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I'm hoping that while the Big12 takes months to figure this all out, the ACC or B1G makes a move on UConn. I know it's unrealistic with no partner. But does the ACC want UConn to go to the Big12 when the ACC is trying to start their own network? Does the B1G want the Big12 to plant a flag in NYC? Just hoping that something else gets stirred up.
 
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jostar1 said:
I'm hoping that while the Big12 takes months to figure this all out, the ACC or B1G make a move on UConn. I know it's unrealistic with no partner. But does the ACC want UConn to go to the Big12 when the ACC is trying to start their own network? Does the B1G want the Big12 to plant a flag in NYC? Just hoping that something else gets stirred up.
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I see the issue of having a "partner" for either the ACC or B1G maybe overlooked by either conf if it means preventing the B12 from planting a flag.
 
jostar1 said:
I'm hoping that while the Big12 takes months to figure this all out, the ACC or B1G make a move on UConn. I know it's unrealistic with no partner. But does the ACC want UConn to go to the Big12 when the ACC is trying to start their own network? Does the B1G want the Big12 to plant a flag in NYC? Just hoping that something else gets stirred up.
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We are in a burning building. We are choking and need mouth to mouth...I really don't require a fireman/person who looks like a Victoria Secret model to save us. I don't want anyone to take more time to do it either. An invite from the Big XII in the next 20 minutes would be be very welcome.
 
HuskyHawk said:
We are in a burning building. We are choking and need mouth to mouth...I really don't require a fireman/person who looks like a Victoria Secret model to save us. I don't want anyone to take more time to do it either. An invite from the Big XII in the next 20 minutes would be be very welcome.
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I get that. But the Big 12 invite isn't going to come in 20 minutes. They'll be dithering for months. That gives the ACC and B1G time to work something out.
 
jostar1 said:
Hihoze ‏@hihoze · 1h1 hour ago
@theDudeofWV @desrochers_ben That did it. Got it. Forgive me for this but for me, UConn is no fit for B12. Too far away & not cultural fit
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‘Cultural fit’ is becoming less and less important, to the point of being inconsequential / irrelevant.
 
jostar1 said:
I'm hoping that while the Big12 takes months to figure this all out, the ACC or B1G makes a move on UConn. I know it's unrealistic with no partner. But does the ACC want UConn to go to the Big12 when the ACC is trying to start their own network? Does the B1G want the Big12 to plant a flag in NYC? Just hoping that something else gets stirred up.
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If I were the ACC, given the situation with Notre Dame, I'd invite UConn for all sports and Navy for football-only. That gets them to 16 for football and basketball, and while Navy football isn't Notre Dame football, they're still a national brand and a quality program. Not to mention that they're right in that Baltimore/DC stretch that the ACC lost to the B1G.
 
Exit 4 said:
I see the issue of having a "partner" for either the ACC or B1G maybe overlooked by either conf if it means preventing the B12 from planting a flag.
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Truly hard to imagine B1G is very worried where B12 plants its flag.
 
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jostar1 said:
I'm hoping that while the Big12 takes months to figure this all out, the ACC or B1G makes a move on UConn. I know it's unrealistic with no partner. But does the ACC want UConn to go to the Big12 when the ACC is trying to start their own network? Does the B1G want the Big12 to plant a flag in NYC? Just hoping that something else gets stirred up.
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I think it would be brilliant to invite us with no partner and watch how fast teams scurry to ditch their conferences and become that partner. B1G would have pick of the litter and probably make ACC and B12 worse in the process. As long as the partner is announced/added in the same relative timeframe it would sort itself out.
 
CallMeBruce said:
If I were the ACC, given the situation with Notre Dame, I'd invite UConn for all sports and Navy for football-only. That gets them to 16 for football and basketball, and while Navy football isn't Notre Dame football, they're still a national brand and a quality program. Not to mention that they're right in that Baltimore/DC stretch that the ACC lost to the B1G.
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Navy adds a solid Lax program, too. Any thought about the ACC adding Navy in Football and lacrosse (say Patriot for their other sports) in combination with Georgetown for basketball and their Olympic sports. Could help the ACC counter the loss of Maryland in the DC market along with the B1G now associating with Johns Hopkins in lax. Of course, that would make sense, something the ACC is lacking.
 
