Non-Key Tweets

[LBird33]

The guy in the St. Louis outfit isn’t very knowledgeable. Kinda spewing same old same old. Nothing new

 

[noeynox]

Realignment: UCONN to Big 12 real? // Changing Tune on Colorado // College Chaos Pod​

These guys are wrong on every point. The B1G made no money on RU addition? They're terrible.

 

[Jimdish255]

I believe we have 3 more years before the exit fee for the Big East will drop to $15M. Also, the Big East is discussing raising the exit fee in a recent meeting. I doubt the Big East will raise the exit fee for current members beyond $30M, but it is possible. If other schools have no desire to leave, they can raise to $50M just to extract some more out of UConn for an example.

Big 12 needs to act before the Big East raise the exit fee beyond $30M.

Does the Big East really think dragging their most valuable product is good for the league? That wouldn't end well for either side.

 

[GG]

These guys are wrong on every point. The B1G made no money on RU addition? They're terrible.

They really are. Both hosts are uninformed, and mentioned having to go to Storrs Connecticut for a football game. Then they called Louisville “UCONN on steroids.” What a joke trying to compare the two basketball programs.

 

[businesslawyer]

Any Bozo can sit at their table talking to a friend, put it online and call it a podcast. Consumers have to decide who is worth listening to and who is worth responding to. These guys are neither. They seem to be analyzing at the level of a 8 year old, focusing solely on quality of play and ignoring markets, money and stability, much less strategy.

 

[UC1995]

These guys are wrong on every point. The B1G made no money on RU addition? They're terrible.

Hence Non-Key.... it is incredible how many people have no idea about the world of conference realignment. It could also be that we have had to become well-versed since we have been living a nightmare since 2011.

 

[ScottVib]

 

[Urcea]

Ugh.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Don't get worried Urcea. We aren't getting bumped for Memphis.

 

[Forte]

Kind of puts a damper on his UConn visits. Memphis?

 

[Skies2018]

Kind of puts a damper on his UConn visits. Memphis?

Yeah it seems like CU and Arizona are pretty much locks and we’re still in the same stage as Memphis/SDSU. That sucks.

 

[TheDrifter75]

Yeah it seems like CU and Arizona are pretty much locks and we’re still in the same stage as Memphis/SDSU. That sucks.

Maybe something isn't working out with one of the 4 corners and they want to fill a spot. Stay positive, other news isn't always bad, it's just other news.

 

[jostar1]

A partner for UConn? Maybe he's getting the sense that the Pac 12 schools aren't leaving.

 

[CL82]

Don't get worried Urcea.

Absolutely worried Urcea is the worst kind of Urcea.

 

[Urcea]

Don't get worried Urcea. We aren't getting bumped for Memphis.

My gut sense was that it just means a Yormark visit isn't that serious

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Serious question:

Has anyone who is now overly concerned about Memphis ever performed due diligence? Do any of you understand what the term means?

If Memphis was on a list of candidates to consider (I believe they have been for as long as we have) there is no way Yormark can bring proposals back without having looked at all candidates.

Over a four decade career in corporate accounting/corporate finance I've worked on countless teams performing due diligence for potential deals, investments, loans, etc. In most cases the end result is the determination that it is not worth pursuing.

 

[uconnyankee]

Serious question:

Has anyone who is now overly concerned about Memphis ever performed due diligence? Do any of you understand what the term means?

If Memphis was on a list of candidates to consider (I believe they have been for as long as we have) there is no way Yormark can bring proposals back without having looked at all candidates.

Over a four decade career in corporate accounting/corporate finance I've worked on countless teams performing due diligence for potential deals, investments, loans, etc. In most cases the end result is the determination that it is not worth pursuing.

It’s not that. Either you value the visit to Memphis similarly to to the visit to UConn. Great news! Or you say, it’s just a visit to Memphis, doesn’t mean anything….

The concern is the latter.

 

[huskypantz]

Kind of puts a damper on his UConn visits. Memphis?

Well good news for Yormark is that he survived his visit to Memphis.

 

[Tyler2Rings]

We also had the meeting in NYC. I won't be worried until Memphis has a second meeting at the giant pyramid shaped Bass Pro shop

 

[WestCoastHusky]

I am pretty sure Memphis visit by Yormark is a backup plan just in case no PAC-12 teams are available.

 

[Urcea]

I am pretty sure Memphis visit by Yormark is a backup plan just in case no PAC-12 teams are available.

I appreciate it's not a P5 add and from the B12 perspective it's not as good as Colorado, but I think from a pure UConn perspective a UConn/Memphis only add is a little more attractive

 

[WestCoastHusky]

I appreciate it's not a P5 add and from the B12 perspective it's not as good as Colorado, but I think from a pure UConn perspective a UConn/Memphis only add is a little more attractive.

Yes if we go with Memphis only it will just be a super AAC with much more money.

B12 will be much more attractive if they can get some of the Pac-12 teams.

 

[NH Husky]

Yes if we go with Memphis only it will just be a super AAC with much more money.

B12 will be much more attractive if they can get some of the Pac-12 teams.

I agree. I really like the idea of three flagships joining. Us, CO, and AZ. Been trying to think of a fourth. Could be Utah but BYU is there.
Don’t like the idea of Memphis at all.

 

[Urcea]

Yes if we go with Memphis only it will just be a super AAC with much more money.

B12 will be much more attractive if they can get some of the Pac-12 teams.

It’s more preferable than SDSU

 

[Forte]

Serious question:

Has anyone who is now overly concerned about Memphis ever performed due diligence? Do any of you understand what the term means?

If Memphis was on a list of candidates to consider (I believe they have been for as long as we have) there is no way Yormark can bring proposals back without having looked at all candidates.

Over a four decade career in corporate accounting/corporate finance I've worked on countless teams performing due diligence for potential deals, investments, loans, etc. In most cases the end result is the determination that it is not worth pursuing.

Louisville... ACC...

 

[Bongo Fury]

I’m not putting down any other school as long as UConn is accepted. With Yormarks plans to play in NYC and his other ideas, it sounds like a fun league that can draw more interest and recruits.

 

[noeynox]

I agree. I really like the idea of three flagships joining. Us, CO, and AZ. Been trying to think of a fourth. Could be Utah but BYU is there.
Don’t like the idea of Memphis at all.

I too liked the idea of 3 or more flagships as i felt it would go a long way toward giving the Big12 an edge toward becoming the clear #3 P5 league, but honestly I'll take what we can get if its available. It would also have WVU, Cincinnati, UCF, UConn, and Memphis in kind of an Eastern wing.

 

[UC1995]

My gut sense was that it just means a Yormark visit isn't that serious

Doing due diligence sounds more of a courtesy call in that they were invited to come, but you know…. Rule #1.

 

[History Geek]

It’s more preferable than SDSU

I like SDSU as an institution but Memphis would give the league another “eastern” school. If we are part of this Id like some more eastern opponents

 

[mikeinmanila]

I agree. I really like the idea of three flagships joining. Us, CO, and AZ. Been trying to think of a fourth. Could be Utah but BYU is there.
Don’t like the idea of Memphis at all.

4th is SDSU... with that add they'd get 4 Top 25 MBB teams (current 2023/24 preseason rankings) in one swoop... in total that would give the Big 12, SEVEN projected Top 25 MBB teams.