Non-Key Tweets

[buddy]

It is possible that someone will take BC, depends on their inside connections. They absolutely cannot be trusted. Cal and Stanford were taken to the ACC over the objections of FSU, Clemson, and I believe initially, UNC, because they had alumni as Presidents of other ACC schools, so therefore they had built in lobbyists. It could be the BC can have the same.

 

[Forte]

 

[Chuck]

That really summarizes the whole realignment history for UConn in one non-key tweet. UConn is worthy of being invited and superior to all or most others... but let's take the others anyway.

 

[MKH2317]

We as husky fans have already run the models. Tell us something we don’t know. We’ve been saying that for years lol

 

[SouthBayHusky]

 

[UConn Dan]

While I hope the within two weeks rumor is true, I doubt it happens now. There are certainly still talks but the timing doesn’t make sense.

Also, why is our UConn guy so misinformed about when UConn went to the fiesta bowl - 2003 2004 really?

And why is our UConn guy not understand that our revenue in both football and basketball is lower than power conference schools because we’re not in a power conference and not getting a power conference payout?

 

[Mister Wonderful]

SOURCE: UConn Joining Expansion Big 12 Conference Within Two Weeks | "Imminent" Realignment Move

UConn's impending addition to the Big 12 will notably enhance its basketball reputation, particularly with its historically dominant women's program and recent

bvmsports.com

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Did I miss something?

 

[Exit 4]

While I hope the within two weeks rumor is true, I doubt it happens now. There are certainly still talks but the timing doesn’t make sense.

Also, why is our UConn guy so misinformed about when UConn went to the fiesta bowl - 2003 2004 really?

And why is our UConn guy not understand that our revenue in both football and basketball is lower than power conference schools because we’re not in a power conference and not getting a power conference payout?

Not the most knowledgeable conversation.

 

[Kowalski]

While I hope the within two weeks rumor is true, I doubt it happens now. There are certainly still talks but the timing doesn’t make sense.

Also, why is our UConn guy so misinformed about when UConn went to the fiesta bowl - 2003 2004 really?

And why is our UConn guy not understand that our revenue in both football and basketball is lower than power conference schools because we’re not in a power conference and not getting a power conference payout?

I think Mark admits to being a basketball guy and he does he good job with it. I generally like his podcasts but he’s got to do a lot better with FB if he’s going to be on a B12 podcast discussing the program.

Not saying he needs to sell the program but there’s little understanding of UConn’s past FB success. Yes, the last decade’s been terrible & that’s what B12 country associates with Uconn FB. But few know that Uconn FB had success when they were in a power conference, including several winning seasons, multiple bowls & wins, winning at places like Notre Dame & Baylor, and the BE championship & Fiesta Bowl bid in 2011. Uconn would do it again if could get in a Power conference.

 

[Waquoit]

This has to be true. The guy is LOCKED ON the Big 12!

 

[noeynox]

Well if it is public, it ain't happening.

 

[Forte]

While I hope the within two weeks rumor is true, I doubt it happens now. There are certainly still talks but the timing doesn’t make sense.

Also, why is our UConn guy so misinformed about when UConn went to the fiesta bowl - 2003 2004 really?

And why is our UConn guy not understand that our revenue in both football and basketball is lower than power conference schools because we’re not in a power conference and not getting a power conference payout?

Talks to leverage our program for ACC pickens. Feels like the same FOMO power play that lead to the PAC12 collapse.

 

[buddy]

I think Mark admits to being a basketball guy and he does he good job with it. I generally like his podcasts but he’s got to do a lot better with FB if he’s going to be on a B12 podcast discussing the program.

Not saying he needs to sell the program but there’s little understanding of UConn’s past FB success. Yes, the last decade’s been terrible & that’s what B12 country associates with Uconn FB. But few know that Uconn FB had success when they were in a power conference, including several winning seasons, multiple bowls & wins, winning at places like Notre Dame & Baylor, and the BE championship & Fiesta Bowl bid in 2011. Uconn would do it again if could get in a Power conference.

Also UConn beat Iowa State in Iowa!

 

[JMick]

While I hope the within two weeks rumor is true, I doubt it happens now. There are certainly still talks but the timing doesn’t make sense.

Also, why is our UConn guy so misinformed about when UConn went to the fiesta bowl - 2003 2004 really?

And why is our UConn guy not understand that our revenue in both football and basketball is lower than power conference schools because we’re not in a power conference and not getting a power conference payout?

Because these people are regarded

 

[LBird33]

Rule number one

 

[Stinger92860]

Well if it is public, it ain't happening.

Actually we have been a member of the B12 for the last 5 years, it was never announced.

 

[jostar1]

Well if it is public, it ain't happening.

Not necessarily true. The UConn to the Big East rumor was posted on the Conference Realignment board before it happened.

UConn to the NBE?

I know I'll get crucified for this thread, but just passing along something I heard today, because it came from a very credible source. Largest private donor at Providence, directly involved in their athletic department and knows Tranghese well (who he says UConn hired as a consultant at some...

the-boneyard.com

 

[Exit 4]

Rule number one

evergreen

we need about 9 pieces to line up for an invite....we have been at about 7 for a while...but i think some of these remaining pieces will happen in ultra tight lipped fashion.

 

[Forte]

Not necessarily true. The UConn to the Big East rumor was posted on the Conference Realignment board before it happened.

UConn to the NBE?

I know I'll get crucified for this thread, but just passing along something I heard today, because it came from a very credible source. Largest private donor at Providence, directly involved in their athletic department and knows Tranghese well (who he says UConn hired as a consultant at some...

the-boneyard.com

Missed the mark on next President not having to deal with it ... can anyone confirm if this is still in progress? Feels like it is..

"football will be killed so the next President doesn't have to deal with it and we'll move to the NBE"

 

[CL82]

Not necessarily true. The UConn to the Big East rumor was posted on the Conference Realignment board before it happened.

UConn to the NBE?

I know I'll get crucified for this thread, but just passing along something I heard today, because it came from a very credible source. Largest private donor at Providence, directly involved in their athletic department and knows Tranghese well (who he says UConn hired as a consultant at some...

the-boneyard.com

And was being talked about in PMs well before then.

 

[jostar1]

 

[NowInStorrs]

They better lock in on the Big XII

 

[Hamms30]

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me 633 times...

 

[buddy]

I wouldn't fall for it either. But of note, I read an article that the Big 12 has not won a national football championship since 1990, that winner was Colorado, and they have been stinking since then. Not such a great football conference after all! They should be begging UConn to join, not the other way around.