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What ever happened to the dude getting his big source on telecast to talk about the big. I can't believe people listen to this guy. There is only a select few that knows what the big is going to do and trust me they don't talk to the dude about it.
 
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV · 6h
Kids who follow expansion should be paying close attention to what Mr. SEC is writing. He’s alluding to a B1G/SEC voting block.

Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV · 6h
The voting block that would allow the B1G/SEC to raise the price of being a member of the elite & perhaps force a few private schools out.

Christopher Lambert‏@theDudeofWV 6h
@Rudy2645 64 schools with autonomy. 28 votes in the SEC & B1G. ACC & B12 have 24. P12 has 14 & ND has 1.

Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV · 6h
That’s not a rumor. It’s not a figment of imagination to lure clicks. It’s a fact.

Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV · 6h
It’s a genius tactic that forces the B12 & ACC to either expand just to add votes or hope the P12 votes their way.

Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV · 6h
If either the ACC or B12 expand that means revenues go down & that generates instability. It’s a lose-lose situation for both.

Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV · 6h
The P12 would also benefit no matter what happens. Darth Slive knows what he wants his legacy to be & he has only a short time to write it.

Christopher Lambert‏@theDudeofWV 6h
@tech_aj @expansion_crush A few weeks back I said the B1G & SEC had a plan to raid the ACC by forcing private schools out.

Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV · 6h
So play close attention to the % of votes required in the upcoming rules changes for the big 5 to implement new rules amongst themselves.

Thee Bears ‏@theebears · 5h
@theDudeofWV lol, still exhausting your time toward expansion talk?

Christopher Lambert
‏@theDudeofWV @theebears Only when it’s factual & interesting. Even if you don’t believe me you had best read Mr. SEC’s post.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 3h
@NebGradDubDub @Rudy2645 I spoke to a OSU official in Columbus last Feb. He told me face- to-face the B1G would not challenge the B13’s GoR

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 3h
@NebGradDubDub @Rudy2645 It was during that meeting he said the B1G believed that the ACC GoR could be challenged.
 
I must admit that I do not understand this voting block stuff. I thought we had the B1G/PAC alliance pushing for higher academic standards and, in the other corner, we had the SEC/B12 fighting against academics. This voting block stuff is now saying that the B1G and SEC are an alliance.

I think the P5 conferences need to start a reality TV show with all of this talk of alliances and backstabbing. But hey, if the ACC or B12 are forced to expand, then that's nothing but good news for UCONN.
 
Tuxedo Yoda @TuxedoYoda · 18s
Joe Schad's comments about UCF today didn't come out of nowhere, folks. Adding UCF is being discussed at the the highest levels of B12.

Tuxedo Yoda @TuxedoYoda · 5m
If Texas Tech schedules a fball series with A&M, and Texas doesn't leave the B12 the next day, c k our university leadership to hell.

Tuxedo Yoda @TuxedoYoda · 54m
B12 is really on the ropes. Would be great if we could get a title in something that matters. Thanks Tx Tech for letting us all down again.
 
Given UCF's enormous size (now second biggest university in FTE enrollment behind Arizona State and just ahead of Ohio State) and facilities, they seem like a prime candidate as a potential diamond in the rough to a league like the Big 12.
 
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Christopher Lambert@theDudeofWV · 6h
If the conditions are right for the Big 12 to expand they will add as many schools as are profitable.

Christopher Lambert@theDudeofWV · 6h
That number could be 12 or 14 or even 16. The caveat is it has to be even numbers.

Christopher Lambert@theDudeofWV · 6h
Right now, if the Big 12 had to expand, the schools in order of preference are:

Christopher Lambert@theDudeofWV · 6h
BYU, UCF, UCONN, USF, CINCY, Memphis, Houston.

Mister_Solenday ‏@Mr_Solenday · 6h
@theDudeofWV In your opinion, would a UCF/USF combo be more or less valuable than UCF by itself? Also curious why you have UConn so high.

Christopher Lambert
‏@theDudeofWV @Mr_Solenday For the Big 12 its either or not both. UCONN is valued higher by the networks because of ad rates & the value they add in hoops

Christopher Lambert
‏@theDudeofWV @Mr_Solenday Let me add this... for schools without a long history of success in football the hottest commodity at the time is the leader.

