Big 12 and ACC are fumbling with their expansion apprehensiveness? They will become 2nd class BBall citizens as well if they continue.

[CONN78SEJ]

I said Georgetown and Nova would make sense for the ACC and given the ACC's history of course it won't happen. The Big 12 Commissioner sees the value in basketball. Apparently the ACC commish remarkably does not. The ACC is trying to compete in a game it can't win. The P2 cartel has been established. Making bold moves would make a difference but adding Cal and Stanford was not bold.

I hear what you are saying but (and it’s a big but), FBS football must also be part of the equation, and with Georgetown and Villanova it just isn’t. The Big 12 commish does see the value in basketball with almost 20 championship banners hanging from the ceiling, but he also sees the value in Coach Mora, Rentschler Field, and whatever future projects UConn Athletics and the UConn BOT’s sees fit.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Said nobody. And yours is the Big East merge with the ACC. That’s creative?

You complain endlessly about the Big East, which means that you must want UConn back in the AAC. Those are the two choices.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

I hear what you are saying but (and it’s a big but), FBS football must also be part of the equation, and with Georgetown and Villanova it just isn’t. The Big 12 commish does see the value in basketball with almost 20 championship banners hanging from the ceiling, but he also sees the value in Coach Mora, Rentschler Field, and whatever future projects UConn Athletics and the UConn BOT’s sees fit.

Why must FBS football be part of the equation. Have you followed anything that has happened in conference realignment?

 

[nelsonmuntz]

My brain hurts reading this response

Everyone's brain is tired of the endless bashing by the Big East haters without taking ownership of the fact that being anti-UConn in the Big East means you are pro UConn in the AAC. Those are the two choices.

 

[John]

Everyone's brain is tired of the endless bashing by the Big East haters without taking ownership of the fact that being anti-UConn in the Big East means you are pro UConn in the AAC. Those are the two choices.

Your long term goal is to turn UConn into Seton Hall North. We heard you the first time.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Your long term goal is to turn UConn into Seton Hall North. We heard you the first time.

Will one of you take responsibility for your position, just once?

 

[Stray_Dog]

Everyone's brain is tired of the endless bashing by the Big East haters without taking ownership of the fact that being anti-UConn in the Big East means you are pro UConn in the AAC. Those are the two choices.

Wow, you are the anti-Tylenol medicine! According to you there are but two choices. Funny, I have heard this in a court-room where you are either innocent or guilty and yet the court may decide to drop a case - you are neither guilty or innocent. They may have a mistrial and again - oh yea free to go and they start the prosecution over or not. They may find you guilty but of a lesser charge. They may find you in contempt - I know I think this about you! - the number of likes I will guess will be those who feel the same and the number of dislikes simply don't like the tone of my post or feel I am wrong. And then there is this point about arguments -"There is your side, their side, and the truth". Guess which side you left out???

 

[CONN78SEJ]

Why must FBS football be part of the equation. Have you followed anything that has happened in conference realignment?

Yes, I have. I do recall Brett Yormark spending several days in Storrs and meeting with athletic dept people and others. I’m also sure he tuned in to UConn winning it’s bowl game.

 

[CONN78SEJ]

Will one of you take responsibility for your position, just once?

 

[CONN78SEJ]

Everyone's brain is tired of the endless bashing by the Big East haters without taking ownership of the fact that being anti-UConn in the Big East means you are pro UConn in the AAC. Those are the two choices.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Wow, you are the anti-Tylenol medicine! According to you there are but two choices. Funny, I have heard this in a court-room where you are either innocent or guilty and yet the court may decide to drop a case - you are neither guilty or innocent. They may have a mistrial and again - oh yea free to go and they start the prosecution over or not. They may find you guilty but of a lesser charge. They may find you in contempt - I know I think this about you! - the number of likes I will guess will be those who feel the same and the number of dislikes simply don't like the tone of my post or feel I am wrong. And then there is this point about arguments -"There is your side, their side, and the truth". Guess which side you left out???

This is for you, @CONN78SEJ @freescooter and @John , along with anyone else who wants to pollute every thread with their "Big East sucks" rants:

There isn’t a third option. There is the Big East or AAC. If there was a third option of joining a major conference, UConn would have joined a major conference. Do you guys honestly think that you are the only ones that have figured out that it would be better for UConn if it was in the Big 10? If that was one of the choices, UConn would have selected it. It isn't, and UConn is in the Big East now. If you want to make the case for being in a league with Tulsa, FAU and ECU, make that case. Otherwise, give it a rest.

 

[uconnyankee]

Everyone's brain is tired of the endless bashing by the Big East haters without taking ownership of the fact that being anti-UConn in the Big East means you are pro UConn in the AAC. Those are the two choices.

Really? So if UConn is offered an invite from ACC or Big 12, those choices don’t exist?

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Really? So if UConn is offered an invite from ACC or Big 12, those choices don’t exist?

UConn has an offer from the ACC or Big 12? Really? Where has this been reported? How did you find this out? Have you been to a car wash or a basement in West Virginia?

