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

[HuskyHawk]

Not exactly true. Massachusetts kicked in $72 million for "infrastructure improvements" and Gillette Stadium is exempt from property taxes, although the Krafts do pay a fee per ticket sold to the town but the value is less than if the stadium itself was taxed.

Bah, Rt 1 was a mess they updated it, including the turn lanes and pedestrian crossing. Patriots Place pays property taxes and brings in sales taxes. The state has done just fine with that deal and so have the Patriots.

They were never going to Hartford. They wanted to get to Southie. Can we all step back from the crazy idea that there aren’t several other cities more worthy of an NFL team than Hartford? It couldn’t keep an NHL team.

 

[Sole]

These select BE schools are worth infinitely x more money as part of a southwest/west football conference than by staying together? Do have that right? What are you basing this on? Your own success in achieving this money? They have thrived with $5 mil a year and all the NCAA credits. You don’t think they can get that same money on a new deal?

The fact that you think that St. John’s playing in that basketball conference automatically means that all these New Yorkers will be excited about watching a Texas Tech vs. UCF football game on a fall Saturday is ridiculous. The only school in the BE that’s fan base wants out, is yours.

There are a lot of Uconn fans that want to stay in the big east

 

[NH Husky]

Do we really need this PC crap dumped in this thread?

Lesson learned. Call out these PITA’s and they dig in like a Rhode Island tick.

 

[District-Husky]

I know we need the money and access to a P5 conference - but - duck the Big 12. I wouldn't want to play most of those schools in basketball. I'm living in the moment and happy we're still in the Big East where we are well positioned to win another NCAAT within the next 5 years. Really looking forward to this season and playing traditional rivals like Providence, St Johns, Nova, Seton Hall, and GTown and being able to actually see UConn play in those away venues. And also looking forward to the inevitable implosion of the ACC and BC getting screwed over when we block their attempted return to the Big East.

 

[greenday61892]

Basketball doesn’t matter. Not sure how many times you need to be hit over your head with that reality before it sinks in. What you are saying is just a bunch of made up nonsense of what you desire.

UConn is quite literally one of the top 3-5 basketball properties in the country, you also have FB and a NY presence. You are appear to be willing to let the other B12 teams take a dump on your chest to let you join by taking a very reduced pay out (heck some of you are saying you would take a BB only invite just for the hope that someday they can crap on you), yet you are still here in the exact same place.

Now you are trying to tell me that some of the BE’s hoops schools may move to the B12 because the B12 wants to dominate the world in all sports. Do you see how crazy what you are predicting is based upon the reality of the situation we have been hit in the face with dozens of times.

Basketball doesn’t matter despite what some commissioner says. It’s all about actions and not a single action outside of two in all of conference realignment. The first action was the c7 splitting to save basketball. And UConn rejoining. Those were both done to save basketball. UConn has an albatross. The thought that the B12 Commissioner is just going to “take” what he wants is just damn stupid. He won’t be able to whip up enough money from the other conference schools to do it. Heck, he couldn’t even do it for you guys. Good grief wake up.

You've far far far outstayed your welcome. Please kindly scram

 

[DarthGrumpy]

I doubt there’s any truth to the 7 schools having a real chance. If 17 and 18 are really on the table, it’s probably us and one other tbd school—— because Yormark really does want us. Otherwise, I don’t think they’d further expand right now.

If it’s true that XII wants to go to 18 very soon (before 2024), I think UConn and SD St. as the logical pair as it adds SoCal (ASU would be very happy) and NY/NE, both the Eastern and Pacific time zones, and basketball cred.

That of course means that the XII presidents will pick 2 of Colorado St, UNLV, Boise St, Oregon St and Washington St. because they are more aligned culturally, add football value, and new markets (I think Washington St is #5 in Seattle behind UW, UO, Stanford and USC).

 

[DarthGrumpy]

For the record I wouldn't want our soccer team playing in Tempe unless it was a night game or the game was in November.

A friend of mine's son plays soccer in Scottsdale. High schools in the PHX metro only practice and play at night unless it is the middle of their 'winter'. All of their fields are lighted.

 

[CL82]

I know we need the money and access to a P5 conference - but - duck the Big 12. I wouldn't want to play most of those schools in basketball. I'm living in the moment and happy we're still in the Big East where we are well positioned to win another NCAAT within the next 5 years. Really looking forward to this season and playing traditional rivals like Providence, St Johns, Nova, Seton Hall, and GTown and being able to actually see UConn play in those away venues. And also looking forward to the inevitable implosion of the ACC and BC getting screwed over when we block their attempted return to the Big East.

I know that'll be so great in, what 13 years from now. In the meantime, Connecticut taxpayers can pony up $650 million so that we have the privilege of playing teams we remember from the old Big East. Since it's not my money, I'm all good if that's the call.

In any event when the ACC blows up, remember the bias towards picking up P5 programs rather than G5 programs. We may be 650 million in the hole and still on the outside looking in.

 

[GG]

I'm hearing we need to find more media money for 17 & 18. This may take a few months.

The worst part is having to wait, and then potentially not even being selected. And the additional months give schools like Memphis an opportunity to try to convince the big 12 that they are a better selection than UCONN. Based on what I have read from you, and what Greg Flugar has discussed on his show, Yormark has a real interest in UCONN. What I don’t know is whether the big 12 presidents feel the same. I would say that another East Coast school makes sense if you’re Cincinnati, West Virginia, or UCF. It must be scary how west coast conference has become in a short period of time.

