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CL82 said:
Well, that's not how pretty much everyone else views those facts, but you're certainly entitled to your opinion.
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If their football team looked then like ours does now, it would be disqualifying.
 
CoastAtlantic said:


Ouch!
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Wow

Its Happening Ron Paul GIF
 
lol. It won’t be happening for us. The ACC will be like the PAC 12. Not much left to join when the dust settles.
 
Are we close to the moment when those that cannot leave agree to offer a divorce settlement?

Even if they agree they can exit, it still remains to be seen if Fox or others will actually fund another B1G expansion. Same with financially stressed ESPN and the SEC.
 
ZooCougar said:
lol. It won’t be happening for us. The ACC will be like the PAC 12. Not much left to join when the dust settles.
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Zoo: I am not so sure. There are a limited number of openings in the other conferences. PAC 12 was different.
 
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Exit 4 said:
Are we close to the moment when those that cannot leave agree to offer a divorce settlement?

Even if they agree they can exit, it still remains to be seen if Fox or others will actually fund another B1G expansion. Same with financially stressed ESPN and the SEC.
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How much bigger can the B1G get? I don't know the answer, but there has to be a limit.

The B1G is already committed to 18 teams. There are only so many hours in a weekend. Right now you are looking at weekends where there will be 9 B1G games, some games will have to be played concurrently (unless they want to play weekday nights, or Sundays).
 
Wow, strong words by the UNC Trustee.

I don't think UConn is getting into the Power 2+1. Each had their chances and passed. Heck, I still wouldn't be surprised if the ACC somehow passes and goes with all crap south schools. But, I do think chances are there could be a decent conference left over with the ACC departures. It would be made up of some familiar faces.

But, if I'm UConn I might be playing hardball. We shouldn't beg to join the ACC scrubs (or bottom tier as UNC Board of Trustees member characterized them). The leftovers will make a lot of money on the departures. It's temporary money, but I'd want a share (or know that the majority is being used to improve the conference, not just line the pockets of the leftover schools) and I'd want them to buy UConn out of the Big East.

You screwed us. We begged and you still said no. Now eat your crow.
 
Chuck said:
Wow, strong words by the UNC Trustee.

I don't think UConn is getting into the Power 2+1. Each had their chances and passed. Heck, I still wouldn't be surprised if the ACC somehow passes and goes with all crap south schools. But, I do think chances are there could be a decent conference left over with the ACC departures. It would be made up of some familiar faces.

But, if I'm UConn I might be playing hardball. We shouldn't beg to join the ACC scrubs (or bottom tier as UNC Board of Trustees member characterized them). The leftovers will make a lot of money on the departures. It's temporary money, but I'd want a share (or know that the majority is being used to improve the conference, not just line the pockets of the leftover schools) and I'd want them to buy UConn out of the Big East.

You screwed us. We begged and you still said no. Now eat your crow.
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If UConn football ends up at the tier just below the Power 2+1 that's fine with me as long as the basketball programs are in a good place.
 
BlueHen said:
How much bigger can the B1G get? I don't know the answer, but there has to be a limit.

The B1G is already committed to 18 teams. There are only so many hours in a weekend. Right now you are looking at weekends where there will be 9 B1G games, some games will have to be played concurrently (unless they want to play weekday nights, or Sundays).
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I don’t know the answer either. They have their spreadsheets. I think they would prefer to operate with the current set of schools for 3 to 5 years to see how it’s working before they expand again.
 
As the saying goes- you are only as strong as your weakest link. Looks the ACC is collapsing due to internal strife from certain schools.
Interesting that BC, Syracuse are radio silent right now
 
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LoyalFanCT said:
Zoo: I am not so sure. There are a limited number of openings in the other conferences. PAC 12 was different.
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They aren’t as limited as you think. And what will be left isn’t that great.

But you keep on building that ship. They will happily burn it for you.
 
Exit 4 said:
Are we close to the moment when those that cannot leave agree to offer a divorce settlement?

Even if they agree they can exit, it still remains to be seen if Fox or others will actually fund another B1G expansion. Same with financially stressed ESPN and the SEC.
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No.
 
Luna said:
Getting screwed? We are in a great place.. the big east tournament is special.. our men’s basketball team is so good..(we might be bad for college basketball)
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COPIUM.

