It's pretty unlikely we are going to make the big two. Our best case scenario seems to be one level below that and are most likely scenario seems to be two levels below that in an ACC leftover conference.
This may be true but our goal should be to be an institution that on all levels would fit nicely with the top schools in the B1G. Worst case scenario (if we don't get the invitation) is we'll still be an institution that on all levels would fit nicely with the top schools in the B1G.
Most likely, you are correct. SEC never happens so B1G is our only shot.
Exactly….but this falls apart if channel choice ever becomes an option on streamin/cable packages. They would loose 90% of their NJ revenue imo
I'm sure that is our goal, in fact, there is collateral evidence that we are actively working toward it.
I agree about looking at the GORs as they are hard to break. That said, I think the schools are now looking at a new strategy: dissolving the conference instead of challenging the GORs. I guess if you can get enough schools involved, you can dissolve the conference, but we don't know how many schools you would need. And, it's unclear if dissolving the conference would rid the schools of the obligation to fulfill the GORs with ESPN, their contract partner.
The B1G just wants exposure in the biggest TV markets they can get their hands on. That's it. If they can grab a top research university while doing so, that's just gravy on top. When you view it through that lens, their recent history with respect to realignment makes a lot of sense.
The only thing more important than money is more money
Which way do UConn fans lean? Sox or Yankees? Pats or Giants?
My experience, it is pretty even but maybe a touch more towards the Boston teams given the schools location and Boston's general success lately.
Pretty much splits at the Connecticut river
Storrs is east of the river but the CT population is higher west of the river. So 2/3 favor NY teams and 1/3 Boston teams?
Lots of NY transplants hated the Yankees. Lots of Dodger and Giant fans, and then Met fans.
Residents of Storrs? I have no idea. The University? I would say roughly 50-50 based upon their hometowns.
Yeah, I said Sox-Yanks because of the rivalry. Mets and Jets noted.
UConn fans though…. Aren’t most UConn fans from west of the river just by CT population distribution?
I don't know that anyone has done a poll, but anecdotal evidence from when I was there tells me was pretty much evenly split, at least back in the day.
Sounds like a BY poll is needed. Pats or Giants / Jets. Sox or Yanks / Mets.
