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Pac-12 reportedly walks away from DirecTV, AT&T deal

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Pac-12 Networks may not make it onto DirecTV after all this season.

According to the Bay Area News Groups’ Jon Wilner, the conference has walked away from talks with AT&T — which acquired DirecTV in late June — due to the carrier’s high demands.

AT&T wanted an equity stake in the network, which in turn would have forced the Pac-12 to redo its existing deals at a lower price.

Wilner did not rule out negotiations picking up again in the future.

Pac-12 links: FCC approval of AT&T—DirecTV merger could help Pac-12 Networks

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» The FCC announced on Friday that it has approved AT&T’s takeover of DirecTV, a move that could clear the way for the Pac-12 Networks to appear on the satellite provider. The breakdown in negotiations between DirecTV and the Pac-12 has been arguably the biggest blemish on the resume of commissioner Larry Scott.

Bay Area News Group columnist Jon Wilner examined the issue earlier this week.

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» USC’s Adoree’ Jackson wants to win the Heisman and an Olympic gold medal.

» Oregonian columnist John Canzano no longer believes in Dana Altman — and according to emails he obtained, the Oregon administration may not either. Continue reading “Pac-12 links: FCC approval of AT&T—DirecTV merger could help Pac-12 Networks” »

Larry Scott: Pac-12 fans should drop DirecTV

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CULVER CITY — Any Pac-12 fans that still have DirecTV should mark the date their contract expires.

Commissioner Larry Scott said at Friday’s Pac-12 Media Day that negotiations for the satellite provider to carry the Pac-12 Network are still at the same “impasse” that existed last year. He made it clear that the conference will not be able to reach an agreement with DirecTV for the upcoming football season, and said he wanted to say so now to allow fans an opportunity to switch.

“I urge our fans that are intent on not missing their team’s games this fall to drop DirecTV and switch to one of the many providers that have it,” Scott said. “All of our coaches and athletic directors that previously had DirecTV have now switched to a provider that has it and they are urging their fans to do the same.” Continue reading “Larry Scott: Pac-12 fans should drop DirecTV” »

Larry Scott: Pac-12 to limit contact due to concussion worries

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The Pac-12 will become the first major conference to restrict football contact due to concussion concerns.

Commissioner Larry Scott said in a Monday morning conference call that a new league policy will limit hits in practice to less than what the NCAA mandates. More details will be announced at Pac-12 Media Day on July 26.

The conference is also instituting a number of new health and safety initiatives, including a Head Trauma Task Force to study affects on athletes.

— Scott said there will be no further action regarding the officiating controversy surrounding Arizona head coach Sean Miller. Continue reading “Larry Scott: Pac-12 to limit contact due to concussion worries” »