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I understand that one can’t be totally certain about anything when it comes to realignment, BUT I can’t imagine the Big Ten being interested in Clemson. I find FSU hard to believe, but it’s a good university in a state that is a major recruiting grounds and is 3rd largest in population. But Clemson? The Big Ten values educational reputation and flagships and markets. I can’t see it.
 
brasssbonanzaa said:
This report goes back to this tweet:


It's a Barstool guy, but he's prominent enough that it's key. There's always the chance he's trolling a bit because it's Barstool. But their reporters are not on the level of the Twitterati so it's unlikely he completely pulled this out of his ass.
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For the record- there is zero planet in which Jack Mac is key
 
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businesslawyer said:
I understand that one can’t be totally certain about anything when it comes to realignment, BUT I can’t imagine the Big Ten being interested in Clemson. I find FSU hard to believe, but it’s a good university in a state that is a major recruiting grounds and is 3rd largest in population. But Clemson? The Big Ten values educational reputation and flagships and markets. I can’t see it.
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Florida State and Clemson just don't feel like good fits in Big Ten- would rather see UNC
 
I'd be really pessimistic right now if not for 2 things.

1. Bill Self went right past 14 and said they were looking to add 16, whether that meant 3 Pac12 teams and a BE team "like UConn." But, I suppose, he could've also meant 4 Pac12 teams.

2. Dave Benedict retweeted a mock tweet making fun of a B12 fan saying UConn is the last choice behind 15 to 20 G5s. That's a look
 
GoKU said:
That's not going to happen. Better chance at nobody else from the PAC than that.
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Sounds plausible. But why the delay in announcing UConn to the Big 12 or waiting for the Arizona schools to bolt if it is definitely happening?
 
brasssbonanzaa said:
This report goes back to this tweet:


It's a Barstool guy, but he's prominent enough that it's key. There's always the chance he's trolling a bit because it's Barstool. But their reporters are not on the level of the Twitterati so it's unlikely he completely pulled this out of his ass.
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a serious rumor. That's like strenuously objecting. Or grave danger. Is there another kind?

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I’m a bit surprised UConn is still clammed up so tight. It must mean they did think they have a seat at the table even though chair is sitting on trap door ready to swing open at any moment. Can we have our invite..

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Forte said:
I wonder if they would be saying the same thing if it was Syracuse in waiting.... Same region, a basketball school that has been limping along with P5 money. It's all closed-minded perception at this point... based on some seriously flawed biased logic. Thankfully they aren't the visionaries

Also, side note can someone explain how Colorado is ranked 70 globally with UConn at 309 but nationally Uconn is 67 and Colorado 97...
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That same publication has Dartmouth around 170 globally. Yea, okay.
 
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giddyup said:
I’m a bit surprised UConn is still clammed up so tight. It must mean they did think they have a seat at the table even though chair is sitting on trap door ready to swing open at any moment. Can we have our invite..

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Be patient. A P5 invitation is coming (at some point)... albeit it's certainly taking a LOT longer than is justified.
 
businesslawyer said:
I understand that one can’t be totally certain about anything when it comes to realignment, BUT I can’t imagine the Big Ten being interested in Clemson. I find FSU hard to believe, but it’s a good university in a state that is a major recruiting grounds and is 3rd largest in population. But Clemson? The Big Ten values educational reputation and flagships and markets. I can’t see it.
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Clemson and FSU seem like obvious SEC fits to me. UNC, Duke, Notre Dame, and Virginia would likely be the candidates for the Big Ten. All the rest will get picked up by the Big 12 or left to die.
 
businesslawyer said:
I understand that one can’t be totally certain about anything when it comes to realignment, BUT I can’t imagine the Big Ten being interested in Clemson. I find FSU hard to believe, but it’s a good university in a state that is a major recruiting grounds and is 3rd largest in population. But Clemson? The Big Ten values educational reputation and flagships and markets. I can’t see it.
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Obviously the B1G wants a southern presence if true. But if true, this blows apart the ACC. And the situation becomes immediately a LOT more complex. This is shaping up to be the week that was.
 
