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I've always thought that having so many professional sports teams in this area might hurt UCONN. But then again, when you go to a UCONN Football game and you see everyone wearing UCONN, Yankees, Red Sox, Patriots, Giants, Celtics, Bruins, Rangers gear, you know these are die-hard sports fans, not just local yokels rooting for the only game in town. These are serious fans who expect and have experienced multiple championships. Yes, if given an equal opportunity, there is no doubt in my mind UCONN Football rises to the top.
 
I liked the first post but not sure I agree with the formatting in the second post.
Ha ha, I just noticed that. In my defense, the post tripped something that made the post require a moderator's approval, so I played around trying to see if I could get it past the filter.

[I just deleted the second post.]
 
Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 6h6 hours ago
So... until developments merit I'm ignoring all expansion talk. I won't respond.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 6h6 hours ago
Color me stupid - final 4: Cincy, BYU, Memphis, UCF, UCONN. Only 2. TBD.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 6h6 hours ago
Yes things change quickly.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 6h6 hours ago
So what changed? ESPN told UT LHN is an albatross.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 6h6 hours ago
That's all I know. Maybe within a year.
 
That's like saying that the bachelorette is going to pick one of the remaining contenders. Wow. Great insight dood.
 
B12 Expansion Committee Exists
ucf #noflyzone ‏@knightbengal 30m30 minutes ago
So the b12 expansion committee officially exists. It's comprised of boren, gee, Ken Starr

Candidates: BYU, Boise State, UCF, Cincinnati, Colorado State, Houston and Memphis.

http://www.wvgazettemail.com/article/20150723/GZ02/150729694

UCONN's chances could come with B1G expansion to 20 or ACC if B1G eventually raids the ACC in a few years.
 
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B12 Expansion Committee Exists
ucf #noflyzone ‏@knightbengal 30m30 minutes ago
So the b12 expansion committee officially exists. It's comprised of boren, gee, Ken Starr

Candidates: BYU, Boise State, UCF, Cincinnati, Colorado State, Houston and Memphis.

http://www.wvgazettemail.com/article/20150723/GZ02/150729694

UCONN's chances could come with B1G expansion to 20 or ACC if B1G eventually raids the ACC in a few years.

I assume your last line about UConn is your own opinion since that isn't in the story.

What the story actually says is this:

Possible candidates for expansion include BYU, Boise State, Central Florida, Cincinnati, Colorado State, Houston and Memphis. I asked Gee, though, if there are any serious contenders currently before the committee.

“If there were,” he replied, “I wouldn’t tell you.”​

So really the schools that are being listed seem to be the authors own opinion, not a statement of fact.
 
Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 2h2 hours ago
http://www.wvgazettemail.com/article/20150723/GZ02/150729694
This info matches what the "Big Ten Man" told us in June...and it's why I tweeted for first time ever B12 will expand

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 2h2 hours ago
"Possible candidates for expansion include BYU, Boise State, Central Florida, Cincinnati, Colorado State, Houston and Memphis."

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 2h2 hours ago
According to "Big Ten Man" in June the B10 anticipates UCF/BYU or UCF/UH to be the final combos.
Look who is on committee....

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 2h2 hours ago
On the B12 Expansion Committee we have BAY-Starr..WVU-Gee..OU-Boren.
This will be compromise decision between 2 B12 factions andTV partners

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 2h2 hours ago
This is pretty much going the way B10 anticipated...but of course B10 could end up being wrong...of course.
But look for 1 East..1 West add

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 2h2 hours ago
Ken Starr will sponsor the "Texas Block"
Gee will sponsor "Eastern Expansion Block"
Boren is there to make sure it gets done.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 1h1 hour ago
This list "Possible candidates for expansion..BYU, Boise State, UCF, Cincinnati, Colorado State, Houston and Memphis."..was from article

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 49m49 minutes ago
And for those who missed my June tweets from "Big Ten Man" on why B10 believes B12 will choose either UCF/UH combo or UCF/BYU..let me recap.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 48m48 minutes ago
B10 believes FOX will push UCF as thier #1 priority in B12 expansion. ESPN will support Texas Faction in a Western Addition to B12.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 46m46 minutes ago
ESPN/Texas Faction,according to what the B10 anticipates, will have UH/BYU as top 2 potential Western Adds. ESPN has strong relationship/BYU

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 44m44 minutes ago
The possible UH addition instead/over BYU will rest mainly on these 3 considerations from Texas Faction.....

