MWC TV Deal

[scott715]

http://sports.yahoo.com/top/news;_ylt=A ... boisestate

He expects to readjust his conference’s television package with CBS Sports and Versus to reflect BSU’s inclusion starting in 2011. The conference is midway through a 10-year, $120 million deal with the networks and Boise State athletic director Gene Bleymaier said he expects all 17 of his school’s athletic disciplines to benefit.

For instance, 16 to 18 basketball games could be televised in 2011, compared to just a single game during the 2009-10 season, he said.

“Your reputation, your prestige, the growth of programs, how people perceive you—we take another step up,” Bleymaier said.

This has been a question that I was wondering. It implies more money but doesn't really say.

[Mars]

"Mountain West can re-negotiate $12 million per year TV payment from Versus and CBS College Sports, but can't opt out. Thompson expects Boise State to increase that revenue. "I can't put a price tag on that, but they're a great value."

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