UConn to Big XII Imminent?

[UConn Dan]

The timing of this 'leak' seems so odd. Why would the BIG 12 look at any conference realignment one week before College Football season starts? In a perfect world they would have met in April following Uconn's National Champioship- then have all summer to work out the details.

They started talking again in April. Not sure why it took so long to get everyone to the table to look at the presentations.

 

[Ucxc24]

They must be thinking Hartford rather than Storrs.

I don't get why SOS is such a big deal. UConn may not play football in conference until 2031 and that is if certain metrics are met. Maybe UConn won't accept that late a start date. And if SOS is a concern, they can all go out and schedule tougher out of conference games. Basketball is a slam dunk. Just do it!!

"CBS Sports has reported that ESPN, which lost the Big Ten, would be in favor of the addition. UConn basketball would be a ratings winner, plus the Huskies' campus is only 14 miles away. ESPN began in 1979 showing the likes of local sports from Central Connecticut State just to get stuff on the air."

Sloppy sloppy sloppy

 

[ZooCougar]

Norlander/Dodd:

UConn to the Big 12? What conference decision-makers, TV partners are considering with potential addition

The Huskies could be in the Big 12 for basketball by 2026 and for football by 2031

www.cbssports.com

-> Does Yormark have the votes?​

It's not clear, but at this stage, indications are that he does not. That's what Monday's presentation was about. Any such expansion requires a "super majority" of Big 12 presidents voting in favor of expansion. That is, at least 12 of the 16 schools must approve.

Discussions are ongoing, but it's worth mentioning that Baylor president Linda Livingstone is the current Big 12 chair of the conference board of directors and the chair of the NCAA Board of Directors. What she thinks matters. CBS Sports reported Monday the current count is 6-2 in favor of the move. That two against might be a conservative estimate. Sources have indicated a handful of schools are either outright "no" votes or highly skeptical of the proposition at this stage.

A reminder, it only takes five votes to nix the move. Additionally, Yormark is trying to steer this issue amid a new group of presidents who don't fully align on this topic. Expansion is always a hot-button issue. Yormark is trying to work his pitch while avoiding disagreement as the Big 12 debuts with 16 teams in the latest era of profound transformation in college athletics.

If Yormark doesn't have the votes, there probably won't be a vote. That's what the next few weeks about -- presidents sharing information with their ADs and administrators to come up with an institutional opinion. Ideally, any commissioner would want a unanimous vote to assure alignment in the conference. Even though the presidents have the vote on this issue, it would be advantageous for Yormark to have total alignment. That means president and athletic director across the Big 12 board agree to bring in UConn. <-


There is a lot more in the article. Strongly suggest a read before commenting.

Yes. Read the article.

 

[ninety-nine]

They must be thinking Hartford rather than Storrs.

I don't get why SOS is such a big deal. UConn may not play football in conference until 2031 and that is if certain metrics are met. Maybe UConn won't accept that late a start date. And if SOS is a concern, they can all go out and schedule tougher out of conference games. Basketball is a slam dunk. Just do it!!

"CBS Sports has reported that ESPN, which lost the Big Ten, would be in favor of the addition. UConn basketball would be a ratings winner, plus the Huskies' campus is only 14 miles away. ESPN began in 1979 showing the likes of local sports from Central Connecticut State just to get stuff on the air."

Someone heard "14" instead of "40." I wonder if they used speech recognition software to write the draft, and it slipped through.

 

[Skiblets]

Big 12 teams come to Uconn and can go to Bristol and get on all the AM shows. Win/win for us and the schools

 

[HuskyHawk]

I'm not saying a Kanasa move is, sorry, imminent but it's not crazy for them to improve football a bit more and be coveted for basketball, decent football, and their AAU status by either the B1G and/or the SEC.

They already did improve football. Look at #22. Georgia, Ohio State and Oregon lead preseason AP Top 25 college football rankings

New Stadium being built right now as well. Coach was locked up long term despite interest from other schools. I don't think they fit in the SEC, but they'd go if offered. They'd be with Missouri, OU and Arkansas that are traditional opponents. The B1G has already expanded a bit too much and isn't likely to add anyone.

 

[Kolumbo]

Hope AD Dave asked the Big XII brass if they could go check out The Big Texan. That surely would have swayed some votes.

