An old article on the problems between Craig Thompson, BYU and ESPN

Digging around, looking for reasons for the present predicament the Mountain West finds itself in, I came across this article, written in August. If it is true, the personal/professional relationships that the Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson has with BYU and, more importantly, with ESPN are what are holding the conference back. Could the MW commissioner be the thing keeping the conference tied to the Mtn. and out of national exposure? Has he become a liability to the conference?

4 months ago jitmon 7 comments 0 recs |

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In response to your two questions

Yes, yes and DUHHHH

That guy is a moron…

by BSUbluNorange on Jan 28, 2012 7:27 AM PST reply actions 1 recs

Agreed

I was trying to remain neutral. After reading this argument, if true, it means that we must pressure our university presidents to get rid of him. We need a new direction and someone with vision and not too much water under the bridge.

by jitmon on Jan 28, 2012 9:01 AM PST up reply actions

The TV contract is the problem.

Not enough money and not enough exposure.

by Smoove V on Jan 28, 2012 11:23 AM PST reply actions

Agreed

But the reasons WHY that is the case are possibly presented here. CT has “issues” with some big players, meaning we can’t get a contract with ESPN because of his personal feelings. Doesn’t this equate to a conflict of interest?

by jitmon on Jan 29, 2012 8:14 AM PST up reply actions