Is UCONN Football positioning for independence?

[Adios]

We don't even sell out the stadium anymore and you want to go independent. Why do I post here?!?

 

[shizzle787]

We don't even sell out the stadium anymore and you want to go independent. Why do I post here?!?

That's because we play a crap schedule. If you schedule independent, you could schedule better. No one cares about Memphis, Tulsa, or ECU. They would rather play Virginia, Missouri, and BC.

 

[hardcorehusky]

What bowl is UMASS tied to? None. Is UMass looking to go P5? No. They can't even get into the AAC. We do not follow what UMASS does because we are on 2 different tracks.

 

[shizzle787]

What bowl is UMASS tied to? None. Is UMass looking to go P5? No. They can't even get into the AAC. We do not follow what UMASS does because we are on 2 different tracks.

You missed the point. UMass is not looking to get into a P5 and they have a decent schedule. We have a much better brand than UMass so we could get a better schedule.

 

[Adios]

That's because we play a crap schedule. If you schedule independent, you could schedule better. No one cares about Memphis, Tulsa, or ECU. They would rather play Virginia, Missouri, and BC.

Did you notice the sellout against UVA? I didn't. I must be on a different planet.

 

[shizzle787]

Did you notice the sellout against UVA? I didn't. I must be on a different planet.

No, but did you notice the AAC games' attendances? I'll wait.

 

[shizzle787]

No, but did you notice the AAC games' attendances? I'll wait.

That's what I thought. The Virginia and Syracuse games were the two highest attended games. Maine was third followed by...wait for it... the four AAC games.

 

[UConnJim]

You missed the point. UMass is not looking to get into a P5 and they have a decent schedule. We have a much better brand than UMass so we could get a better schedule.

This takes the cake! Have you looked at UMass' home schedule over the next 2 years? It's terrible! No P5 and no rivals. Of course, if you want payday games you can sign up for 1 and done away games with P5 schools.

2017: Hawaii, Old Dominion, Ohio, Georgia Southern, Appalachian St., Maine

2018: Charlotte, USF, Coastal Carolina, Troy, BYU, 1 TBD

Unless a couple other schools go independent, there is no way UConn could assemble a decent home schedule.

 

[Adios]

Keep waiting. We're not going independent.

UMass absolutely wants into the P5. Who doesn't? Are you serious?

 

[shizzle787]

This takes the cake! Have you looked at UMass' home schedule over the next 2 years? It's terrible! No P5 and no rivals. Of course, if you want payday games you can sign up for 1 and done away games with P5 schools.

2017: Hawaii, Old Dominion, Ohio, Georgia Southern, Appalachian St., Maine

2018: Charlotte, USF, Coastal Carolina, Troy, BYU, 1 TBD

Unless a couple other schools go independent, there is no way UConn could assemble a decent home schedule.

That's because UMass can't do h/hs with the P5. We can. We have three this year alone: Virginia, Missouri, and BC. If UMass had our brand, their good road games would also be good home games.

 

[shizzle787]

This takes the cake! Have you looked at UMass' home schedule over the next 2 years? It's terrible! No P5 and no rivals. Of course, if you want payday games you can sign up for 1 and done away games with P5 schools.

2017: Hawaii, Old Dominion, Ohio, Georgia Southern, Appalachian St., Maine

2018: Charlotte, USF, Coastal Carolina, Troy, BYU, 1 TBD

Unless a couple other schools go independent, there is no way UConn could assemble a decent home schedule.

Schedule:
1. @Indiana
2. Illinois
3. NC State
4. @Maryland
5. @WVU
6. FCS
7. BYU
8 @UMass
9. Missouri
10. Army
11. @BC
12. NMSU

Home slate: Illinois, NC State, FCS, BYU, Missouri, Army, NMSU. That's better than what we have now.

 

[shizzle787]

Keep waiting. We're not going independent.

UMass absolutely wants into the P5. Who doesn't? Are you serious?

UMass knows they are not getting in.

 

[weyuo]

UConn going independent in football would be a real mistake. No incentive for any P-5 school to play them. No network for bowl games that they now enjoy in a conference or a show case conference championship game and recruiting would take a real hit. I have a hard time believing that UConn women's basketball loses money. I think some of those numbers might be politicized to make a point about gender in equality.

