UConn Makes the Cut to Final 6-8 Teams For Big 12 Consideration

[Charliebball]

Report: Big 12 narrows expansion list to '6 to 8' schools

 

[Fairfield Fan]

Sounds positive, right?

 

[Charliebball]

Sounds positive, right?

Absolutely more positive then for the 22 other schools that didn't make the cut!!!!

 

[Vowelguy]

Sounds positive, right?

It's kind of like saying you're still in the running for that bus driver job because all the blind candidates have been eliminated.

Not making the final 6 would've been a disaster and huge embarrassment.

 

[HuskyFan1125]

I'm holding onto hope that we get that B1G invite!!!!

 

[triaddukefan]

I'm holding onto hope that we get that B1G invite!!!!

How long are you willing to hold on for ?

Im holding onto hope that Beyonce dumps Jay Z for me...... but Im not sure how realistic that is

 

[bags27]

What do you folks think about this?:
The report did note that considerations are underway to invite schools on a football-only basis, which would suit schools such as UConn and BYU. Blaudschun noted UConn could place its other sports in the Big East if an invitation was received.

 

[huskymedic]

ESPN McMurphy: Big 12 cuts expansion list to at least 12

>>The 12 schools are: Air Force, BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, Colorado State, UConn, Houston, Rice, South Florida, SMU, Temple and Tulane...

...While at least a dozen schools made the cut, several others did not, including Arkansas State, Boise State, East Carolina, New Mexico, Northern Illinois, San Diego State and UNLV, sources said.

ESPN could not confirm if Memphis, which was also under consideration by the league, made the cut.<<

 

[JordyG]

What a tease. Not The UConn. The B1G's will just laugh as they step on foolish hopes. Bye bye USF. The AAC hardly knew ye.

 

[UcMiami]

The thing that I think might be worth considering is whether the two other conferences with possible expansion thoughts, the big 10 and ACC start thinking about there own plans and short list, and feeling pressure if they feel one of their priority schools is on the finalist list for the big12 - it could conceivably trigger faster moves from them.

 

[Kibitzer]

What do you folks think about this?:
The report did note that considerations are underway to invite schools on a football-only basis, which would suit schools such as UConn and BYU. Blaudschun noted UConn could place its other sports in the Big East if an invitation was received.

HUH? It would suit UConn to join Big XII as a football only member? That's a nutty notion for both parties. Conference teams schlepping long distances for the opportunity to view autumn fall foliage and scrimmage in the Rent? Or UConn teams perpetually piling up frequent flier miles to view vast cornfields in venues in different time zones. I don't think so.

UConn placing "other sports" (must include basketball) in the Big East is even nuttier. Does anyone beyond the age of reason really believe that the Big XII would take UConn football but let somebody else get their mitts on the incomparable UConn Huskies BB programs? HAH! The Big XII fellows must drool to think of hosting teams led by Geno and Kevin and seeing the sights in exotic places like Storrs, Hartford, and NYC's "6th Boriugh" -- maybe even Uncasville or Bridgeport.

Either UConn gets in as an NYC suburb or remains a wlflower.

 

[Blueconn]

Report: Big 12 narrows expansion list to '6 to 8' schools

Late Spring, through the Summer, into September...and they're still dragging this on.

Even money that the final resolution of the never-ending UNC scandal comes sooner than the a Big 12 decision on expansion.

 

[DaddyChoc]

How long are you willing to hold on for ?

Im holding onto hope that Beyonce dumps Jay Z for me. but Im not sure how realistic that is

<<<<<< that's not you?

 

[bags27]

HUH? It would suit UConn to join Big XII as a football only member? That's a nutty notion for both parties. Conference teams schlepping long distances for the opportunity to view autumn fall foliage and scrimmage in the Rent? Or UConn teams perpetually piling up frequent flier miles to view vast cornfields in venues in different time zones. I don't think so.

UConn placing "other sports" (must include basketball) in the Big East is even nuttier. Does anyone beyond the age of reason really believe that the Big XII would take UConn football but let somebody else get their mitts on the incomparable UConn Huskies BB programs? HAH! The Big XII fellows must drool to think of hosting teams led by Geno and Kevin and seeing the sights in exotic places like Storrs, Hartford, and NYC's "6th Boriugh" -- maybe even Uncasville or Bridgeport.

