UConn to new Big East? What happens to Husky football?

[PAGS]

Everyone just take a deep breath! Let it all play out! Wooooo saaaaa woooo saaaaa! Get off the ledge!

 

[DefCONNOne]

A couple of things. Remember when Louisville announced their move, they had already filed their intent to leave the AAC; even before they knew where they'd end up. That notification helped reduce their timeline and buyout to the conference.
Secondly, if UConn followed a similar path it could explain lack of tier 3 rights from the new TV deal. UConn was probably the only AAC school looking hard at retaining 3rd tier rights.

Still committed to that lie, huh?

 

[nickp91]

If UConn were to be independent, would be curious to know how they would handle the items below BYU values ESPN & it sounds like they'll tie in with ESPN to help them with potential bowl placement

 

[BugsyCT]

Villanova, Georgetown, Providence, St. John’s, Seton Hall, DePaul, Marquette, Butler, Xavier and Creighton.

This is NOT the old Big East. More regional rivals, yes. Nostalgia of facing old rivals, yes. Will it get the basketball program back to where it was? Maybe. But worth dumping the FB program and the AAC for? Nope.

Not happy today.

 

[Pudge]

never TRUST Pete Thamel

 

[john2153]

CUSA or MAC makes no sense. ESPN+ is a huge broadcaster for both of those conferences. You would think the school would take that into consideration if that was an issue with the new AAC deal.

It has to be independent with some sort of arrangement with FOX. But like others have said, where is New Mexico St at Uconn being shown?? Best case scenario is FS2 or Fox sports go streaming.

What a disaster,

 

[Waquoit]

I do feel bad for Randy.

That's the one person I don't feel bad for.

 

[wheelerdog]

There are a few problems with going independent. The biggest is scheduling. If we were ND or BYU it wouldn't be a problem, but nine years of losing seasons makes us about as attractive as New Mexico St. or UTEP.

With no conference tie ins, we get no bowl games...ever, unless we miraculously become BYU or ND.

No bowl games means no bowl money and exposure, and no conference means no shared bowl revenue from the conference.

Also, if we start having to play a strange schedule with teams like Florida Atlantic, Louisiana Monroe, and Middle Tennessee State on our home schedule, who's going to attend the games?

Who's attending now?

 

[huskymedic]

NJ.com:Could UConn’s Big East return help create a new football conference?

 

[huskymedic]

 

[DefCONNOne]

Good don't let the door hit you while leaving!

Shouldn't you be continuing your victory lap on the Men's BBall board, instead of wasting your time here?

 

[UConnDan97]

The only way this could work out well is if our football team remains in the AAC. And based on early reports, it doesn't seem likely. I'll try to hold on to optimism until I hear the full plan, but good God...

 

[3rdbass]

Shouldn't you be continuing your victory lap on the Men's BBall board, instead of wasting your time here?

I supported the football team. I even went to our first bowl game in Detroit against Toledo. Problem is the football program is the worst in FBS and there is no hope in the near future. It is sad to see as I wished both the football and basketball were sitting in the acc were they belonged. Unfortunately donut eating warde was totally lost and only observing and not doing at that time.

 

[HuskyHawk]

All I can say is Fox Sports is all in on this with $’s. What conferences do they influence?

Big 12, Big 10. 3 Games a year from each would do it.

 

[Alum86]

Best case is football stays in the American like Navy

Yep. If they did it for them they need to do it for us.

 

[noeynox]

NJ.com:Could UConn’s Big East return help create a new football conference?

Kind of what i was suggesting in another thread, but I don't see it as likely.

 

[BugsyCT]

The only way this could work out well is if our football team remains in the AAC. And based on early reports, it doesn't seem likely. I'll try to hold on to optimism until I hear the full plan, but good God...

Just from seeing some of the posts on the AAC boards the other team's fan bases can't get us out fast enough.

 

[UConnDan97]

Just from seeing some of the posts on the AAC boards the other team's fan bases can't get us out fast enough.

Only other palatable option is a scheduling agreement with Big12 members due to FOX. But how likely is that??? This is shaping up to be a dark day...

 

[Pudge]

NJ.com:Could UConn’s Big East return help create a new football conference?

LAUGHABLE

Who else was 1-11 last year? With no evidence that they might get to 2 or 3 wins anytime soon. You can't make this up

 

[Exit 4]

Just from seeing some of the posts on the AAC boards the other team's fan bases can't get us out fast enough.

But that has to be something you cannot care about one iota. Its 100% irrelevant.

 

[Pudge]

Just from seeing some of the posts on the AAC boards the other team's fan bases can't get us out fast enough.

F them

We held them to a standard when the BE Football broke up … and a lot of what they have today is from leveraging that platform - as meager as it was. This is just the start of something.

 

[DefCONNOne]

I supported the football team. I even went to our first bowl game in Detroit against Toledo. Problem is the football program is the worst in FBS and there is no hope in the near future. It is sad to see as I wished both the football and basketball were sitting in the acc were they belonged. Unfortunately donut eating warde was totally lost and only observing and not doing at that time.

Yeah I read that post on the Men's BBall page. Yet you were still doing a victory lap. Why did you stop?

 

[DefCONNOne]

Only other palatable option is a scheduling agreement with Big12 members due to FOX. But how likely is that??? This is shaping up to be a dark day...

I dare say it's a darker day than in 2012 when Louisville was taken over us.

 

[Exit 4]

I dare say it's a darker day than in 2012 when Louisville was taken over us.

It’s not. That’s still a darker day.

 

[outlaw]

It’s not. That’s still a darker day.

nothing darker than Rutgers to P5. just threw up in my mouth a little bit.