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Message: [QUOTE="Ldandy, post: 2068716, member: 4584"] This will be my last post on this subject and then hopefully this thread can die peacefully in its sleep like grandpa. You point out how these moves would help Uconn or Nova/JMU but make no convincing argument about how they would help the other members of The AAC. You can't just say that adding two current FCS Programs "would bring value and stability, just prior to the next TV negotiation" without any real proof of this conclusion. Quite frankly I think the majority of schools would not be in favor of adding either of these schools for a number of reasons including increased travel, perceived weakening of the schedule, and added competition for recruits. In all honesty what do you think that adding Nova(without Bball) and James Madison would do for The AAC's TV Deal? I suspect not much. The truth is that Uconn is in the best situation it can be in for the time being. They need to rebuild football and get the program back on steady ground. In a few years The B1G and Big 12 Conference deals will come due and maybe they get their shot then. If they are shut out that point, then and only then should they consider a Big East/Independent hybrid. As for Nova, you had your shot. The Big East gave you the opportunity to put on the big boy pants and you passed. Basketball is going great, you should be happy with that. Major FBS Football isn't in the cards. [/QUOTE]