Is ESPN Too Powerful?
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According to USAToday, ESPN may be playing a large role in the recent round of NCAA conference jumping. I believe it. I also think the ESPN has a vested interest in certain marketable teams and matchups, and by involving itself in conference alignment is skirting a conflict of interest, or the appearance of impropriety.
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Anytime a company has a monopoly, or in ESPN's case a near monopoly
on a product or a service they are in position to influence massive events to enhance their own bottom line. I don’t think ESPN is actively playing a role in the mechanism of college expansion. But if a conference asks a partner, and ESPN is a partner with everyone in college sports to one degree or another, how can we increase our bottom line. ESPN will tell them, and has a right to do just that.
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by Matt Opper on Nov 2, 2025 11:42 PM EDT reply actions
San Diego St?
I’d rather rejoin CUSA than play in a hybrid, football only, coast to coast conference. Get a plan Whit!
Ucats Rick
by ucatsrick on Nov 27, 2025 9:24 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
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