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Message: [QUOTE="The Viking, post: 1774837, member: 1599"] I think the gist is that UConn knows what it takes for them to become considered by the AAU and they are [I]attempting[/I] to do what they can to hit it. I'm sure the state budget issues will mean it takes longer to hit AAU status but it still may be possible by 2023 (we can all hope). There have been reports (I think in the Courant from sources) that UConn has reached out to the ACC and B1G recently and asked what they could do to be considered in expansion. I'm sure the B1G told them, well being AAU would help...probably gave them a few pointers, etc. I think Delany is intrigued by us. Maybe not a full-blown hard-on, but I think if UConn hit some B1G milestones before 2023 then he (or his successor) would like to complete the move east and surround NYC and get a foothold into the New England market. How many options are left anyway now that the ACC is in lockdown? You've got UConn, Kansas, OK and Texas as the 4 state U's that are out there in 8 years when the B1G's TV deal expires. We may have a decent shot at the B1G in 2023 if we keep moving forward academically and with our football program and its fan support IMO [/QUOTE]