Basketball is not special. Basketball WILL be burned down for the greater glory of the larger schools. Enjoy your last wild ride in the old era.

Why? Because they already told you they are going to do it, you just aren't listening.
 
John said:
great, now do football
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Wait. UConn is in trouble on football? Holy $@!$#. How did you figure that out, because all the signs are that things are great. You must be the smartest guy on the Internet for coming up with UConn football is not in a great place. Have you had your IQ tested?
 
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ZooCougar said:
lol. It won’t be happening for us. The ACC will be like the PAC 12. Not much left to join when the dust settles.
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I didn't mean that it is happening for us. I meant that it is happening for them.
 
Patman said:
COPIUM.

Basketball is not special. Basketball WILL be burned down for the greater glory of the larger schools. Enjoy your last wild ride in the old era.

Why? Because they already told you they are going to do it, you just aren't listening.
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UConn basketball is a top 10 brand in the sport. Heck it might be top 5. In a world where brands matter more than ever, burning down UConn basketball would literally be lighting money on fire.
 
nelsonmuntz said:
Wait. UConn is in trouble on football? Holy $@!$#. How did you figure that out, because all the signs are that things are great. You must be the smartest guy on the Internet for coming up with UConn football is not in a great place. Have you had your IQ tested?
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In an effort to appear clever, Nelson purposefully misses the point. Go back to your daydreams of UConn's athletic department turning into Georgetown's.
 
How Sway?! said:
UConn basketball is a top 10 brand in the sport. Heck it might be top 5. In a world where brands matter more than ever, burning down UConn basketball would literally be lighting money on fire.
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Yes, and? They'll do it just the same because they think its theirs.

edit: they don't care about killing the golden goose because they think they are the golden goose.
 
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ZooCougar said:
They aren’t as limited as you think. And what will be left isn’t that great.

But you keep on building that ship. They will happily burn it for you.
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In recent years, the B10 and SEC added two teams at the same time. Not more. The two were linked as rivals or geographically. The B12 has a different approach but they are getting pretty full. So I can see six or so schools in the ACC finding a spot in another conference. Others will likely to have wait if they want out. One thing the ACC might want to do is get rid of Louisville (perfect for B12) and not take Memphis (also possible for B12). Both these schools are poor academically and if the stronger academic schools in the ACC (Duke, Cal, UVA, GTech, Stanford, ND) want a conference that respects academics, these two universities could detract from that. UConn is solid on academics with room for improvement.
 
BigTenFan said:
As the saying goes- you are only as strong as your weakest link. Looks the ACC is collapsing due to internal strife from certain schools.
Interesting that BC, Syracuse are radio silent right now
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BC and Cuse are like WSU and OSU although Cuse will likely be taken care of because of media connections.
 
Chuck said:
Wow, strong words by the UNC Trustee.

I don't think UConn is getting into the Power 2+1. Each had their chances and passed. Heck, I still wouldn't be surprised if the ACC somehow passes and goes with all crap south schools. But, I do think chances are there could be a decent conference left over with the ACC departures. It would be made up of some familiar faces.

But, if I'm UConn I might be playing hardball. We shouldn't beg to join the ACC scrubs (or bottom tier as UNC Board of Trustees member characterized them). The leftovers will make a lot of money on the departures. It's temporary money, but I'd want a share (or know that the majority is being used to improve the conference, not just line the pockets of the leftover schools) and I'd want them to buy UConn out of the Big East.

You screwed us. We begged and you still said no. Now eat your crow.
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UConn isn't getting into the P2 but they are the highest-earning G5, the only one above 100M annually and about on par with Colorado, KState and NC State. We were right around BYU level as the massive G5s and they made the P5 jump. As the sole member of this group left we will likely be the last G5 making the jump for a long time


We almost got into the B12 alone with our championship run last year (and yes, we were confirmed as an approved addition before the four corner schools all became available at once). This year our viewership has skyrocketed even more and this is disregarding the fact we are on the cusp of another legendary March Madness run and all the attention that comes with. It's the perfect time considering the ACC and B12 are destabilizing and looking for members right now


UConn could be receiving a B12 or ACC invite as early as this summer, don't let Zoo or the other people here tell you otherwise
 
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