Must be nice
posted by LW, Thursday, June 18, 2009
When another school -- in this case, Georgia -- signs a marketing deal worth $92.8 million, the drool reflex is a bit more pronounced than usual from leaders of competing ADs.
International Sports Properties, a marketing company based in North Carolina, will pay the Georgia athletics department $92.8 million over the next eight years for its marketing and media rights, the school announced Wednesday.
In terms of annual average, it is believed to be the biggest such contract in college sports.
“I’m a little shocked at the number,” said University of Central Florida sports business professor Bill Sutton. “I’ve got to give [Georgia] credit for getting it.”
Think the SEC's huge TV deals with ESPN and CBS might've played a role in Georgia commanding such a contract? The repercussions of that $3 billion deal will be far-reaching, and this could be an example of that.
It is testament to the loyalty of Bulldogs fans, the strength of the Atlanta market and the success of Georgia’s sports teams, associate athletics director Alan Thomas said.
“SEC schools are hot properties in terms of football, and Georgia’s a really hot property,” Sutton said. “I think Georgia’s one of those schools that, if they decide to add to the stadium, people are going to buy tickets.”
Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier riffs on college football, and how boring is the ACC if Wake Forest QB Riley Skinner is the most interesting man in the conference?
--On the Clemson schedule: Paul Johnson, head coach, Georgia Tech. You think he enjoyed having his run-happy option game pummeled by LSU, 38-3, in a Chick-fil-A Bowl humiliation? He plans to show the entire nation the retro-offense still works during a Thursday night showcase Sept. 10.
Sapakoff seems to like Miami:
--On the upswing (ACC): Miami head coach Randy Shannon. Eight starters back on offense, eight on defense and some very nice recruiting classes.
But has he taken a look at the Hurricanes' schedule?
Brutal.
Gary Parrish of CBSSports.com gives his Top 26 -- yes, Top 26 -- and Clemson checks in at No. 14.
Top two returning players: Trevor Booker and Demontez Stitt
Top newcomer: Milton Jennings
Comment: The loss of Terrence Oglesby was unexpected. But it's not too much to overcome for Clemson thanks to the arrival of Jennings and Booker's younger brother, Devin Booker.
In case you were wondering, the only other ACC teams worthy of Parrish's Top 26 were North Carolina (No. 4) and Duke (No. 7).
He must not be a believer in Paul Hewitt...
Speaking of Hewitt, this guy says the pressure is on.
Bruce Feldman offers his Top 10 softest non-conference schedules, and N.C. State ties for fourth.
T4. NC State (South Carolina; Murray State; Gardner-Webb; Pitt) Quality point average: 2.75: The Pack have eight home games, with all four of their out-of-league games in Raleigh. Opening against a solid South Carolina team won't be easy and Pitt also figures to be a challenge. The other two are FCS opponents. It's hardly brutal, although last season the Gamecocks did thump State, 34-0.
Bad craziness at Kansas State...
Dennis Dodd checks in from the Gainesville Detention Center and says the hysteria over Florida's extensive rap sheet is a reflection of a double-standard that unfairly scrutinizes the Gators because of their record.
Anyone remember Georgia last year? The Bulldogs were the preseason No. 1, on their way to their seventh consecutive season of at least nine wins. They were also No. 1 on the police blotter. There were eight arrests in the offseason. Thirty Bulldogs have been arrested in the same four-year period, six more than Florida.
You reading much about that lately? That's the hypocrisy. If we're going to scrutinize the national champion, let's be fair and balanced. Miami has quietly turned into the Coral Gables Young Men's Choir. Randy Shannon hasn't won (enough), but he sure has cleaned up the program.
But Georgia and Miami don't matter in the big picture. You probably had no idea that the Bulldogs are bigger "renegades". You had less of an idea that Luther Campbell wouldn't recognize the Hurricanes of today.
How could you with Alabama commanding the stage last week? Next week it might be Florida State, where the number 14 (possible vacated victories) is much more significant than 13 (arrests in the last four years).
We're numb, bored with it all until an offseason news hole and the defending national champion's mounting crime numbers congeal.
Sure, Florida athletes have to be held to a higher standard. But do they have to be held to a higher standard than everyone else?
The man has a point.
Here's an update on Vinny Ciurciu's culinary talents. Looks like he's quite adept at some Italian sauce.
Yum.
Courtesy of Deadspin, Howard Stern lackey Artie Lange absolutely eviscerates Joe Buck on Buck's first (and maybe last?) show.
Hilarious.
Real Clear Sports has an interview with Sen. Orrin Hatch, who has some big issues with the BCS.
This Tallahassee columnist shreds the NCAA for its alleged arrogance in handling the FSU academic fraud case.
And here's a look at Clemson's golfers in the U.S. Open.
