Memphis would be going to the PAC12 for football in this scenario. They would be no more likely to schedule us in football then versus now. Unless UConn joined the PAC12 for football, obviously. Which everyone seems to hate that idea - I don’t get why but they do.
There's no tracks anymore, the current environment of college sports made sure of that. I say bring in Memphis, they're immediately in the top half of the conference for BB.
I disagree that the BE would consider Memphis because they have a good basketball program. Look at the University as a whole and Memphis has nothing in common with the BE. For one, they would be an outlier and an obvious candidate to bolt the first chance they get. Same goes for UConn, but we bring them a perfect geographical blueprint, an elite basketball program, a respected historical partner, and an outstanding University. Memphis doesn’t come close to offering any of that. It would be an act of desperation for the BE to bring in Memphis. I don’t think UConn would be pushing for Memphis either. Memphis doesn’t help us or the BE.
I think Memphis coming to the Big East is fine. It's hardly the main issue with college basketball conference changes.
This is 100% correct
Wait.. what football conference did we get an invite from??
We didn’t, maybe because UConn dismissed the possibility outright. We did not claim we weren’t interested in the big 12 last summer after being passed over. At least that’s how it was spun. based on the football board they wanted no part in the pac.
I think it’s obvious that Memphis sees PAC for football-only as the way to better position themselves for a P4 invite. And they’re probably right.
I’d worry it would be the same teams included in the football league, and if it’s not then why ruin March madness too
How would you decide many of these teams are deserving? St. John's? Over Villanova, Georgetown, Marquette and Creighton? You see the problem? As soon as you start including, you start excluding and there is no rational principle that gets you there.
Have you ever done a deep dive and honestly asked yourself why those schools were able to cut into the line ahead of UConn, or are you content to blame UConn's lack of conference ascendency on ESPN, Senator So-And-So, and/or Boston College?
If you are Providence or Xavier, borderline NCAA teams you don’t want someone who could be a legit program to come in and make your path harder, which Memphis would certainly do. Much better to add another mid-tier Catholic school than a legitimate tournament team.
Some of this at the Moment is just an artifact of history. Vanderbilt, Purdue, South Carolina, Northwestern are all there because they were there when the dance started. If you were starting today from scratch they wouldn’t be. Simple as that. Same with basketball. If you were starting a league from scratch with no limitations you wouldn’t include Seton Hall, DePaul, or Georgetown or Butler. UConn Villanova Marquette, Creighton are no brainers. Xavier, PC, St Johns are borderline.
There is no chance we’d be part of a Football super league and if the football schools dictate everything why wouldnt they want to host their own bball tourney too and sell their tv rights together. At least that’s always been the assumption/fear. We just have to hope they are happy with expanding March madness and then settle for getting our football team into a conference of leftovers.
Last October, the Pac was interested in adding UConn to the conference, either as a football-only add or as a full member.
The only way that makes sense is if we play four eastern P4 schools H/H every year. Other than Boise State, the others don’t move the needle.
And Ball State, Rice, FIU, and UAB do? You can’t tell me Wazzu and Oregon State aren’t more interesting year in and year out. Plus Boise State. And Colorado State, Fresno, and SDSU have solid G5 programs. Nothing to turn your nose up at.
Leagues exist beyond coaches.
I blocked shizzle years ago so can only guess what he’s saying but he would find a reason to complain about joining the BIG10.
The PAC would be a step up and (if the terms are right) would demonstrate the commitment to football. The Mora hire was an excellent move & the program’s tending up up but I think our independent schedule, with no virtual path to the CFB playoff, is holding us back.
Ole Miss and Purdue haven't wo n multiple national championships
Some of the Pac-12 schools are more interesting than the four you mentioned, but the average UConn fan doesn't car about west coast G6 programs.