GoKU said:
Arizona hasn't committed yet. It will happen or not by Wednesday.
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I get that. But that wasn’t my point.

I understand that if UConn’s invite was contingent on how things play out with the PAC, I would understand the delay. But you and/or your sources indicated that UConn is in, not 90% or 95%, but definitely in.

When Colorado made the decision to ditch the PAC, an invite was immediate. Why the unnecessary angst in UConn’s case?
 
RSTuthill said:
Obviously the B1G wants a southern presence if true. But if true, this blows apart the ACC. And the situation becomes immediately a LOT more complex. This is shaping up to be the week that was.
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Maybe it won't blow the ACC apart. This looks carefully crafted if true. They are not ripping out the heart of the ACC, and UConn and WVA could slide right in to backfill.
 
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Pat125 said:
I get that. But that wasn’t my point.

I understand that if UConn’s invite was contingent on how things play out with the PAC, I would understand the delay. But you and/or your sources indicated that UConn is in, not 90% or 95%, but definitely in.

When Colorado made the decision to ditch the PAC, an invite was immediate. Why the unnecessary angst in UConn’s case?
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Go to page 1 of this thread and read through. You’ll see we’ve been in the realignment desert for a long long time.

We have FOMO , Stockholm syndrome, hundreds of posts showing Lucy pulling the ball away from Charlie Brown, media from all over the country not only ****g on us but also writing how no school has gotten more screwed in realignment than UConn and lastly we have our own terminology as it relates to CR including rule #1.

We bring a top 20 athletic department, win championships and have great academics. We move the needle in NYC, Boston, New England and nationally. We are a flagship university and own an entire state, However due to moving goalposts when criteria are established and three terrible football hires before Mora , the invite hasn’t arrived

Long story short we’re sick of getting jerked around

Asking us to be patient and less angsty just ain’t gonna happen
 
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RSTuthill said:
Maybe it won't blow the ACC apart. This looks carefully crafted if true. They are not ripping out the heart of the ACC, and UConn and WVA could slide right in to backfill.
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if the ACC is about to implode why would we want to go there? Without the PAC and ACC the B12 is P3. This is not about regional rivalrie, it’s about money and survival. All the naysayers need to wake up.
 
RSTuthill said:
Maybe it won't blow the ACC apart. This looks carefully crafted if true. They are not ripping out the heart of the ACC, and UConn and WVA could slide right in to backfill.
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The interesting thing is you usually saw those two connected with the SEC and it was assumed the B1G was taking UVA/UNC. If that’s not the case, and they’re only taking the southern wing, the conference could survive
 
Skiblets said:
Go to page 1 of this thread and read through. You’ll see we’ve been in the realignment desert for a long long time.

We have FOMO , Stockholm syndrome, hundreds of posts showing Lucy pulling the ball away from Charlie Brown, media from all over the country not only ****g on us but also writing how no school has gotten more screwed in realignment than UConn and lastly we have our own terminology as it relates to CR including rule #1.

We bring a top 20 athletic department, win championships and have great academics. We move the needle in NYC, Boston, New England and nationally. We are a flagship university and own an entire state, However due to moving goalposts when criteria are established and three terrible football hires before Mora , the invite hasn’t arrived

Long story short we’re sick of getting jerked around

Asking us to be patient and less angsty just ain’t gonna happen
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I am somewhat aware of what’s transpired for the past 12 years, and heard about Rule #1. GoKU seems to have a good rep here, and I guess I’m curious how he is so certain about a UConn invite. And if it is definite, why the wait (which Colorado didn’t have to experience).

Maybe there is some strategic reason to wait on UConn’s announcement. But I also understand many waiting to hear after a week or two, “Ooooooooh, my sources were Sooooooo sure, but we never would have expected (such and such) was going to happen and change everything and leave you screwed again. Sorreeeee.”
 
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