As this realignment epic unfolds, I (along with many others) have found myself wondering and speculating what role the networks play in all this and, most particularly, what role ESPN might play given they are the underwriter of LHN.  

This doesn't provide any answers, but it is well-written, well-considered, and makes for very interesting background on the contractual aspects of all this realignment excitement:

WHY BAYLOR'S CLAIMS AGAINST THE SEC HAVE NO MERIT

ESPN'S CONTRACT ISSUES WITH TEXAS A&M ILLUSTRATE LARGER ESPN PROBLEM

HOW ESPN IS COMPLICATING TEXAS A&M TO SEC DEAL

Enjoy.