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[CTFAN4LIFE]

Am I the only boneyarder who spit out what they were drinking onto their computer screen when they read this?

Hopefully it wasn't a premium Scotch!!!

 

[HuskyHawk]

Hopefully it wasn't a premium Scotch!!!

This reminds me of something absurd I saw at a rooftop bar last week. They had three levels of drinks. Premium, Super Premium and Ultra Premium. So "Premium" is the bottom shelf stuff. Meanwhile, looking at the bottles, nothing they had was even what a normal person would call "premium".

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

This reminds me of something absurd I saw at a rooftop bar last week. They had three levels of drinks. Premium, Super Premium and Ultra Premium. So "Premium" is the bottom shelf stuff. Meanwhile, looking at the bottles, nothing they had was even what a normal person would call "premium".

So much for truth in "advertising". Pretty silly approach by that establishment - I think it shows what they think of the customers. SMH.

 

[businesslawyer]

Hopefully it wasn't a premium Scotch!!!

At 1:41 on a work day? I don't think so.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

At 1:41 on a work day? I don't think so.

I'll wager there are some in your profession who would. Mine as well

 

[Chin Diesel]

This reminds me of something absurd I saw at a rooftop bar last week. They had three levels of drinks. Premium, Super Premium and Ultra Premium. So "Premium" is the bottom shelf stuff. Meanwhile, looking at the bottles, nothing they had was even what a normal person would call "premium".

Kinda like feeling good about seeing a boarding pass for an airline, seeing you are in Boarding Group 1, and then slowly realizing you may be the last group to board.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

So much for truth in "advertising". Pretty silly approach by that establishment - I think it shows what they think of the customers. SMH.

They're reaching for the same audience that fell for "this one goes to eleven".

 

[businesslawyer]

I'll wager there are some in your profession who would. Mine as well

I don't doubt that. But not me. If it were a tailgating day, however, ....

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

I'll wager there are some in your profession who would. Mine as well

Isn't this why desks have drawers?

 

[NEforceUConn]

I agree…between the ACC, the PAC, and the Big 12, the only conference where all its members seem fully committed to its survival is the Big12. In truth, that is probably because no current Big12 school is likely to garner interests from the BIG10 or SEC so they know it’s ride or die with the Big12.

Our time in the old Big East taught us what happens when some members aren’t committed long term to the league. Seems the current PAC and ACC have those issues and the Big12 doesn’t.

Amen brother, great point!

 

[ZooCougar]

Yeah because that's worked out so well for us in the past.

Good point

 

[Jimdish255]

I just want us in the Big12 scheduling every game opposite Rutgers. Not entirely serious, but I do wonder if success on the football field and our continued success in basketball is something is something that would impact the Big10 in any way concerning Northeast market share and media value. Sure it's a minor consideration given their brand identities are schools in other markets. But it seems like an opportunity was wasted once choosing Rutgers. If we do get a B12 offer would the Big10 take any notice?

 

[noeynox]

I just want us in the Big12 scheduling every game opposite Rutgers. Not entirely serious, but I do wonder if success on the football field and our continued success in basketball is something is something that would impact the Big10 in any way concerning Northeast market share and media value. Sure it's a minor consideration given their brand identities are schools in other markets. But it seems like an opportunity was wasted once choosing Rutgers. If we do get a B12 offer would the Big10 take any notice?

If we had success, sure, i would think so. We have seen with our BB we captivate the region. FB has never attained that level, but the closest juggernaut to here is Penn State. If we had a magical season in a P5 league everyone would notice. The transfer portal is real game changer in making something like that possible. You don't need 3 or 4 years to remake rosters anymore.

 

[HuskyHawk]

If we had success, sure, i would think so. We have seen with our BB we captivate the region. FB has never attained that level, but the closest juggernaut to here is Penn State. If we had a magical season in a P5 league everyone would notice. The transfer portal is real game changer in making something like that possible. You don't need 3 or 4 years to remake rosters anymore.

Even more so for football. The big programs used to hoard players and had enough talent on the bench to field a quality team. Most of those kids used to stick it out and hope they get their shot. Not so much anymore. Sitting on the bench at Bama, UGA or Ohio State doesn‘t have the appeal it once did. Most BB teams don‘t have talent that doesn’t play on the roster, but football has loads of it.

 

[CoastAtlantic]

SW AIM SHOW@GSw aim · 2h
The #Pac12 isn't going to add #SDSU or #SMU unless they lose teams, so the Aztecs and Mustangs better pray

SW AIM SHOW@GSw aim · 2h
Once again the #Pac12 will be a very high percentage of streaming and less than $20M (less than half of the #Big12 actual revenue) per team. The P12 is dead, either now or later!!

 

[AZHuskiePop]

Even more so for football. The big programs used to hoard players and had enough talent on the bench to field a quality team. Most of those kids used to stick it out and hope they get their shot. Not so much anymore. Sitting on the bench at Bama, UGA or Ohio State doesn‘t have the appeal it once did. Most BB teams don‘t have talent that doesn’t play on the roster, but football has loads of it.

Football use to be worse
The NCAA cut total allowable scholarships to 85 in 1973. Prior to that you could be an All Stater and 5th or 6th string at a top program. I worked for man years ago who son got a football scholarship to Ohio State but never got into a game in four years or probable even dressed for one .
There was no limit and some schools carried up yo 150 football scholarships
Title IX ended that practice

 

[TheDrifter75]

Football use to be worse
The NCAA cut total allowable scholarships to 85 in 1973. Prior to that you could be an All Stater and 5th or 6th string at a top program. I worked for man years ago who son got a football scholarship to Ohio State but never got into a game in four years or probable even dressed for one .
There was no limit and some schools carried up yo 150 football scholarships
Title IX ended that practice

Did the scholarship limit help??

 

[HuskyHawk]

Did the scholarship limit help??

Yes but they still carry non scholarship kids who could probably be on scholarship elsewhere.

 

[noeynox]

 

[dayooper]

Yes but they still carry non scholarship kids who could probably be on scholarship elsewhere.

But that’s their choice. Back before 1973, a kid signed a scholarship and he was stuck. At least now the walk-ons know they have an uphill battle to climb.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Thamel does not qualify as a "key" tweet.

 

[uconnyankee]

This adds nothing new in terms of what’s out there.

 

[Chin Diesel]

This adds nothing new in terms of what’s out there.

No, but it's a mostly positive article which articulates UConn's draw to the Big12, the concern of football and the UConn fan base's concerns.

If people are going to trot out the same tired arguments against UConn, I'm all for the same positives being put out there.

 

[Chin Diesel]

That picture perfectly sums up how Yormack wants to expand the Big12.

 

[HuskyHawk]

But that’s their choice. Back before 1973, a kid signed a scholarship and he was stuck. At least now the walk-ons know they have an uphill battle to climb.

Of course. But the portal has just made it easier for kids to choose not to wait to see if they will crack the lineup at a school like Michigan, when they can go to Northwestern and see the field.

I'm suggesting that while the top remains the top, it's not a coincidence that Cinci and TCU made the playoffs in recent years. That helps UConn compete.