 

[CL82]

The worst part is having to wait, and then potentially not even being selected.

Forget you heard about this as a possibility. You'll be happier.

 

[noeynox]

Forget you heard about this as a possibility. You'll be happier.

This is where I'm at. Nothing to see here.

 

[Bongo Fury]

Football

Where’s Connecticut?

 

[Hogoff]

Where’s Connecticut?

It’s a state in New England, but that’s not important right now.

 

[District-Husky]

I know that'll be so great in, what 13 years from now. In the meantime, Connecticut taxpayers can pony up $650 million so that we have the privilege of playing teams we remember from the old Big East. Since it's not my money, I'm all good if that's the call.

In any event when the ACC blows up, remember the bias towards picking up P5 programs rather than G5 programs. We may be 650 million in the hole and still on the outside looking in.

I hope I'm still alive in 13 years to see BC getting blocked and playing in the A10. I suppose we'll let Cuse back in the Big East but Pitt and Louisville can screw off and play in the A10 too.

I don't pay CT taxes but I'm willing to increase my alumni contributions to keep us afloat.

 

[HuskyHawk]

To block the Big 12 from the northeast. Phillips even said some expansion could be done to block another conference. The Big 12 can't add 17 and 18 without a new media partner.

It’s logical because he’s expecting the ACC to behave rationally. If it did, UConn would already be in it. They are at 15, it’s nuts. The ACC has a strong hand to play of it was just smarter about it, and if someone could muzzle the dopes at FSU.

 

[UConnJim]

Completely agree! Anyone who thinks Cooley as head coach would make a program more attractive clearly has lost their mind. I mean what has he done as a college coach? Nothing all that memorable.

I think Cooley will do well at Georgetown as Georgetown has better recent basketball history than Providence and Georgetown is a great school in a top recruiting area.

 

[CL82]

I think Cooley will do well at Georgetown as Georgetown has better recent basketball history than Providence and Georgetown is a great school in a top recruiting area.

It'll be interesting to see how much the change of venue enables him to be more successful.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Yes if all these schools leave the BE it would be bad for my school. Now tell me again why this is going to happen? And if saying you guys have lost your damn minds is some horrific thing that has you triggered, imagine how you will react when I tell you to bite me.

Don’t sweat it. You’re correct. None of them are leaving. Nobody who could pay more wants them. Same is true of Gonzaga. It is the best non FBS conference for basketball schools. As such, it remains viable. It just isn’t viable long term for an FBS school.

 

[Khal Drogo]

It’s logical because he’s expecting the ACC to behave rationally. If it did, UConn would already be in it. They are at 15, it’s nuts. The ACC has a strong hand to play of it was just smarter about it, and if someone could muzzle the dopes at FSU.

If ACC took UConn when they should have, Big 12 wouldn’t be claiming that they have the best basketball conference.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Okay let’s discount the words of one of the 4 strategic leaders who matter at this point.

You have your head in the sand. And I get it, because you said it yourself, in that reality you’re screwed.

We can either pay attention to the countless articles about the big 12’s interest in gonzaga, a
Basketball only asset, or we ignore that basketball is entering the picture now that the football race is over.

But its all nonsense because Cooley pitino’d his way out of Providence.

Big XII doesn’t want Gonzaga. Big East doesn’t even want Gonzaga. That was all nonsense.

Basketball is undervalued, but a tiny school in Spokane is still a tiny school in Spokane. The untapped value is international and severing it from football.

 

[JeepCSC]

If ACC took UConn when they should have, Big 12 wouldn’t be claiming that they have the best basketball conference.

“Best basketball conference” got the Big XII an extra $6 million in tourney money than the ACC over the last 2 years. Until the breakaway happens, basketball only moves the needle so much.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

It’s logical because he’s expecting the ACC to behave rationally. If it did, UConn would already be in it. They are at 15, it’s nuts. The ACC has a strong hand to play of it was just smarter about it, and if someone could muzzle the dopes at FSU.

Seems like you think the ACC should expand just for the sake of expanding - correct me if I'm wrong. If the ACC could add schools that would add value, don't you think they'd already have done it? Why do you think k the FSU is a bunch of dopes? They're trying to optimize their revenues, just like any other school (UConn included). If you look at their institution, there's much to admire academically and athletically. I admire their passion to improve and in some cases we'd be lucky to have those same levels of passion and status.

 

[Duncan Idaho]

Football

somehow missed Rutgers at $260+MM

 

[Alum86]

If it’s true that XII wants to go to 18 very soon (before 2024), I think UConn and SD St. as the logical pair as it adds SoCal (ASU would be very happy) and NY/NE, both the Eastern and Pacific time zones, and basketball cred.

That of course means that the XII presidents will pick 2 of Colorado St, UNLV, Boise St, Oregon St and Washington St. because they are more aligned culturally, add football value, and new markets (I think Washington St is #5 in Seattle behind UW, UO, Stanford and USC).

Bingo. Or SMU like Zoo stated, or another AAC cretin.

 

[Ha Who]

Can we go back to the intent of the thread?