UConn to the B10?????

[Afroabe224]

This thread....

I've never really spent time on the WBB board but this thread is sort of mind blowing... I can't believe this is the same Boneyard

1. I despise any "UConn to B1G" post titles that do not have an official announcement from Delany
2. AAC > B1G because of the WBB schedule????
3. The above poster (2) did not get crucified????

Good thing Fishy was here to dump some water on this and bring some semblance of the CR board.

 

[cabbie191]

That would be sweet. And suck at the same time. Do you have any idea how hard it is to see UConn and Michigan play each other?

OTOH, I live 45 minutes from Iowa City so I'd actually get to see some live games. Woot!

But for those of us (as in myself) who are moving to within 15 miles from Ann Arbor later this year, it would be wonderfully sweet. Not to mention that Lansing isn't that far away, either.

Plus living in an area where the Big Ten tv network is aired!

Rats, just writing this put me into fantasy land for a moment, thinking that the invite will really come.

 

[David 76]

This thread....

I've never really spent time on the WBB board but this thread is sort of mind blowing... I can't believe this is the same Boneyard

1. I despise any "UConn to B1G" post titles that do not have an official announcement from Delany
2. AAC > B1G because of the WBB schedule????
3. The above poster (2) did not get crucified????

Good thing Fishy was here to dump some water on this and bring some semblance of the CR board.

Much less crucifixion on the WBB forum but I like that.

 

[kyleslamb]

It is definitely happening, just not anytime soon.

Must say I'm a B1G fan of the optimism... B1G fan.

 

[Vowelguy]

2. AAC > B1G because of the WBB schedule????
3. The above poster (2) did not get crucified????

The poster is a visitor, and he has good info on HS players and recruiting, so he was cut some slack.

 

[Vowelguy]

It won't happen for us with the B1G. B1G will never take little UCONN. Our shot is the ACC.

Then we're dead. BC and Syracuse have made their opposition to UConn known and will work to get their conference-mates to consider/accept anyone else.

 

[intlzncster]

Then we're dead. BC and Syracuse have made their opposition to UConn known and will work to get their conference-mates to consider/accept anyone else.

If the money (prospects) is right, the B1G will gladly take UCONN. It simply comes down to putting a winning football team on the field and getting enough butts in the seats. AAU membership will help too.

 

[hoophuskee]

Then we're dead. BC and Syracuse have made their opposition to UConn known and will work to get their conference-mates to consider/accept anyone else.

Syracuse is blocking us? I thought they wanted us? You got a link for them blocking us? I know of BC. I thought Syracuse would welcome us.

 

[hoophuskee]

If the money (prospects) is right, the B1G will gladly take UCONN. It simply comes down to putting a winning football team on the field and getting enough butts in the seats. AAU membership will help too.

I agee that it comes down to that but not as simply as you imply. It would be more than just one year - and then at the point being a success and sustaining and being part of the AAC - I don't think it will be realistic enough for what the B1G is looking for. IMO we just won't be able to generate enough revenue for them to take us.

 

[UConnChapette]

Syracuse is blocking us? I thought they wanted us? You got a link for them blocking us? I know of BC. I thought Syracuse would welcome us.

I think it is Miami that has a big black ball next to UConn's name, not Syracuse. But, they both have orange as one of their colors.

 

[intlzncster]

I agee that it comes down to that but not as simply as you imply. It would be more than just one year - and then at the point being a success and sustaining and being part of the AAC - I don't think it will be realistic enough for what the B1G is looking for. IMO we just won't be able to generate enough revenue for them to take us.

I don't think it'll be based on past revenue, but what is possible at UCONN in the future. If we prove we can rate in the NY market (as we already do with basketball), it should be good. The B1G brought Rutgers in because they thought it would help them capture NYC (and because of AAU). When they find out it doesn't really, they'll look to add. UCONN also would grab them a good slice of Boston. BC just does not rate.

But you are right, within a year is too much to expect. The guy in the interview is nuts.

 

[hoophuskee]

I don't think it'll be based on past revenue, but what is possible at UCONN in the future. If we prove we can rate in the NY market (as we already do with basketball), it should be good. The B1G brought Rutgers in because they thought it would help them capture NYC (and because of AAU). When they find out it doesn't really, they'll look to add. UCONN also would grab them a good slice of Boston. BC just does not rate.

But you are right, within a year is too much to expect. The guy in the interview is nuts.

I hoep you're right. I would love first-and-formost to be in the B1G. I would love it absoultely!!!

Just a question for you and any other. Why wouldn't the B1G take Syracuse instead?

 

[intlzncster]

I hoep you're right. I would love first-and-formost to be in the B1G. I would love it absoultely!!!

Just a question for you and any other. Why wouldn't the B1G take Syracuse instead?

