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

[CTFaninCali]

Apologies if this was already posted.

Has UConn Football Proved its Ready for a Big 12

The UConn Huskies ended the 2024 football season on Saturday with a dominant 27-14 win over the UNC Tar Heels in the Fenway Bowl. It caps off a 9-4 season for UConn, which gives the program the most wins since 2007 under Randy Edsall, when the program also went 9-4 and lost the Meineke Car […]

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[whiffnutmeg]

Kan't Murphy kount right? UConn and ND are 2-0 (until Georgia KOs ND). Maths ain't hard.

I believe he wasn't counting the CFP first round as a bowl game. I think the quarterfinals is technically where they begin to count as bowls - i.e. Notre Dame and Georgia will play in the "CFP Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl", while the first round was a home game for ND.

 

[Kolumbo]

Do we want UCONN? - Page 6

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"Okay, I didn't know they had Jim Mora, who just checked the "Chris Kleiman" box for speaking out against the unregulated chaos that is the portal system. Signe them up now!!"

From @bclinton : Jim Mora Accuses Other Coaches of Cheating to Try and Poach His Players

 

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[Chuck]

Interesting. The MAC has been pretty stable with easy travel and traditional rivals. Must be a lot more money for NIU, especially considering they are now going to have to find a home for all their other sports in a conference(s) that doesn't have football. It could be a lesser conference than the MAC which would narrow the money difference. Would the A10 want them to fill UMass's spot?

It does make you wonder about UConn turning down the PAC if that was true. I think the PAC was paying more than the MWC? We would've had to travel just a handful of times per year. It must pay better than Independent and help with scheduling and a playoff spot. Maybe the UConn administration thinks we're closer with a Power conference than what we know?

 

[WrenchFan69]

Interesting. The MAC has been pretty stable with easy travel and traditional rivals. Must be a lot more money for NIU, especially considering they are now going to have to find a home for all their other sports in a conference(s) that doesn't have football. It could be a lesser conference than the MAC which would narrow the money difference. Would the A10 want them to fill UMass's spot?

It does make you wonder about UConn turning down the PAC if that was true. I think the PAC was paying more than the MWC? We would've had to travel just a handful of times per year. It must pay better than Independent and help with scheduling and a playoff spot. Maybe the UConn administration thinks we're closer with a Power conference than what we know?

A10 would not even be slightly interested in NIU

 

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[ZooCougar]

Interesting. The MAC has been pretty stable with easy travel and traditional rivals. Must be a lot more money for NIU, especially considering they are now going to have to find a home for all their other sports in a conference(s) that doesn't have football. It could be a lesser conference than the MAC which would narrow the money difference. Would the A10 want them to fill UMass's spot?

It does make you wonder about UConn turning down the PAC if that was true. I think the PAC was paying more than the MWC? We would've had to travel just a handful of times per year. It must pay better than Independent and help with scheduling and a playoff spot. Maybe the UConn administration thinks we're closer with a Power conference than what we know?

I think the PAC’s terms were probably untenable for us, the whole thing was Wazzou and OSU’s show. Thats why they have struggled to fill it up.

 

[LetsGoUC]

Now as I said, I have given up hope in this....but...didn't back in September when the Big 12 said they were pausing talks with UConn, it was said they would likely pick back up come the winter? So now?

(ok I still have a little hope)

 

[Huskyforlife]

Now as I said, I have given up hope in this....but...didn't back in September when the Big 12 said they were pausing talks with UConn, it was said they would likely pick back up come the winter? So now?

(ok I still have a little hope)

I'm sure AD David Benedict has sent the "hey " text to the B12 and ACC commissioners. We're only gonna get leaks if we get close again like last time.

 

[Bongo Fury]

Don’t want any leaks unless a done deal. Conspiracy , our Holiday card from Ned was postmarked from North Dallas, TX.

 

[ZooCougar]

I'm sure AD David Benedict has sent the "hey " text to the B12 and ACC commissioners. We're only gonna get leaks if we get close again like last time.

Yormark still wants it to happen.

UConn is critical to his plan of uncoupling the bball rights.

Also we better hope it gets done, because I think he will quit if the Big 12 Presidents turn him down again and that will be our last best advocate in a “Power” Conference.

 

[jostar1]

Now as I said, I have given up hope in this....but...didn't back in September when the Big 12 said they were pausing talks with UConn, it was said they would likely pick back up come the winter? So now?

(ok I still have a little hope)

It was Flugaur who said we would hear that talks are continuing. He is non-key.

 

[Exit 4]

Yormark still wants it to happen.

UConn is critical to his plan of uncoupling the bball rights.

Also we better hope it gets done, because I think he will quit if the Big 12 Presidents turn him down again and that will be our last best advocate in a “Power” Conference.

Interesting- that is the take I have been hearing as well.

Keep your eyes on March and April

 

[ZooCougar]

It was Flugaur who said we would hear that talks are continuing. He is non-key.