Either UConn gets in as an NYC suburb or remains a wlflower.

Thanks, Kibitzer. That was my sense, too: that it made little sense! Only if Kim was trying to block her sport, but that's very far-fetched.

 

[alexrgct]

UConn in the Big XII would be good for the football program because Diaco could recruit in Texas more. even a handful of three-star recruits from Texas would be huge for the Huskies.

UConn being part of the XII for basketball, if that happened, would certainly be better than the AAC. If nothing else, the trio of Conn, Texas, and Baylor would be nice- both MBB and WBB. and on the WBB side, that would be great for WBB. We need some kids to follow in Moriah's and Lexi's footsteps and come to the Nutmeg!

All I cando is hope, I suppose...

 

[Charliebball]

The thing that I think might be worth considering is whether the two other conferences with possible expansion thoughts, the big 10 and ACC start thinking about there own plans and short list, and feeling pressure if they feel one of their priority schools is on the finalist list for the big12 - it could conceivably trigger faster moves from them.

I would think that the ACC is the right conference for UConn, athletically, academically and geographically............if and when the ACC decides to add schools, would UConn not be a great fit?

 

[BroadwayVa]

How long are you willing to hold on for ?

Im holding onto hope that Beyonce dumps Jay Z for me. but Im not sure how realistic that is

Uconn getting into the BIG 12 has a better chance!!!!!!

 

[alexrgct]

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How long are you willing to hold on for ?

Im holding onto hope that Beyonce dumps Jay Z for me. but Im not sure how realistic that is

Dude, there are kids involved; wish them ongoing success in their union!

 

[Vowelguy]

HUH? It would suit UConn to join Big XII as a football only member? That's a nutty notion for both parties. Conference teams schlepping long distances for the opportunity to view autumn fall foliage and scrimmage in the Rent? Or UConn teams perpetually piling up frequent flier miles to view vast cornfields in venues in different time zones. I don't think so.

UConn placing "other sports" (must include basketball) in the Big East is even nuttier. Does anyone beyond the age of reason really believe that the Big XII would take UConn football but let somebody else get their mitts on the incomparable UConn Huskies BB programs? HAH!

I'm not sure if this is realistic but here's the rationale:
Some B12 schools are reportedly reluctant to have to send their non-revenue sports on long trips to CT. Thus the possible interest in FB only. Additionally the B12 knows it is a bigger fish than the BigEast. If it later changes its mind and wants all of UConn's teams, UConn will drop the BigE in a heartbeat.

 

[Ozimoto]

Of course, this is all predicated on the premise that the Big 12 itself will survive. Speculation on the WVU football boards raises the possibility that at least Oklahoma and possibly others in the conference are poised to move to the SEC or PAC 12 if offered. As a WVU alumnus and fan, I personally think the move to the Big 12 will prove to be an exercise in diminishing returns given the costs of travel and the loss of traditional rivalries.

 

[Gus Mahler]

The thing that I think might be worth considering is whether the two other conferences with possible expansion thoughts, the big 10 and ACC start thinking about there own plans and short list, and feeling pressure if they feel one of their priority schools is on the finalist list for the big12 - it could conceivably trigger faster moves from them.

I'm with ya. That's what I've been hoping for, anyway. Snatch while the snatching is good.

 

[triaddukefan]

The Big 12 is a mess..... hopefully they can figure things out and not let this drag on.... but they probably will.

<<<<<< that's not you?

Oh no.... if it was.... I'd surely wouldnt have 5,000 + posts on the boneyard

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Dude, there are kids involved; wish them ongoing success in their union!

Oops... i forgot about that I wish them the best

 

[cbraarj]

After last nights game with Maine, IMO that was a setback.

 

[huskymedic]

University of Memphis not among Big 12 expansion finalists

 

[triaddukefan]

At this rate.... they should just play a game of musical chairs....... just leave two chairs in the middle of the room