If the B1G were going to poach the ACC, they'd go after a far better football school than Cuse. I guess you are talking about prior to going to the ACC?

What does Syracuse offer market wise? They don't even have the biggest city in their own state wrapped up. Their football has really fallen off and is starting to be comparable to UCONN's. Their basketball is OK. Academically (in terms of research etc), they are middle of the road.

 

[Icebear]

It is an assumption that the B1G is only interested in "great" football schools. They have plenty of football already on hand to carry forward the football banner. What they want is TV sets and interesting programming to carry the winter and spring viewership and ratings. After January that means basketball, hockey, wrestling, etc. what they want are schools and programs that will help drive that programming.

 

[Vowelguy]

Syracuse is blocking us? I thought they wanted us? You got a link for them blocking us? I know of BC. I thought Syracuse would welcome us.

It's been discussed in many threads on the Conference Realignment page.

 

[Duncan Idaho]

Syracuse is blocking us? I thought they wanted us? You got a link for them blocking us? I know of BC. I thought Syracuse would welcome us.

The local athletic departments(Rutgers, BC, Syracuse) who are now in a more advantageous position than we are would like nothing better than seeing us dry up and blow away like some autumn leaf on the lawn.

 

[David 76]

I agee that it comes down to that but not as simply as you imply. It would be more than just one year - and then at the point being a success and sustaining and being part of the AAC - I don't think it will be realistic enough for what the B1G is looking for. IMO we just won't be able to generate enough revenue for them to take us.

Yeah. We would have to meet the high standard set by Rutgers.

 

[Geno-ista]

I think it will be "the Big" and I don't think it is far off either- just a hunch!

 

[NickyNewark]

This thread....

I've never really spent time on the WBB board but this thread is sort of mind blowing... I can't believe this is the same Boneyard

1. I despise any "UConn to B1G" post titles that do not have an official announcement from Delany
2. AAC > B1G because of the WBB schedule????
3. The above poster (2) did not get crucified????

Good thing Fishy was here to dump some water on this and bring some semblance of the CR board.

Dose of reality from Essex County Abe....I'm a bit surprised myself Afroabe as I'm in W.Caldwell you're neighbor !!

 

[NickyNewark]

Yeah. We would have to meet the high standard set by Rutgers.

Whats standard's have to do with anything? RU was vetted and found to bring more value than any school not named ND or Texas...sour grapes? Ever hear of the NYC/NJ market? NJ alone is HUGE!

 

[NickyNewark]

I don't think it'll be based on past revenue, but what is possible at UCONN in the future. If we prove we can rate in the NY market (as we already do with basketball), it should be good. The B1G brought Rutgers in because they thought it would help them capture NYC (and because of AAU). When they find out it doesn't really, they'll look to add. UCONN also would grab them a good slice of Boston. BC just does not rate.

But you are right, within a year is too much to expect. The guy in the interview is nuts.

Remember if RU is not B1G UConn is not even a consideration as now UConn IS contiguenous or connected which seems like AAU to be a requirement....where's the love?

 

[NickyNewark]

I hoep you're right. I would love first-and-formost to be in the B1G. I would love it absoultely!!!

Just a question for you and any other. Why wouldn't the B1G take Syracuse instead?

There not a research oriented state U and the B1G already has what they need in NY/NJ what will a small private do for a state u dominated B1G? Right..nothing! But UConn is a flagship state u in between 2 huge markets(NYC/NJ-Boston) and part of the NYC market in FF county!!

 

[David 76]

Whats standard's have to do with anything? RU was vetted and found to bring more value than any school not named ND or Texas...sour grapes? Ever hear of the NYC/NJ market? NJ alone is HUGE!

Proud New Jersey guy? Good. But I think UCONN has a better NY draw on television and at MSG. Both our basketball programs are better and our football is not that far behind (think we've beaten Rutgers lately) Plus we haven't had the recent embarrassments Rutgers has.
At this point, I think most people would agree the B1G wishes they could have a do-over.

 

[NickyNewark]

The local athletic departments(Rutgers, BC, Syracuse) who are now in a more advantageous position than we are would like nothing better than seeing us dry up and blow away like some autumn leaf on the lawn.

You're WAY off base on RU Duncan Idaho....they want UConn in the B1G.

 

[NickyNewark]

Proud New Jersey guy? Good. But I think UCONN has a better NY draw on television and at MSG. Both our basketball programs are better and our football is not that far behind (think we've beaten Rutgers lately) Plus we haven't had the recent embarrassments Rutgers has.
At this point, I think most people would agree the B1G wishes they could have a do-over.

Do over? Its over..RU is B1G and if not UConn is not even a consideration..RU has long relationships developed there unlike..Do yourself a favor and read you're own BY CR board and educate yourself then get back to me!!