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I'm sure they did the math which makes it even crazier that Stanford was willing to take the 30% payout deal. Their cut comes out to around $11-12M revenue per year before travel expenses, which I would guesstimate to be in the $25-30M range (UCLA estimates a $24M Big Ten travel budget for about 25 varsity sports, but Stanford has 36 sports). Even if they were earning zero in media money and ticket sales by staying in the Pac-12 they'd be losing less money than by going to the ACC. Maybe that's where the value of being in a Power 5 conference comes in, though I am not convinced that Stanford will sell significantly more seats to fans who want to see them play visiting ACC teams.

BigXII didn't want Stanford and Cal.

Impressive how he got straight to work right after his bowl game

He certified this week at Hwt, right?

Possibly, but the NCAA D1 championships media rights deal expires this August and is "wildly undervalued" according to the article. It includes all the current D1 championships that are currently covered (except for basketball) and is expected to include streaming, etc. deals for the Olympic sports and others that Stanford usually does well in. So I think Stanford is hoping to bank on some of that, though I hope they aren't hanging their hat on it. It's so crazy that they accepted that deal for 30% for 7 years. Desperate times, I guess.

It looks like Stanford wrestling will be safe after they move to the ACC next year. AD Bernard Muir says they've figured out a way to keep all 36 of the school's sports. As we all know, travel expenses are expected to increase several-fold following the move. For comparison's sake, UCLA projects their travel budget will nearly triple from $8M/yr in the Pac-12 to nearly $24M when they move to the B1G. Also, while Stanford's media revenue will increase from $37M in the Pac-12 to $39M in the ACC, they will only take 30% of their payouts for the first 7 years (then 70% in Year 8, 75% in Year 9, and 100% in Year 10 and beyond) as part of their deal to join the conference. From the sound of things, the Athletics Department will be tapping into Stanford's endowment to keep afloat. Hopefully there are no academic or administrative cutbacks in the near future, as fingers will likely be pointed, rightly or wrongly, at sports. https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/college/article/stanford-athletics-acc-18555245.php

And leave the farm??

I think Gilman will pull it together for one last run. He'll be wrestling with a chip on his shoulder and with something to prove, which is when we often see him at his best.

True, but man that's A LOT of risk and potential downside just to finish 2nd.

Good point, the F Troop was there

It was a little strange that Army participated in the Scuffle instead of the Soldier Salute.

Lol, no. The team will follow Brands' lead.

I hope he doesn't enroll anywhere.

Someone already went there

Spank tush is the new face mush

Hopefully he's moved on from Iowa and is currently drilling the double bird splits in Cael's basement.

Damn.

It will only be an issue for the AD if it's an issue for the alumni boosters.

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Was there ever any word on why he bumped up earlier? Agree on his chances at 174. Was looking forward to seeing him vs. Kharchla up a weight in a few weeks.

Honestly, that clip is similar to what Greco looks like to those who don't compete in or follow the sport. It might be a chess match with a lot going on, but it's not as digestible as touchdown passes, QB sacks, or slam dunks.

Spanking, punching a future teammate and then doing the double bird splits, a high schooler beating a returning national finalist, gambling suspension tantrums, Ivies splitting, Steveson rumors... is this turning out to be the weirdest season ever? I can't wait for NCAAs.

Post-match extracurriculars while wearing DeSanto's singlet.

Tbf, it was kind of a boring match. As was Anthony's final against Caleb.

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