Smoke your cigars and enjoy the band while you can....

[SkinnyBenny]

Man oh man. Look at us now. Just lighting our cigars with hundreds.

[Katpappy]

Man oh man. Look at us now. Just lighting our cigars with hundreds.

These latest events have caused a euphoria of sweet emotion to go thru me.  West side expansion here we come.  In a few years we'll be legit. 

[Pete]

I do enjoy daydreaming about adding ACC schools. 

However, it would almost certainly mean that we are paired with them in a division with KU, ISU and WVU, doesn't it?

[Katpappy]

I do enjoy daydreaming about adding ACC schools. 

However, it would almost certainly mean that we are paired with them in a division with KU, ISU and WVU, doesn't it?

Ya, but we're    besides think of all the fun 

[KITNfury]

I do enjoy daydreaming about adding ACC schools. 

However, it would almost certainly mean that we are paired with them in a division with KU, ISU and WVU, doesn't it?

I don't have any problem with that.

[captaincrap]

Regarding point #4, Schulz and Currie are Goddamn visionaries.

sooner85 said: ?

(4) Internet based media valuations are almost always done in house, b/c the formula is much more simplistic. You generally have a straight-forward subscription based service + targeted ad placements - operating costs, which are generally minimal. Internet based Tier 3 programing is a very profitable model, b/c it doesn't require carrier negotiations (ala DirecTV, etc). It's hard for me to imagine a time when we watch TV on the internet. But, w/ the direction of technology & the continuing increase in computer screens, I could easily see this type model being highly lucrative in 5 years or so. Just think about it.......if you sold 50k subs for $5/mo, you're looking at $3M/yr in revenue, not counting ad revenue. It's not hard to imagine a day when technology allows the internet to be monetized to a significant degree w/ regards to Tier 3 broadcasts.

Related:
http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/032112aab.html

[TheHamburglar]

Regarding point #4, Schulz and Currie are Goddamn visionaries.

sooner85 said: ?

(4) Internet based media valuations are almost always done in house, b/c the formula is much more simplistic. You generally have a straight-forward subscription based service + targeted ad placements - operating costs, which are generally minimal. Internet based Tier 3 programing is a very profitable model, b/c it doesn't require carrier negotiations (ala DirecTV, etc). It's hard for me to imagine a time when we watch TV on the internet. But, w/ the direction of technology & the continuing increase in computer screens, I could easily see this type model being highly lucrative in 5 years or so. Just think about it.......if you sold 50k subs for $5/mo, you're looking at $3M/yr in revenue, not counting ad revenue. It's not hard to imagine a day when technology allows the internet to be monetized to a significant degree w/ regards to Tier 3 broadcasts.

Related:
http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/032112aab.html

Any clue as to how much new revenue this will generate?  I have no idea how much FCS pays for 2.5 hours of content.  $5,000 per game?  $50,000 per game?

[GoodForAnother]

I do enjoy daydreaming about adding ACC schools. 

However, it would almost certainly mean that we are paired with them in a division with KU, ISU and WVU, doesn't it?

"All the pieces are in place for the Mountaineers in 2017, but the looming question remains: can they finally get past LHC Bill Snyder and Kansas State, which have dominated the Heartland Division with five straight trips to the Big 16 title game?" - SportingNews 2017 Season Preview for WVU

[MadCat]

I do enjoy daydreaming about adding ACC schools. 

However, it would almost certainly mean that we are paired with them in a division with KU, ISU and WVU, doesn't it?

"All the pieces are in place for the Mountaineers in 2017, but the looming question remains: can they finally get past LHC Bill Snyder and Kansas State, which have dominated the Heartland Division with five straight trips to the Big 16 title game?" - SportingNews 2017 Season Preview for WVU

If the Big 12 were the Hunger Games, this division would be Districts 11 & 12 

[michigancat]

Regarding point #4, Schulz and Currie are Goddamn visionaries.

sooner85 said: ?

(4) Internet based media valuations are almost always done in house, b/c the formula is much more simplistic. You generally have a straight-forward subscription based service + targeted ad placements - operating costs, which are generally minimal. Internet based Tier 3 programing is a very profitable model, b/c it doesn't require carrier negotiations (ala DirecTV, etc). It's hard for me to imagine a time when we watch TV on the internet. But, w/ the direction of technology & the continuing increase in computer screens, I could easily see this type model being highly lucrative in 5 years or so. Just think about it.......if you sold 50k subs for $5/mo, you're looking at $3M/yr in revenue, not counting ad revenue. It's not hard to imagine a day when technology allows the internet to be monetized to a significant degree w/ regards to Tier 3 broadcasts.

