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[CL82]

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"We also have eliminated the University of Connecticut as a candidate for admission at this time."

 

[UConnSportsGuy]

Did they say this crap right before they grabbed Oregon and Washington too? These statements mean nothing. They will expand when they see an opportunity to do so.

The B1G is done expanding........until UNC and Virginia (and whoever they want to bring with them, maybe Georgia Tech and Miami?) are free from the ACC GOR. It is essentially that simple.

 

[HartbeatHusky]

I think that is what is annoying many here including myself is that the bar for football as far as what the fans demand and what would facilitate a Big 12 invite is so low and yet the football program keeps tripping over it.

I agree 100%. A respectable program is really all UConn needs and it just has been futility.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Really strange that, on the same day, both the Big 10 and ESPN issue a public denial that they are looking to expand or drive expansion. I wonder if someone like Wazzou/Oregon State is threatening litigation.

 

[Durks07]

And OJ insists that he didn't do it.

 

[Hoophound]

We don’t come with legal drama, that’s a benefit.

 

[UConnSportsGuy]

So in a 24 hour period you have the B12 publicly announce they are not looking to expand (after very public proclamations that they were), the B1G publicly say they are not looking to expand, and the networks say they have no interest in driving expansion. Quite coincidental, no?!

Sure feels like there is something going on behind the scenes and the lawyers have stepped in across the board here.

 

[Hoophound]

So in a 24 hour period you have the B12 publicly announce they are not looking to expand (after very public proclamations that they were), the B1G publicly say they are not looking to expand, and the networks say they have no interest in driving expansion. Quite coincidental, no?!

Sure feels like there is something going on behind the scenes and the lawyers have stepped in across the board here.

lol. This will get blamed on us. They’ll say we triggered the lawyers.

 

[superjohn]

So in a 24 hour period you have the B12 publicly announce they are not looking to expand (after very public proclamations that they were), the B1G publicly say they are not looking to expand, and the networks say they have no interest in driving expansion. Quite coincidental, no?!

Sure feels like there is something going on behind the scenes and the lawyers have stepped in across the board here.

I hardly ever like seeing gov't and lawyers getting involved in sports but every college sports fan should be hoping they get involved in this. All of it's ripe for a mega antitrust case.

 

[NowInStorrs]

And OJ insists that he didn't do it.

Soon an ESPN executive will write a book If I Did Destroy the Big East and explain how he would have done it... you know if ESPN was involved

 

[Forte]

West Virginia May Look to Axe Alabama Series to Extend Backyard Brawl

Move to leverage Pitt to Big12 when ACC gets picked apart?

 

[UConnJim]

West Virginia May Look to Axe Alabama Series to Extend Backyard Brawl

Move to leverage Pitt to Big12 when ACC gets picked apart?

Maybe, but West Virginia is 32-30, 20-24 in the Big 12 since 2019. Playing Alabama is almost certainly a loss and playing Pitt is a winnable game. And, have you looked at the attendance at WVU games? Last year, WVU went 10-3 which is a good season, yet the Pitt game was the only game above 60k in attendance with the other games between 43.5k to 51.5k.

 

[CL82]

Maybe, but West Virginia is 32-30, 20-24 in the Big 12 since 2019. Playing Alabama is almost certainly a loss and playing Pitt is a winnable game. And, have you looked at the attendance at WVU games? Last year, WVU went 10-3 which is a good season, yet the Pitt game was the only game above 60k in attendance with the other games between 43.5k to 51.5k.

Thinking about what it would be like to have a "bad" turnout figure that's higher than our stadium capacity.

 

[Drew]

 

[UConn Dan]

Insider's notebook: What we're hearing on Shedeur Sanders' NFL stock, next moves for the Pac-12

Week 3's insider notebook unpacks the Pac-12 drama and gets to the bottom of what NFL scouts really think about Shedeur Sanders, plus other notes including the buzzy start for Syracuse QB Kyle McCord

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One potential wild card option that one Pac 12 administrator believes would make sense to take a look at: UConn. The Big 12 has tried and failed multiple times now to get its membership on board with adding the school that has won the last two national championships in men's basketball. UConn doesn't make sense geographically and it feels unlikely it'd leave the Big East for this rebuilt version of the Pac-12, but that Pac-12 administrator sees value in at least exploring UConn as a possible addition.

