The Pac12 wasn't gonna make B1G or SEC money any way they tried it. And I do think their model is about 5 years ahead of its day, but they are much better off in the future by not being stuck with a certain carrier. It's pretty dang impressive what they've done thus far. There's been a tremendous growing curve, but they're actually putting it behind them now. The start up costs involved with beginning a network are tremendous, and they've gotten over the hump.

Think about this. The SEC and B1G are nearly tapped out on potential customers. And when they add an additional customer, they are receiving less than half of what that customer pays in. The Pac12 is now going to be receiving nearly 100% of what every new customer pays in. And there a a lot of new customers to find for them. Additionally, they have the option to be innovative about how they find those customers. The SEC and B1G are stuck with the same old same old customer base...a customer base that's declining more rapidly than anyone expected. The cable cutting trend is here to stay.
I feel the Pac12 might very well go out and sign with a Netflix or a HULU for distribution of some of their programming. OR they might just start charging folks from anywhere on the planet $10/month to view their programming.

And again, when they stop producing 300 more games than their competitors, they'll be saving a ton of dough. The Pac12 has some significant disadvantageous when one considers the size of their footprint. There's just not as many people or fans of those schools out that way, but they've got as many options as anyone moving forward.

And if things did get too incredibly tight, they always have the option of selling off half the thing to ensure distribution. All I can say is they have and are doing MUCH MUCH better than the goons in Greensboro. It is flat out ridiculous the ACC is so far behind.