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Message: [QUOTE="UConnJim, post: 4043418, member: 1559"] If you go back to when the Big 12 added new members in 2011, the first choice was TCU. The West Virginia addition was delayed as Louisville jumped into the ring. It was rumored Texas wanted West Virginia and Oklahoma wanted Louisville. UConn wasn’t considered as the 10th and it really didn’t matter what UConn’s administration did. During round 2 of Big 12 expansion, it appears UConn made the first cut of candidates to join the Big 12, but UConn was not one of the favorites. The top 3 were rumored to be Cinci, UCF, and Houston, with BYU as a possible football only add. Rumor is social policies lead to BYU being dropped but who knows and expansion didn’t happen. According to articles on Big 12 expansion, the biggest drawback for UConn was geography and that hasn’t changed. When UConn first announced they were leaving the AAC, I was upset as I thought football would be impacted. Over time, I realized an independent football schedule was not only feasible, but it was more attractive and UConn was actually able to get a football media contract. In my opinion, UConn can win as an independent. I like that Edsall has turned around the roster and rebuilt the foundation, but I am not happy about Giufre and his offense. If Edsall does get replaced, I think the turnaround of the football program can be fast if UConn hires an offensive minded coach as the roster today is much better than when Edsall was hired. [/QUOTE]

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