"Who knows what they're going to do," that administrator said, "but they have a lot to offer, a lot to offer with an improving football program and obviously the best basketball program over the last 3-4 years in the country."

 

[Exit 4]

So the next conf that gets FSU will have to assume anything they sign is really just a daily contract...good until the day they decide its not good. Good luck with that FSU....the boomerang of unintended consequences looming large.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

In all candor I don't see how a court can rule in favor of FSU in a summary judgment.

FSU is basically saying "there really is no case, but as we are a state entity in the state where you are the legal branch, be a pal and rule in our favor".

 

[huskymedic]

In all candor I don't see how a court can rule in favor of FSU in a summary judgment.

FSU is basically saying "there really is no case, but as we are a state entity in the state where you are the legal branch, be a pal and rule in our favor".

They must need this for the next step… whatever strategy they have has to include a dismissal.

 

[Hoophound]

You can’t trust a Florida court these days. If the powers that be want something, they will usually get it. DeSantis is an FSU guy it seems. You never know.

 

[LetsGoUC]

where the hell does FSU think they are actually going to go lol

 

[Hoophound]

where the hell does FSU think they are actually going to go lol

I think FSU has a home in mind. It’s just a matter of the Big 10 not wanting to be part of destroying the ACC, especially by them showing that a grant of rights isn’t the ironclad tool people thought it was.

I don’t believe that neither the Big Ten or the SEC want FSU. It’s a huge brand in a constantly growing state full of good football players. I don’t see the Big Ten in particular, passing on getting into Florida. That’s pretty dangerous, especially since they are already ceded Texas to the SEC.

 

[Sea Goat]

where the hell does FSU think they are actually going to go lol

FSU will end up in a P-2 conference. But, everything is being done in the shadows or with a wink and a nod...
The P-2 doesn't want to become a defendant...

But, the litigation makes it clear that the term "P-4" is really a misnomer. The "P-4" is actually comprised of the P-2A (SEC and BIG) and then a less powerful and attractive P-2B (ACC and Big 12). You figure FSU and Clemson are likely to land in the P-2A along with ND. (Yes - ND will have to give up their treasured independence.) So after the dust settles maybe the P-2 will have a couple more spots for 2-3 of top end state universities. Then what do you do with the rest?

Why can't the schools/conferences takeover BB and specifically MM? Big money can be made and it would have to include other non-
P-2 schools. UConn definitely gets a seat at that table, but I can see a number of P-2B (ACC and Big 12) schools getting left out because they bring nothing to the table. Consider that maybe BB doesn't "move the needle" much currently because it hasn't monetized to favor the schools who perform! BB (and MM) is being used to fund the NCAA operations. Why? CFP is designed the pay the actual participants a ton money, much to the chagrin of the NCAA. Why can't BB be run the same way?

 

[UConnDan97]

So the next conf that gets FSU will have to assume anything they sign is really just a daily contract...good until the day they decide its not good. Good luck with that FSU....the boomerang of unintended consequences looming large.

Honestly, this statement is true for any university. It's probably been true since Miami and Virginia Tech left the Big East over 20 years ago...

(remember when exit fees were only 1 million dollars??? Good times...)

 

[MilliniumPrince]

Insider's notebook: What we're hearing on Shedeur Sanders' NFL stock, next moves for the Pac-12

Week 3's insider notebook unpacks the Pac-12 drama and gets to the bottom of what NFL scouts really think about Shedeur Sanders, plus other notes including the buzzy start for Syracuse QB Kyle McCord

www.cbssports.com

One potential wild card option that one Pac 12 administrator believes would make sense to take a look at: UConn. The Big 12 has tried and failed multiple times now to get its membership on board with adding the school that has won the last two national championships in men's basketball. UConn doesn't make sense geographically and it feels unlikely it'd leave the Big East for this rebuilt version of the Pac-12, but that Pac-12 administrator sees value in at least exploring UConn as a possible addition.

"Who knows what they're going to do," that administrator said, "but they have a lot to offer, a lot to offer with an improving football program and obviously the best basketball program over the last 3-4 years in the country."

As a football only, I can see this being viable. Not optimal, but viable.