Related:
http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/032112aab.html

well well well

[WillieWatanabe]

Regarding point #4, Schulz and Currie are Goddamn visionaries.

sooner85 said: ?

(4) Internet based media valuations are almost always done in house, b/c the formula is much more simplistic. You generally have a straight-forward subscription based service + targeted ad placements - operating costs, which are generally minimal. Internet based Tier 3 programing is a very profitable model, b/c it doesn't require carrier negotiations (ala DirecTV, etc). It's hard for me to imagine a time when we watch TV on the internet. But, w/ the direction of technology & the continuing increase in computer screens, I could easily see this type model being highly lucrative in 5 years or so. Just think about it.......if you sold 50k subs for $5/mo, you're looking at $3M/yr in revenue, not counting ad revenue. It's not hard to imagine a day when technology allows the internet to be monetized to a significant degree w/ regards to Tier 3 broadcasts.

Related:
http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/032112aab.html

that's pretty cool.

[Brock Landers]

I do enjoy daydreaming about adding ACC schools. 

However, it would almost certainly mean that we are paired with them in a division with KU, ISU and WVU, doesn't it?

"All the pieces are in place for the Mountaineers in 2017, but the looming question remains: can they finally get past LHC Bill Snyder and Kansas State, which have dominated the Heartland Division with five straight trips to the Big 16 title game?" - SportingNews 2017 Season Preview for WVU

If the Big 12 were the Hunger Games, this division would be Districts 11 & 12 

I'm not sure what this means.  Maybe you can tell us about Hunger Games on the Recent Motion Picture Viewing thread!

[MadCat]

I do enjoy daydreaming about adding ACC schools. 

However, it would almost certainly mean that we are paired with them in a division with KU, ISU and WVU, doesn't it?

"All the pieces are in place for the Mountaineers in 2017, but the looming question remains: can they finally get past LHC Bill Snyder and Kansas State, which have dominated the Heartland Division with five straight trips to the Big 16 title game?" - SportingNews 2017 Season Preview for WVU

If the Big 12 were the Hunger Games, this division would be Districts 11 & 12 

I'm not sure what this means.  Maybe you can tell us about Hunger Games on the Recent Motion Picture Viewing thread!

I've only read the book...the movie is probably WAAAAYYY different.

[EMAW4life-JHL]

Any clue as to how much new revenue this will generate?  I have no idea how much FCS pays for 2.5 hours of content.  $5,000 per game?  $50,000 per game?

If I had to guess, somewhere in the 100-150k range. Since it is through fox though, could be more, although much less wouldn't SHOCK me either.

[slimz]

 

[Katpappy]

YOU KNOW WE'RE BACK WHEN WE'RE PICKED SECOND AS THE MOST IMPORTANT GAME FOR WVU!!!!

West Virginia Football: 4 Games the Mountaineers Must Win in 2012By Randy Chambers(Featured Columnist) on March 22, 2012 885 reads
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While college football teams are just beginning spring practices, we're already looking forward to the 2012 regular season. Sure, it is still a good six months away, but it's never too early to think about everything that comes with college football and the games that actually matter.
West Virginia enters the Big 12 with the talent to compete with anybody in the country. They return eight starters on the offensive side of the ball and seven starters on their improved defense. While it may sound like they will instantly be one of the better teams in the conference, they still have to prove themselves before they receive any respect.
Here are four games that the Mountaineers must win if they want to meet expectations this year.

At Texas
Sarah Glenn/Getty Images West Virginia got a huge break in the scheduling as nearly all of their tough games this season will be played in Morgantown. This one will be played in Texas, against a Longhorn defense that they're just not used to seeing in the Big East.
When you think of this conference, Texas is one of the teams that instantly pops up. What better way to become a member of the Big 12 elite and turn some heads? Beat them early in the season in their house.

Vs. Kansas State
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
Kansas State was one of the surprise teams last season, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they can't do it again. The Wildcats do return 14 starters, including eight on the offensive side of the ball, and have one of the better coaches in LHC Bill Snyder.

Let's also not forget that this team did win in Texas and Miami last season, so although Morgantown is a hostile environment, it shouldn't bother them much. West Virginia is by far the more talented team in this matchup, but if there's a trap game on the schedule, it's probably this one.

[Winters]

YOU KNOW WE'RE BACK WHEN WE'RE PICKED SECOND AS THE MOST IMPORTANT GAME FOR WVU!!!!

