So is there a bigger meaning to BC vs. UConn?

[tomcat]

Waaay back when, relations between the two schools were strained, to say the least. (Please correct me if I'm wrong, but) I seem to recall that the UConn AD's office got sideways with BC's. My recollection is that UConn, justifiably proud of its accomplishments, was viewed by BC as just a tad too arrogant, and that BC blocked UConn from entering the ACC. Over the years, any discussion o UConn getting into that league was followed by the phrase "if BC doesn't blackball us," which seemed a real possibility.
No one ever saw the two teams getting together, never mind for an exhibition doubleheader. I realize that it's unlikely that anyone has a definitive answer to this, so it's all speculation, but does anyone think that relations have thawed, and what might that mean for the future?

 

[Vowelguy]

BC viewed UConn, correctly, as a threat and wanted to be the top dog in New England/Northeast. BC had a strong MCBB team until UConn ascended, and hoped that keeping UConn out of the ACC would stunt its growth. Also didnt want UConn FB to overtake BC's.
It's a scarce recruiting area, esp in FB. Dont want to have to fight over the few morsels available.

The lawsuit post the Big East breakup didn't help.

 

[hoopsfan22]

Probably just as much meaning as Tenn. vs. UConn.

 

[tomcat]

Forgot about the lawsuit. That probably weas the final touch.. I wonder if things are changing.

 

[CTyankee]

I think it was a TV and recruiting issue primarily focused on men's basketball and football...