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There's always a chance.So there is still a chance football to the BIG 10?
There's always a chance.So there is still a chance football to the BIG 10?
Right now I can say that I am neutral on this topic because there are still many unanswered questions, but one of the cornerstones of college sports is having some kind of regional rivalry, Michigan/Ohio St, Duke/UNC, Alabama/Auburn. We had that in the early days of the original Big East but expansion made things like that a little crazy. But one thing about The American that nobody can deny whether you are pro or anti AAC is that we have zero regional schools, and that stinks. The closest conference school is in Philadelphia with a majority of the schools in southern/southwestern states (Florida, N Carolina, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Texas, Kansas). Also, after playing our conference tournament one state away at MSG for over 30 years, then all of a sudden playing our conference tournament in Memphis and Florida is a huge downgrade. One of the most exciting things about being a UConn fan was the Big East Tournament and having the luxury of getting from your home to your seat at Madison Square Garden for the BET, within 2-3 hours with a train ride depending on what part of the state you live.I have been against this move back for a while (I was a student post big East so maybe I was missing the nostalgia element) but it is now hitting me how accessible games will be living in NYC. St John's and Seton Hall road games and the big East tournament should be pretty fun.
True, but the rumor specifically suggests that plans have to be made about football. Until I hear otherwise, I am going to assume that we are staying an FBS team. Worst case scenario, and it is pretty bad, is that we will become an independent.
Meh, leaks can be asymmetrical, especially in a three corner deal. Someone on the NBE side could have gotten chatty. They'd have no knowledge of the plan for football. It is entirely possible that conversations with NBE finished before a football deal is finalized or at least known to the leakers. That doesn't mean a plan is not in place.We know that the Big East side doesn't care about football numbnuts. The point you are responding to is that the thought that UConn would definitively have determined it's going to the Big EAst before -- and not after -- it has made a decision on what it's doing with football is beyond idiotic.
I'm not even saying this will never happen any more. Our sports have become such a disaster I don't take anything for granted. But if we go it.won't be BEFORE there is a plan for football, whatever that plan is.
Sorry just woke up when I typed thisHow can I take this post seriously when you don't know the difference between "do" and "due"?
No lol wtfCould a new football conference be formed? UConn, UMass plus a few upgrades from existing Big East teams? Just throwing it out there.
Could a new football conference be formed? UConn, UMass plus a few upgrades from existing Big East teams? Just throwing it out there.
change that finger into a gun if this is true
Could a new football conference be formed? UConn, UMass plus a few upgrades from existing Big East teams? Just throwing it out there.
Also not that this is a surprise but: Is UConn returning to the Big East Conference?
As explained to USA Today New Jersey, UConn’s return would be accompanied by a substantial exit penalty. That is not addressed in the Digital Sports Desk report.
LOL it’s publicOnly it didn’t really go public prematurely...
A St John’s fan with a “news” twitter hit send.
If you’re that worried about it Chief, why even give the guy the time of day.
Some guy on reddit who knows someone at a Big East school said the Big East schools would be willing to chip in for the exit penalty. Not @Chief00 certified, but something to ponder.Also not that this is a surprise but: Is UConn returning to the Big East Conference?
As explained to USA Today New Jersey, UConn’s return would be accompanied by a substantial exit penalty. That is not addressed in the Digital Sports Desk report.
Sorry just woke up when I typed this
Maybe we can win a road game since we won't be travelling to Texas and louisiana