You are preaching to the choir. In my world, OU and UConn would be great. The problem is the
data suggests that Kansas is a better national draw than UConn (I hate typing that), at least in 2014/2015.
UConn played a total of 21 nationally televised games last season. In those games, UConn had an estimated average of 553,000 viewers. Kansas played in 29 nationally televised games and had an estimated average of 1,025,ooo viewers nationally.
In games against common opponents, Kansas outdrew UConn in every game, with the games against Florida the only close ones. In games against Temple and Texas, Kansas tripled the viewership of UConn.
Yes, I know that more Kansas games were on ESPN and CBS than UConn. They also play in a better conference too. This data doesn't include games played on local channels or conference networks, so the local UConn games may be higher.
I have been around this board for a while now and have said many times I would love to have UConn in the Big10 and this data doesn't change that thought for me. Unfortunately, I'm not a Big10 college president or a high ranking Big10 official. I don't know what they are thinking, but to say that Kansas and Oklahoma bring nothing to the table is nonsense.
Disclaimer: I may have missed some games. I did not go through the data with a fine tooth comb. It was not intentional if I missed any games.
