Why would ESPN deliberately try to destroy UConn athletics?

[uconnfan68]

For Christ sakes their new AD was a direct hire from ESPN

And an alum.

 

[uconnfan68]

I do not agree with, nor do I like, the content of this post.

One dislike for you.

#1 is absolutely true. Trust me.

 

[uconnfan68]

What's ESPN's motive to kill UConn in this scenario?

Consider this... no UConn is a reason to get closer to the college action. Others states are willing to spend our money to get them to move. If the facilities could be made available, they'd leave in a heartbeat.

 

[whaler11]

Disagree a bit.

BCU was actively working on their exit while they held leadership positions in the conference. They were proactive about leaving, not reactive.

Pitt was the second choice to UConn in round 3 of the eviseration of the Big East. One wonders about how we would feel about ESPN, if BCU hadn't lobbied against us in committee.

The whole F Texas thing is spot on.

Well for what it's worth... Herbst has a leadership position in the American and is working on leaving.

If only UConn had been proactive.

 

[CL82]

Well for what it's worth... Herbst has a leadership position in the American and is working on leaving.

If only UConn had been proactive.

Ah but Herbst is doing it out in the open, while BCU did it secretly. You don't see a difference?

 

[jayfromfla]

Sounds hunky dory in theory but can you help me understand what leverage we may have (in reality) to make that happen as your proposed independent in football?

 

[jayfromfla]

We currently have Virginia, Syracuse, Boston Col, And assume we lose out to Houston and Cincy. In addition BYU runs an Independent Schedule and is a possible long term candidate.. That is six. Cant find 2 teams in all P5? As one says this is theory but a watered down AAC is almost the same as MAC. Developing our brand will do more and it will be difficult in the AAC. In addition, our other sports are being killed and losinf fan base as we continue to play Tulane SMU Tulsa. Attendance is down.

 

[MattMang23]

We currently have Virginia, Syracuse, Boston Col, And assume we lose out to Houston and Cincy. In addition BYU runs an Independent Schedule and is a possible long term candidate.. That is six. Cant find 2 teams in all P5? As one says this is theory but a watered down AAC is almost the same as MAC. Developing our brand will do more and it will be difficult in the AAC. In addition, our other sports are being killed and losinf fan base as we continue to play Tulane SMU Tulsa. Attendance is down.

Doubling down. I think we can remove sarcasm from the list of possibilities, @uconnell

 

[whaler11]

Ah but Herbst is doing it out in the open, while BCU did it secretly. You don't see a difference?

I do - I just don't much care about the ethical ramifications though. The ends justify any means.

 

[CL82]

I do - I just don't much care about the ethical ramifications though. The ends justify any means.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

I do - I just don't much care about the ethical ramifications though. The ends justify any means.

So you are a lawyer.
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