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Fishy said:
It does and it doesn't.

We simply cannot exist being a member of the AAC and trying to sell tickets to events that involve things like Tulsa and East Carolina.

The longer you stay in a situation like the one we're in, the more it drags and the worse it gets.

Right now, you have a front row seat to the destruction of one of the most successful athletic departments over the past twenty years.
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that and changing the patch on your uniform from G5 to P5 is worth about $25M/year or so.

Nobody asks whether Wake Forest, BC, Syracuse, TCU or even Baylor are worth $30M year. It's assumed because of that patch.
once uconn get's in that club (again), it's like the G5 taint is gone.

Kind of like Andy Dufresne crawling through 5 football fields of the smelliest filth you can imagine and coming out smelling like a rose.


 
businesslawyer said:
We will be much better off in 2024 if we spend the last six years in the XII than the AAC. And if the ACC wants us prior to 2024, they know where to reach UConn before we sign something.
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Things may re-set then and we have to be in the game when they do.
 
kyleslamb said:
I would completely agree with you if not for the idea that the Big 12 might be asking you to take paycuts in order to join. If the Big 12 allows these new members to become whole in a few years and make the same amount as everyone else, I agree with that entirely. However, if they are planning to use these teams so that a select few can bolt for the Big Ten/Pac-12/SEC/ACC in a few years, it will just make these American schools look like G5 who were 'fortunate' enough to sit at the kids' table for a short time.

I think UConn belongs in the ACC, personally. I think they'd be a great fit for the Big Ten. I see this expansion by the Big 12 as a short term money grab by a select few schools who are going to bolt when the Grant of Rights expires, and these contrived relationships from all over the country won't ever make it seem or feel like a real power conference to the general public. It won't feel like it to me. All the other conferences expanded organically. This won't feel natural IMHO.
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so UofL, Syracuse and Pitt (and Miami, BC, and VT) are so vastly different? you're preaching what the media wants you to think. That there is some tangible difference between a top G5 school and the typical P5 school (excluding the top program or two from every conference)...
 
Guys you all seem to be misunderstanding what I'm saying here.

As an athletic director or president of UConn, I'm not saying the safe choice isn't to accept a Big 12 invite. Again I'm not saying don't do it...

What I am saying is that you guys, as fans, should honestly not lose as much sleep over getting left out if that in fact happens because the Big 12 probably won't survive in its current form anyhow, and you're not going to go belly up in the next 5-6 years. This is me, as someone who's not thinking emotionally, saying I think you guys are going to be fine. I'm not saying that in such a way I'm expecting you to take my word for it nor is it like I'm guaranteeing that. I'm just saying the Big 12 is in a desperate situation as it is. They're not the answer. They're not really much of an answer at it. It might be a short term stopgap, which I understand what you all are saying. However, I don't think 5-6 years of the AAC is going to inflict much damage if my hunch about the ACC or Big Ten calling is correct and the Big 12 is looking to pay you about what you're already making.

We're talking about a dysfunctional league looking to go cheap on any prospective members so its elites can make as much money as possible in the short term then bail for a better situation. That doesn't sound like something that's really all that advantageous for UConn. Not as much as you guys think.
 
kyleslamb said:
Guys you all seem to be misunderstanding what I'm saying here.

As an athletic director or president of UConn, I'm not saying the safe choice isn't to accept a Big 12 invite. Again I'm not saying don't do it...

What I am saying is that you guys, as fans, should honestly not lose as much sleep over getting left out if that in fact happens because the Big 12 probably won't survive in its current form anyhow, and you're not going to go belly up in the next 5-6 years. This is me, as someone who's not thinking emotionally, saying I think you guys are going to be fine. I'm not saying that in such a way I'm expecting you to take my word for it nor is it like I'm guaranteeing that. I'm just saying the Big 12 is in a desperate situation as it is. They're not the answer. They're not really much of an answer at it. It might be a short term stopgap, which I understand what you all are saying. However, I don't think 5-6 years of the AAC is going to inflict much damage if my hunch about the ACC or Big Ten calling is correct and the Big 12 is looking to pay you about what you're already making.

We're talking about a dysfunctional league looking to go cheap on any prospective members so its elites can make as much money as possible in the short term then bail for a better situation. That doesn't sound like something that's really all that advantageous for UConn. Not as much as you guys think.
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I think it is safe to assume, that we understand your point but disagree.
 
CL82 said:
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I think it is safe to assume, that we understand your point but disagree.
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Clearly some people didn't understand because they were responding with why UConn should move to the Big 12. I know the reasons. I'm not arguing against them. I just believe they're being overstated and I believe that there's not a reason to panic (yet) if it doesn't happen. We all know the Big 12 is not going to last in its current form beyond 2024. There will be another round where the SEC, Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12 go hunting. The world wouldn't drastically change in the next five years based on the Big 12 poaching other G5 members for personal gain.

