UConn to Big XII Imminent?

[huskymedic]

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[CL82]

It won’t be cut rate.

If we got 15.5 per year (half of the new b12 contract) for basketball only, that would be a major home run vs our current 6-8 in the BE.

Isn't 20% the going rate for a basketball only?

 

[3rdbass]

Isn't 20% the going rate for a basketball only?

Maybe for a no name but this is UConn basketball and right now it is the at the height of the game. I'm sure we won't go if we don't get at least 12-15 Million per year until football joins.

 

[JMick]

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Odd that this is framed as us having a choice? Like we turned down some sort of offer previously? Clueless or more to the story than we know?

 

[CL82]

Maybe for a no name but this is UConn basketball and right now it is the at the height of the game. I'm sure we won't go if we don't get at least 12-15 Million per year until football joins.

Keep in mind that our addition and travel cost is probably going be $2 million. The new big east deal is $6.5 million so you have to figure $8.5 million is breakeven.

 

[CL82]

Maybe for a no name but this is UConn basketball and right now it is the at the height of the game. I'm sure we won't go if we don't get at least 12-15 Million per year until football joins.

I think Notre Dame only gets 20% from the ACC, for what it's worth.

 

[3rdbass]

Keep in mind that our addition and travel cost is probably going be $2 million. The new big east deal is $6.5 million so you have to figure $8.5 million is breakeven.

Yeah that is why I think we are aiming for 12-15 million. This could be the sticking point on us joining right now. I wonder if this was the issue last time they approached us too about the money. I'm sure the big 12 just wanted our basketball but were probably trying to low ball us last time. Now they see how valuable the UConn brand is and are trying to raise the price and give us a bone for our football program. It will be interesting to see where we end up.

 

[ZooCougar]

no

Can we get a status check?

 

[3rdbass]

I think Notre Dame only gets 20% from the ACC, for what it's worth.

There is a big difference between UConn and Notre Dame basketball right now.

 

[UCFBfan]

So is the significant investment an on campus stadium? I don't really know what else we can invest more in...we have a really.good.indoor training facility, we have a well known head coach who we pay decently. We had a huge NIL increase this year..... so the only lack of investment is the Rent?? Not sure if that's it....

 

[Kolumbo]

So is the significant investment an on campus stadium? I don't really know what else we can invest more in...we have a really.good.indoor training facility, we have a well known head coach who we pay decently. We had a huge NIL increase this year..... so the only lack of investment is the Rent?? Not sure if that's it....

I'd be damn happy with that. The Rent cost us what $90 million over 20 years ago. Keep it for 6 more years and that's only $3 million/year. Then let high schools use it. Or if people insist on calling East Hartford home, then invest in a high tech new stadium which is used year round for other purposes too. Invest.

 

[AllHusky]

Wondering if the B1G even raised their eyebrows at this UConn to B12 talk? Wouldn’t it be interesting if Dave got a call from ol l KM l

 

[AllHusky]

Wondering if the B1G even raised their eyebrows at this UConn to B12 talk? Wouldn’t it be interesting if Dave got a call from ol l KM l

Tony Petitti on Monday

 

[jostar1]

Yeah that is why I think we are aiming for 12-15 million. This could be the sticking point on us joining right now. I wonder if this was the issue last time they approached us too about the money. I'm sure the big 12 just wanted our basketball but were probably trying to low ball us last time. Now they see how valuable the UConn brand is and are trying to raise the price and give us a bone for our football program. It will be interesting to see where we end up.

According to the NYT story, ESPN would add money to the Big 12 media deal and the addition of UConn would be revenue neutral to the other schools.

"The Big 12 is a year away from beginning a new six-year deal with ESPN and Fox that will pay its members an average of $31.7 million per school. The deal was agreed to before the former Pac-12 schools’ additions, but ESPN was required to pay a pro-rata share to the four Power 5 members. UConn, however, would not be guaranteed the same deal.

ESPN has previously considered adding more money to the Big 12’s television deal, according to broadcasting sources briefed on the talks. ESPN is located in Bristol, Conn., just 40 miles from Storrs.

Current members have been told UConn’s addition would be “budget-neutral” and would not reduce conference revenue payouts to existing members, according to multiple Big 12 administrators."

 

[jostar1]

So is the significant investment an on campus stadium? I don't really know what else we can invest more in...we have a really.good.indoor training facility, we have a well known head coach who we pay decently. We had a huge NIL increase this year..... so the only lack of investment is the Rent?? Not sure if that's it....

I don't see how UConn could guarantee that to the Big 12.

 

[NEforceUConn]

wow, now maybe I know why I've had a few drinks tonight.

Go Huskies!

 

[giddyup]

Wondering if the B1G even raised their eyebrows at this UConn to B12 talk? Wouldn’t it be interesting if Dave got a call from ol l KM l

Still think the B1G are clowns for not scooping up UConn and literally locking up the NY/Northeast Market. But, at this point the B12 actually looks like a more dynamic, fun conference with some great programs.

 

[jostar1]

Odd that this is framed as us having a choice? Like we turned down some sort of offer previously? Clueless or more to the story than we know?

One thing that I thought was strange is that when Flugaur reads from the Athletic's story (he shows it on his youtube video) it says that "ESPN has previously considered adding more money to the Big 12’s television deal to help lure UConn according to broadcasting sources briefed on the talks."

The Athletic story that is online now does not have the phrase "to help lure UConn."

 

[BugsyCT]

Yeah that is why I think we are aiming for 12-15 million. This could be the sticking point on us joining right now. I wonder if this was the issue last time they approached us too about the money. I'm sure the big 12 just wanted our basketball but were probably trying to low ball us last time. Now they see how valuable the UConn brand is and are trying to raise the price and give us a bone for our football program. It will be interesting to see where we end up.

Yup. Our basketball stock is sky-high - a lot more now than even this time a year ago IMO. Back-to-back natties and the best coach in the nation who turned down UK and the LA Lakers to stay at UConn. That's gotta be worth a lot to the B12 and potentially gives us some wiggle room for football.

 

[ZOOCONN]

I am also excited, but worried that it is "deja vu all over again"!

Never ever forget rule #1 in conference realignment

 

[Slipperman]

seems i've heard this song before..

 

[Stinger92860]

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[Stinger92860]

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I thought the process was approval of some kind from the ADs first, then the presidents. Anyone know. I doubt Yormark would be all in without a positive straw poll from the schools. Plus the new schools may tip the scales.

 

[Hamms30]

Probably just waiting for a final signed contract that Bobby and Danny promise not to get in fist fights on the sidelines of all UConn vs ASU games in perpetuity.

 

[GG]

UCONN has to do this. I am certain the media partners are very excited about UCONN v. Kansas.