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Old 03-14-2007, 01:47 PM   #19
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1. So if BYU goes independent, what are the odds they get an attractive TV deal with someone?
decent. this would have to be a done deal before going independent.

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2. If BYU goes independent and has 3 straight losing seasons again, what happens to that TV contract?
very unlikely. but it's a risk you have to be willing to take.
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3. If BYU goes independent and has 3 straight losing seasons again, what happens to their shared bowl revenue? Shared NCAA tournament revenue?
Again, does one want govt. welfare, or does one want to go for the big-time? Chicken littles never succeed.

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4. Will BYU be able to adequately fill their home game scheduling needs (both in quality and number of opponents)?
Yes.

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5. Certainly with the lack of guarantees represented by #s 1 to 4, what makes you think the Board of Trustees will consider this a justifiable risk to take going independent?
Due to the financial backing of big boosters.
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