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Ep. #52 | Dan Gavitt | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show

Coach Mark Gottfried sits down with Dan Gavitt, Senior Vice President for NCAA Basketball, to delve into the intricate world of March Madness. They discuss a groundbreaking 2010 media partnership that redefined game broadcasts, the complexities of conference realignments, and evolving NCAA tournament logistics. Key topics include NIL implications, the historical evolution of the Big East Conference, and media negotiations that bring this iconic event to millions. Tune in for an insightful conversation highlighting both the challenges and triumphs behind one of sports’ most celebrated tournaments.

Time: 1:32

Momentum Behind the Women's Game
Time: 1:30

Marketing the NCAA Tournament
Time: 1:22

Negotiating a $10 Billion Contract with TV
Time: 1:30

TV Partners and Changing Landscape of Conferences

1:00 – Who is Dan Gavitt?
2:30 – Impact of the father Dave Gavitt.
3:30 – The start of the Big East Conference.
4:30 – Personalities of the original Big East Conference.
7:00 – Promoting the Big East.
14:00 – Marketing of the NCAA tournament.
19:00 – Growth of March Madness.
26:00 – Momentum of the women’s game.
31:00 – Coordinating travel for over 100 teams.
36:00 – Picking the field.
40:00 – Selection and seeding.
43:00 – Negotiating a $10 billion TV contract.
45:00 – The addition of negotiating the Women’s package
51:00 – Changing landscape with the Conference realignment.