We all know of the ESPN/SEC lovefest and their $2.25 billion contract, and the fact that ESPN owns part of the SEC Network.  Meanwhile, ESPN exec Mark Shapiro had low-balled the BIG Ten in TV negotiations years ago, which lead the BIG to say, "eff you" and we branched out with Fox on the BTN.  However, it's about time for the BIG to renegotiate it's TV deal with ESPN, who had previously had 1st tier rights for a mere $1 billion.  And Mark Shapiro is now at IMG instead of ESPN.

Questions for my 11 Warriors friends:

With the BIG's stock rising this bowl season, OSU now the National Champs, and the BIG raking in more money than ever, do you see ESPN signing an SEC like deal for 1st tier rights with the BIG?  How do you see the fact that the BIG is still with Fox on the BTN and SEC with ESPN on the SEC Network affecting things, if at all?  Do you think ESPN's coverage of the BIG will miraculously change after the contract signing?

Some articles for your reading pleasure, if you are interested in this type of thing:

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-07-01/sports/ct-spt-0701-big-ten...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2014/12/30/mickey-mouse-will-pay...