In 10 years we’ll be post-ESPN contraction. Cord cutters will force a la carte pricing which will expose ESPN’s cost. Half of TVs will drop them and another half will only pay a discounted rate. Revenues will fall and ESPN will have fewer contracts and pay less for them.When Saban retires, they're going to go after Dabo or Kirby. It's a catch 22 for Auburn either way.
Who knows what the world will look like if colleges have long term obligations but lose their cash flow.