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They'll probably keep these stickers. I don't see them disappearing. Really is a clever move. Now we need a new contract to get Dicko the out of here.

The other schools will like these stickers more than our fanbase for obvious reasons.
 
The irony is that the AAC could be a P6 conference tomorrow if they really wanted to. All they have to do is convince one of the NY6 bowl games to sign an exclusive contract to accept the conference champion.
 
SubbaBub said:
The irony is that the AAC could be a P6 conference tomorrow if they really wanted to. All they have to do is convince one of the NY6 bowl games to sign an exclusive contract to accept the conference champion.
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Yeah no. That doesn't get them in the autonomy club.
 
whaler11 said:
Yeah no. That doesn't get them in the autonomy club.
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Well, that gets them equal access. It doesn't get them equal pay. We can't get equal pay without 2 or 3 of the blue blood football programs, i.e., Texas and Oklahoma. Most people understand that, including TCU and Iowa State...
 
Pretending you're something you're not doesn't do anybody in the AAC any good. You can apply all the stupid, nonsensical helmet stickers you want to, but the AAC teams still get 10+++ times less money than the P5 schools, and thats the only difference between the AAC and P5 leagues. As for the weakling P5'ers, they're laughing at us on the way to their bank.
 
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uconnphil2016 said:
we're talking about the conference whose teams media deals are a pimple on the asscheek of P5 teams.
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your also talking about a brand new conference still in it's first TV deal. When the league first started none of the networks knew that it would be as competitive as it has been. I'm sure the next contract, although not at B1G level, will be bigger and as long as it's close to the weakest P-5 TV deal( I assume that would be Big 12) and better than any other G-5 deal then you can't complain. The newest kid on the block has to earn it first. Give it time.
 
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UConnDan97 said:
Well, that gets them equal access. It doesn't get them equal pay. We can't get equal pay without 2 or 3 of the blue blood football programs, i.e., Texas and Oklahoma. Most people understand that, including TCU and Iowa State...
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No it literally doesn't get them into the group that gets to make up the rules.

So yeah it would be nice and would have value for the league in a lot of ways - but there is no way in hell it's happening.
 
uconnphil2016 said:
This is so stupid.
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Aresco and league can breathe with an intact conference now that the Small12 has made their decision after months of the "Big Tease" He now has the responsibility of doing everything possible to get a Max TV contract. If placing a note on the back of the Helmet as part of a larger marketing strategy (together with competitive teams) helps make that statement, then I say stick it!

It won't be a stupid idea when it contributes to a substantive TV deal. Aresco is taking advantage of the great TV exposure to get the conversation going. There is a choice, either grovel at the feet of the almighty P5 gods or make a statement to college football fans and the network heads that you should be part of the autonomy group. The helmet stickers are just a small part of the promotion. This is why the league hired Mike Aresco. Right now the University Presidents are saying "Show me the money Mike!"

I wish I could say I was surprised at the nay sayers poo pooing the P6 promotion but truly I am not. The AAC resurrected from the ashes of the Big East and has a chance to become viable. Now is the time to seize every opportunity to create a big time image.

Two of the 4 P's of marketing 101 are 1. Product and 2. Promotion. The AAC has proven they can compete and it looks like if they don't promote it themselves then ESPN, CBS and others aren't going to do it for them.
 
Yes they had them on their helmets

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Drew said:
UCF has P6 stickers affixed to their helmets tonight.
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I'm waiting to see when the irony of UCF wearing P-6 helmet stickers and tweeting proudly about it dawns on Scott Frost. #Civil ConFLiCT
 
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Fishy said:
Why would this bother anyone?
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Because some people are entrenched in their views. It's easier to just say how bad the AAC is than to actually elevate it.

Why bother, it'll never happen, etc.

the expectation that you take on the SEC and Big 10 is dumb. You build off what you have and go from their. You go after your competitors. Right now that's the MWC.

Build that separation. Get people to accept the AAC is a better league. Pick off their prize possession. I doubt BYU could come over unless the money is significant to what they currently get. But there are other options.

Keep getting teams in the national discussion. In 5-6 years, Big 12 is done. That spot is either taken over by AAC or it's the P4. If the AAC is proven to be competitive, you can't deny their place in the field.

Play the P5, keep winning, and eventually the money will follow. It's the Boise model.
 
I could care one way or another
A sticker is neither going to help UConn or hurt them
If Aresco thinks it sends a message - fine
At the end of the day, again, a sticker on a helmet isn't UConn's biggest issue
 
Well, there are already things in motion that support the idea of us being a P6 anyways, so it really shouldn't bother anyone. First, the vast majority of choices for Big12 expansion, with the exceptions of BYU and Colorado State, came from the American. Second, we've already seen the "P5" begin to add teams from our conference as "acceptable P5 non-conference opponents"; one of which is UConn.

The "P5" knows that there is high quality in our conference, even if they don't accept equality. And there's nothing wrong with being considered the 6th best of the top 6 conferences. But we need to keep beating the drum. We sure as hell are MUCH better than MACtion or the friggin' SunBelt...
 
Strangely enough, with the Big 12 not expanding we are at a point where we actually might want to start rooting for AAC teams to deliver against P5 schools and bowl games. Serious question: in the short term, is it more likely a P5 conference expands with a G5 school or a G5 conference becomes "P6"?
 
I just heard the Mountain West is putting P6.5 Stickers on their helmets. AAC outfoxed again!

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There are rumors out there that if we don't improve we are going to put "PU" stickers on our helmet.
 
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Why is The American playing like a power conference and calling itself a power conference right now? I think the great Bill Walsh summed it up best ... #Power6

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Hopefully the happy horsepuckie about Aresco proves more precient than when these wishcasting posts were about Diaco.
 
I actually don't hate it. As far as the general public is concerned (i.e. completely unaware of autonomy and rules of that such) the distinction of P5/G5 is simply 'good' and 'bad'.

The P5 distinction was chosen by the P5 and currently serves as a black eye to our sports programs. I doubt the P6 ever becomes a reality but the more people talking about it and the casual fan being more aware of the league can't hurt.

I don't hate it. Out of all the AAC decisions, this just doesn't bother me that much.
 
I actually don't blame the conference for taking the initiative to raise the conference brand. The Big East just lied down and took the raiding until they eventually dissolved.
 
Now we need "P6" tshirts in each school's colors... I love this.
 
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No problem with the AAC doing this...my only question is if UConn should be allowed to put "P6" on our helmets. Or does "P6" stand for something us on our helmets, such as referencing 6 straight losing seasons? "Pathetic 6"? Losing football seasons are our rodeo.
 
Dooley said:
No problem with the AAC doing this...my only question is if UConn should be allowed to put "P6" on our helmets. Or does "P6" stand for something us on our helmets, such as referencing 6 straight losing seasons? "Pathetic 6"? Losing football seasons are our rodeo.
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Dooley, that's sad but unfortunately true. If someone asked me what was the worst and most boring college football offense you have ever seen, sadly I would say UCONN. These days I am not exactly feeling Confident.
 
Confident Carl said:
Dooley, that's sad but unfortunately true. If someone asked me what was the worst and most boring college football offense you have ever seen, sadly I would say UCONN. These days I am not exactly feeling Confident.
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We are, without question, the most boring offense in college football. I'm not even sure we can call our offense an offense. You have to score points to be called an offense...otherwise, you're just a clock waster.
 
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