Let's take this at face value for a minute and contextualize it.
On Feb 10th, OkaforPrez started an "ambiguous" thread about an earnest P5 push but couldn't provide details--the proverbial "something's up" thread.
Now a thread about Jade Burroughs at UConn. Ms. Burroughs was hired by Big Ten after the design of the new B1G logo. Her job is to get that branding in people's faces--like planning court placement and sizing based on television camera coverage for various B1G venues, how to brand venues for the spectators based on venue crowd flow, etc. She's familiar with every basketball court in the Big Ten because that's her job.
Now, add in the Chicago Tribune article of March 11th: Big Ten facing crucial decisions about its TV future.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-sherman-media-big-ten-spt-0312-20150311-column.html
It sounds like Fox is really unhappy with the performance of Big East basketball and may be exerting some behind the scenes pressure on the B1G to put together the right "package" for lack of a better word. Not just for football, but for basketball.
When I put it all together, I get what I've always thought and haven't been shy about saying: UConn's in the B1G--as in, Burrough's presence indicates UConn's
already in the B1G.
The only piece of the puzzle I seem to be missing is an available traveling partner.
But--if the various rumors are actually factual--it adds up. Thoughts?