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If we get accepted into ACC will it be with USF?
NowInStorrs
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Why would anyone want to go to the ACC when the Big 12 is in play?
KryHavok
Oh yes, UConn IS a BB blueblood!
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You lost me at the first "C". You must realize there are two chances of us ever getting in that conference, slim and none, and slim has virtually no chance of happening, so we're looking at no way, no how. That conference has slammed its doors to us for over a decade, and the way is shut.
HuskyHawk
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Because it's the better overall conference with many of our traditional Big East rivals, most games are in our time zone. This whole "the ACC will be raided" thing is just nonsense at this point. There's no school that would leave the ACC for the Big XII and probably three Big XII teams (Cincy, WVU and UCF) that would prefer the ACC.
Look at those demographic posts above yours. The ACC is in really good shape despite the noise from FSU. Notice that they are a little quieter now that they suck. The SEC doesn't want them or Clemson. The B1G doesn't want them either (but might take UNC if it had a chance). The Big XII is objectively worse for them in every way (football, travel, rivalries even money).
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I was looking at the FAU and FIU enrollment numbers last and was amazed to find FAU at 30k and FIU at 45k. Not sure how many commuters, but kind of mind blowing that FAU is as big as UConn and FIU is 1.5x. Soooo many people in FL.
CL82
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Well, Syracuse, BCU, and Pitt are opponents that we have a history with. For basketball fans, games against Duke and North Carolina our attractive. Staying on the East Coast feels closer distance wise. I can see why it's attractive to people.
On the other hand, they have historically shown no interest in adding us. My attitude is whoever makes the first binding offer is the winner. I'm not holding my breath though.
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I think adding UConn would do wonders for the struggling ACC channel.
I believe acceptance to Florida schools is determined, to some extent, by lottery. That way, all of the highest achievers don't end up at UF. In the interest of balance, they intentionally spread the wealth such that every school in the system gets a quota of superior students.
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Incredible you get this kind of attitude from an average football program like Utah. You would’ve thought they were Alabama. Hey B12: UConn would be endlessly grateful for the opportunity to be in the Big 12.
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It will be with the flying pigs from frozen hell.
Utah AD Mark Harlan fined $40,000 for ripping referees and the Big 12 after loss to BYU
After Utah’s last-minute 22-21 loss to archrival BYU late Saturday night, Utes athletic director Mark Harlan took to the microphone to criticize not only the game’s officials, but the Big 12 Conference itself.
They were words he’ll have to pay for — literally.
Harlan has been fined $40,000 by the Big 12 and will be the subject of a public reprimand for his actions, the league announced Sunday. The conference added that Harlan has been warned that "a repeat of such behavior will result in a more serious penalty."
“Mark’s comments irresponsibly challenged the professionalism of our officials and the integrity of the Big 12 Conference,” Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said in a statement. “There is a right way and a wrong way to voice concerns. Unfortunately, Mark chose the wrong way. Accordingly, this violation warrants a public reprimand and financial penalty. The Big 12 Conference prioritizes professionalism, integrity, and fairness, and will continue to do so.”
Utah AD Mark Harlan fined $40,000 for ripping referees and the Big 12 after loss to BYU
Utah athletic director Mark Harlan has reportedly been fined $40,000 for criticizing game officials and the Big 12 after a 22-21 loss to rival BYU
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Quick, get Benedict to publicly praise the B12Utah AD Mark Harlan fined $40,000 for ripping referees and the Big 12 after loss to BYU
After Utah’s last-minute 22-21 loss to archrival BYU late Saturday night, Utes athletic director Mark Harlan took to the microphone to criticize not only the game’s officials, but the Big 12 Conference itself.
They were words he’ll have to pay for — literally.
Harlan has been fined $40,000 by the Big 12 and will be the subject of a public reprimand for his actions, the league announced Sunday. The conference added that Harlan has been warned that "a repeat of such behavior will result in a more serious penalty."
“Mark’s comments irresponsibly challenged the professionalism of our officials and the integrity of the Big 12 Conference,” Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said in a statement. “There is a right way and a wrong way to voice concerns. Unfortunately, Mark chose the wrong way. Accordingly, this violation warrants a public reprimand and financial penalty. The Big 12 Conference prioritizes professionalism, integrity, and fairness, and will continue to do so.”
