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Now, I've laid out reasons why I think OU could work of the SEC were to expand
Not completely. You have pointed out that OU brings eyeballs but that's only relevant for tier 1 value. The tier 1 contracts don't expire until 2023-2024 I believe. Unless adding OU would increase the avg. subscriber rate for the SECN, then this discussion is really a moot point for the next 7-8 yrs isn't it?
I've said I'm not predicting OU to the SEC anytime soon as often as the Bammer guy has said "classy", so yeah, maybe. (I kid
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But I also pointed out how successful and big OU is into some sports that the SEC and its Network cover quite a bit.
So maybe it would. I don't know what the average subscriber rate is, but I think they're at least as well positioned as much of the SEC membership to have interested viewers.
Again, as several have pointed out, the SEC isn't exactly compromised of 14 schools from their own distinct heavily populated area.
It's a conference built on rabid local fan bases that show up on campus and spend and donate money. OU has that.
It's a conference built on national interest to bring folks to the TV. OU has that.