LETTER FROM THE COMMISSIONER (CONTINUED)
• We have arrived at an equitable plan for the distribution of revenue to our
member schools.
• We have brokered a marketing rights agreement with IMG College, the leading
collegiate sports marketing firm in the nation.
• We have joined an officiating consortium in men's basketball that will ensure that
the nation's best-trained officials are officiating our games.
• In football, we have helped shape the makeup of the College Football Playoff
selection committee and ensured that our conference champion will have a path
to participate in the most prestigious bowl games.
• We have assembled a lineup of bowl games that will annually challenge our
teams against strong opponents in desirable destinations.
• We have taken the initiative to create our own bowl game – the Miami Beach
Bowl – which will be played in the state-of-the-art Marlins Park.
The last year has been challenging on a number of fronts, but we have met the
challenges and we have a bright future. Our conference has never been as
cohesive and united as it is today, with like-minded institutions that are committed
to broad-based success.
We look forward to providing our schools with the platforms and means to
achieve their goals and we are extremely pleased that you will be joining us for
this exciting journey.
Mike Aresco
Commissioner
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