People seem to forget that Rutgers had two consecutive 9-4 seasons before they were added to the Big Ten. I have no doubt that if Uconn were to have two consecutive 9-4 seasons, they would be in line for a Big Ten or ACC spot.
Lol. It's like you aren't even trying anymore.
you seem to be the one that forgot that Rutgers actually had a couple of decent football seasons a few years ago. apparently, that’s what it takes to get into a major conference ( in conjunction with proximity to a major metro) Take a look at the title of this thread. “What can Uconn do to get competitive if an opening comes up in the ACC“. What Uconn can do is have a couple of winning football seasons.
Your argument that RU got into the B1G because of two 9-4 seasons is, well, kind of silly. Especially when you realize that those 9-4 records are wedged between two losing seasons. (6-7 and 4-8). It is pretty well established that the B1G took Rutgers to get 1st tier access to the NYC DMA. I mean, you know that right?
The benefit isn't ratings it is 1st tier pricing. The B1G got that upon RU joining. No performance is necessary for it to kick in.
Mmm, not really how it works, so ... still you.
Humans are generally raised to believe they have ego-based issues. The spiritual realm is not enough for most.
Based on conference realignment rule #1, they will be, only to be stepped over at the last second.
I would agree with your post, except for the next to last sentence. The thought of some of P5 schools that are absolutely no better than UConn raking in 30-70 million a year, while UConn in the Big East is getting a pittance, is just not right.
Agree, financially but I'm glad to be out of the American and playing against teams that are reasonable distances (mostly) from the school.
The money increased because of the addition of the two teams just as the money increased in the ACC when Pitt and SU joined.
I am far from an expert, just a die hard UConn fan and alumnus and an angry old man. when it comes to CR. I agree that UConn and the American were not a good fit, and it is too bad that UConn didn't go the indy route in football when the American was starting and UConn may have been able to stay in the Big East for olympic sports and never been a member of the American to begin with. I don't think it is fair either that schools who have far worse athletics departments than UConn are getting a big payday, especially some of our former Big East brethren now in the ACC. I have been of the belief that UConn administration flubbed its chance when Louisville was chosen. I am of the belief that the state legislators did nothing to advance UConn to the P5. I am of the belief that ESPN could have been forced by the State to be sure UConn was included. I believe that there will be conference realignment again, but it will be a contraction, not addition. I don't know if the GOR protects conference members or only the conference itself.
It is irrelevant....the money increased...whether because of more viewers we do not know...more teams doesn't automatically translate to more money for the network unless it adds network revenue...the Big 12 would be more than 10 teams if just adding teams made for more revenue.
I just read how Nebraska has lost 36 consecutive Big Ten basketball games. Does anyone know if they bring in 50 million dollars to the B1G? Seems to me they have been going downhill since they joined the B1G in terms of athletic success. Of course, financially, they have hit the jackpot.