What exactly UConn did with UL, we're not sure, but the word is UConn got too complacent with the ACC and allowed UL to maneuver in and take the spot. That combined with the forces of the situation dictating that FSU and Clemson held FAR more sway in the decision than they did in 04 with BC, VT, Miami and 11 with Pitt and Cuse, they pushed HARD for UL over us because of the perceived better football, after making the basketball-first move in 2011.
In this case, UConn is choosing to make its pitch via backchannels and quiet discussion as opposed to tweeting about it, planting stories in papers, releasing ginned up Powerpoints, etc. Since the use of FOIAs, Twitter, and leaving footprints is far different now than it was five years ago, it's understandable that UConn is maintaining contact through untraceable channels. What would be very disconcerting is if the communication isn't actually happening and we're just waiting around for a phone call. But if Herbst and the like are keeping their cards close to their vest so as not to make a media mess out of this anymore than it is, and keeping in touch with other B12 presidents and the conference outside of the media and its scope, then I'm good with that. Makes us look more mature, put together, and ready to make a move.
Don't forget you haven't heard anything out of the mouths of BYU either.