As you might have heard, the winds of change are upon us. The House settlement is going to serve to change the landscape of college football. As a part of the settlement, there is going to be a permanent injunction to share media revenue with players (in a shape or form to be cleaned up later). But the amount to be paid is going to be quasi-uniform across the entirety of the power conferences. But given the nature of the lawsuit, this includes the Pac-12 and the schools in it. This amount is going to be in the ballpark of $20 million a year.
The underlying question: if OSU/WSU look to rebuild the Pac-12, will they be able to find six G5 schools, willing to join, that are able to pay the requisite ~$20 million a year as will be required by the Settlement?
If not, will OSU/WSU have to dissolve what’s left of the conference? Then, presuming that the House liabilities will not escape them, will OSU/WSU be stuck in a weird limbo with House power conference payrolls and liabilities and a Mountain West membership? Is the Mountain West going to allow that?
Summary
- Will the House Settlement impact the future of the Pac-X rebuild?
- Is the $20 million quota sustainable for schools like OSU/WSU?
- What are the potential consequences of failing to meet the monetary requirements?
Thomallister1291’s Optimism
Thomallister1291 expressed hope for a Pac-14 merger, but now leans towards OSU and WSU joining the Big 12, adapting to the changing dynamics.
XVOS’s Vision of the Future
XVOS foresees a narrowing field of colleges with resources to compete at the highest level, highlighting potential discrepancies in spending capacities between institutions.
H2theBurgh’s Speculation
H2theBurgh speculates on the formation of a separate division for professional programs and G5 schools, envisioning a shifting landscape.
mechebear’s Proposal
mechebear suggests the possibility of league restructuring to accommodate varying payrolls, potentially leading to the emergence of new conferences.
At this point, the fate of the Pac-X rebuild hangs in the balance, with discussions swirling around the sustainability of the $20 million annual quota and the potential repercussions of failing to meet it. As the college football landscape evolves, schools like OSU and WSU must navigate the changing dynamics to ensure their position in the new era of collegiate athletics.