Ketch said that a Louisville guy thinks that Strong thinks he has the job. Let's wait and see.

As I understand it (I'm not a lawyer and could be wrong), it's not so much a question of a penalty, as it is the fact that we don't own our tier 1 and 2 rights any more. We could leave whenever, but we wouldn't bring any revenue to the new conference until the GOR expires.

From the context, it sounds like "surest bet" means the best possible choice, not the most likely. I'm not a 247 member though, so I can't read the content.

My gut feeling: he ain't coming. I would like to be wrong, but that's my guess.