Just as a neutral observer following this as you guys are, I don't think the sky is falling if this doesn't happen. I get folks disagree with that, but it's not irrational.

If I can be of any consolation to you, I will offer to jump off the bridges with you all if it doesn't materialize? I'll drink the Kool Aid.
 
kyleslamb said:
Clearly some people didn't understand because they were responding with why UConn should move to the Big 12. I know the reasons. I'm not arguing against them. I just believe they're being overstated and I believe that there's not a reason to panic (yet) if it doesn't happen. We all know the Big 12 is not going to last in its current form beyond 2024. There will be another round where the SEC, Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12 go hunting. The world wouldn't drastically change in the next five years based on the Big 12 poaching other G5 members for personal gain.

Just as a neutral observer following this as you guys are, I don't think the sky is falling if this doesn't happen. I get folks disagree with that, but it's not irrational.

If I can be of any consolation to you, I will offer to jump off the bridges with you all if it doesn't materialize? I'll drink the Kool Aid.
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kyleslamb said:
Clearly some people didn't understand because they were responding with why UConn should move to the Big 12. I know the reasons. I'm not arguing against them. I just believe they're being overstated and I believe that there's not a reason to panic (yet) if it doesn't happen. We all know the Big 12 is not going to last in its current form beyond 2024. There will be another round where the SEC, Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12 go hunting. The world wouldn't drastically change in the next five years based on the Big 12 poaching other G5 members for personal gain.

Just as a neutral observer following this as you guys are, I don't think the sky is falling if this doesn't happen. I get folks disagree with that, but it's not irrational.

If I can be of any consolation to you, I will offer to jump off the bridges with you all if it doesn't materialize? I'll drink the Kool Aid.
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No one knows what is going to happen this week let alone 2024, but I get what your saying. We can't sustain a P5 level lifestyle of G5 TV money till 2024. Exit fees be drying up.
 
kyleslamb said:
Clearly some people didn't understand because they were responding with why UConn should move to the Big 12. I know the reasons. I'm not arguing against them. I just believe they're being overstated and I believe that there's not a reason to panic (yet) if it doesn't happen. We all know the Big 12 is not going to last in its current form beyond 2024. There will be another round where the SEC, Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12 go hunting. The world wouldn't drastically change in the next five years based on the Big 12 poaching other G5 members for personal gain.

Just as a neutral observer following this as you guys are, I don't think the sky is falling if this doesn't happen. I get folks disagree with that, but it's not irrational.

If I can be of any consolation to you, I will offer to jump off the bridges with you all if it doesn't materialize? I'll drink the Kool Aid.
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No. The sky would absolutely be collapsing.
 
kyleslamb said:
Clearly some people didn't understand because they were responding with why UConn should move to the Big 12. I know the reasons. I'm not arguing against them. I just believe they're being overstated and I believe that there's not a reason to panic (yet) if it doesn't happen. We all know the Big 12 is not going to last in its current form beyond 2024. There will be another round where the SEC, Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12 go hunting. The world wouldn't drastically change in the next five years based on the Big 12 poaching other G5 members for personal gain.

Just as a neutral observer following this as you guys are, I don't think the sky is falling if this doesn't happen. I get folks disagree with that, but it's not irrational.

If I can be of any consolation to you, I will offer to jump off the bridges with you all if it doesn't materialize? I'll drink the Kool Aid.
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I can promise you if we keep playing Tulane, Tulsa, ECU, etc plus whatever scrubs the AAC picks up after the others leave, there will be like 20 fans left by 2024.

You can't sustain fan interest long term with Marshall and Old Dominion and Southern Miss.
 
kyleslamb said:
Guys you all seem to be misunderstanding what I'm saying here.

As an athletic director or president of UConn, I'm not saying the safe choice isn't to accept a Big 12 invite. Again I'm not saying don't do it...

What I am saying is that you guys, as fans, should honestly not lose as much sleep over getting left out if that in fact happens because the Big 12 probably won't survive in its current form anyhow, and you're not going to go belly up in the next 5-6 years. This is me, as someone who's not thinking emotionally, saying I think you guys are going to be fine. I'm not saying that in such a way I'm expecting you to take my word for it nor is it like I'm guaranteeing that. I'm just saying the Big 12 is in a desperate situation as it is. They're not the answer. They're not really much of an answer at it. It might be a short term stopgap, which I understand what you all are saying. However, I don't think 5-6 years of the AAC is going to inflict much damage if my hunch about the ACC or Big Ten calling is correct and the Big 12 is looking to pay you about what you're already making.

