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Message: [QUOTE="pj, post: 3199137, member: 2524"] True enough ... the move is just improving UConn's position, it's not a precursor to a P5 move. But there is a chance that it could showcase UConn's value better than the AAC. UConn's value to a P5 conference depends on the value of its market as demonstrated by statewide and regional fan support and revenue generated from it. Having independent football that airs on a regional network (SNY) and getting significant revenue and support via cable playing regional opponents from the northeast is better for UConn than trying to compete on the field as a national team with the likes of USF/UCF/Houston/SMU. The AAC's whole strategy is designed for the benefit of aspirational football powers located in good recruiting grounds like USF/UCF. It was a misfit. [/QUOTE]