Mister_Solenday ‏@Mr_Solenday · 6h
@theDudeofWV I would have thought that the pair would be valued as travel partners and that Uconn was too far flung. Always interesting.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 6h
@Mr_Solenday What does a travel partner mean? The Big 12 is only interested in making money.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 7h
Keep in mind what I said about BYU & UCF and their chances of being added to the Big 12.

Martin borg ‏@Martyaborg · 6h
@theDudeofWV help me out meaning the part you said that byu UFC are next or that it will be a while before the are added part?

Christopher Lambert
‏@theDudeofWV @Martyaborg Right now IF the B12 decided to expand BYU & UCF would be invited. But right now the B12 has no interest in expanding

@Poca_Ashworth What if I told you the very concept of a CCG was being re-examined? High risk & little reward.

Christopher Lambert@theDudeofWV · 6h
But again... all that is "what if" conditions are right. What if Fox & ESPN agree to pay.

Christopher Lambert@theDudeofWV · 6h
Right now NONE of the conditions required for Big 12 expansion equate to true.

Christopher Lambert@theDudeofWV · 6h
Just remember, in the coming days, who gave you correct info & not rumors. Info confirmed by Oliver Luck & the Big 12.

Christopher Lambert ‏@theDudeofWV · 7h
There is a path that leads to expansion for the Big 12 sooner rather than later. That path will be determined in August.

Mountaineer Steve ‏@Mountaineer_Ste · 6h
@theDudeofWV Sorry for missing it, what is that Path and why August?

Christopher Lambert
‏@theDudeofWV @Mountaineer_Ste August is when the 350 FBS schools vote on legislation to give big 5 autonomy & B12/ACC legislation on CCG.

Christopher Lambert
‏@theDudeofWV @Mountaineer_Ste Necessity... the path is need i.e. CCG or votes and/or Fox/ESPN paying for expansion.
 
This is, in many ways, my nightmare scenario. Being in Big 12 would be a horrible for us. Travel would be a terrible and we aren't a good cultural fit, but we couldn't afford to turn it down. The only thing worse than a Big 12 invite is staying in the American.
 
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The Big12 is the worse possible P5 scenario. but it is better than were we are.
(No I didn't forget the PAC but I live in AZ so that works for me.)
The travel would be almost the same as the AAC,
except for Kansas and Iowa.
The BB would be terrific it's a 6 or 7 bid league
The real benefit to pushing this rumor is maybe, the ACC,or B1G,decide to make a pre-emptive strike.
 
I never remotely considered the Big 12 an option. Texas and Oklahoma inviting Connecticut, it just never seemed at all likely. Of course, stranger things have happened.
 
I really don't think the Big12 is an option on any level for us, it's just not happening. However, how cool would it be if we were tapped and 5-10 years from now we were able to say that we saw the Huskies play Mich, and conceivably play Texas, and Oklahoma at The Rent!!?? That wouldn't suck.
 
CL82 said:
This is, in many ways, my nightmare scenario. Being in Big 12 would be a horrible for us. Travel would be a horrible and we aren't a good cultural fit, but we couldn't afford to turn it down. The only worse than Big 12 invite is staying in the American.
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Big12 doesn't play soccer.
 
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CL82 said:
This is, in many ways, my nightmare scenario. Being in Big 12 would be a horrible for us. Travel would be a horrible and we aren't a good cultural fit, but we couldn't afford to turn it down. The only worse than Big 12 invite is staying in the American.
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Travel would be no worse than it is now. Staying in the AAC is the worst fate that UConn could have.
Marty Jackson said:
Big12 doesn't play soccer.
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How much money does soccer bring to UConn? Would you rather be in a P5 conference that doesn't play soccer or the midmajor AAC?
 
CL82 said:
This is, in many ways, my nightmare scenario. Being in Big 12 would be a horrible for us. Travel would be a horrible and we aren't a good cultural fit, but we couldn't afford to turn it down. The only worse than Big 12 invite is staying in the American.
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So the nightmare is current state? If you don't like travel... it's no worse than today.
 
Soccer would find an easy home in the Big East just like field hockey.
 
The B12 is definitely not the best cultural fit for UCONN, but we just need to get on the damn bus at this point. We'll worry about where it's going later. If they offer an invite, we better goshdarn accept it.
 
The Big 12 would be great. It would be great basketball, it would really elevate the football program, it would give us a national audience. It would only be a 10-year steppingstone to the B1G. For 10 years, it would be a great experience.
 