LW
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Athletics directors across the country are probably reaching for the tissue this morning as they read this story in the AJC.
When another school -- in this case, Georgia -- signs a marketing deal worth $92.8 million, the drool reflex is a bit more pronounced than usual from leaders of competing ADs.
International Sports Properties, a marketing company based in North Carolina, will pay the Georgia athletics department $92.8 million over the next eight years for its marketing and media rights, the school announced Wednesday.
In terms of annual average, it is believed to be the biggest such contract in college sports.
“I’m a little shocked at the number,” said University of Central Florida sports business professor Bill Sutton. “I’ve got to give [Georgia] credit for getting it.”
Think the SEC's huge TV deals with ESPN and CBS might've played a role in Georgia commanding such a contract? The repercussions of that $3 billion deal will be far-reaching, and this could be an example of that.
It is testament to the loyalty of Bulldogs fans, the strength of the Atlanta market and the success of Georgia’s sports teams, associate athletics director Alan Thomas said.
“SEC schools are hot properties in terms of football, and Georgia’s a really hot property,” Sutton said. “I think Georgia’s one of those schools that, if they decide to add to the stadium, people are going to buy tickets.”
Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier riffs on college football, and how boring is the ACC if Wake Forest QB Riley Skinner is the most interesting man in the conference?
--On the Clemson schedule: Paul Johnson, head coach, Georgia Tech. You think he enjoyed having his run-happy option game pummeled by LSU, 38-3, in a Chick-fil-A Bowl humiliation? He plans to show the entire nation the retro-offense still works during a Thursday night showcase Sept. 10.
Sapakoff seems to like Miami:
--On the upswing (ACC): Miami head coach Randy Shannon. Eight starters back on offense, eight on defense and some very nice recruiting classes.
But has he taken a look at the Hurricanes' schedule?
Brutal.
Gary Parrish of CBSSports.com gives his Top 26 -- yes, Top 26 -- and Clemson checks in at No. 14.
Top two returning players: Trevor Booker and Demontez Stitt
Top newcomer: Milton Jennings
Comment: The loss of Terrence Oglesby was unexpected. But it's not too much to overcome for Clemson thanks to the arrival of Jennings and Booker's younger brother, Devin Booker.
In case you were wondering, the only other ACC teams worthy of Parrish's Top 26 were North Carolina (No. 4) and Duke (No. 7).
He must not be a believer in Paul Hewitt...
Speaking of Hewitt, this guy says the pressure is on.
Bruce Feldman offers his Top 10 softest non-conference schedules, and N.C. State ties for fourth.
T4. NC State (South Carolina; Murray State; Gardner-Webb; Pitt) Quality point average: 2.75: The Pack have eight home games, with all four of their out-of-league games in Raleigh. Opening against a solid South Carolina team won't be easy and Pitt also figures to be a challenge. The other two are FCS opponents. It's hardly brutal, although last season the Gamecocks did thump State, 34-0.
Bad craziness at Kansas State...
Dennis Dodd checks in from the Gainesville Detention Center and says the hysteria over Florida's extensive rap sheet is a reflection of a double-standard that unfairly scrutinizes the Gators because of their record.
Anyone remember Georgia last year? The Bulldogs were the preseason No. 1, on their way to their seventh consecutive season of at least nine wins. They were also No. 1 on the police blotter. There were eight arrests in the offseason. Thirty Bulldogs have been arrested in the same four-year period, six more than Florida.
You reading much about that lately? That's the hypocrisy. If we're going to scrutinize the national champion, let's be fair and balanced. Miami has quietly turned into the Coral Gables Young Men's Choir. Randy Shannon hasn't won (enough), but he sure has cleaned up the program.
But Georgia and Miami don't matter in the big picture. You probably had no idea that the Bulldogs are bigger "renegades". You had less of an idea that Luther Campbell wouldn't recognize the Hurricanes of today.
How could you with Alabama commanding the stage last week? Next week it might be Florida State, where the number 14 (possible vacated victories) is much more significant than 13 (arrests in the last four years).
We're numb, bored with it all until an offseason news hole and the defending national champion's mounting crime numbers congeal.
Sure, Florida athletes have to be held to a higher standard. But do they have to be held to a higher standard than everyone else?
The man has a point.
Here's an update on Vinny Ciurciu's culinary talents. Looks like he's quite adept at some Italian sauce.
Yum.
Courtesy of Deadspin, Howard Stern lackey Artie Lange absolutely eviscerates Joe Buck on Buck's first (and maybe last?) show.
Hilarious.
Real Clear Sports has an interview with Sen. Orrin Hatch, who has some big issues with the BCS.
This Tallahassee columnist shreds the NCAA for its alleged arrogance in handling the FSU academic fraud case.
And here's a look at Clemson's golfers in the U.S. Open.
LW
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