UConn, Texas Agree To Home-and-Home Deal

[JavaMan]

By Carl Adamec, ALBANY, N.Y.

"The plan is for the Huskies to host the Longhorns for the Hall of Fame Challenge at Mohegan Sun Arena during the 2016-17 campaign. UConn would travel to Austin during the 2017-18 season.

I'm wondering if they got a 24 hour buyers remorse clause with that.

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[Sonny44]

Brilliant Geno! More exposure to the south. Lots of recruits lurking there.

 

[alexrgct]

Oh this is so freaking awesome. I'd love to go to Mohegan Sun and Austin!!!

 

[Frank]

Humm....would this not be nice perk for Cox's homecoming game?

 

[magic]

GREAT ! I like the way the Longhorn program is being put together. I believe a Uconn vs. Texas rivalry could be huge !

 

[sarals24]

YES!!!!! Three games in Texas as long as we're in the AAC. Bring back Baylor!!

 

[huskeynut]

Excellent!!!!!!!!!

 

[Txhoopsalot]

Hey from Austin. I love it. Coach Aston showing no fear. She wants to build a program. She is willing to do what it takes to do that. Among other benefits, bring UConn to Austin will bring fans to the arena.

 

[CL82]

Um we get a neutral site as home game and give and away game? When did we become a mid major?

 

[HoopsFan21]

Um we get a neutral site as home game and give and away game? When did we become a mid major?

The day we joined the AAC? In other news, Mohegan Sun, like Webster Bank and XL are considered UConn home courts by the NCAA.

 

[Oldbones]

Um we get a neutral site as home game and give and away game? When did we become a mid major?

Good strategy. UConn plays anyone anywhere. Two wins, whether on the space station or on the deck of the USS North Carolina

 

[jsloanjr]

Got to love this move...........Does Tenn bow to UCONN after the meeting in Tampa?.........

 

[HoopsFan21]

You could take a space ship to Mars to face UConn and you would likely lose. This nonsense about where they play is just that - nonsense. UConn wins where ever because of its coaching and training.

 

[sarals24]

Isn't Mohegan now considered a home game?

 

[Bayareahusky]

great series.... love to hear this..... texas is good for us.... strong in the post..... good coach

 

[triaddukefan]

Is it too late for Texas to back out of this deal ?

 

[Purduke]

Can we get this extended to football too. Got to figure someway to get out of the AAC and that road runs through the gridiron.

 

[UcMiami]

The day we joined the AAC? In other news, Mohegan Sun, like Webster Bank and XL are considered UConn home courts by the NCAA.

Actually, no. You have to play I believe three regular season games in a season on a court for it to become a 'home' court. I believe Webster Bank is hoping for that to occur, though if it does they will not be able to bid for NCAA regionals.

 

[HoopsFan21]

Actually, no. You have to play I believe three regular season games in a season on a court for it to become a 'home' court. I believe Webster Bank is hoping for that to occur, though if it does they will not be able to bid for NCAA regionals.

I think you're right. All the same the original premise is lame. A game at Mohegan Sun which is 25 miles as the crow flies from Storrs is nothing but a home game for UConn. When they play there I am pretty sure UConn is wearing the home whites.

 

[meyers7]

Is it too late for Texas to back out of this deal ?

I'm glad they finalized it before this game today.

 

[UcMiami]

Is it too late for Texas to back out of this deal ?

Actually - I think it is just what TX needs. Like SC. Like Stanford. They know you have to know what you are shooting for.