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 43m43 minutes ago
1) How worried is Texas Faction in regards to Texas A&M recruiting and branding of SEC in Houston and its area just outside of Houston?

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 41m41 minutes ago
2) How much will Texas Faction favor cutting down on travel with UH addition over BYU to balance stretching Travel with UCF addition.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 40m40 minutes ago
3) And of course the Texas Faction needs to look at possible cultural hurdles with BYU addition..and if it's too big a hurdle UH moves up

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 37m37 minutes ago
The other possible B12 candidates mention in this mornings article -Boise St-CSU-CINCY-Memphis are not mentioned by "Big Ten Man"..however..

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 37m37 minutes ago
...sources, especially when talking about the perceptions of another conference, can be dead ass wrong.
Look for the following:.....

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 35m35 minutes ago
UCF will be all over Gee...UH/BYU will be all over Starr.
I would assume CSU-Boise St will be giving Starr some phone calls/info...

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 34m34 minutes ago
...and CINCY/Memphis will be calling Gee constantly.
Remember...TV partners of FOX/ESPN need to sign off...they do.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 33m33 minutes ago
And right now...according to our source who broke June/news B12 is expanding for 2017 FB season..
FOX wants UCF
ESPN wants BYU..UH has shot.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 8m8 minutes ago
Receiving lots of questions on why not UC in B12?
Well..it could happen. Maybe B10-OSU bias is keeping B10 from believing B12 could pick UC

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 7m7 minutes ago
But let me explained it one more time from the B10 perspective. Is UC going to be FOX first choice? Nope.
Will ESPN fight for UC in B12?...

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 5m5 minutes ago
...It doesn't look that way. When/if ESPN goes to bat for UC it will be about adding them to ACC...according to B10.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 4m4 minutes ago
Will Gee go to bat for UC?...because he will have to...and BIG TIME...to make UC a top candidate. Will a former tOSU President do that?...

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 3m3 minutes ago
The B10 doesn't think so...will see.
What the "Big Ten Man" was adamant about was ESPN would not allow 2 eastern adds..and...

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 2m2 minutes ago
...it doesn't seem like TexasFaction is all that keen in adding 2 Easten Adds...don't want to stretch Travel.

Brian A ‏@BriUConn · 3m3 minutes ago
@flugempire Any News From Your Big Ten Guy On The Big Ten??

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 1m1 minute ago
@Briuconn No.
I wish..but nope
 
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I've always thought that having so many professional sports teams in this area might hurt UCONN. But then again, when you go to a UCONN Football game and you see everyone wearing UCONN, Yankees, Red Sox, Patriots, Giants, Celtics, Bruins, Rangers gear, you know these are die-hard sports fans, not just local yokels rooting for the only game in town. These are serious fans who expect and have experienced multiple championships. Yes, if given an equal opportunity, there is no doubt in my mind UCONN Football rises to the top.
If Uconn could bring together , Yankee /Redsox fans, Celtic/Knicks, Rangers/Bruins
They are a force for world peace ,what a selling point.
Who else can make such an incredible claim.
 
Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 38m
After reading McMurphy's statements I see we don't disagree on all things. He does not rule out UH addition..
http://www.espn929.com/pages/21786932.php?contentType=4&contentId=17618265

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 39m39 minutes ago
...which I though he did in saying B12 would not expand West. But he does rule out BYU..which as you know my info differs greatly.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 37m37 minutes ago
However..McMurphy's pathway to B12 expansion is not realistic for a couple of reasons..which leads him to wrong path

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 37m37 minutes ago
1) McMurphy talks about how he sees all conferences with 16 schools..he wraps a nice bow around expansion/realignment. But that is not..