Live Stream - The Big Texan Steak Ranch

www.bigtexan.com

 

[Viet Vet]

I know people don't think this game against Maryland has any impact with the B12 decision makers. I disagree.
If we play a hell of a game win or lose it will definitely help shift the current narrative at least a little bit.
I'm sure most of the B12 presidents are expecting a lopsided score.
You know that Yormark will make sure the schools are aware of us playing a hard fought game if that happens.

A win would send a bright flare over Big12 country.

 

[huskymedic]

"CBS Sports has reported that ESPN, which lost the Big Ten, would be in favor of the addition. UConn basketball would be a ratings winner, plus the Huskies' campus is only 14 miles away. ESPN began in 1979 showing the likes of local sports from Central Connecticut State just to get stuff on the air."

It’s deja vue all over again …

 

[superjohn]

They already did improve football. Look at #22. Georgia, Ohio State and Oregon lead preseason AP Top 25 college football rankings

New Stadium being built right now as well. Coach was locked up long term despite interest from other schools. I don't think they fit in the SEC, but they'd go if offered. They'd be with Missouri, OU and Arkansas that are traditional opponents. The B1G has already expanded a bit too much and isn't likely to add anyone.

It's still really just one season for Kansas football. Leipold seems like the right guy for them but outside of last year Kansas football has pretty much been a disaster since their historic 2007 season and the Orange Bowl win.

 

[NHRich]

What I don’t understand is why wouldn’t they make sure the votes were there before going through all this again. It’s clearly not going to happen. There won’t be a “vote”. It may just
drag on until another dream situation pops up
for them. The way this is playing out is an embarrassment for both sides.

 

[CONN78SEJ]

I did KNOW what you MEANT. What you wrote, however, was dumb. Does it ever occur to you to own it when you write something dumb instead of attacking the person who points it out? It would be worth trying. Simply saying "my bad" and moving on takes care of it.

You also could’ve ignored it (I know what he meant) and moved on, but instead cooked up a stupid grammar argument. Now I know why some in that coastal town on the Sound, don’t like you.

 

[bendm]

What I don’t understand is why wouldn’t they make sure the votes were there before going through all this again

isnt that putting the cart before the horse? before voting yormark and the consultants had to give the presentation to the 16 members, 4 of which are new since last year. the members didnt know what numbers yormark and the consultants were going to show them beforehand. based on the reception to the presentation they could have voted but it doesnt appear we had enough support to even entertain a vote.

 

[Hoophound]

Just chill and hope for football wins to expand our options. This isn’t over. We will get the call.

 

[jostar1]

What I don’t understand is why wouldn’t they make sure the votes were there before going through all this again. It’s clearly not going to happen. There won’t be a “vote”. It may just
drag on until another dream situation pops up
for them. The way this is playing out is an embarrassment for both sides.

Because when UConn was discussed last year, the Big 12 didn't have Utah, Arizona, Arizona State, and Colorado. Those four schools have to be brought in on the discussion. They needed to see the presentation of David Benedict and Endeavor along with the other schools.

 

[jostar1]

Yes. Read the article.

I feel better after reading it. We are still in play.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[jostar1]

What's he talking about? Watching the basketball team? Obviously, he didn't want to answer the question but he had to say something.

 

[JohnFSilver]

It’s deja vue all over again …

lol. Now they want UConn.

 

[JohnFSilver]

Unfortunately maybe a beautiful fairly new on campus stadium that holds 60,000+ compared to a smaller one 25 miles from campus did make a difference?

Why does it need to be 60,000? Why not 45?

 

[cellocgg]

I know everyone is feeling uneasy but remember Yormark is a smart guy and he and the B12 wouldn't be going through all of this if there was no interest in UConn. It's a good sign we didn't get an announcement that the B12 was done pursuing us after Monday. It seems likely the House settlement and the first week of CFB are overshadowing at the moment

They will likely pick back up after this stuff cools down. Its also possible they are working in silence

 

[LBird33]

Why does it need to be 60,000? Why not 45?

How about 50 ? Do I hear 50 !

 

[CONN78SEJ]

Why does it need to be 60,000? Why not 45?

Don’t know, I wasn’t the architect.

 

[jostar1]

Recent interview. Brett Yormark talks the value of basketball. Starts at 15:23.

 

[bendm]

If Colorado loses to I-AA North Dakota state then UConn should take their place