Don't think I've seen this mentioned here, but it sounds like Larry Scott could be in talks with Google (which is reportedly in talks to acquire Hulu) to create an online Pac-12 network to stream the premium content which was withheld from the Fox/ESPN deal. This may be pure speculation at this point though, so who knows if it's going anywhere. Would be very interesting and probably require lots of technical upgrades at bars most of which I would assume just have cable or satellite and don't have the most sophisticated computer setups - would be a shame if the biggest Pac-12 games are relegated to dorm rooms and uber-connected home users, and kept from public viewing.

Jay Bilas: http://insider.espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/blog?name=bilas_jay&id=6738812 [choosing to ignore his angle about exploiting college athletes - he's an idiot and we all know that most athletic programs (even in the Pac-12) struggle to fund themselves without loads of outside support]

Also here: http://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2011/7/1/2254626/google-hulu-pac-12-tv-contract-larry-scott

drunkoski;526244 said:

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i'm hoping this is a worst case situation where only the dregs get the hulu treatment.

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I like the Hulu idea a lot but i hope it does not have to be an either or situation, Why cant we have a television station as well as broadcasting our games on hulu? We would miss so many people flipping through channels trying to find a close game to watch(which is what i do on saturdays when none of my teams are playing)

unless google and hulu are in advanced talks to purchase, it doesnt look like the timelines would match. scott and the pac-12 need to have a partner in about 5 weeks according to wilner. i could easily be wrong with this, but i dont see google being ready to pull that off by the time scott and co. need to make a move.

BearInNeb;526248 said:

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unless google and hulu are in advanced talks to purchase, it doesnt look like the timelines would match. scott and the pac-12 need to have a partner in about 5 weeks according to wilner. i could easily be wrong with this, but i dont see google being ready to pull that off by the time scott and co. need to make a move.

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Google would likely use YouTube first (like they're doing with Copa America and other various sporting matches), with perhaps a move to Hulu in the near future. Intriguing ideas, and I welcome all of them.

Screw Hulu and Google...PRD > them.

MinotStateBeav;526322 said:

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Screw Hulu and Google...PRD > them.

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