🏈 Conference only games could cost Alabama $2.5 million...Georgia State wants their money

[LeGarrette]

 

[Tidestalker]

Yep.....

 

[planomateo]

Will the conference pay the $20m - $30m it will end up costing member universities to cancel these contracts?

Seems like an understanding would be in place during these unprecedented times.

 

[UAgrad93]

I’d tell those schools to go kick rocks!!

 

[Tidestalker]

I’d tell those schools to go kick rocks!!

Up to the lawyers, I guess.

 

[BamaFan334]

Well if "we" made the decision nit to play the game, then I honestly feel we should own up to our responsibilities and pay. What we get for scheduling shitty ass opponents and paying them, as well as the unfortunate side of that once in a lifetime situation that is killing everything.

 

[rocknthefreeworld]

If the conference made the decision then the conference should pay it.

 

[mando]

Not surprised with this. Now it is based on the terms and conditions of the contracts and the lawyers negotiating around those terms. All contracts (should) have a termination clause and lawyers will go to work to sort things out.

 

[bamachine]

Pay them then refuse to ever schedule their like again. Sure they get a little now but lose a lot in the long run.

 

[mando]

refise to ever schedule their like again

I am sure that could be part of the negotiated terms. Maybe if you agree to terminate for less we will offer you an extra game in the future when things return to normal. If not do not expect future games.

 

[Elderfalsedemigod]

I would think these type contracts have a clause for buy out for a reduced amount. Maybe 1/3 to 2/3 of the original money. Just me thinking though

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Pay them then refise to ever schedule their like again. Sure they get a little now but lose a lot in the long run.

Or, if it is indeed the SEC's decision, and I'm sure it is and would be easy for UA to prove in court... Don't pay them and refuse to schedule them ever again. Also, let it be known to other SEC AD's that they'd be wise to steer clear as well.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Or, if it is indeed the SEC's decision, and I'm sure it is and would be easy for UA to prove in court... Don't pay them and refuse to schedule them ever again. Also, let it be known to other SEC AD's that they'd be wise to steer clear as well.

Agreed....but the SEC should see they get NO additional gamesfor 10 years....
I think that’s illegal but what the hell

 

[BamaFan334]

Folks are saying "if the SEC made the decision", but wasn't the decision dependent of all of the AD's?

 

[TerryP]

Raise your hand if you read the article. The article literally disputes itself.

The move to a 10-game, SEC-only schedule has left the University of Alabama obligated to pay out more than $3.5 million to schools that were originally contracted to play the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa in the 2020 season.

UA’s contracts with all three schools includes a clause that states, “In the event of … prohibitory or governmental authority, including that of the Southeastern Conference or the National Collegiate Athletic Association, making it impossible or impractical to play the game, both parties shall be relieved of any and all obligations of this agreement.”

 

[UAgrad93]

Well if "we" made the decision nit to play the game, then I honestly feel we should own up to our responsibilities and pay. What we get for scheduling shitty ass opponents and paying them, as well as the unfortunate side of that once in a lifetime situation that is killing everything.

I think it would be a no brainer for us to pay the contract if “we” were to be the ones that breached it. Problem is, we weren’t the ones to do that. It was the conference as a whole. I would imagine that the conference would be held liable and not the individual school. Also, I would guess that there would be some “extenuating” circumstances written into the contract to allow UA an out without penalty.
I know that the little guys program is sustained by these “contract wins”, but damn! Shit happens!!

 

[Tidestalker]

making it impossible or impractical to play the game

Both sides don't agree....

Lawyers, do you thing.

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

Take those monies out of Sankey's wallet and those that made the decision not to play. F Um.

 

[Tidestalker]

Mountain West football schedule 2020: 10 games with two nonconference opponents to be played

The Mountain West has announced what it plans to do for football season amid the COVID-19 pandemic

www.cbssports.com

The Mountain West just pulled a genius move. "Allowing" 2 non league games has insulated them from both sides... Now, they can disregard any payments to FCS or lower league schools that would have received a pay day before they eventually cancel or postpone their own league, as well as request payments from P5 schools who have cancelled their non-league games. Smart work by that leagues leadership IMO