Any chance in the future ~2 years out state playoff broadcasts come back to Idahosports.com?

Hopefully you guys come back and read this. There were a lot of things said in this thread that aren't accurate any more. Here is where things currently stand.

In 2016, the IHSAA signed a 5 year contract with the NFHS Network. @Summertime_fan was correct in his amounts and time frames. @TrainingTable included a link to an article the Statesman did when it happened. HOWEVER, soon after that (not sure exactly when) the deal was changed to a profit-sharing basis instead of a guaranteed amount every year. No one knows how much, or how little, that actually is.

Then, in September of 2018, the IHSAA Board of Directors extended the video rights contract with the NFHS Network until 2028. This was done in the executive (private) session the day before the public meeting. There was no mention of it, or discussion, during the public meeting the next day and it was not included in the meeting's minutes. There was also no press release or announcement from the IHSAA about it.

A few months ago, I heard a rumor this had happened and asked the IHSAA about it. I was told it was true. I asked if IdahoSports.com's audio rights contact would be extended until 2028 as well. I was told I was more than welcome to submit a proposal and the Board would take a look at it. I recently submitted a proposal to match the contract extension and was told that it would be on the "discussion agenda" during the December public board meeting being held December 10th.

I will be at the Board meeting at the IHSAA office next Tuesday morning. I have no reason to think they won't extend our audio rights contract, but nothing is guaranteed. Wish us luck....