The Sports Media Podcast Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee, the Big Ten’s Grace McNamara and Roger Goodell moves up the NFL’s timetable
Sep 25, 2025
Brandel Chamblee, a veteran Golf Channel analyst, shares insider insights on the Ryder Cup, discussing its unique anticipation and studio prep differences. He reflects on evolving commentary styles and the PGA Tour's challenges, highlighting LIV defections. Grace McNamara from the Big Ten emphasizes the surge in women's sports viewership, particularly in volleyball, and hints at exciting developments like a potential women's conference tournament. They also explore media rights shifts impacting the NFL, revealing how sports might bridge significant industry disputes.
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NFL Could Speed Up Media Rights Timeline
- Roger Goodell signaled the NFL may accelerate renegotiating media rights, possibly as early as 2026.
- That move could reshape market pricing and force other leagues to react to new valuation benchmarks.
NBA Deal Resetting Sports Rights Market
- The NBA's new deal reset market values and highlighted pricing mismatches across leagues.
- The NFL's choices will act like an "aircraft carrier" that drags other sports' media valuations in its wake.
Where New NFL Inventory Might Come From
- New inventory for NFL packages could come from an added 18th game and shifting partners like Netflix or YouTube.
- Digital entrants prefer marquee windows, which increases competition for Sunday afternoon inventory.