Here's a thought (I will get flamed). Total speculation. If the American is getting poached, and would allow UConn to stay for football only, wouldn't the ACC be interested in our Olympic sports? Couldn't they essentially craft a deal that says we'd have to join the ACC if ND joined in full, and could only opt out if the American stopped allowing us to play football there. You'd think that would be ideal for them. They'd pay us a partial share. Balanced schedules in Olympic sports and football, plus our basketball, soccer, baseball etc. for the new network.