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 35m35 minutes ago
...that is not how it works in the past..not the future. 2) He talks about 5-10 years after B10 might pick off 1/2 ACC schools..however..

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 34m34 minutes ago
...B1G is not picking off any ACC schools in a 5 year timeframe..not with ACC GOR. So his motivation of B12 expansion is off quite a bit.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 32m32 minutes ago
So McMurphy and "Big Ten Man" have some agreements..being UH-UCF among top of B12 expansion targets. But much is different among the 2 men

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 31m31 minutes ago
B12 is not going to expand due to events B1G might do 2025. Dbor words were serious...expansion committee is serious. B12 issues are serious

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire 29m29 minutes ago
So in conclusion: McMurphy's statement seems like words off on old song book of expansion. B12 getting ready to sing an original song
 
It is all so confusing..

I mean...All I'm saying is that at any point during that ride through the desert he could have given that horse a name.

I am always confused by this kind of stuff.
 
Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
Sorry folks, I don't have any more info than I gave you yesterday.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
The Big 12 is likely to expand in 2016/2017 but the schools have yet to be selected.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
Expansion has been fast-tracked due to LHN & ESPN. Texas is reluctant to let ESPN out of the contract but the writing is on the wall.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
So how soon the Big 12 expands depends on two factors... how they do in the CFB playoff & how quickly UT agrees to talk about LHN.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
All those schools I mentioned are even except BYU has a slight lead. But nothing has been decided.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
The Big 12 will likely go for the best market, best fit into Big 12 culture & best football program.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
The Big 12 really likes Memphis. And they really like their commitment to football. Cincy & UCF are right there too.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
I'm not answering any questions about this because I'm not sure I have all the details & I don't want my opinion to be confused with fact.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
To make matters worse I had an accident on Monday. Broke 3 ribs, bruised my sternum & separated my shoulder.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
So I haven't felt like calling people or even emailing much.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · Jul 15
Sadly UH isn't getting invited. Cincy isn't getting invited. UCF isn't getting invited. Neither is BYU, Memphis, ECU or Jack Daniels U.

Wasted Space ‏@_Wasted_Space_ · 2h2 hours ago
@theDudeofWV Wait. This was 9 days ago...

Christopher Lambert
‏@theDudeofWV @_Wasted_Space_ Things change. I told you I would tell you when they did. They did.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
@_Wasted_Space_ Thank ESPN...

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
One more thing. Big 12 is going to continue to deny expansion as they work with media partners to identify best fits.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
There is also the possibility they change their mind again if Texas plans to hold ESPN to the fire.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
So as with everything expansion oriented its not true until the presser and even then its iffy...
 
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Dude is wrestling with what physicists call quantum superposition. Schroedinger's cat is in a superposition of alive and dead states, until someone opens the box. I guess Dude's sources don't have access to the box.
 
It is all so confusing..

I mean...All I'm saying is that at any point during that ride through the desert he could have given that horse a name.

I am always confused by this kind of stuff.
What's the point of naming it? There's only the one horse and you are stuck out in the dessert. It doesn't matter if you wish you had a different one. You've just got to ride it until it drops. Just saying horse is probably good enough.

On a semi-related note, my new nickname for the AAC is now horse.
 
Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
Sorry folks, I don't have any more info than I gave you yesterday.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
The Big 12 is likely to expand in 2016/2017 but the schools have yet to be selected.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
Expansion has been fast-tracked due to LHN & ESPN. Texas is reluctant to let ESPN out of the contract but the writing is on the wall.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
So how soon the Big 12 expands depends on two factors... how they do in the CFB playoff & how quickly UT agrees to talk about LHN.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
All those schools I mentioned are even except BYU has a slight lead. But nothing has been decided.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
The Big 12 will likely go for the best market, best fit into Big 12 culture & best football program.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
The Big 12 really likes Memphis. And they really like their commitment to football. Cincy & UCF are right there too.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
I'm not answering any questions about this because I'm not sure I have all the details & I don't want my opinion to be confused with fact.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
To make matters worse I had an accident on Monday. Broke 3 ribs, bruised my sternum & separated my shoulder.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
So I haven't felt like calling people or even emailing much.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · Jul 15
Sadly UH isn't getting invited. Cincy isn't getting invited. UCF isn't getting invited. Neither is BYU, Memphis, ECU or Jack Daniels U.

