Cincinnati still pushing hard to join another conference

[CL82]

We are doing what we can just like UConn is. Cincinnati Enquirer did a 5 part piece on the new conference and why the attempts to get into the ACC failed.

...and you may just be doing it better.

 

[adbern7]

folks have to realize how much Maryland going to B1G blindsided everyone, and how the fast decision to add UL was a rapid reaction by the ACC. in situations like that, personal relationships and momentum can trump thoughtful analysis. UL had the Pitino-Boeheim-K connection, brought another annual in-state SEC rival game against Kentucky (don't underestimate this in today's environment when scheduling decent OOC is next to impossible), and Charlie Strong has cred in Florida due to his background. it's not all about potential cable subscribers.

 

[upstater]

folks have to realize how much Maryland going to B1G blindsided everyone, and how the fast decision to add UL was a rapid reaction by the ACC. in situations like that, personal relationships and momentum can trump thoughtful analysis. UL had the Pitino-Boeheim-K connection, brought another annual in-state SEC rival game against Kentucky (don't underestimate this in today's environment when scheduling decent OOC is next to impossible), and Charlie Strong has cred in Florida due to his background. it's not all about potential cable subscribers.

With the ACC, it never is. Today's articles about the inability to start an ACC network surprise no one, given the way they've expanded.

 

[TouchdownHusky]

Real simple. Wait for North Carolina (four schools), Virginia (two school) or Florida (2 schools) to need support for something in the Senate or HofR and make Connecticut's assistance dependent on their help in CR. They can then count on us to be their new best friend.

 

[WestHartHusk]

...and you may just be doing it better.

I really don't think they are. They spend $20M less on sports, have a sandwiched stadium with tepid support in a market dominated by OSU and a flat-lined to contracting basketball program with a smurf coach, at a blah university (graduate/research/endowment aside).

Though the more I look at that on paper, I suppose they are a better fit for the ACC given their criteria.

 

[TouchdownHusky]

Just get this thing fixed. If Louisville is good enough for a major conference, so is UConn. Needs to fixed either inside of the college athletic arena or outside in the political/legal realm. Above board or political strong-arming. Don't care, just fix it.

 

[jostar1]

Real simple. Wait for North Carolina (four schools), Virginia (two school) or Florida (2 schools) to need support for something in the Senate or HofR and make Connecticut's assistance dependent on their help in CR. They can then count on us to be their new best friend.

That never happens.

 

[specialisthusky]

Just get this thing fixed. If Louisville is good enough for a major conference, so is UConn. Needs to fixed either inside of the college athletic arena or outside in the political/legal realm. Above board or political strong-arming. Don't care, just fix it.

That is pretty much how I feel. Not proud of it , but it shows how absolutely bewildered this has led people. I have no idea what it will take. I don't even know the problem. I just want it fixed and Uconn into a new conference.

 

[Dooley]

If photobombing expedites a school to a new conference, we have to play catch-up to Cincinnati...

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/e...seball-team-perfects-the-art-of-the-photobomb

 

[alsacs]

Real simple. Wait for North Carolina (four schools), Virginia (two school) or Florida (2 schools) to need support for something in the Senate or HofR and make Connecticut's assistance dependent on their help in CR. They can then count on us to be their new best friend.

You realize what you are suggesting isn't even funny. What percentage of CT residents are even UConn fans/alums? Why don't you have Sens. Blumenthal and Murphy tell the OK senators you don't get any relief for your home state unless Oklahoma/Oklahoma State get UConn into the Big XII. I feel bad for UConn, but you can't force people into marriages unless a current member of the conference uses leverage. UConn should be working with a school in the B1G, ACC, Big XII and building their resume up to them so they will speak up for you guys, but you can't use politicians or it will open Pandora's box.

 

[Dooley]

Agreed alsacs. UConn already had a politician act "on its behalf" and look where that got us. Shunned and forced to sit at the kid's table feasting on PB&J sandwiches on moldy bread with the likes of Tulane and Memphis.