West Virginia Football: 4 Games the Mountaineers Must Win in 2012By Randy Chambers(Featured Columnist) on March 22, 2012 885 reads
3 

While college football teams are just beginning spring practices, we're already looking forward to the 2012 regular season. Sure, it is still a good six months away, but it's never too early to think about everything that comes with college football and the games that actually matter.
West Virginia enters the Big 12 with the talent to compete with anybody in the country. They return eight starters on the offensive side of the ball and seven starters on their improved defense. While it may sound like they will instantly be one of the better teams in the conference, they still have to prove themselves before they receive any respect.
Here are four games that the Mountaineers must win if they want to meet expectations this year.

At Texas
Sarah Glenn/Getty Images West Virginia got a huge break in the scheduling as nearly all of their tough games this season will be played in Morgantown. This one will be played in Texas, against a Longhorn defense that they're just not used to seeing in the Big East.
When you think of this conference, Texas is one of the teams that instantly pops up. What better way to become a member of the Big 12 elite and turn some heads? Beat them early in the season in their house.

Vs. Kansas State
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
Kansas State was one of the surprise teams last season, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they can't do it again. The Wildcats do return 14 starters, including eight on the offensive side of the ball, and have one of the better coaches in LHC Bill Snyder.

Let's also not forget that this team did win in Texas and Miami last season, so although Morgantown is a hostile environment, it shouldn't bother them much. West Virginia is by far the more talented team in this matchup, but if there's a trap game on the schedule, it's probably this one.

I don't get the @Miami "rowdy" road win. That place hasn't been rowdy since the early 00's/

[Katpappy]

YOU KNOW WE'RE BACK WHEN WE'RE PICKED SECOND AS THE MOST IMPORTANT GAME FOR WVU!!!!

West Virginia Football: 4 Games the Mountaineers Must Win in 2012By Randy Chambers(Featured Columnist) on March 22, 2012 885 reads
3 

While college football teams are just beginning spring practices, we're already looking forward to the 2012 regular season. Sure, it is still a good six months away, but it's never too early to think about everything that comes with college football and the games that actually matter.
West Virginia enters the Big 12 with the talent to compete with anybody in the country. They return eight starters on the offensive side of the ball and seven starters on their improved defense. While it may sound like they will instantly be one of the better teams in the conference, they still have to prove themselves before they receive any respect.
Here are four games that the Mountaineers must win if they want to meet expectations this year.

At Texas
Sarah Glenn/Getty Images West Virginia got a huge break in the scheduling as nearly all of their tough games this season will be played in Morgantown. This one will be played in Texas, against a Longhorn defense that they're just not used to seeing in the Big East.
When you think of this conference, Texas is one of the teams that instantly pops up. What better way to become a member of the Big 12 elite and turn some heads? Beat them early in the season in their house.

Vs. Kansas State
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
Kansas State was one of the surprise teams last season, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they can't do it again. The Wildcats do return 14 starters, including eight on the offensive side of the ball, and have one of the better coaches in LHC Bill Snyder.

Let's also not forget that this team did win in Texas and Miami last season, so although Morgantown is a hostile environment, it shouldn't bother them much. West Virginia is by far the more talented team in this matchup, but if there's a trap game on the schedule, it's probably this one.

I don't get the @Miami "rowdy" road win. That place hasn't been rowdy since the early 00's/

Also, now that you mention it, the a-hole called this a trap game.  Refering to us as in "should normally be an easy win"  Typical back handed slam by the media. 

[p1k3]

Im planning on going to Morgytown but im kind of scared. What happens when you stick two hillbilly fanbases together in one small ass town?

[Winters]

Im planning on going to Morgytown but im kind of scared. What happens when you stick two hillbilly fanbases together in one small ass town?

Enjoy your black lung.

[SkinnyBenny]

If the Big 12 were the Hunger Games, this division would be Districts 11 & 12 

I'm not sure what this means.  Maybe you can tell us about Hunger Games on the Recent Motion Picture Viewing thread!

Mad Cat with a completely pertote and topical literary reference!   

Here we go:

For the opening ceremonies, you're supposed to wear something that suggests your district's principal industry. District 11, agriculture. District 4, fishing. District 3, factories. This means that coming from District 12, Peeta and I will be in some kind of coal miner's getup.

[GoodForAnother]

If the Big 12 were the Hunger Games, this division would be Districts 11 & 12 

I'm not sure what this means.  Maybe you can tell us about Hunger Games on the Recent Motion Picture Viewing thread!

Mad Cat with a completely pertote and topical literary reference!   

Here we go:

For the opening ceremonies, you're supposed to wear something that suggests your district's principal industry. District 11, agriculture. District 4, fishing. District 3, factories. This means that coming from District 12, Peeta and I will be in some kind of coal miner's getup.

Oh man.  Great work by Mad Cat here.

[MadCat]

 

[PurpleSleezyE]

MadCat bringing it strong.  Very strong. 

[Katpappy]

Madcat posts are definitely very enjoyable.