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

[huskymedic]

 

[CJasmer]

If FSU only option is Big 12 then their program is blown up.

 

[Drew]

Hello

 

[Chin Diesel]

Hello

The whole point for UConn is to be in a P4 conference all-in to get the football revenue. If it means basketball to Big12 and football not invited, no thanks.

 

[Ldandy]

The whole point for UConn is to be in a P4 conference all-in to get the football revenue. If it means basketball to Big12 and football not invited, no thanks.

I agree with this. If they want the milk they need to buy the cow.

 

[Kolumbo]

I agree with this. If they want the milk they need to buy the cow.

As the Boys say, "I like my sugar with coffee and cream"

 

[huskymedic]

 

[GoConn]

it's very unlikely they would expand again until the new media deal runs out (2030), right?

 

[Kolumbo]

it's very unlikely they would expand again until the new media deal runs out (2030), right?

well, it all depends

 

[UConnTrumbull]

The whole point for UConn is to be in a P4 conference all-in to get the football revenue. If it means basketball to Big12 and football not invited, no thanks.

Unless life in the Big East becomes untenable (e.g. power conference breakaway)

 

[JMick]

Unless life in the Big East becomes untenable (e.g. power conference breakaway)

Assuming the Big XII is part of that.

If splitting works well for the Big XII and the B1G or SEC decide to do it, we would probably be a lucrative option for both conferences

 

[Chuck]

Hello

We would never think of taking basketball to the Big 12 without full football membership!*

*But what if:

• B12 basketball alone paid triple what we get with the Big East?
• The B12 gave us an "associate" football membership where we played a bunch of their teams home/away and had a defined path to get full membership based on success?
• The B12 invited us as a full member, but at a reduced payout on the football side (maybe with that same defined pat to get a full share)?
• Villanova, St. John's and maybe more said they're in for the B12 basketball league leaving the Big East wounded? And if the B12 already took some decent (eastern) ACC schools?

I agree that an apples-to-apples switch (same money, different conference) would be a bad decision, but there would definitely be more to consider. 2030 isn't that far off, but a lot can change. UConn should be open to everything and be building relationships every day.

 

[JMick]

We would never think of taking basketball to the Big 12 without full football membership!*

*But what if:

• B12 basketball alone paid triple what we get with the Big East?
• The B12 gave as an "associate" football membership where we plaid a bunch of their teams home/away and had a defined path to get membership based on success?
• The B12 invited us as a full member, but at a reduced payout on the football side (maybe with that same defined pat to get a full share)?
• Villanova, St. John's and maybe more said they're in for the B12 basketball league leaving the Big East wounded? And if the B12 already took some decent (eastern) ACC schools?

I agree that an apples-to-apples switch (same money, different conference) would be a bad decision, but there would definitely be more to consider. 2030 isn't that far off, but a lot can change. UConn should be open to everything and be building relationships every day.

If the Big XII said come on down for $10m/yr basketball and $5m/yr football with potential for full shares if we meet performance metrics then we'd do it in a heart beat

 

[Forte]

We would never think of taking basketball to the Big 12 without full football membership!*

*But what if:

• B12 basketball alone paid triple what we get with the Big East?
• The B12 gave as an "associate" football membership where we plaid a bunch of their teams home/away and had a defined path to get membership based on success?
• The B12 invited us as a full member, but at a reduced payout on the football side (maybe with that same defined pat to get a full share)?
• Villanova, St. John's and maybe more said they're in for the B12 basketball league leaving the Big East wounded? And if the B12 already took some decent (eastern) ACC schools?

I agree that an apples-to-apples switch (same money, different conference) would be a bad decision, but there would definitely be more to consider. 2030 isn't that far off, but a lot can change. UConn should be open to everything and be building relationships every day.

The Big 12, if it can pay more, will quickly turn the Big East into the Big Least. If we can't get football membership in any way, shape, or form, we should at least work very hard to get a scheduling agreement to beef up the go forward schedule and drive fan interest. That could possibly pave the way for full membership down the road.