We're talking about a dysfunctional league looking to go cheap on any prospective members so its elites can make as much money as possible in the short term then bail for a better situation. That doesn't sound like something that's really all that advantageous for UConn. Not as much as you guys think.
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No, we get what you're telling us. You're telling us that we should think going to the Big XII won't matter for us anyway.

You've made every point that can be made multiple times. Please go away now.
 
MH ver3 ‏@MH ver3 1h1 hour ago
Now fox and ESPN are offering a 17% increase and 40m for CCG if B12 stays at 10 and removes pro rata.
 
businesslawyer said:
No, we get what you're telling us. You're telling us that we should think going to the Big XII won't matter for us anyway.

You've made every point that can be made multiple times. Please go away now.
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Fine. God forbid someone doesn't share your views the world will end if you aren't picked by a desperate league. If it so offends your sensibilities that someone disagree with your pessimism, then I'd rather accommodate your wishes than join in the groupthink and not actually engage in conversation on... gasp... a message board. So I'll respect your wishes to "go away now." Good luck.
 
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kyleslamb said:
Fine. God forbid someone doesn't share your views the world will end if you aren't picked by a desperate league.

If the board is resorting to unpleasant groupthink where a differing opinion isn't welcome, I'll respect your wishes. Good luck.
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Hey you've been a respectful and courteous poster. Please do not take the comments as a personal attack. Just realize this game of conference realignment water torture is wearing thin on the psyche of BY posters and, unless it is your school, it is hard to completely understand the frustration. No school has suffered like UConn and it is almost impossible to explain how this keeps happening. That anger sometimes comes out in the posts.

Thanks for visiting the BY even if your opinions are not universally shared...
 
People sometimes forget we upgraded football at great expense solely to join a BCS conference and insure our future inclusion in big time college athletics. Every single member of the BE as constituted in 1999 or so has left for greener pastures. No, Temple doesn't count.
 
I don't know what will happen, but there are two things I feel pretty confident about now:

1) Memphis is out under any scenario. They are not getting an invitation.
2) Houston only gets invited if there are 4 teams being added to the Big 12.
 
nelsonmuntz said:
I don't know what will happen, but there are two things I feel pretty confident about now:

1) Memphis is out under any scenario. They are not getting an invitation.
2) Houston only gets invited if there are 4 teams being added to the Big 12.
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I agree that Memphis is out. They have to be. If ESPN and Fox are gonna throw a fit about anyone being added, it would be Memphis. And I doubt anyone in the Big 12 feels that strongly about adding them that they'd be willing to debate the networks to get them in.

So either they never were getting an invite, or they were and the Big 12 will replace them, or they'll go down to just 2 additions.
 
nelsonmuntz said:
I don't know what will happen, but there are two things I feel pretty confident about now:

1) Memphis is out under any scenario. They are not getting an invitation.
2) Houston only gets invited if there are 4 teams being added to the Big 12.
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I feel the same way. UH is 14. Memphis doesn't deliver Memphis. Waste of time.
 
BoomerHusky said:
http://1280thezone.com/index.php/story/read/hans_scotty_g_john_ourand_sports_business_journal_writer

Here is an interview with the guy from sports business journal who wrote the article about ESPN and FOX being angry. Says ESPN doesn't understand why they should pay more for content they already have and it's a negotiation tactic. They will come to some kind of a consensus but said from who he's talked to BYU is a front runner for their national brand...
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This is deeply disturbing. UT and the sisters of the poor have known for a long time that ESPN doesn't favor expansion. Alas, they want more money. Are they using these threats as bargaining leverage? #1 most epic nut sack kick to CT sports was delivered by Bob Kraft in the same manner.
 
Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 52m52 minutes ago
@Briuconn
I'm not sure what you want me to respond to..
BYU-UH-UC-UCONN all have traction among B12...different slices of traction.

Brian A ‏@BriUConn · 48m48 minutes ago
@flugempire January-May when you spoke of 2 schools you were adamant it would be Cincy and UCONN to Big 12,so if it's 2 still same 2?

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 44m44 minutes ago
@Briuconn
There is no compromise that can be made at 12.
UT won't allow a UC/UCONN..they want UH.
Non Texas Faction won't allow UH 11/12

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 41m41 minutes ago
@Briuconn
There is no 12.
You need to get to 14 to get to 12.
Bowlsby and Boren will push their legal advantage within the contract.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 40m40 minutes ago
The least reported part of Big 12 expansion story is how pissed Boren is at UT and ESPN.
Until you know this...you don't have ear to ground
 
Flugs is one of the few guys that can say "why" and have it make any sense.

I hope there is a standoff at 12, and then the question is whether to go back to ESPN for an adjustment and no additions, or add 4 schools.
 

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