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

[jostar1]

https://athlonsports.com/college-football/big-ten-expansion-rumors-clemson-florida-state-oregon-washington

The author never even mentions the GOR.

If Arizona, Arizona State and Utah go to the Big12, we're dead.

 

[GoKU]

The author never even mentions the GOR.

If Arizona, Arizona State and Utah go to the Big12, we're dead.

3 West. 1 East.

 

[Kolumbo]

The problem is everyone knows UConn isn’t going anywhere and will always be available.
UConn is like a 6 in a bar at 10:00pm. No one is gonna try and pick up UConn when there are still 8 and 10’s in the bar. UConn will have wait until 15 minutes before closing time and hope all the 8‘s and 10’s have gone home.

Therein lies the misconception. Never underestimate how well a 6 can perform, because a 6 needs to. A few years with P5 funding and UConn = Bo Derek

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

https://athlonsports.com/college-football/big-ten-expansion-rumors-clemson-florida-state-oregon-washington

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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.

 

[CashewCrew]

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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.

He’s also from Connecticut and a big UConn fan fwiw

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

New to this board so forgive me if this has been discussed but does anyone have a sense of what our plan b is if this falls through? Do we think football can continue surviving as an independent for the foreseeable future? Mostly I’m thinking of the financial strain not so much the success.

Depends what your definition of foreseeable future is. Independence for UConn is certainly doable for the coming ~5 years. The upcoming schedules are solid, a good amount of P5 games, and mostly full through 2027. Future UConn Football Schedules | FBSchedules.com

I don't think it's a permanent solution though. However, it does provide a path forward to sustain and build success until the inevitable next round of realignment happens - which will 100% happen. Unlike in past rounds where UConn wasn't invited, the program is on much more stable ground than being on the sinking ship old Big East or the AAC.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Vowelguy]

This also applies to what conference commissioners say.

 

[businesslawyer]

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.

 

[Drew]

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.

For the record- there is zero planet in which Jack Mac is key

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I think consensus is on all fronts that X is a stupid stupid name

Imagine if that X was followed by an L

 

[BigTenFan]

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.

Florida State and Clemson just don't feel like good fits in Big Ten- would rather see UNC

 

[upstater]

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

 

[Pat125]

That's not going to happen. Better chance at nobody else from the PAC than that.

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?

 

[Kolumbo]

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.

a serious rumor. That's like strenuously objecting. Or grave danger. Is there another kind?

strenuously object

www.youtube.com

 

[JeepCSC]

Florida State and Clemson just don't feel like good fits in Big Ten- would rather see UNC

Thanks but no thanks.

 

[RSTuthill]

Florida State and Clemson just don't feel like good fits in Big Ten- would rather see UNC

Clemson is a STEM school like Purdue. What do you not like?

 

[Kolumbo]

Florida State and Clemson just don't feel like good fits in Big Ten- would rather see UNC

Yeah, they don't really seem like good rutgers and maryland dance partners.

 

[GoKU]

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?

Arizona hasn't committed yet. It will happen or not by Wednesday.

 

[BigTenFan]

Clemson is a STEM school like Purdue. What do you not like?

Yes- Clemson excellent school with great traditions but a better fit for the SEC

 

[upstater]

Clemson is a STEM school like Purdue. What do you not like?

Nope...

Clemson is not in the same territory, no matter what USNWR says.

 

[giddyup]

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..

 

[shizzle787]

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...

That same publication has Dartmouth around 170 globally. Yea, okay.

 

[mikeinmanila]

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.