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Marbles90 said:
The fact that we are arguing about the merits of the NBE and the AAC is all that you need to know. Really? Arguing about who is worse? Providence/DePaul or Tulsa/ECU? Who cares. Folks are acting like we got invited to the ACC for basketball. Going to the NBE is fine assuming football is really dead which it probably is. For me if there was a glimmer of hope it was worth waiting it out. But if not, sure, I’d rather be in the NBE over the AAC. It is a better basketball conference and better not having to travel as far. But it is still not P5. Folks reference Xavier’s 2018 #1 seed but their coach bailed to the P5 right after the season ended. Again, very telling.

And while the renewed rivalries with teams like G’town and Seton Hall will provide a short term boost, winning is what will eventually get the fans back. If teams in this area don’t win, nobody cares. Team needs to win again no matter the conference.
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The Big East is absolutely a power conference in basketball, it isn't even debatable.
 
The Power 6 is used all the time on all the college stations on Sirius XM, with the Big East Conference. Villanova changed the tone in the national landscape once Jenkins hit the three to beat North Carolina.
 
djct1999 said:
That said, rejoining the NBE gives us the best chance to start winning and regain our form. Go back and re-read the 56 pages before this and you should understand that.
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Unfortunately I did read all the posts. And posting a comment that is not 100% pro NBE I knew would be called stupid. That is the MO on this board. Things are “not even debatable”. lol
 
Marbles90 said:
Unfortunately I did read all the posts. And posting a comment that is not 100% pro NBE I knew would be called stupid. That is the MO on this board. Things are “not even debatable”. lol
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When you post something that isn't true it's going to be called out. Come on, grow a pair.
 
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Didn't this whole football drama and demise start when Edsall left for Maryland right after a bowl game due to a booster starting a fight with him?
 
Marbles90 said:
Unfortunately I did read all the posts. And posting a comment that is not 100% pro NBE I knew would be called stupid. That is the MO on this board. Things are “not even debatable”. lol
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some folks believe that their point of view is the only one that counts
It's rearing it's ugly head in this attempt to have a civil AAC vs NBE argument. There are many hard nosed UConn mens basketball fans and I am one but some can look at things through a broad lens and others would rather say it's only mens basketball and who cares about anything else.
To commit to the NBE on a long term basis may prove to be not a prudent decision for the university's athletic department as a whole and will be hard on the financial bottom line.
It appears to be a forgone conclusion so we will all have to see what occurs
I will enjoy the basketball (as long as UConn can be competitive) but will continue to be concerned about football, baseball and other sports.
 
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Danzz said:
There are a lot of AAC teams that don't want to be there. Cincinnati, Memphis and Houston would leave in a second if they got a P-5 invite. UConn chose to return to the BE because it was in the school's best interest.
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Anyone would leave the G-5 to join the P-5 in a second.
 
Marbles90 said:
Unfortunately I did read all the posts. And posting a comment that is not 100% pro NBE I knew would be called stupid. That is the MO on this board. Things are “not even debatable”. lol
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Your opinions are always welcome, especially when you don't agree. The consensus for the basketball programs is that joining the NBE is what's best. That seems pretty obvious. It's the future of the football program that is up for debate.
 
gtcam said:
some folks believe that their point of view is the only one that counts
It's rearing it's ugly head in this attempt to have a civil AAC vs NBE argument. There are many hard nosed UConn mens basketball fans and I am one but some can look at things through a broad lens and others would rather say it's only mens basketball and who cares about anything else.
To commit to the NBE on a long term basis may prove to be not a prudent decision for the university's athletic department as a whole and will be hard on the financial bottom line.
It appears to be a forgone conclusion so we will all have to see what occurs
I will enjoy the basketball (as long as UConn can be competitive) but will continue to be concerned about football, baseball and other sports.
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I have always found your objectivity and ability to see both sides of a debate inspiring.
 
AAC was only viable if all the people who want us to keep football donated $40M+ yearly. If that wasn't going to happen what sense does it make. Granted I use to think going back to the BE would be financially a poor choice. The more you think about it if we can figure out a way to get a schedule that our apathetic fan base will spend money to go to it just might work.

