Both networks would be available evn if Uconn is not in the Big12. You would think that the people in charge are making decisions based on solid data that includes how much/how little various schools bring to markets. Although the bile comes up as I type this, you can't discount the impact of ND in the non-FB sports for the ACC in the northeast markets nor can you discount that Cuse carries weight in NYC as well.I would love to see the Big 12 plant a flag in the Northeast and put a spoiler on the ACC Network.
After everything that's happened over the years, this is an absurd mindset to have.Big 12 expansion looks to be a near certainty
"The leaders in the clubhouse for Big 12 expansion remain BYU, Cincinnati and Connecticut. The next tier includes South Florida, Central Florida, Memphis, Colorado State, Houston, Boise State and Tulane."
We're set. Big 12, ACC, Big Ten, whatever.
It's been a while since you've had a "glass 1/4 full" post from me during these Husky dog days of summer, but here comes the latest installment from the board optimist:
I have UConn going to the Big 12 at a 90% likelihood right now. I would say 100%, but then we would be doooomed. The reason I say that is due to what almost certainly motivated the Big12 to vote for expansion in the first place; TV. The ACC network gets done, and immediately, the Big12 is ready to roll.
Well folks, that is GREAT news for our beloved University of Connecticut. The Big12 knows that there are two properties out there that are essential to driving their TV set demands; UConn and BYU. Everyone else is a far cry away. See you at the prom, Mr. Bowlsby...
Click my heels three times and I get to go to a basketball game in Kansas? There's no place like home ...there's no place like home ...
How about the wacky notion that they pass on CSU at this time because maybe Colorado (and Arizona State) could be available in the future if the PAC 12 continues to struggle with its own tv deal.My prediction:
UConn and Cincinnati in all sports. BYU and CSU for football only.
Boren said, "... strength of their athletic department, fan base, media market, reputation, integrity and academic standing..." I think that bodes very well for UConn and it's because those very factors also strike me as the most logical criteria that I've been reading and contributing to this forum over the past few months.
I'm just a Texas fan in Austin interested in what's best for the Horns. I don't have any emotional connection to UConn or Connecticut or even the northeast.
But I believe a sustainable Big 12 with a happy, committed Texas and OU is in Texas' best interest. I have believed all along that a 12 member, two division, CCG conference format would be best for the Big 12. And when I look at candidates, UConn has always struck me as best.
Media members seem to love BYU but I'll admit I have an animosity towards church schools. SMU killed the SWC and Baylor sullied the Big 12. Maybe BYU is a good church school and my prejudice is unfair. If WVU wasn't in the Big 12 maybe I'd be more open to entertaining the idea. But with the Big 12 having a stake in the ground in Morgantown, Provo just seems to spread the geographic footprint too far. I just can't see BYU being a better fit than UConn.
Others say Cincy is ready and Houston is splashy but when I look at the facebook map of college football fans (I love those things) those schools don't even have enough fans to carry their own cities.
I think the phrase "academic standing" eliminates Memphis. And don't they have a history of NCAA violations?
I know you're all probably pretty fed up with the entire process and the last thing you want is somebody like me blowing smoke up your ass. And I've seen geographic concerns expressed by some on this forum.
But it's not like this is 1925 and it's not like you're in Tokyo. Everybody travels nowadays and it's no big deal. It probably wouldn't take much longer to get to Storrs than it takes to fly to Pittsburgh and drive to Morgantown.
Besides, you're the ones who will have to bear the brunt of the travel burden. Everybody else in the conference will just have to come to UConn once or twice per sporting season. You're the ones who will spending half your time in the midwest/southwest.
I definitely think UConn would make the best addition to the Big 12, especially if the six qualifications Boren cited really are the factors considered.
So I had Sirius Channel 91 on the radio on my way to work at 8 A.M. Taylor Z.'s opinion on Big-12 expansion: He wants Houston & Memphis added & if they to to 4 additions also add Colorado State & BYU. He was adamant. Rule #1-the pundits have spoken.
So I had Sirius Channel 91 on the radio on my way to work at 8 A.M. Taylor Z.'s opinion on Big-12 expansion: He wants Houston & Memphis added & if they to to 4 additions also add Colorado State & BYU. He was adamant. Rule #1-the pundits have spoken.
In other news, UConnDan97 cleaned his apartment, made a candlelight dinner and bought the finest wine. About to close the deal when she disclosed that she had a headache. And genital herpes.
ASU is not going to the B12. LA is an easy drive from Phoenix on the I10 .How about the wacky notion that they pass on CSU at this time because maybe Colorado (and Arizona State) could be available in the future if the PAC 12 continues to struggle with its own tv deal.
That "no one will take us because we'll always be available" argument was always BS anyway. It doesn't even make any sense.Question from a friend in Texas.
"You always said that UConn was forever the bridesmaid and left at the altar because the feeling among P-5 Conferences was that the Huskies would always be there for the taking if and when the time came. If these UConn B12 rumors are valid right now why would the ACC or B1G want to cede access to their valuable Northeast/NYC footprint? Any chance you may get a call from either? "
Sounds like BC and some of the ACC members conspired to keep UConn out of the ACC, and indirectly the P5.That "no one will take us because we'll always be available" argument was always BS anyway. It doesn't even make any sense.
UConn is in the AAC due to a combination of:
- Getting a late start even trying to move to another conference, because our leadership didn't see the P5 coming until it was too late
- Bias against the school from the ACC for a variety of reasons (BC wants their territory, certain schools look at UConn as the main driver of the lawsuit thanks to Dandy D|ck Blumenthal, and the football schools don't like our crappy football...go figure)
- Louisville was available for the ACC during the last round of expansion, and they always were a solid candidate, and taking them blocked them from going to the Big 12, which is where they really belong.
- The B1G saw Rutgers as a better add for the NYC market
I suppose you could argue that one of the reasons the ACC took Louisville instead of UConn was because geography would likely prevent the Big 12 from being interested in us, and Louisville was right in their footprint, so if either school was likely to be available later it would be us. But really, Louisville was always a strong add in every category except academics, which we all no no one really cares about.
There's no conspiracy. Just a string of bad breaks.
Haha, yeah I guess. But my point is there was always an explanation for not taking UConn beyond "oh, well they'll always be there if we need them".Sounds like BC and some of the ACC members conspired to keep UConn out of the ACC, and indirectly the P5.
Mostly it's Paul Pasqualoni's fault.
YES!!! I'm hoping that we get involved in a bidding war between the Big 12, ACC and B1G.Question from a friend in Texas.
"You always said that UConn was forever the bridesmaid and left at the altar because the feeling among P-5 Conferences was that the Huskies would always be there for the taking if and when the time came. If these UConn B12 rumors are valid right now why would the ACC or B1G want to cede access to their valuable Northeast/NYC footprint? Any chance you may get a call from either? "