Revenue statistics for 2012 BCS schools, Connecticut is at 64 million (higher than Maryland and RU and NorthWestern) and only has 20% of their revenue attributed to football (while most B1G schools have AT LEAST 30% with some upwards towards high 60's)
With UConn making that much with such a little percent attributed to football I think it speaks volumes in the amount of potential the school has if given the chance with better football games and recruiting if accepted into the B1G. Not to mention the basketball would at worst keep the same revenue and possibly even increase revenue compared to playing in the NNNBE.
Just something to think about.
http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/12/alabama_and_auburn_stay_among.html
From left to Right:
School/Conf/Revenue/% Of Revenue Attributed to Football/ 2012 Football Wins.
Connecticut Big East $63.8 million 20%
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