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I think there is a possibility that we could get a P4/5 invite as theres still 2-3 years before the next big shift (I think at least), but im not holding my breath. If it comes, it comes, if it doesnt im fine with the AAC. But if the p5 does turn in to the p4 and The American adds whoever doesnt get scooped up, thatll be great for the conf.Yes, the P5 will eventually become the P4, and Yes, the power conference dream is over and has been over for UConn for several years now. UConn will survive in the AAC. It may not be "big time" college athletics but it is close enough. We need to stop worrying about the Power Conferences and just enjoy UConn athletics for what they are.
Yes, the P5 will eventually become the P4, and Yes, the power conference dream is over and has been over for UConn for several years now. UConn will survive in the AAC. It may not be "big time" college athletics but it is close enough. We need to stop worrying about the Power Conferences and just enjoy UConn athletics for what they are.
I agree. I said this a few years ago and I still think its the end game. A top level, nationwide conference of 36-48 teams in Division I "super" that own all their own rights. It will start with the weakest P5 conferences (B12 and Pac12) getting poached. Then when Michigan and Alabama see how much they support the non competitive schools they will winnow out the Iowas, Georgia techs, and Vanderbilt level schools. As this happens and the list of the have-nots keeps growing a healthy second tier football league can form that still has regional market value. Football and the P5 looks to be less inclusive to me long term, not more so. We are out I think forever but I am less bothered by that than I was a while ago.
At some point the big boys are going to jump to 16 teams each. Where will the SEC steal two teams? Will it be Florida State and a Big 12 school. Or possibly two Big 12 schools. The Big 10 will follow. Will they rob both Virginia schools or Iowa State and West Virginia? In the long run the Big 12 will fold just like the SWC did. The PAC 12 will grab more Big 12 schools. At some point there will only be four POWER Conferences. Just my though...
Don't WVU's academics suck? I can't see the B1G taking that school seriously, and Morgantown isn't exactly in same ballpark as NYC, the northern half of Jersey, or the Fairfield County to Boston corridor.Not quite sure I agree with who the Big10 would take. Unless it’s as a hanger on to get Texas, ISU does nothing for the Big10. WVU? Not sure they fit at all. Even two Virginia schools is a little redundant.
I really wonder how much of a factor academics is. A school might have a great academic reputation but the guys recruited for big time sports are for the most part taking courses that are a joke. They are not studying quantum physics and playing FB. Doesn't matter if it is WVU or Michigan.Don't WVU's academics suck? I can't see the B1G taking that school seriously, and Morgantown isn't exactly in same ballpark as NYC, the northern half of Jersey, or the Fairfield County to Boston corridor.
I really wonder how much of a factor academics is. A school might have a great academic reputation but the guys recruited for big time sports are for the most part taking courses that are a joke. They are not studying quantum physics and playing FB. Doesn't matter if it is WVU or Michigan.
The time zone argument is always my favorite. It’s probably their biggest strength. Can you imagine how invisible the league would be if they didn’t have late night exclusivity?
BTW - the bigger your relationship is with ESPN is the healthier you are.
Watch the Big East try and claw their way back on.
Unless you have a time machine lying around, ESPN is increasingly irrelevant.
Bad academics is a huge factor, don't kid yourself. Try researching the cumulative QPA or GPA of the WVU or Cincinnati football team vs Michigan's team or Notre Dame or Stanfords team.I really wonder how much of a factor academics is. A school might have a great academic reputation but the guys recruited for big time sports are for the most part taking courses that are a joke. They are not studying quantum physics and playing FB. Doesn't matter if it is WVU or Michigan.
What about Louisville? Bad academics meant nothing to conference realignment and still don't.Bad academics is a huge factor, don't kid yourself. Try researching the cumulative QPA or GPA of the WVU or Cincinnati football team vs Michigan's team or Notre Dame or Stanfords team.