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

billybud said:
This is a preliminary ruling, but the standard for this injunction is that the court believes the plaintiffs (players) have a "likely chance" of winning. Not just some chance. The court has to pre-determine the issue a bit to issue this. It's a big deal.

Full free agency has arrived.
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About to see 4 school-4 year players…great. /s
 
ScottVib said:
Hartford (18 sq. miles) is also less than half the size of Disney World (40 sq. miles), Tallahassee (95 sq. miles) is more than 5x bigger by land area
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Ten largest cities in area on the US
  1. Sitka, AK (2,870.3 mi2)
  2. Juneau, AK (2,701.9 mi2)
  3. Wrangell, AK (2,542.5 mi2)
  4. Anchorage, AK (1,704.7 mi2)
  5. Jacksonville, FL (747 mi2)
  6. Anaconda, MT (735.6 mi2)
  7. Butte, MT (716.2 mi2)
  8. Oklahoma City, OK (607 mi2)
  9. Houston, TX (599.6 mi2)
  10. Phoenix, AZ (516.7 mi2
 
Storrs South said:
Says OSU and WSU want to rebuild the PAC12
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Always figured the PAC moniker would stick around with OSU and WSU. I'm assuming the only question is will it be a full merger with the MWC or will they pick and choose the top pieces from the MWC, WCC, AAC, others?

There's a chance to trim some fat off the bottom of the MWC if they care to. A new PAC that leaves out Air Force would make the American an even more realistic and enjoyable destination for UConn football
 
Isn't there a $16.5 exit fee in the MW? Not sure multiple schools are paying that exit fee just to trim the fat and play with OSU/WSU.
 
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XStorrsion said:
Isn't there a $16.5 exit fee in the MW? Not sure multiple schools are paying that exit fee just to trim the fat and play with OSU/WSU.
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It could be 34 million depending on when they leave. At the end of the day, the Pac-2 and MW will likely merge under the Pac-12 banner.
 
shizzle787 said:
It could be 34 million depending on when they leave. At the end of the day, the Pac-2 and MW will likely merge under the Pac-12 banner.
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It will be interesting to see if that happens. If I'm the mountain west, I am looking to get a piece of the exit feed treasure chest that WSU and OSU are sitting on. I don't see that they have many other choices.

WSU and OSU have to think about whether that merger is more valuable to them than keeping the exit fees, which are considerable.
 
LoyalFanCT said:
No mention of realignment in UConn's 10-year strategic plan, or even winning football teams

today.uconn.edu

UConn Adopts Ambitious 10-Year Strategic Plan - UConn Today

Building on the pillars of promoting holistic student success, expanding the University’s research impact, and helping Connecticut thrive
today.uconn.edu today.uconn.edu
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All due respect loyal, when you're trying to achieve a billion dollar endowment and $500 million on yearly research money, winning football games and realignment do not even register as a priority.
 
How Sway?! said:
All due respect loyal, when you're trying to achieve a billion dollar endowment and $500 million on yearly research money, winning football games and realignment do not even register as a priority.
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Respectfully, being in something like the B10 is how many of its members achieved a large endowment -- at least in part. Also, the B10 has a research consortium for its members, called the Big Ten Academic Alliance. Most of the major public research universities have decent football programs, too. If UConn's football program gets into winning seasons and UConn makes it into a power conference, more money will be donated to the university, To get into the B10, UConn will first need to boost research levels, so the two do relate.
 
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LoyalFanCT said:
No mention of realignment in UConn's 10-year strategic plan, or even winning football teams

today.uconn.edu

UConn Adopts Ambitious 10-Year Strategic Plan - UConn Today

Building on the pillars of promoting holistic student success, expanding the University’s research impact, and helping Connecticut thrive
today.uconn.edu today.uconn.edu
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"Husky Pride and Resilience
With more than 280,000 alumni across the globe and 23 national championships held by UConn Athletics teams, UConn pride is everywhere, the report says. This initiative builds on UConn’s excellence in key areas that leverage its school spirit toward increased resilience in support of its institutional priorities.
Priority actions include:
• Celebrate faculty, staff, and student contributions to teaching, research, and service.
• Amplify the impact that UConn’s nationally recognized athletics program has on its school pride and visibility.
• Leverage the comprehensive campaign to foster alumni engagement and philanthropic support for institutional priorities.
• Build UConn’s alumni community and continue to engage, support and celebrate their successes with the world as they move forward in their lives and careers.
• Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities, including industry partnerships and joint ventures that expand technology commercialization and startup creation."
 
Kolumbo said:
"Husky Pride and Resilience
With more than 280,000 alumni across the globe and 23 national championships held by UConn Athletics teams, UConn pride is everywhere, the report says. This initiative builds on UConn’s excellence in key areas that leverage its school spirit toward increased resilience in support of its institutional priorities.
Priority actions include:
• Celebrate faculty, staff, and student contributions to teaching, research, and service.
• Amplify the impact that UConn’s nationally recognized athletics program has on its school pride and visibility.
• Leverage the comprehensive campaign to foster alumni engagement and philanthropic support for institutional priorities.
• Build UConn’s alumni community and continue to engage, support and celebrate their successes with the world as they move forward in their lives and careers.
• Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities, including industry partnerships and joint ventures that expand technology commercialization and startup creation."
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Thanks for highlighting but when it comes to athletics this report says close to nothing concrete.
 
Kolumbo said:
With more than 280,000 alumni across the globe and 23 national championships held by UConn Athletics teams,
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Should be 24. 5 men's basketball, 11 women's basketball, 5 field hockey, 3 men's soccer.
 
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WrenchFan69 said:
One soccer title is not an NCAA title. Assuming that caused the mixup
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Yep but it is still a national championship. You've got other schools out there touting supposed titles that weren't one on the field or on the court, I think we can count one pre-NCAA one that was actually earned.
 
LoyalFanCT said:
No mention of realignment in UConn's 10-year strategic plan, or even winning football teams

today.uconn.edu

UConn Adopts Ambitious 10-Year Strategic Plan - UConn Today

Building on the pillars of promoting holistic student success, expanding the University’s research impact, and helping Connecticut thrive
today.uconn.edu today.uconn.edu
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no mention of buildings or other things that actually improve universities. I see this as the 10 year mediocrity plan
 
The research funding goal is admirable, but it won't be easy. I did my doctorate at UConn in science, and I saw I how difficult it was for the professors to have their grant applications approved. Hell, even some of my classmates were let go due to lack of funds. So, it's a good goal, but challenging.
 
LoyalFanCT said:
Thanks for highlighting but when it comes to athletics this report says close to nothing concrete.
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Well it is a strategic plan for a top public university with the primary functions of education and research. I think it gave the athletics department a fair mention.

"The 2024 – 2034 strategic plan positions UConn to build on our recent history of excellence in academics, research, and outreach to continuously improve in service to our students and our communities."
 
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