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Post by pcbb7777 on Mar 13, 2020 11:38:53 GMT -5
Not sure this works for basketball. Could see it for the sports that just started. Unfortunately, as tough as this end was, the kids did play the full year. Earned postseason play, but they aren't guaranteed postseason play.
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Post by dmac80 on Mar 13, 2020 12:12:51 GMT -5
I wish they would have still named the bracket. It sucks we can't claim an NCAA berth for 2019/2020 season.
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Post by rooster on Mar 13, 2020 12:52:34 GMT -5
I wish they would have still named the bracket. It sucks we can't claim an NCAA berth for 2019/2020 season. I wonder how not naming a bracket at least - effects things like the money or "units" schools get for making the NCAA's?, Coaches who get bonuses based on making the Tournament, etc
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Post by dex on Mar 13, 2020 13:13:22 GMT -5
Where would the $$ come from to pay units to teams and conferences? No gate No tv No radio
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Post by rooster on Mar 13, 2020 13:24:47 GMT -5
Where would the $$ come from to pay units to teams and conferences? No gate No tv No radio The TV money comes from the contracts already in place between the Networks & NCAA - Networks have already paid the NCAA. The networks will be taking a bath on this, as now they have to issue make-goods to all the advertisers (that's how the Networks make the money back (and more) from the original contract - they sell ad space based on projected ratings for the games).
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Post by dmac80 on Mar 13, 2020 13:32:27 GMT -5
Good point rooster. The gate won't occur but I wonder if the NCAA does have money from the networks already due to the contract (sounds like it) but who knows what the language states. Perhaps there is something about the games having to have actually been played? Perhaps the TV network disperses the contract money to the NCAA once a year or something during or after the tournament? Or it could be all front loaded and paid already. There is also a formula for how far teams went in dispersal. If the money is indeed payable to the NCAA and thus the conferences they should be doing something fair for all. Not holding breath.
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Post by dex on Mar 13, 2020 13:33:11 GMT -5
Oh OK Rooster
I didn't think the networks have to pay the ncaa tournament money if the ncaa cancels And the feds/states declare a state of emergency....or at least have recourse if already paid tourney money.
The ncaa teams have delivered content all season long so the networks would surely have no recourse for that part of the deal.
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Post by thewalk on Mar 13, 2020 13:49:36 GMT -5
there is no chance cbs is out of pocket for the tourney...they're either insured or will get a refund or credit on the back end of the deal
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Post by dex on Mar 13, 2020 14:24:59 GMT -5
No doubt in my mind the network has an out on the tourney. Every contract I ever negotiated used to have the Act of God thing and more recently since 911 the Terrorism clause. I'm not privy to NCAA network contracts anymore so I can't comment with more specificity. However I suspect their attorney's did indeed pass the bar.
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Post by birdman on Mar 13, 2020 14:56:44 GMT -5
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Post by thewalk on Mar 13, 2020 15:58:00 GMT -5
crap they could roll out a region each Sunday to get us through the next month...
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Post by thewalk on Mar 13, 2020 16:01:35 GMT -5
..and since the conference determines the auto qualifier, conference commissioners could have some fun with this...
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Post by rooster on Mar 13, 2020 16:09:39 GMT -5
Oh OK Rooster I didn't think the networks have to pay the ncaa tournament money if the ncaa cancels And the feds/states declare a state of emergency....or at least have recourse if already paid tourney money. The ncaa teams have delivered content all season long so the networks would surely have no recourse for that part of the deal. There may very well be language in the contact (an act of god type) that may help the networks. I was writing how it usually works - NCAA gets the money up front. Will be interesting to see how it plays out.
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Post by friar82 on Mar 13, 2020 16:14:45 GMT -5
Our Legal Beagle, 71 should weigh in on this one...
I would expect that the Contract between CBS and the NCAA has some sort of "Force Majeure" clause that might render the Contract and associated payments moot (?)
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Post by friar82 on Mar 13, 2020 16:22:49 GMT -5
there is no chance cbs is out of pocket for the tourney...they're either insured or will get a refund or credit on the back end of the deal If I were CBS, and given that they're already "out" on the Masters in early April, I would consider airing the following on it's prime network - or one of its affiliate channels: - Mock Selection Show, and Team Breakdowns. How better to affirm the expectations (lost) of passionate fans, players and programs? - 5 - Separate, Round by Round Broadcasts with expert analysis, breaking down each contest, and pulling in the "opposing" coaches to address their team's strategy vs. their "opponent" - For the mock "Final Four" show, bring the coaches and soon to be graduating seniors on (in person or remote) for their comments. Perhaps it wouldn't "sell" with the advertisers (?) Personally, I'd actively watch it so long as PC remains in contention, and would monitor the balance of the broadcasts should CBS make the mistake of bouncing PC from the virtual Tourney at any point in time. "Keep Calm, Wash Your Hands & Carry On"
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