George Kliavkoff creates more confusion in regards to Pac-12 media rights deal

The Pac-12 Commissioner is making it seem like everything's under control

The Pac-12 has been in an ongoing search for what they feel is an adequate media rights deal, and even with much criticism from the media and fans they are apparently taking a long time on purpose.

Something Pac-12 Commissioner George Kliavkoff revealed at Pac-12 media day when he explained why it is taking so long to get a deal.

Pac-12’s George Kliavkoff: “The longer we wait for our media deal the better our options are”

— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) July 21, 2023

Something that confused fans even more when he hinted that they do in fact have a deal secured, but didn't want to take away from football related topics. 

In a follow-up to this comment, George Kliavkoff says we are "reading too much into it" to assume the TV deal is done. He did not mean that. https://t.co/UnA4CZY1Nk

— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) July 21, 2023

A comment he sort of circled back and addressed differently.

 Just based off what he is saying today, it appears that the conference is either close or has a deal done. However, the reports and noise after Thursday's meetings indicated the opposite. Only time will tell, but just like they have attempted to do this entire year, the Pac-12 is making efforts to control the narrative.