Utah AD Mark Harlan fined $40,000 for ripping referees and the Big 12 after loss to BYU
Utah athletic director Mark Harlan has reportedly been fined $40,000 for criticizing game officials and the Big 12 after a 22-21 loss to rival BYU
WestHartHusk
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This is a lie. They were never happy going to the B12.
Purple Stein
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Seems like Harlan hit a nerve.Utah AD Mark Harlan fined $40,000 for ripping referees and the Big 12 after loss to BYU
After Utah’s last-minute 22-21 loss to archrival BYU late Saturday night, Utes athletic director Mark Harlan took to the microphone to criticize not only the game’s officials, but the Big 12 Conference itself.
They were words he’ll have to pay for — literally.
Harlan has been fined $40,000 by the Big 12 and will be the subject of a public reprimand for his actions, the league announced Sunday. The conference added that Harlan has been warned that "a repeat of such behavior will result in a more serious penalty."
“Mark’s comments irresponsibly challenged the professionalism of our officials and the integrity of the Big 12 Conference,” Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said in a statement. “There is a right way and a wrong way to voice concerns. Unfortunately, Mark chose the wrong way. Accordingly, this violation warrants a public reprimand and financial penalty. The Big 12 Conference prioritizes professionalism, integrity, and fairness, and will continue to do so.”
Utah AD Mark Harlan fined $40,000 for ripping referees and the Big 12 after loss to BYU
Utah athletic director Mark Harlan has reportedly been fined $40,000 for criticizing game officials and the Big 12 after a 22-21 loss to rival BYU
hardcorehusky
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Let Utah go back to the new Pac 12 and we can take their spot. Everyone's happy!
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Utah AD Mark Harlan fined $40,000 for ripping referees and the Big 12 after loss to BYU
After Utah’s last-minute 22-21 loss to archrival BYU late Saturday night, Utes athletic director Mark Harlan took to the microphone to criticize not only the game’s officials, but the Big 12 Conference itself.
They were words he’ll have to pay for — literally.
Harlan has been fined $40,000 by the Big 12 and will be the subject of a public reprimand for his actions, the league announced Sunday. The conference added that Harlan has been warned that "a repeat of such behavior will result in a more serious penalty."
“Mark’s comments irresponsibly challenged the professionalism of our officials and the integrity of the Big 12 Conference,” Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said in a statement. “There is a right way and a wrong way to voice concerns. Unfortunately, Mark chose the wrong way. Accordingly, this violation warrants a public reprimand and financial penalty. The Big 12 Conference prioritizes professionalism, integrity, and fairness, and will continue to do so.”
Utah AD Mark Harlan fined $40,000 for ripping referees and the Big 12 after loss to BYU
Utah athletic director Mark Harlan has reportedly been fined $40,000 for criticizing game officials and the Big 12 after a 22-21 loss to rival BYU
Mark isn’t wrong. It’s amazing how officials get away with such unprofessionalism an incompetence.
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Mark is wrong in this case.
Not sure refs are unprofessional- if they're on the "take", then yes.
Do they make mistakes, yes. Just like anybody else. I challenge anyone to try to call a perfect game. Impossible given the speed of the game and the details of the rules.
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Yeah incredible that a program would expect competent officiating. The gall of these people.
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Correct, it's impossible to call a perfect game. But I do think the game situation requires consideration. BYU was dead. 4th and 10 backed up against its goal line. Quarterback is sacked almost for a safety. In that situation, a very questionable call brings BYU up from the grave.
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I don’t care how bad the officiating might be you don’t say “we hate being in this conference” out loud
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Their football coaches first press conference after the announcement was him complaining that they werent in the B1G and that they would be soon and the Big XII was just a stopgap.
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Those were the magic words, right? It's one thing to question calls in a game. It's usually fine-worthy if you go too far and certainly if you question the overall quality of the refs. But to actually say you're upset about being in the conference you just joined fully warranted the fine and absolutely shows Utah did NOT want to join the Big 12.
There are, however, many ACC teams that should be going crazy about the conference's Miami treatment. I've never seen a conference try so hard to keep a team undefeated. Every 50/50 call that was reviewed went their way and their defense uses the crown of their helmets so often that they should have nobody left on defense by the end of the game.
But the ACC refs seem to have no problem favoring certain teams when given a chance considering their UConn vs. Wake calls.
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The hold on Marrion was a good call.