OT: The American

[McLovin]

It looks like they’re actually going to lose SMU to the Pac12. (The rare realignment move that‘s bad for both conferences.)

I can’t even imagine where they’re going to backfill from, but my god, what is it going to take for Temple and Memphis to just run screaming from that conference?

Where is Memphis and Temple going to go? I guess Temple could go Indy for football and A-10 for basketball. Not sure there is a landing spot for Memphis (although they would be an intriguing add to Big East basketball).

 

[uconnric]

You should read their board. They (fans) aren't happy at all. In fact, they're waiting for an ACC/B1G invite to get them out of what I think is a hopeless situation.

Problem with Temple is that their brand really doesn't get anyone excited, even in Philly. In football it's a Penn State town. They may eventually land in a watered down ACC once that league implodes. Once Florida State, Clemson, UNC, UVA, etc. find their way out of that league and its GOR deal, things will get very interesting in these parts.

 

[tcf15]

Wonder if hoops knows something…

 

[McLovin]

Wonder if hoops knows something…

Yucky. Sorry, UMass fans.

 

[BlueandOG]

Power8 (almost 9)

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I love that the ACC is below the Mountain West

 

[Kolumbo]

You should read their board. They (fans) aren't happy at all. In fact, they're waiting for an ACC/B1G invite to get them out of what I think is a hopeless situation.

I know Temple isn't all that but it's a shame UConn, Rutgers, and Temple or Pitt aren't in the same conference. Perhaps Temple and UConn would be a package deal for an invite. As many speculate, we could both end up in the ACC lite, or should we say, Big East Football Conference. Hmm, that's not bad.

 

[Fishy]

Wonder if hoops knows something…

I would be surprised.

They’re not going to want their hoop team in that league.

 

[Fishy]

I know Temple isn't all that but it's a shame UConn, Rutgers, and Temple or Pitt aren't in the same conference. Perhaps Temple and UConn would be a package deal for an invite. As many speculate, we could both end up in the ACC lite, or should we say, Big East Football Conference. Hmm, that's not bad.

UConn and Temple have basically no history and no real connection.

I hope we’re never in a conference with them ever again.

 

[Kolumbo]

UConn and Temple have basically no history and no real connection.

I hope we’re never in a conference with them ever again.

UConn - Rutgers had no history and that was shaping up to be a pretty good football rivalry until rutgers won the lottery. Maybe Temple isn't it, but UConn needs a somewhat local rivalry.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

Wonder if hoops knows something…

Travel partner lol. In what world are Philadelphia and Amherst Mass convenient locations for Olympic sport travel.

 

[Storrs South]

Wonder if hoops knows something…

I don't mean this in a rude way, but he doesn't know anything. He just parrots what he sees on the app, which fine not a knock but having followed him for a couple years he isn't an insider. He follows this account so my guess he tweeted off seeing this that was posted 15 min earlier.

https://twitter.com/FightMA247/status/1624039749567619072?s=20&t=QV3jAoDetFcL07prSYYxaw

 

[Luna]

I hope Umass doesn’t join the aac… they are very important for Uconn football wise being a independent

 

[How Sway?!]

I hope Umass doesn’t join the aac… they are very important for Uconn football wise being a independent

They'd still play us every year. Another thing is if it's a good fit for them.

 

[LBird33]

In terms of short term opportunities. Staying independent is the tight choice for now

 

[Tenspro2002]

Wonder if hoops knows something…

The fact that UMass would be considered a "travel partner" for Temple, 3 states away (and either a 6 hour drive or a flight and a 1-hour drive), is amazing.

 

[Seamus84]

Between NIL payments and Transfer Portal, only the B10 and SEC will matter in 5 years anyway

 

[UConnRock]

Wonder if hoops knows something…

https://twitter.com/houstonniner/status/1450416695076663296/photo/1

See the new AAC map. The new AAC is committed to being a southern/Texas league and Temple is the one left to deal with the remnants of the connection to the northeast. UMass just doesn't fit in the AAC plans and doesn't bring rivalry, recruiting or any decent fan base for even a local TV presence. Georgia St., Liberty, Western Kentucky and UTEP have a better chance than UMass.

 

[StllH8L8ner]

I honestly haven’t thought about the AAC whatsoever in 3+ years now. It’s blocked from my memory.

 

[shizzle787]

I don’t think UMass is going to the AAC. But I do think they get some consideration as the AAC will be unlikely to raid Army or MW schools. There seems to be a feeling most Sun Belt schools aren’t interested (except potentially Texas State and Georgia State). The only MAC school that makes sense is Buffalo. I don’t think the AAC wants an FCS school either. C-USA schools are a possibility but my guess is that the league ultimately adds Texas State.

 

[EROCK CONN]

Why would they invite a team that makes it more likely that they would want out?

That’s what I’m saying, I don’t believe they do want SMU.

 

[Irvine]

This is like BC bringing the Boston market.

 

[metsfan2323]

I hope Umass doesn’t join the aac… they are very important for Uconn football wise being a independent

It's ESPN's decision. ESPN tells the AAC who to add. It also could bring up the possibility of UCONN getting a football only invite to the AAC.

 

[Fishy]

Where is Memphis and Temple going to go? I guess Temple could go Indy for football and A-10 for basketball. Not sure there is a landing spot for Memphis (although they would be an intriguing add to Big East basketball).

Temple’s best move is indy in football and A10 in basketball….or get creative and go MAC in all sports.

Memphis’ best move is to sell all the uniforms and balls and become the University of Phoenix East.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

AAC lookin' for Dallas $. Business decision. Boise deos not qualify... In the League's eyes that is too small of a market....

SMU is going to get the Pac 12 the Dallas market? The Big 12 and SEC are going to slug it out for mindshare in Texas for the next 10 years. SMU is not going to move the needle. The ONLY play for the Pac 12 schools is to get a stranglehold on the West to the point that the networks will need to grab a bunch of schools if they want to keep fan interest in the West. It worked for Syracuse, Pitt, Rutgers, WVU and Cincinnati in the Northeast, and it can work for the Pac 12 schools in the West.

 

[Tfoyle]

Could Memphis go to the BE and Independent in Football? It does have basketball history, and would give UConn another football partner...