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

[huskymedic]

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Was watching this live. Brett had a strong poker face on. He probably knew that question was coming.

 

[uconndogs]

This should have never played out publicly. Poorly managed by all involved, including Yormark. College athletics continues as an amatuer endeavor when in comes to those in charge.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

This should have never played out publicly. Poorly managed by all involved, including Yormark. College athletics continues as an amatuer endeavor when in comes to those in charge.

There was no chance this wouldn’t have played out publicly. There are too many people involved. The publicity doesn’t matter.

 

[Kolumbo]

Let’s try it again in this thread…

I don't know how the DMAs are defined but here in Hartford County it sure feels like we are part of the NYC DMA. At least I consider myself included in that group whether the brain trusts consider me or not. I'd include Litchfield, Hartford, New Haven and Middlesex Counties. A city so large should probably include a few more NY, NJ and PA counties too.

 

[LBird33]

What the heck does this mean ? Double speak

 

[BlueHen]

There was no chance this wouldn’t have played out publicly. There are too many people involved. The publicity doesn’t matter.

I agree, unlikely that this would stay private.

I'm not sure playing our in public hurts UConn though. Over the last two summers, Yormark has spent a lot of effort in trying to get UConn to the Big 12. If UConn doesn't get in it will be embarrassing for Yormark. He's probably earned some goodwill and trust within the conference. If it comes to a vote some schools might vote 'yes' to UConn because they don't want to embarrass a guy who has done a lot for them.

 

[History Geek]

I agree, unlikely that this would stay private.

I'm not sure playing our in public hurts UConn though. Over the last two summers, Yormark has spent a lot of effort in trying to get UConn to the Big 12. If UConn doesn't get in it will be embarrassing for Yormark. He's probably earned some goodwill and trust within the conference. If it comes to a vote some schools might vote 'yes' to UConn because they don't want to embarrass a guy who has done a lot for them.

You might be right. Hope so.

 

[GampelGladiator]

Key Conference Realignment Tweet

 

[noeynox]

Statement game!

 

[Orc]

Yikes Uconn Football

 

[jostar1]

Key Conference Realignment Tweet

It's one game.

 

[superjohn]

It's one game.

It's a dozen years of this cr@p.

 

[jostar1]

What the heck does this mean ? Double speak

Why is it double speak?

He said "It's incumbent on me to create value. Big brands, big markets matter. We'll see what happens."

His job is to find value opportunities for the Big 12. UConn is a big brand in a big market. That is what he is trying to sell to the Presidents.

 

[jostar1]

It's a dozen years of this cr@p.

Oh I agree. He's calling it a key realignment tweet. I don't agree with that.

 

[CJasmer]

I still then it is possible to keep elite basketball teams if you fold football. You will also save even more money because you then get rid of a bunch of women sports that are non revenue producing since could offset under Title IX. In fact outside basketball, hockey and baseball/softball rest of UConn sports should be club level or be fully funded by alumni. All of those sports have men and women sports so no title IX issues.

 

[JohnFSilver]

It's one game.

I mean, seriously. I am frustrated as a fan, but anyone making these dumb proclamations … we can’t get players as an Indy. That’s just the way it goes. We gotta hope we can hit on the portal and NIL

Tough spot against Maryland and a. Poor performance by the team. Should be better next week. I don’t think it exposed anything but we don’t have enough talent to compete with a mediocre power conference team.

 

[CJasmer]

I mean, seriously. I am frustrated as a fan, but anyone making these dumb proclamations … we can’t get players as an Indy. That’s just the way it goes. We gotta hope we can hit on the portal and NIL

Tough spot against Maryland and a. Poor performance by the team. Should be better next week. I don’t think it exposed anything but we don’t have enough talent to compete with a mediocre power conference team.

Right now I am not sure UConn is the a top G5 squad.

 

[CJasmer]

Did you see the catch by the safety of Georgia? He is better than any of UConn receivers.

 

[CJasmer]

UConn football is the equivalent of DePaul in basketball.

 

[CJasmer]

The separation of the top FBS teams to everybody else is very big this year. Good thing UConn does not have TN on the schedule this year.

 

[superjohn]

I mean, seriously. I am frustrated as a fan, but anyone making these dumb proclamations … we can’t get players as an Indy. That’s just the way it goes. We gotta hope we can hit on the portal and NIL

Tough spot against Maryland and a. Poor performance by the team. Should be better next week. I don’t think it exposed anything but we don’t have enough talent to compete with a mediocre power conference team.

Our NIL is way better than some of these FCS and G5 schools who would beat the snot out of us.

 

[Huskyforlife]

It’s not just one game when it’s been 20 years. This is why we aren’t getting into a FBS conference.

 

[Buffett10]

It’s not just one game when it’s been 20 years. This is why we aren’t getting into a FBS conference.

it hasn't been 20 yrs nice try though.

 

[BlueandOG]

I know in my bones that we will become a football school if we are in a power conference. We have the raw material (great athletic department, history of championships in multiple sports, great facilities, loyal fans, wealthy state, great academics, etc). We need the oxygen provided by a power conferences money, stability, access to bowls, etc to light the rocket. Give us a chance and we will meet the moment.