Also, in other news the yardgoats is an incredible experience. $40 for great seats and you're in and out in 2:30. Great way to spend a weekend.
 
superjohn said:
When you post something that isn't true it's going to be called out. Come on, grow a pair.
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What are you talking about? There are no facts in my post. It’s all opinion. Grow a pair? Love this board.
 
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Butch said:
Because it's a horrible long term strategy.

Again, all it takes to win is coaching hires. And that dominos itself.
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But the football team still exists. This is still on the table!
 
superjohn said:
This isn't difficult.

The Big East is a power conference in basketball
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You have an opinion that you claim is not even debatable and revert to name calling when someone’s opinion is different. Whatever. Our opinions are not that far off. I said NBE > than AAC in basketball. So we agree with that. You seem to think New Big East = ACC. I don’t. You are welcome to your opinion. Cheers!!
 
You might pin some of the lost football revenue on the AAC but if UConn’s AAC won loss record was reversed
Not only would UConn football be making money but the Media contract would be completely different.
Heck if the Big 12 even considered UConn it was because of Market.
A winning program our Market is ABC *for the AAC and even a possible ticket being punched.
*( A Bigger Check)
 
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Marbles90 said:
You have an opinion that you claim is not even debatable and revert to name calling when someone’s opinion is different. Whatever. Our opinions are not that far off. I said NBE > than AAC in basketball. So we agree with that. You seem to think New Big East = ACC. I don’t. You are welcome to your opinion. Cheers!!
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That's because it's not debatable. I don't think the Big East is the ACC but it is a power conference in basketball. You can say Manute Bol was a short basketball player and Muggsy Bogues was a tall player and say it's your opinion, it would also be untrue.

I don't remember insulting you but cheers!
 
The highest finishes of The New New Big East

National Championships
UConn- 1999, 2004, 2011, 2014 (4)
Villanova- 1985, 2016, 2018 (3)
Georgetown- 1984 (1)
Marquette- 1977 (1)

National Runner Ups
Butler- 2010, 2011 (2)
Seton Hall- 1989 (1)
St. John's- 1952 (1)

Final Four
Providence- 1973, 1987 (2)
DePaul- 1979 (1)

Elite 8
Xavier- 2004, 2008, 2017 (3)
Creighton- 1941 (1)

UConn and Villanova are 2 of the top 10 programs in the last 20 years and they will now be in the same conference. If Hurley can get us back (he really doesn't have an excuse now) and Wright stays put, that could be a marquee basketball game of the year in the sport. Imagine if they are both ranked and playing for the BET at MSG on Fox on a Saturday night? We already know Hurley and Cooley have history so that will also be a big rivalry.

Seton Hall and Providence seem to be fighting for NCAA spots under Willard and Cooley regularly. DePaul seems pretty comfortable at the bottom with Dave L.

My 2 big questions will be can Xavier, Butler, and Marquette continue to make the right hires as they usually lose their well established coaches to other leagues. And can Georgetown and St. John's show any signs of life under Ewing and Anderson.
 
ASweet3781 said:
The highest finishes of The New New Big East

National Championships
UConn- 1999, 2004, 2011, 2014 (4)
Villanova- 1985, 2016, 2018 (3)
Georgetown- 1984 (1)
Marquette- 1977 (1)

National Runner Ups
Butler- 2010, 2011 (2)
Seton Hall- 1989 (1)
St. John's- 1952 (1)

Final Four
Providence- 1973, 1987 (2)
DePaul- 1979 (1)

Elite 8
Xavier- 2004, 2008, 2017 (3)
Creighton- 1941 (1)

UConn and Villanova are 2 of the top 10 programs in the last 20 years and they will now be in the same conference. If Hurley can get us back (he really doesn't have an excuse now) and Wright stays put, that could be a marquee basketball game of the year in the sport. Imagine if they are both ranked and playing for the BET at MSG on Fox on a Saturday night? We already know Hurley and Cooley have history so that will also be a big rivalry.

Seton Hall and Providence seem to be fighting for NCAA spots under Willard and Cooley regularly. DePaul seems pretty comfortable at the bottom with Dave L.

My 2 big questions will be can Xavier, Butler, and Marquette continue to make the right hires as they usually lose their well established coaches to other leagues. And can Georgetown and St. John's show any signs of life under Ewing and Anderson.
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Nice breakdown.
 
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