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UConn to Big XII Imminent?

AllHusky said:
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
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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.
 
JMick said:
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?
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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."
 
3rdbass said:
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.
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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.
 
The Viking said:
They have this thing. I think Ted Williams son got him into it. I hear it works well.
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MAYBE I'm delusional, but this time I really feel chances we get in are pretty good, Yormark's timing with this discussion specifically makes me feel this way there's no conference in the middle of a complete collapse and we are coming off a 2nd national title in basketball and an overall increase in value as a program
 
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CL82 said:
I think Notre Dame only gets 20% from the ACC, for what it's worth.
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Notre Dame got ~$22 million from the ACC last year. Remember, they are also playing 2 to 3 football games per year at ACC schools.
 
UCFBfan said:
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....
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The entire coaching staff does not make what many of the HCs in the B12 do. The recruiting budget for a now 85 scholarship + 20 walk-on program is the same as the basketball programs. That limit is going to increase as well as the limits for other programs within an AD. They were involved with over 400 kids last cycle. As far as physical investment, guessing its either on-campus stadium or upgrade and add an upper deck to the side opposite the press box at East Hartford. AAC exit fees end in 2026, then NBE exit fees begin. Not sure about B12 entrance fees if this move happens. What level of AD budget is th B12 looking for?
 
huskidork said:
MAYBE I'm delusional, but this time I really feel chances we get in are pretty good, Yormark's timing with this discussion specifically makes me feel this way there's no conference in the middle of a complete collapse and we are coming off a 2nd national title in basketball and an overall increase in value as a program
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Stinger92860 said:
UConn WBB will be on ESPN consistently. WBB viewership is growing. Don‘t underestimate the interest here. People will tune in even if you don’t. The value to ESPN is greater than zero.
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Big 12 women's basketball, after Kim Mulkey left Baylor for LSU after the 2020/2021 season, has been a solid conference, but with no blue blood school. Since Mulkey left, Baylor has finished the season ranked 7, unranked, 15. Baylor has won 3 NCAA championships and Texas Tech won in 1993 and the current Big 12 schools have a total of 5 Final Four appearances.

Right now, you would rank Big 12 women's basketball as the 4th best WBB conference, but adding UConn would push the conference to #2 or #3. If you believe WBB is rapidly gaining in popularity and potential monetization, UConn adds tremendous value to the Big 12.
 
UConnJim said:
If you believe WBB is rapidly gaining in popularity and potential monetization, UConn adds tremendous value to the Big 12.
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The other night, the Connecticut Sun actually sold out TD Garden in Boston for a game against the LA Sparks. No Caitlin Clark, no Angel Reese, not even A'ja Wilson. The Sun are a good team, but have never won a title, and they're not Boston-based. Yet, people showed up in droves. Something has definitely shifted in the world of women's hoops, and UConn sports just got even more valuable as a program set.

Coupled with the back-to-back men's natties and Hurley's passing on Kentucky and the Lakers to stay at UConn, the value leap that these two already-great programs have taken in the last 18 months is undeniable. Not moving on UConn now would be a big mistake for both the ACC and the Big 12.
 
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Selfishly hoping it's real this time as a KU fan (and owner of my own husky pack lol). Understand that any fanbase is not homogenous and as an old school Big 8 fan...I'm there with the folks who pine for putting the genie back in the bottle. But we can't.

I'll say this...I'm a "mostly hoops" Jayhawk fan - the most common variety and I'd assume probably one of the more common UConn fan types. But I'll tell you this much - what's better than having a title winning/contending hoops blue blood program is doing that while also having a buzzy football program and just an overall healthy athletics department.

Lots of parallels between our schools...you've had the same spikes of fun football seasons but also periods of tepid interest and a need for upgraded facilities. We've been slowly upgrading our facilities over the past decade and now the stadium is under construction. NIL money is pouring in. We should be good in football this year but more than just being a spike - this time - it feels like an actual change. There is complete confidence in Yormark guiding this athletics conference and there is confidence in the fanbase, the donors, the administration - to go out and spend the money to ensure the entire athletics department can thrive with security at the top levels of sport.

It's a good feeling. Especially going through the last decade+. Things will always be evolving and changing but hope to welcome UConn in soon and hope for the sanity of all you Huskies fans, that you can at least enjoy some stability in the near future.

PS - Yormark is a NE dude. He's not gonna leave you all hanging on an island nor ignore the history of hoops. My guess is we will see the football title game remain yearly at JerryWorld and then I'd love to see the hoops tournament rotate between KC, Vegas and the Mecca. It gives each of the potential tentpole programs (KU, AZ, UConn) a spiritual hosting site and reinforces the national prestige of Big 12 basketball. Don't poo-poo KC before you come either - we know how to host a thriving basketball tournament. We've been doing it a long time. But in order to be a true national conference, I expect the Big 12 will build the connections needed. And a trip to MSG to see a conference tournament game would be high on anybody's list!
 
Basketball will be just fine and games vs Kansas (seem to have had eyes for the b10 for at least a decade), Zona, Houston and Baylor would be amazing even though fball may never win a game again.
 
UConnJim said:
Big 12 women's basketball, after Kim Mulkey left Baylor for LSU after the 2020/2021 season, has been a solid conference, but with no blue blood school. Since Mulkey left, Baylor has finished the season ranked 7, unranked, 15. Baylor has won 3 NCAA championships and Texas Tech won in 1993 and the current Big 12 schools have a total of 5 Final Four appearances.

Right now, you would rank Big 12 women's basketball as the 4th best WBB conference, but adding UConn would push the conference to #2 or #3. If you believe WBB is rapidly gaining in popularity and potential monetization, UConn adds tremendous value to the Big 12.
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If my quick view was correct, the B12 had 4-5 programs ranked last year not named Texas or Oklahoma.
 
If you have a chance to join the p4 club you have to take it. Wash st and Oregon st are considered equal to is because they were in the club before. Just being in the club gives you instant credibility. To go along with our bball greatness. Plus what if football takes off and we win the big12 and bball stays the same. Then the BIG comes knocking on our door. And we find ourselves playing Michigan for the BIG football title in 5-10 years at the meadowlands.

Plus this isn’t the aac. Kansas and Arizona are big time bball. Plus if we leave nicely we can play St. John’s and our old friends at MSG.
 
mike012 said:
If you have a chance to join the p4 club you have to take it. Wash st and Oregon st are considered equal to is because they were in the club before. Just being in the club gives you instant credibility. To go along with our bball greatness. Plus what if football takes off and we win the big12 and bball stays the same. Then the BIG comes knocking on our door. And we find ourselves playing Michigan for the BIG football title in 5-10 years at the meadowlands.
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Building on your point. We have to have a 10-20 year view. And to me its not out of the question that after we spend 10-15 years in the B12 we end up in the grand daddy of them all, the B1G.

But we will never make any such leap without this next step to the B12.
 
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ZooCougar said:
Can we get a status check?
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read the pete thamel article in espn, there’s no support from the presidents for this to happen and a vote is not even close to happening.

your poor and desperate huskies are basically willing to come for free until 2031 provided you spend enough money on football. pretty sad if you ask me.

hate to see my huskie bros being used as a pawn to put public pressure on the acc.
 
superjohn said:
Big 12 football isn't all that good. It shouldn't take UConn long to get football up to that level.
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you couldn't even do better than 1-7 in the AAC
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