 

[Adios]

This "shizzle" dude is dumb as a rock.

The conferences never mentioned what the end goals are regarding expansion. So how do you know? Geez. Not wasting anymore time with you. You say some really senseless stuff, all topics.

 

[shizzle787]

UConn going independent in football would be a real mistake. No incentive for any P-5 school to play them. No network for bowl games that they now enjoy in a conference or a show case conference championship game and recruiting would take a real hit. I have a hard time believing that UConn women's basketball loses money. I think some of those numbers might be politicized to make a point about gender in equality.

Politicized? What? What incentive is there for any P5 school to play UConn now in the AAC? What's the difference? Who cares about what bowl we get? I would rather have a better regular season schedule than glorified exhibition game.

 

[huskyrob1]

UConn going independent in football would be a real mistake. No incentive for any P-5 school to play them. No network for bowl games that they now enjoy in a conference or a show case conference championship game and recruiting would take a real hit. I have a hard time believing that UConn women's basketball loses money. I think some of those numbers might be politicized to make a point about gender in equality.

How does BYU do it? Aren't they an independent?

 

[shizzle787]

How does BYU do it? Aren't they an independent?

They are, and ESPN helps them out with a contract. FOX could do the same for us if we join the NBE.

 

[Stinger92860]

Rothstein: UConn to Look at Another League After Season
Poster's name is stugray2. He got information from Department of Education.

It's Frank in the tank. He hates us.

 

[shizzle787]

It's Frank in the tank. He hates us.

Not him. It's a few posters down.

 

[Stinger92860]

Someone posted on CSNBBS the numbers and showed that MBB made a profit, WBB took about a $2 million loss, and football lost $6-7 million. .

You read this on an internet board so it has to be right?

 

[shizzle787]

You read this on an internet board so it has to be right?

Department of Education webpage. It is right. I posted the link in the previous page of this thread.
Equity in Athletics Search for UConn.

 

[Afroabe224]

So let me get this straight...

Step 1: Go Independent
Step 2: Schedule annual home games with Texas, Michigan, USC, Clemson and Florida.
Step 3: Profit

Why didn't Athletic Director Dave think of this already?!?

 

[shizzle787]

Schedule would look like this.

1. @Indiana
2. Illinois
3. NC State
4. @Maryland
5. @WVU
6. FCS
7. BYU
8 @UMass
9. Missouri
10. Army
11. @BC
12. NMSU

So let me get this straight....

Step 1: Go Independent
Step 2: Schedule annual home games with Texas, Michigan, USC, Clemson and Florida.
Step 3: Profit

Why didn't Athletic Director Dave think of this already?!?

 

[buddy]

Silly

Use your eyes.

Larrier is outstanding. He is a 6-8 Wing who is athletic, with dynamic moves and shooting touch. Gilbert in 2 games proved that he can get past virtually anyone in CBB with quickness and drive the ball to the hoop; he also looked to be an excellent defender. Add Vance who has gotten far better over the course of 22 games .... he is a stud skilled 6-9 Forward and can actually defend a wide variety of players. Vital is a gamer; proved to be a solid 3 point shooter and plays better as the game gets tight. Durham needs further development; but his talent is quite evident. And we haven't seen Diar
Adams is progressing quite well; needs to be more consistent. He will be here 4 years. Enoch? I still think we will see good basketball out of a great physical specimen. He is still young.

MAL, Pulley, Carlton? All solid.

Use your eyes when you watch this team. I am not talking about future. I am talking about here and now. Every 20 point blow out is a hit against the reputation of the program. Losses to Wagner and Northeastern degrade the program. I hope that you are correct that next year should be a solid year. Another stumble, and it will be a very difficult recovery.

 

[Athlete94]

There is no doubt that UCONN is actively looking to get out of the AAC, but with recent reports that the basketball program maybe seeking to join the New Big East is independence an option for Football?

Yes, CPTV WILL broadcast our football games.. we can have rights to that station similar to NBC is to NOTRE DAME