It was a weird answer to the question that was asked IMO
(on this being the last time UConn and Pitt meet, at least in Big East play)
“There have been some great games. We’re going to miss them. More power to them. I know our AD and our president are going to get them in the right position. We believe in their leadership, and we’re going to be in the right spot – soon. Wherever that is, we’re going to have to go out and win conference championships. That’s the only reason I’m here.
basically acknowledges the new big east is a thole and that Pitt did right getting out (respect that), and then turns the question onto how he thinks we are going to get into the "right spot" which he clearly is inferring is not the new Big East, based on the "soon" comment. Hopefully he knows something we don't.
Interesting quote.