Wasted Space ‏@_Wasted_Space_ · 2h2 hours ago
@theDudeofWV Wait. This was 9 days ago...

Christopher Lambert
‏@theDudeofWV @_Wasted_Space_ Things change. I told you I would tell you when they did. They did.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
@_Wasted_Space_ Thank ESPN...

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
One more thing. Big 12 is going to continue to deny expansion as they work with media partners to identify best fits.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
There is also the possibility they change their mind again if Texas plans to hold ESPN to the fire.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 2h2 hours ago
So as with everything expansion oriented its not true until the presser and even then its iffy...

A couple of weeks ago he said that if the Bug 12 expanded, UCONN would be the number one candidate.
 
A couple of weeks ago he said that if the Bug 12 expanded, UCONN would be the number one candidate.
I thought a couple of weeks ago he swore there was no way the B12 was going to expand. :rolleyes:
 
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Didn't he say UConn scored highest on the B12 metrics ... not that we would be a candidate. We may be spoken for.
 
I thought a couple of weeks ago he swore there was no way the B12 was going to expand. :rolleyes:
It is confusing. He said that UCONN would be the #1 candidate if the Big 12 expanded tomorrow. But he went on to say that the Big 12 is not expanding.
 
Didn't he say UConn scored highest on the B12 metrics ... not that we would be a candidate. We may be spoken for.
He said that we scored the highest in the metrics at some point last year. A couple of weeks ago, he said that, although the B12 was not expanding, UCONN would be the top candidate if they did.
 
The decision to pick Louisville over UConn was very nearsighted. Although, it may have been a better pick on the field it may very well be the death of it off the field. Without a network, and they aren't getting one, the B1g and SEC will do laps around them.
 
Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 20m20 minutes ago
You all should read this...
http://m.omaha.com/huskers/barfknec...fc0-3337-11e5-8cc1-4373847a1bfe.html?mode=jqm

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 25m25 minutes ago
@NebGradDubDub Oklahoma & Kansas...just what Barfknect said a couple of years ago...exactly what "Big Ten Man" said in April. It's real.

Greg Flugaur
‏@flugempire @Genetics56 @NebGradDubDub However...even with B12 expansion..there will not be a B12N...don't bet $$ against OU/KU joining B1G in future

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 22m22 minutes ago
@Genetics56 @NebGradDubDub I'm a big believer in the B12 GOR..so I have no idea how it could happen before 2025.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 7m7 minutes ago
You know it surprised me in April (I tweeted) when "Big Ten Man" told me B1G perceived OU/KU as the next future B1G targets over ACC schools

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 6m6 minutes ago
This info from "Big Ten Man" went against my long held beliefs that B1G next 2 targets would still be Eastern.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 4m4 minutes ago
I have a question:
What changed?
Did Boren reach out this Spring?...did KU?
But why? B12 GOR is real. Just laying down long term groundwork?

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 3m3 minutes ago
Barfknecht is the real deal.
Some might think he is just talking out of spite.
But it's not how he works,he has mucho respect w B12-writers
 
Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 9m9 minutes ago
http://m.omaha.com/huskers/barfknec...fc0-3337-11e5-8cc1-4373847a1bfe.html?mode=jqm

Again...this is a must read.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 14m14 minutes ago
So Big Ten tried to get in 2010/11- Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Iowa St & Kansas all in on swoop.

Kurtis Williamson ‏@kcwilli40 · 20m20 minutes ago
@flugempire do you think ISU has a chance with complete collapse like almost happened 5 yrs ago? Since they worked the frame work before?

