Seattle Times Bud Withers writes about projected profits from the Pac-12 Network

[JimmyBuff]

The Pac-12 networks already have carriers. The LHN does not. HUGE Difference.

They don't have Direct TV yet.

[JarJarJunc]

You shut your dirty whore mouth!!!

It would still be better than CU ending up in the Mountain West....

[ScottyBuff]

if the LHN can't gain traction, the Pac-16 could be a reality.

No. Because ESPN owns the LHN, not the University of Texas. UT gets paid regardless of how successful ESPN is at getting carriers to include it in their package. Eventually ESPN will play hardbill, especially in the state of Texas to have their way and they'll begin to recoup their investment. Even if it is unsuccessful, they won't quit after barely invested for a year. It will take at least 5 years for them to decide to fold.

Now, long-term, anything can happen. But I would be willing to bet that the Pac-12 Presidents and Athletic Director's are more than happy to count their coins and vote down Texas after being stiffed the first time.

[NashBuff]

You shut your dirty whore mouth!!!

You can rest easy...that was before the Pac-12 told Texas to take a hike.