He might be a bit more key these days. But who knows.

 

[CL82]

He might be a bit more key these days. But who knows.

While I defer to your expertise here, he doesn't meet the established criteria.

 

[JohnFSilver]

UConn has to get in before it gets out in media. Once UConn name gets out there the “college football southern protectors of the holy oblong football” will try and kill UConn getting into any conference.

 

[RioDog]

Yormark still wants it to happen.

UConn is critical to his plan of uncoupling the bball rights.

Also we better hope it gets done, because I think he will quit if the Big 12 Presidents turn him down again and that will be our last best advocate in a “Power” Conference.

HCJM and the football program did their part this season, capped off with a PWhatever win and huge husky nation showing at Fenway. Now it's up to M and W's hoops to do theirs. Fingers crossed for two Final Four appearances and hopefully a NC. Gotta feel good about it with Hurley and Auriemma at the helms.

 

[CTFaninCali]

HCJM and the football program did their part this season, capped off with a PWhatever win and huge husky nation showing at Fenway. Now it's up to M and W's hoops to do theirs. Fingers crossed for two Final Four appearances and hopefully a NC. Gotta feel good about it with Hurley and Auriemma at the helms.

I mean no offense to you personally, but I hate this sentiment that there is always something “more” needed by UConn, particularly from the basketball teams. Nobody has ever been held to this standard.

 

[Ha Who]

I mean no offense to you personally, but I hate this sentiment that there is always something “more” needed by UConn, particularly from the basketball teams. Nobody has ever been held to this standard.

Exactly. The more is always an excuse to pick someone else. Hard to reach the final 4 every year

 

[Stray_Dog]

HCJM and the football program did their part this season, capped off with a PWhatever win and huge husky nation showing at Fenway. Now it's up to M and W's hoops to do theirs. Fingers crossed for two Final Four appearances and hopefully a NC. Gotta feel good about it with Hurley and Auriemma at the helms.

It is not up to the hoops programs or any of our other sports. It is up to our AD to make this happen. We have a great outspoken football coach. Our Men's and Women's Hoops Programs and Coaches don't need to say a word as the actions and history are beyond the highest bar. The quiet front is our AD office. I am fine with this if things are happening behind the scenes. The UConn Train is rolling and has major sTeam

 

[RioDog]

I mean no offense to you personally, but I hate this sentiment that there is always something “more” needed by UConn, particularly from the basketball teams. Nobody has ever been held to this standard.

None taken. I share your distaste. And while not directly stated, I was not suggesting more is needed, simply acknowledging the "what have you done for me lately" attitude of the LCD sports fan and, unfortunately, knucklehead B12 ADs and presidents.

 

[noeynox]

UConn has to get in before it gets out in media. Once UConn name gets out there the “college football southern protectors of the holy oblong football” will try and kill UConn getting into any conference.

They have to close rank internally. No leaks to glory hound Podcaster types.

 

[CTBballfan243]

They have to close rank internally. No leaks to glory hound Podcaster types.

I am more worried about UConn Big East apologists trying to sabotage UConn moving to another conference.

 

[Fairfield_1st]

While I defer to your expertise here, he doesn't meet the established criteria.

My criteria is they are key if I like what they say, otherwise non-key.

 

[noeynox]

I am more worried about UConn Big East apologists trying to sabotage UConn moving to another conference.

Like I said, keep it under wraps til it's a done deal. AD, President, and a few key stakeholders I would say.

 

[UConnDan97]

I am more worried about UConn Big East apologists trying to sabotage UConn moving to another conference.

^^^ THISSSSSSSSSS!!!! I'll never understand the "basketball only" fans, but there are a lot of them and they don't understand why football and basketball need each other...

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

AD, President, and a few key stakeholders I would say.

Board of Trustees, President, AD, whichever university attorney must be in loop.

 

[JohnFSilver]

^^^ THISSSSSSSSSS!!!! I'll never understand the "basketball only" fans, but there are a lot of them and they don't understand why football and basketball need each other...

Really is bizarre. Even At duke and Kansas they wouldnt sacrifice football.

 

[NIT88]

Interesting. The MAC has been pretty stable with easy travel and traditional rivals. Must be a lot more money for NIU, especially considering they are now going to have to find a home for all their other sports in a conference(s) that doesn't have football. It could be a lesser conference than the MAC which would narrow the money difference. Would the A10 want them to fill UMass's spot?

It does make you wonder about UConn turning down the PAC if that was true. I think the PAC was paying more than the MWC? We would've had to travel just a handful of times per year. It must pay better than Independent and help with scheduling and a playoff spot. Maybe the UConn administration thinks we're closer with a Power conference than what we know?

A few years ago, we would have jumped at the chance to be AAC for football only, so turning down the P12does make you wonder if the B12 talks may be progressing behind scenes. I would not be shocked to hear the B12 invite is coming the first half if this year. Yes, I may be delusional.