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[QUOTE="HuskyHawk, post: 3100567, member: 1414"]
It is how this game is played.  UConn allowed rumors that we might leave for the Big East for a reason, as a warning.  Now we are issuing similar warnings.  They are statements to the media and not official positions in formal press releases by design.  We have no leverage inside the conference, our only leverage is the ability to leave and ESPN's desire that we not leave.  ESPN doesn't want to lose UConn content.

I think some people here believe we have options that are better than we do.  A standard point in any negotiation is BATNA.  Best Alternative to a Negotiated  Agreement.  In this case, the AAC and ESPN (and UConn) have to evaluate what UConn's best alternative to this already negotiated agreement is.  If our best alternative is worse than living with this deal, and it may be, then we have no real options.  If it is better, or might be better, then ESPN will make sure they get something done with SNY and resolve our concerns.
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