Topic: NHR: The effect of the BIG's decision on the MAC

[Ovaltine Jenkins]

https://theathletic.com/1920678/2020/07/10/mac-impact-big-ten-nonconference-schedule-announcement/?source=weeklyemail

[Big City]

The MAC has been in a difficult financial situation for months. Its schools are among the most heavily subsidized in FBS. In May, the league announced it would trim its future basketball tournaments and cut the postseason in eight other sports. Its football teams would not stay in hotels the night before home games, and the travel roster would be reduced from 76 players to 70. The league also received a Paycheck Protection Program loan in April (as did every G5 conference). The MAC’s loan was between $150,000 and $350,000 and saved 18 conference jobs, according to PPP data released this week. Schools within the conference have also made job and salary cuts on staffs.

Could any of the financial loss from the football cancellations be recouped through cancellation fees or settlements? Northern Iowa, an FCS school, told The Athletic’s Scott Dochterman it didn’t believe it would receive such a settlement from Iowa. Some administrators in college sports believe there could be lawsuits, depending on contract wording. For example, if the conference canceled a game — not the school — would the clause still apply? That could be up to lawyers to litigate.

[puma]

Loss of one-and-done bodybag games is going to be disastrous for the G5.