When something so arbitrary stirs this level of excitement within a fanbase, it is typically a sign that the fanbase is spoiled as hell and destined to splinter at the first sign of trouble.
UConn fans in this case are the equivalent of a kid who threw a tantrum until they get their ice cream cone. It's a quick but temporary fix that only creates more problems in the long-run. They got fired Kevin Ollie fired in the same way.
UConn fans can think they're better than the AAC. In reality, their own fans have voted loud and clear: the UConn brand isn't strong enough to survive a step beyond their own insecurities.