A piece on CBS Sports caught my eye about conference realignment discussions – and it had to do with what appears to be festering wounds in the Left (out of the playoff) Coast Conference. After detailing how the season’s premium match up in league play was delayed for a NASCAR truck race, third tier rights drew in a whopping $2.5m a head, and the fewest appearances in the CFP (five), a picture of discontent (and therefore opportunity) was painted.
But don’t take my word for it. Here’s for a direct quote from Arizona State athletic director Ray Anderson.