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When Will UConn Receive a P5 Invite This Year?

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History Geek said:
It might be 11:05 or so. They have to make sure everyone is in their seats and call the meeting to order.
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I don't think that Colorado's meeting is guaranteed to have any news at all. There are a lot of conference realignment amateurs connecting a lot of dots to lead to the conclusion they most hope for (more conference realignment news). For UConn's sake, I hope it does.. and I hope it's followed by news that UConn is joining the Big XII alongside the Buffs; but I am not counting on even Colorado to have a yes or no out of this meeting.
 
It's fascinating to me because on paper the PAC 12 is a great group of programs which should be able to thrive as a conference, but the B1G cut its heart out taking the LA schools. The PAC could add Colorado State, Utah State, and some other MWC programs but that's a steep drop in quality. It could have even poached Kansas or Okie State if it had a crystal ball. But once your biggest programs leave, you are relegated. Colorado has to weigh leaving some great programs to rejoin a conference which it left just over a decade ago, a conference which at the time included Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, TAMU. That's a really tough choice.
 
ScottVib said:
...There are a lot of conference realignment amateurs connecting a lot of dots to lead to the conclusion they most hope for (more conference realignment news). For UConn's sake, I hope it does.. and I hope it's followed by news that UConn is joining the Big XII alongside the Buffs...
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Conference realignment amateurs letting the desired result taint my analysis of the situation -- that definitely describes me :)

Still, my gut tells me, based on my obviously biased read of what the tea leaves this month, that out of all the PAC-12 teams, Colorado wants out the most and the B12 wants them the most. They may be willing to jump without the final PAC12 media deal numbers. All must have a general idea by now.
 
Chuck said:
EDT, not EST.

I don't mean to be the "grammar police." Just a pet peeve and I think a lot of people don't know what the "S" is for (Standard). Gets confusing when Arizona is on MST right now, which is the same as PDT. I will stop with my nerd time zone stuff now.
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I support you in your nerdism. If humans didn't indulge the nerd impulse things like flying and shaving would be far more dangerous.
 
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someone said that, when Colorado left the Big 12 the first time, they did the whole song and dance of "specific athletic matter" on a tuesday agenda, moved to friday, and they announced on thursday. grain of salt carwash etc etc etc
 
History Geek said:
Conference realignment amateurs letting the desired result taint my analysis of the situation -- that definitely describes me :)

Still, my gut tells me, based on my obviously biased read of what the tea leaves this month, that out of all the PAC-12 teams, Colorado wants out the most and the B12 wants them the most. They may be willing to jump without the final PAC12 media deal numbers. All must have a general idea by now.
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I see the CO sentiment as very similar to the UConn sentiment to go to the NBE three years ago.
 
It’s the Big12 question that everyone is thinking about - What happens with Men’s soccer in a move to the Big12? Drop soccer? Seek affiliated status in the AAC? Start an independent affiliation - Soccer East?
 
So, we have a day and a half until 28.6% of us are wrong. I wonder when the new PAC12 GoR will take effect? Upon their new media agreement or before?
 
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When I find it interesting about all of this is if the Pac 12 stays together in the four corner states all decide to stay with it, then the narrative of the relative value of the two conferences flips again and the big 12 comes off as looking like the less desirable alternative. I wonder whether the addition of UConn allows them to maintain their inertia as being a proactive forward-looking conference. Pick up UConn now and you position yourselves to be able to more easily pick up ACC defectors when their contract lapses since you already will have an established Northeast presence.
 
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Is today the day we finally hear something ? As Tom Petty sang….., the waiting is the hardest part
 
Skiblets said:
Is today the day we finally hear something ? As Tom Petty sang….., the waiting is the hardest part
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Happy end of the fiscal year to all university administrators waiting for this day to make decisions. I need decisions to be made soon. My productivity has dropped to near zero. Good thing I’m a teacher on summer break. However, my HoneyDo list isn’t getting done by itself.
 
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The next Board of Trustees meeting is on July 12.

I see for the last meeting that Dave Benedict requested $600,000 more for Event Staffing Services for the next two years.

Purpose
Management and staffing for events on the Storrs campus, regional campuses (if needed), inclusive of athletic events and commencement. Amend to increase contract value by $600,000, for total new contract value of $1,500,000. Contract term remains the same. Two extensions of one year each remain. Contract increase is requested to cover anticipated costs and any unforeseen needs that arise.

If I'm reading it right, that's almost doubling the amount spent on events on an annual basis. Why would that increase be needed?

It's Item 3 on the chart:

 
jostar1 said:
The next Board of Trustees meeting is on July 12.

I see for the last meeting that Dave Benedict requested $600,000 more for Event Staffing Services for the next two years.

Purpose
Management and staffing for events on the Storrs campus, regional campuses (if needed), inclusive of athletic events and commencement. Amend to increase contract value by $600,000, for total new contract value of $1,500,000. Contract term remains the same. Two extensions of one year each remain. Contract increase is requested to cover anticipated costs and any unforeseen needs that arise.

If I'm reading it right, that's almost doubling the amount spent on events on an annual basis. Why would that increase be needed?

It's Item 3 on the chart:

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One piece of the explanation is likely the increase in number of basketball/hockey games on campus as opposed to XL Center.
 
So it doesn't look like there will an announcement today. Does anyone know what notice the new Big East requires for exit? If we announced on July 15 would we be bound until July 1, 2025. I imagine everything is negotiable. We're not in some stupid San Diego State situation.

But looks like we'll be holding our breath until next June.
 
Guessing they’d be on the hook for 30 mil unless negotiated. Cross that bridge when (if) they get there.
 
UConn Dan said:
So it doesn't look like there will an announcement today. Does anyone know what notice the new Big East requires for exit? If we announced on July 15 would we be bound until July 1, 2025.
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That’s okay… the new B12 Media deal w/ Fox/ESPN doesn’t kick in until July 2025

 
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