Big 12 Mexico basketball games are supposed to be a non conference game. Much like how North Carolina and Wake Forest schedule each other in non con in football for years they dont play eachother on their ACC schedulesDumb. Conference games should be played on campuses.
My bad.If that were what this is, you'd be free to complain. But if you read the article, you'd find out that the only regular season games in any sport mentioned are Kansas vs. Houston men's and women's basketball playing there in 2024.
If you're worried about losing home games in the long term, I guess that's fine. But if we get to the point that they're taking away a home game from every school every season, that probably means that it's been a success to that point.
Rip the International bowlToronto would make sooooooooo much sense.
Larry Scott failed rather spectacularly when he tried to expand the Pac-12 into the Pacific rim. Hopefully, the Big 12 is looking at what went wrong there and will avoid the same mistakes.
Not sure how this works, but one thought maybe is by getting a foothold in Mexico, would we be able to sell our media rights to a linear Mexican TV channel?
I mean, it's no Pilot Rock Lookout in Cherokee, but it's not bad.Compared to the other Big 12 bowl venues (stadiums), this would probably be near the top of the list. ~53K seats.
Kind of an odd game to do this for. I get that it's two solid teams, but don't you want this matchup to be on campus?
I hope you are right, but we really won't know that for a few years. For his first few years as Pac-12 commish, Scott was getting the same genius/pushing-the-envelope type accolades that Yormark is getting now. And then Scott's pushing-the-envelope marketing moves didn't pan out...and what what looked like innovation back then looks like stupidity now.Yormark would run circles around Larry Scott. Larry basically killed the Pac