More from the Cincy insider on the 247 board:

A few notes from dinner last night;

Texas schools really covet the Florida market. Strong belief Florida market is necessary to keep pace with SEC long term. USF much stronger candidate than UCF! USF has facility plans if invited to P5.
Cincinnati now has the support of almost all Big 12 schools. Cincinnati strong as Tier 1 Research University, strong academics, educational growth coupled with athletics growth.
Fox Sports pushing Big 12 Expansion, with very favorable numbers. IMG involved, as is CBS Sports. ESPN laying back for now, but will be involved.
A lot of work required by Texas and ESPN to make a B12 Network come to life. Seems Texas will listen at least.
Lack of support for Memphis. What does Memphis have in common?
Houston still in play.
B12 coaches want a CCG! Of course they have no vote.

I have more, I will post later have a meeting to attend.
 
Bruce that actually sounds like a great idea. There's got to be something we aren't thinking of.
uconn football is improving navy football just had a very nice year and UConn brings in its other sports. Does t hurt ACC football and their other sports improve. They have both UConn and Cuse for the NYC market.
 
jostar1 said:
More from the Cincy insider on the 247 board:

A few notes from dinner last night;

Texas schools really covet the Florida market. Strong belief Florida market is necessary to keep pace with SEC long term. USF much stronger candidate than UCF! USF has facility plans if invited to P5.
Cincinnati now has the support of almost all Big 12 schools. Cincinnati strong as Tier 1 Research University, strong academics, educational growth coupled with athletics growth.
Fox Sports pushing Big 12 Expansion, with very favorable numbers. IMG involved, as is CBS Sports. ESPN laying back for now, but will be involved.
A lot of work required by Texas and ESPN to make a B12 Network come to life. Seems Texas will listen at least.
Lack of support for Memphis. What does Memphis have in common?
Houston still in play.
B12 coaches want a CCG! Of course they have no vote.

I have more, I will post later have a meeting to attend.
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UConn brings so many more TV sets than USF would...
 
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Fox Sports pushing Big 12 Expansion, with very favorable numbers. IMG involved, as is CBS Sports. ESPN laying back for now, but will be involved.

We have a great relationship with IMG. CBS Sports loves us (though I'm not a fan of them.)
 
Mr. Conehead said:
Navy adds a solid Lax program, too. Any thought about the ACC adding Navy in Football and lacrosse (say Patriot for their other sports) in combination with Georgetown for basketball and their Olympic sports. Could help the ACC counter the loss of Maryland in the DC market along with the B1G now associating with Johns Hopkins in lax. Of course, that would make sense, something the ACC is lacking.
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Georgetown brings a very good lacrosse program as well. Adding both of those would mean an uneven number, so maybe UConn should go back to D1 to even things up.
 
Cincy and Ucf/usf to b12
UConn and Houston to acc

ACC locks down New York. Also gets a foothold in Texas. Houston to the acc makes as much sense as UConn to the b12. Cincy and one of the Florida schools gets them two new markets for their network.
 
CL82 said:
Uh oh, that crazy hillbilly is actually carrying our water?
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Its amazing. I don't think I've ever seen a scenario where a single person argues every side of an issue. A few months ago there was zero chance The Big 12 would expand. No one outside of Notre Dame carried enough value, and UCONN was a total non starter. Now everybody and their brother could make that * show money, and The Huskies are more valuable than The NY Yankees. I hope you guys get the call up, but Jesus I cringe at the idea of you being subjected to this lunacy for real.
 
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jostar1 said:
I'm hoping that while the Big12 takes months to figure this all out, the ACC or B1G makes a move on UConn. I know it's unrealistic with no partner. But does the ACC want UConn to go to the Big12 when the ACC is trying to start their own network? Does the B1G want the Big12 to plant a flag in NYC? Just hoping that something else gets stirred up.
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Doesn't the ACC have a hurdle to clear in order to start their own network since raycom owns the TV rights?
 
brasssbonanzaa said:
Is the Big 12 aware USF isn't good at anything?
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It's the Big 12 getting into a big football state, an SEC state...and a large southeastern market....or so Jostar intimates with the thought that Texas schools want Florida in order to compete with the SEC. Also might make an eastern wing of FSU, Clemson, Miami, USF, etc an easier push.
 
That was by MH V3 by the way.

As per usual, doesn't make any sense. Why would they do that?
 
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