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While the geographic proximity is tempting, it would dampen recruiting and, in a sense, allow UMass to draw closer competitively with UConn. No thanks. Playing the Minutemen as an OOC opponent is fine annually--not as a conference foe.What is wrong with adding a "flagship university"?
What is wrong with adding a "flagship university"?
I hate these arguments. Fixed it for you:While the geographic proximity is tempting, it would dampen recruiting and, in a sense, allow UMass to draw closer competitively with UConn. No thanks. Playing the Minutemen as an OOC opponent is fine annually--not as a conference foe.
Exactly...we don't need two AAC teams in New England or two ACC teams right?If UMass could move to Maryland or Virginia, we would add. Don't need another school in this conference in New England. The boat wont float.
Exactly...we don't need two AAC teams in New England or two ACC teams right?
Delaware to the Big East.What is wrong with adding a "flagship university"?
Maybe they can add UMass for basketball and have football be independent, oh wait....Delaware to the Big East.
I hear all the arguments that Umass brings nothing to the table etc., and I get it. But they are no worse than most of the AAC. I propose a two division 16 team AAC, to cut down on travel and create a bit more rivalry. East would be Uconn, Temple, ECU, USF, UCF, Cinncinati, Umass and Buffalo ( other possibilies Army or Florida Atlantic)
West would be Memphis, Tulane, SMU, Houston, Tulsa, Wichita, New Mexico State, and one more, can't think of anyone at the moment. Look, the conference stinks anyways, is basically the leftovers league. This would not make it worse, and at least all the schools could cut down on travel and perhaps generate some regional interest. Meanwhile of course, I want out of the AAC for Uconn, but for right now we have to deal with it.
I don't think that will happen.I'm a football guy, but if our revenue is remains limited post-next round of realignment, I would at least have to listen to the "drop football and lets try to move sports back to the Big East" crowd. Which would make me really sad.
I hear all the arguments that Umass brings nothing to the table etc., and I get it. But they are no worse than most of the AAC. I propose a two division 16 team AAC, to cut down on travel and create a bit more rivalry. East would be Uconn, Temple, ECU, USF, UCF, Cinncinati, Umass and Buffalo ( other possibilies Army or Florida Atlantic)
West would be Memphis, Tulane, SMU, Houston, Tulsa, Wichita, New Mexico State, and one more, can't think of anyone at the moment. Look, the conference stinks anyways, is basically the leftovers league. This would not make it worse, and at least all the schools could cut down on travel and perhaps generate some regional interest. Meanwhile of course, I want out of the AAC for Uconn, but for right now we have to deal with it.