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Just curious if any evidence of this.
Yes, I know it would have a very very slim chance, but when you're grasping for straws you gotta try every possible avenue.
And here's what UConn has to offer:
1) The SEC has few expansion options. With no interest in grabbing schools in existing markets, the SEC does not have a lot of choices. The lower half of the ACC, Kansas/KSt, and Cinci are already covered territory. That leaves: UNC/NC St, Va/VT, TCU/Bay, Ok/Ok St, and a northeastern team. I cannot see Texas & the SEC ever agreeing. And with the ACC schools locked up for 20 years, the options are fewer.
2) The SEC needs stronger basketball. The SEC is the strongest FB but the weakest in BB. Yes, FB drives the bus, but adding more FB powers does little to help the conference, and could even lead to cannibalization. BB is where it's leaving money on the table. And .... what if ... what if CTE blows up? Could FB decline the way Boxing has? Unlikely, but nonetheless any good business has diverse revenue streams.
3) The SEC has limited penetration in major markets. Yes, the conference does well because it's an overall strong brand, but not a single top 5 TV market is a home market for the SEC. How much better could the conference do if it could make greater inroads in NYC?
Yes a longshot, but can't leave any stone unturned here.
Yes, I know it would have a very very slim chance, but when you're grasping for straws you gotta try every possible avenue.
And here's what UConn has to offer:
1) The SEC has few expansion options. With no interest in grabbing schools in existing markets, the SEC does not have a lot of choices. The lower half of the ACC, Kansas/KSt, and Cinci are already covered territory. That leaves: UNC/NC St, Va/VT, TCU/Bay, Ok/Ok St, and a northeastern team. I cannot see Texas & the SEC ever agreeing. And with the ACC schools locked up for 20 years, the options are fewer.
2) The SEC needs stronger basketball. The SEC is the strongest FB but the weakest in BB. Yes, FB drives the bus, but adding more FB powers does little to help the conference, and could even lead to cannibalization. BB is where it's leaving money on the table. And .... what if ... what if CTE blows up? Could FB decline the way Boxing has? Unlikely, but nonetheless any good business has diverse revenue streams.
3) The SEC has limited penetration in major markets. Yes, the conference does well because it's an overall strong brand, but not a single top 5 TV market is a home market for the SEC. How much better could the conference do if it could make greater inroads in NYC?
Yes a longshot, but can't leave any stone unturned here.