 

[uconnyankee]

This is for you, @CONN78SEJ @freescooter and @John , along with anyone else who wants to pollute every thread with their "Big East sucks" rants:

There isn’t a third option. There is the Big East or AAC. If there was a third option of joining a major conference, UConn would have joined a major conference. Do you guys honestly think that you are the only ones that have figured out that it would be better for UConn if it was in the Big 10? If that was one of the choices, UConn would have selected it. It isn't, and UConn is in the Big East now. If you want to make the case for being in a league with Tulsa, FAU and ECU, make that case. Otherwise, give it a rest.

You exist to create conflict. You are constantly the guy who drops a turd in the punch bowl, and then gets all pissy when people are upset with you.
No, UConn’s choices aren’t only AAC or Big East. Uconn can also make the choice to pursue a P4 invite and take the necessary steps to do so. It’s widely reported that Uconn has been in discussions with Big 12. That is a choice.

Clearly, you’re a ‘stay in Big East’ and hope that UConn transitions to Villanova or Georgetowns position (FCS football).

 

[nelsonmuntz]

You exist to create conflict. You are constantly the guy who drops a turd in the punch bowl, and then gets all pissy when people are upset with you.
No, UConn’s choices aren’t only AAC or Big East. Uconn can also make the choice to pursue a P4 invite and take the necessary steps to do so. It’s widely reported that Uconn has been in discussions with Big 12. That is a choice.

Clearly, you’re a ‘stay in Big East’ and hope that UConn transitions to Villanova or Georgetowns position (FCS football).

How about this. Go to your wife and tell her that you think Kate Upton is a better option for you than your wife. You are aware that there is no realistic path for you to have any kind of relationship with Kate Upton, but the idea sounds pretty good to you, so you are going to focus on that rather than your own marriage. Let us know how it goes.

 

[uconnyankee]

UConn has an offer from the ACC or Big 12? Really? Where has this been reported? How did you find this out? Have you been to a car wash or a basement in West Virginia?

‘IF’ you moron!
And yes, UConn can choose those options (ACC and Big 12) by taking necessary steps to get there. Which we’ve seen them do with NIL, coaching, and recruiting.

If UConn were thinking Big East in long term, it wouldn’t be trying so hard to get P4 invite.

 

[uconnyankee]

How about this. Go to your wife and tell her that you think Kate Upton is a better option for you than your wife. You are aware that there is no realistic path for you to have any kind of relationship with Kate Upton, but the idea sounds pretty good to you, so you are going to focus on that rather than your own marriage. Let us know how it goes.

You are so pathetic in your arguments.

I release you…

 

[cellocgg]

Everyone's brain is tired of the endless bashing by the Big East haters without taking ownership of the fact that being anti-UConn in the Big East means you are pro UConn in the AAC. Those are the two choices.

In actuality, the situation is if you are pro Big East, then you are pro "I wish UConn's AD was dead in ten years"

 

[nelsonmuntz]

In actuality, the situation is if you are pro Big East, then you are pro "I wish UConn's AD was dead in ten years"

Make the case for the AAC.

 

[cellocgg]

Make the case for the AAC.

"I wish UConn's AD was dead in five years"

 

[Blades]

Clearly, you’re a ‘stay in Big East’ and hope that UConn transitions to Villanova or Georgetowns position (FCS football).

I've posted way to much about this stuff for over 20+ years, even back when the Boneyard was on Rivals. So I usually stay out of it now and I like the current BE/INDY set-up. Especially if Uconn could get a big bump up for their next TV contract for FB in 2026, with an upgraded home schedule. But what would be the pie in the sky FB TV number? ( $4-5 mil at best, it sure as hell will never be Notre Dame's. NBC TV deal).

That said with NIL and now revenue sharing coming next year, the Big East is more likely to transition to a "FCS" level basketball conference than anything Uconn controls. Just look at SEC hoop$ this year with the money they have from FB/TV....So when you have hoops guys like Fran F. pushing for Uconn to the Big 12, the best Uconn's AD can "hope" for is an ACC/ESPN vs. the Big 12 battle to steal Uconn away/ to upgrade their hoops. ( Especially with new Big East TV deal said to be around $6-7 mil per school vs. both the ACC/Big 12 near $40 mil ( inc. bowl payouts, etc. ...as always follow the money trail !)

 

[nelsonmuntz]

"I wish UConn's AD was dead in five years"

Is there a secret third option that we are all unaware of? Please share.

 

[jostar1]

There isn’t a third option. There is the Big East or AAC. If there was a third option of joining a major conference, UConn would have joined a major conference. Do you guys honestly think that you are the only ones that have figured out that it would be better for UConn if it was in the Big 10? If that was one of the choices, UConn would have selected it. It isn't, and UConn is in the Big East now. If you want to make the case for being in a league with Tulsa, FAU and ECU, make that case. Otherwise, give it a rest.

There is not a third option now, but there is the possibility of a third option. That is what is discussed on this board, the Conference Realignment board. If you don't want to discuss it, that is your choice. There are other boards you can participate in.

 

[cellocgg]

Is there a secret third option that we are all unaware of? Please share.

"nelsonmuntz joins board of other Big East program where his views are shared and applicable to the dead end nature of said program" lol

 

[BigTenFan]

2024 NIL info....