[OutsiderFan]

Scott put all his chips on an independent PAC-12 network.  He was wrong.  Scott walked away with a severance package and the conference lost everything.  

On the other hand, Jim Delaney bet the house on a short TV contract and a partnership arrangement with Fox re: the Big Ten network.  The B10 was in line for a billion dollar TV contract BEFORE adding UCLA and USC.  Now they are looking at an even bigger haul.   Delaney retired with a glowing legacy and the Big Ten is a big time winner.  

It is all about hiring visionaries to lead your organization.    Scott - no.  Delaney - yes.

Not a chance Delany could have replicated Big Ten success with the Pac. The member schools are too timid and/or don't have the resources and fan interest to compete with the big boys.

[OutsiderFan]

Scott put all his chips on an independent PAC-12 network.  He was wrong.  Scott walked away with a severance package and the conference lost everything.  

On the other hand, Jim Delaney bet the house on a short TV contract and a partnership arrangement with Fox re: the Big Ten network.  The B10 was in line for a billion dollar TV contract BEFORE adding UCLA and USC.  Now they are looking at an even bigger haul.   Delaney retired with a glowing legacy and the Big Ten is a big time winner.  

It is all about hiring visionaries to lead your organization.    Scott - no.  Delaney - yes.

Not a chance Delany could have replicated Big Ten success with the Pac. The member schools are too timid and/or don't have the resources and fan interest to compete with the big boys.