Key tweets, and it's all gone to Hell.

[Patman]

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.

No.

 

[Patman]

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)

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]

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)

great, now do football

 

[nelsonmuntz]

great, now do football

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?

 

[Ha Who]

Looks like the 7 football fans have hijacked a thread which used to have strict rules before you say anything I am a season-ticket holder for both sports

 

[ScottVib]

I’m hoping for the hilarity that would be Cal, Stanford & SMU leaving the rump-ACC to join Wazzou and Oregon St.’s rump PAC-2… only without any control on the distribution of the left behind credits, etc

 

[jostar1]

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.

I didn't mean that it is happening for us. I meant that it is happening for them.

 

[How Sway?!]

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.

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.

 

[John]

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?

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.

 

[Patman]

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.

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.

 

[cellocgg]

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.

UConn is 4th in the nation for basketball revenue currently

 

[LoyalFanCT]

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.

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.

 

[Bongo Fury]

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

BC and Cuse are like WSU and OSU although Cuse will likely be taken care of because of media connections.

 

[Bongo Fury]

UConn is 4th in the nation for basketball revenue currently

And makes UConn relevant

 

[cellocgg]

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.

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

 

[cellocgg]

And makes UConn relevant

That was my point

 

[UConnJim]

If you read the Clemson filing, they have been focused on leaving the ACC since early 2023 and wanted to negotiate their exit without a lawsuit.

 

[JMick]

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

Joining the ACC at this point in time would be the dumbest decision ever

 

[Orc]

Joining the ACC at this point in time would be the dumbest decision ever

The Worst idea. The good basketball programs will eventually get a seat somewhere and were stuck playing tulane, usf, memphis,bc, wake, etc gross

 

[LoyalFanCT]

Joining the ACC at this point in time would be the dumbest decision ever

Then let's be stupid! ACC here we come!!

 

[cellocgg]

Joining the ACC at this point in time would be the dumbest decision ever

The ACC will just do the same thing the B12 did to stabilize, just add schools

UConn, OSU, Wazzu, USF, Tulane, etc

But I could also see the B12 going for us l, so it depends on who approaches first

 

[How Sway?!]

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.

Every move in realignment has been about making more money. It has nothing to do about what the conferences think of themselves but about how they can maximize their revenue. It comes down to a simple question:

Does having UConn basketball in your conference will make you more money than not having them?

The answer is clearly yes

 

[Bongo Fury]

If it provides more money and CFP payout? UConn needs the cash for so many reasons including paying the BB coaching staff.

 

[JMick]

The ACC will just do the same thing the B12 did to stabilize, just add schools

UConn, OSU, Wazzu, USF, Tulane, etc

But I could also see the B12 going for us l, so it depends on who approaches first

Who exactly do you think is going to be left in the ACC? Are you people this clueless? It's PAC-2 all over again

 

[JMick]

If it provides more money and CFP payout? UConn needs the cash for so many reasons including paying the BB coaching staff.

Why would it provide more money? The conference isn't going to exist in a few years