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UCONN13KC said:
I never remotely considered the Big 12 an option. Texas and Oklahoma inviting Connecticut, it just never seemed at all likely. Of course, stranger things have happened.
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In a way, Michigan and Ohio St. invited Rutgers.

 
jostar1 said:
Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV · 3h
Clarification on this mornings expansion info. BYU is clearly #11 should the B12 expand in the next 1-10 years.

Christopher Lambert @theDudeofWV · 3h
UCF has a slight lead over the rest due to their recent success but its only a lead by a nose over the others. Everyone else is tied.

Christopher Lambert‏@theDudeofWV 3h
@Iamgrizzly1974 @frencha2 UCONN is on the list. Sitting at #3 right now.
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He was killing m h v e r 3, last week for saying what he is saying today. Must be the same guy.
 
buddy said:
Travel would be no worse than it is now. Staying in the AAC is the worst fate that UConn could have.

How much money does soccer bring to UConn? Would you rather be in a P5 conference that doesn't play soccer or the midmajor AAC?
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personally, I'm not a huge soccer fan. But, if you look at the sports sponsored by the Big12, I don't think soccer is the only mis-alignment.

it just furthers the point that the Big12 is not ideal for uconn. If invited however, you do the same thing as WV and go. And then find homes for some of your other sports.
 
whaler11 said:
So the nightmare is current state? If you don't like travel... it's no worse than today.
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Nah, the nightmare is no significant television money, bad bowls, minimal playoff access and the potential looking at P5 autonomy from outside the fence. The lack of a conference that makes geographic sense is just a bonus.
 
UCONN13KC said:
I never remotely considered the Big 12 an option. Texas and Oklahoma inviting Connecticut, it just never seemed at all likely. Of course, stranger things have happened.
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We've had basketball series with both schools in recent years. The Athletic Departments aren't strangers. I'm sure Kansas wouldn't mind having another basketball minded school around. WVU would probably stick their neck out for us a bit more than our former brethren in the ACC. The travel would be marginally worse but the expenses would be much more easily covered.
 
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jostar1 said:
  1. Albert Ruscitto ‏@CincyP5orbust 10h
    @theDudeofWV And to further clarify, you still see that B12 expansion is very unlikely anytime soon?

  2. Christopher Lambert‏@theDudeofWV 6h
    @CincyP5orbust It all depends on the August vote. If the big 5 decide that 65% majority vote passes new rules forgot about B12 expansion.
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Even though everything these guys post is crazy, the second tweet in particular makes no sense. The passage of new rules would loosen regulations about championship games. The status quo puts more pressure on the B12 to add because the other conferences might have biases against a conference with no championship game. While a school like Texas might be protected with an 12-0 record, are you telling me that a 12-0 Oklahoma St. is going to get a berth in the event Ohio State goes 13-0, Florida St. goes 13-0, Oregon goes 13-0 and Alabama goes 12-1?

I don't think so.
 
Dan Duggan @DDuggan21 · 2m
The BTN will now be broadly available on all three of the major cable providers in the area.


At a media lunch with Big Ten Network president Mark Silverman. He said the network now has a deal with Comcast in New Jersey.
 
JayRU09 said:
Dan Duggan @DDuggan21 · 2m
The BTN will now be broadly available on all three of the major cable providers in the area.


At a media lunch with Big Ten Network president Mark Silverman. He said the network now has a deal with Comcast in New Jersey.
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Okay. So Big Ten Network made a deal for Jersey. Are you truly surprised?? Is it part of a sports pack, basic, premium, what are you talking here? What is the fees? Is it the same fees & level as with PA, OH, IL, and etc?

I mean I get the Big Ten Network in Connecticut on my sports pack and HD channel pack.
 
Getting the cable companies to add the BTN is not a big deal. It's how much the companies are paying for it. Delany probably let them get it for it cheap knowing the key was to just to get added for now. They can negotiate the higher fees once they get start getting actual viewers.
 
JayRU09 said:
Dan Duggan @DDuggan21 · 2m
The BTN will now be broadly available on all three of the major cable providers in the area.


At a media lunch with Big Ten Network president Mark Silverman. He said the network now has a deal with Comcast in New Jersey.
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Even though this has nothing to do with UCONN I actually think this belongs in the Key tweets thread. Non-key tweets are usually reserved for those that either get their info from their local moonshiner or from "the force" (while at some black-tie event)
 
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