Greg Flugaur
‏@flugempire @kcwilli40 I would have said no..but after tonight I can't say no.
With Delany and with FOX backing...all things are possible.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 18m18 minutes ago
It just another example that B1G looks at AAU First...but not only. B1G was ready to take Okkahoma 4-5 years ago..they will be willing again

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 17m17 minutes ago
Oklahoma vs. Wisconsin; Nebraska vs. Texas A&M; Iowa vs. Iowa State; Minnesota vs. Kansas.

So those 8 would have been the West Division.

Doug ‏@NebGradDubDub · 17m17 minutes ago
@flugempire yup. Gives insight into who the B10 values. Surprised to see Iowa State there

Greg Flugaur
‏@flugempire @NebGradDubDub With the inclusion of Texas school..ISU probably works on the ledger.

The question is...is this still possible? OU/KU/ISU+??

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 6m6 minutes ago
@NebGradDubDub Those 3 would have to come with a 4th that offers huge Demographics. A Texas school...or Virgina School.

Kurtis Williamson ‏@kcwilli40 · 18m18 minutes ago
@flugempire when I was told about the ISU to B10 in a total collapse.. I was like no way but he was tuned in. I wonder if Delany wants 20?

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 10m10 minutes ago
@kcwilli40 If it works economically...with right combo's with big research schools...hell yes Delany will swing for 20.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 37m37 minutes ago
I have a question:
What changed?
Did Boren reach out this Spring?...did KU?
But why? B12 GOR is real. Just laying down long term groundwork?

Expansion Crash ‏@Expansion_Crush · 11m11 minutes ago
@flugempire or maybe the B1G showed Oklahoma & Kansas the projections for 2024 and said "think about it "?

Greg Flugaur
‏@flugempire @Expansion_Crush I think you are right...as of now this has to be the leading scenario...correct?

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 2m2 minutes ago
Again..big important point tonight.

Delany/B1G Presidents look at AAU FIRST..but not ONLY.

Delany was trying to get OU in 2010/11 w others
 
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The CT DMA, ffld+nh+hart is larger than either Kansas or Oklahoma. We have to be considered for any conference with a network. At least the AAC or whatever the our next conference is will include the remaining b12 schools.
 
Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 8h8 hours ago
@Expansion_Crush I don't think 16 is the magic number..
It's the sweet spot within today's rules..but deregulation makes 20 a possibility

Expansion Crash ‏@Expansion_Crush · 8h8 hours ago
@flugempire but 20 makes rivalries irrelevant and thu conference irrelevant. That's why well never get to 20.

Greg Flugaur
‏@flugempire @Expansion_Crush Not in the world of reform...in the world of reform you still have your rivalries (regional) with 20 by using 4x5 pods.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 33m33 minutes ago
@Expansion_Crush This is why I state 20 doesn't happen in this climate..but if we move toward reform-deregulation than 20 works if right sch

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 32m32 minutes ago
@Expansion_Crush And we know Delany has talked about it...Delany talked about 20 in public when deregulation was brought up a few months ago

Hawkeye ‏@hawkeyeND · 20m20 minutes ago
@flugempire zero chance they tried to add Iowa state

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 10m10 minutes ago
@hawkeyeND If it would have help gotten B1G into Texas with Texas A&M..yeah it's very possible ISU would have been in play.

Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 10m10 minutes ago
@hawkeyeND I don't see any scenario where it's possible in the future because I don't see B1G getting into Texas..IMO
 
He said Iowa State. No need to pay him any more attention.
 
Greg Flugaur ‏@flugempire · 32m32 minutes ago
@Expansion_Crush And we know Delany has talked about it...Delany talked about 20 in public when deregulation was brought up a few months ago

Yes, Delany talked about it but it sounded less like an endorsement and more like him questioning the wisdom of the idea.

That has created some confusion about what, exactly, the endgame is to all this.

"I'd like to know what it is people want to do," Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany said. "I don't think deregulating it just for the sake of deregulation is good. We could end up with 20-team conferences and four five-team pods. What are we trying to do? If somebody wanted to identify what it is they wanted to do, and if it were reasonable, I would say, why not?

"I'm open to creativity and deregulation, but I'm not open to just a blank check to reorganize the regular season however you choose."


http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/12791856/the-good-bad-divisions-college-football
 
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