Tag: College Basketball
ESPN & the crisis of cord cutting
For the first time in its storied run, ESPN is facing financial problems that could have long-term effects on how we watch sports.
Where Talent Lies
It’s fantastic that Myles Turner chose Texas. A buddy of mine sent me an email reminding me that I’d claimed Myles could be the difference between a Sweet 16 and a Final Four for Texas. I had to...
The Antitrust Suit That Scares the Hell Out of the NCAA...
...was filed almost three years ago by former UCLA basketball star Ed O’Bannon. It has since evolved into a class-action suit that is being handled by a high profile law firm. It is – at best –...
Football Scholarship Total to Remain at 85
The NCAA Board of Directors Saturday voted down a proposal to cut football scholarships for D-1 programs from 85 to 80. The Board did reaffirm the desire to provide a $2,000 "miscellaneous expense...
Disney-Comcast Enter 10 Year Agreement: Longhorn Network Not A Part of It
Comcast and the Walt Disney Company announced a 10-year, multiplatform distribution deal Wednesday that brings the "TV Everywhere" concept one step closer to reality. The Longhorn Network however, ...
The Sooner Network: Coming To A TV Near You
sort of. The Sports Business Journal is reporting that Fox Sports Southwest and OU are close to reaching an agreement where the regional network will televise 1,000 hours of Sooner programming on...
Pac 12, Big 10 Enter Into A Sports Alliance
Starting next year, the Pac 12 and Big Ten will begin to feature games between all 24 teams in the two leagues in every sport -- including football. The cooperative agreement is a way for the...
Texas vs. Rhode Island Open Thread
Texas (1-0) takes part in the 24-hour basketball marathon on ESPN in a little while when they host the Rhode Island Rams (0-1) at 3:00 pm. The Horns won their 10th consecutive season opener by...
Texas Basketball 2012 Recruiting
With the commitment of Ioannis Papapetrou, the Longhorns’ 2012 recruiting class has reached its denouement. While Texas could conceivably add one more recruit (more on that later), capping the...
Texas and NCAA APR
The NCAA is strongly implying that entry into the 2013 NCAA basketball tournament will be contingent upon an acceptable APR for each program. The 900 requirement will be phased into a 930 score...