 

[CL82]

If the Big XII said come on down for $10m/yr basketball and $5m/yr football with potential for full shares if we meet performance metrics then we'd do it in a heart beat

But would we if there wasn't a full share opportunity?

 

[Forte]

But would we if there wasn't a full share opportunity?

We should if it's more money than Big East. Even at that significantly lesser amount, it's a win-win situation. Basketball stays competitive in a competitive league, and football has a shot at surviving.

I guess the one underlying issue are all other non revenue sports and how much they cost to operate and travel in the big12 foot print.

 

[Kolumbo]

We would never think of taking basketball to the Big 12 without full football membership!*

*But what if:

• B12 basketball alone paid triple what we get with the Big East?
• The B12 gave us an "associate" football membership where we played a bunch of their teams home/away and had a defined path to get full membership based on success?
• The B12 invited us as a full member, but at a reduced payout on the football side (maybe with that same defined pat to get a full share)?
• Villanova, St. John's and maybe more said they're in for the B12 basketball league leaving the Big East wounded? And if the B12 already took some decent (eastern) ACC schools?

I agree that an apples-to-apples switch (same money, different conference) would be a bad decision, but there would definitely be more to consider. 2030 isn't that far off, but a lot can change. UConn should be open to everything and be building relationships every day.

Yes, there are many moving pieces. UConn has to look out for itself and while the Big East is great today, we can't forget the possibility that other programs might get better offers. The Big East is not deep.

 

[jostar1]

Hello

There's nothing in that statement that indicates that if UConn were invited, it would be for basketball only, yet people jump to that conclusion.

 

[freescooter]

We should if it's more money than Big East. Even at that significantly lesser amount, it's a win-win situation. Basketball stays competitive in a competitive league, and football has a shot at surviving.

I guess the one underlying issue are all other non revenue sports and how much they cost to operate and travel in the big12 foot print.

What teams are you worried about? For sports like swimming track volleyball it is 1 conference championship a year. The rest are regional and national invitationals. The Penn Relays for example. Baseball traveled to Florida and California twice plus Alabama, Nebraska, Indiana and Ohio. Not sure B12 travel would be much different.

 

[jostar1]

 

[UConnKev]

But not all of these proposals will come or have come to fruition. From within his own league, there is often pushback to ideas that some describe as innovative and others call extreme. For instance, a plan to add Gonzaga was left on the cutting room floor. And while there is a renewed interest from Yormark in adding UConn, their candidacy remains uncertain. The Big 12’s foray into Mexico, now soccer and baseball, was expected to originally feature basketball and football games (those appear to have been scrapped).

 

[GoConn]

Well I am very glad to see a reptuable reporter saying Yormak/Big12 has renewed interest.....just add us already!

 

[Bongo Fury]

The guy is never satisfied with what is. It’s a good thing I guess compared to like the ACC.

 

[huskidork]

Predictions from Athlon. It sounds like Memphis and USF are just about a sure thing next round.

https://athlonsports.com/college-fo...ege-football-conference-realignment-expansion

The MAC Becomes a 14-Team League

UMass will join the MAC next year (2025) to bring the MAC membership to 13 teams. Even if the conference prefers all-sports members, the MAC eventually grows by one with a football-only deal with UConn.

And if UConn isn't the right fit, perhaps a FCS team (maybe Illinois State?) fits as the No. 14 member.


Translation ... if UConn football isn't worthy / good enough for the MAC they would look for more viable FCS options.

no I think he means UConn is likely not interested, because other conferences with more to offer are in our potential future and the MAC would be a move down in every way,
likely the MAC takes an FCS or convinces a CUSA team like Delaware somehow.

 

[JohnFSilver]

But would we if there wasn't a full share opportunity?

Tough question. Like, is there value in being less broke?

We are short $40m, they give us $20m and we still are at a deficit and we are unhappy.