Big East & UConn

I see UConn remaining patient and waiting for the next round of conference musical chairs.

They've invested too much in football to jump at this.
 
I see UConn remaining patient and waiting for the next round of conference musical chairs.

They've invested too much in football to jump at this.
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What year do you believe the "next round of conference musical chairs" will occur?

Given the fact that the ACC schools have assigned their media rights to the Conference (a/k/a "Grant of Rights") I don't believe there will be a reshuffling in the foreseeable future.
But for Grant of Rights I believe that one or more ACC teams would follow UMaryland to the B10 because of the greater revenue and academic advantages (see "CIC") which the B10 provides.

As an aside..... I had a conversation a few months ago with a gentleman whose title is "Senior Associate Athletic Director" at an ACC school who shared my belief that the 2003 lawsuit commenced by the state of Connecticut's then Attorney General (and current US Senator) Richard Blumenthal against the ACC, and which was settled by the ACC paying $3M is a factor in UConn having been overlooked by the ACC.
 
I see UConn remaining patient and waiting for the next round of conference musical chairs.

They've invested too much in football to jump at this.
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What year do you believe the "next round of conference musical chairs" will occur?

Given the fact that the ACC schools have assigned their media rights to the Conference (a/k/a "Grant of Rights") I don't believe there will be a reshuffling in the foreseeable future.
But for Grant of Rights I believe that one or more ACC teams would follow UMaryland to the B10 because of the greater revenue and academic advantages (see "CIC") which the B10 provides.

As an aside..... I had a conversation a few months ago with a gentleman whose title is "Senior Associate Athletic Director" at an ACC school who shared my belief that the 2003 lawsuit commenced by the state of Connecticut's then Attorney General (and current US Senator) Richard Blumenthal against the ACC, and which was settled by the ACC paying $3M is a factor in UConn having been overlooked by the ACC.
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Wasn't Pitt a party to that suit?
 
I see UConn remaining patient and waiting for the next round of conference musical chairs.

They've invested too much in football to jump at this.
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What year do you believe the "next round of conference musical chairs" will occur?
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2018.754763
 
Frankly I would have no problem having UCONN come back to the BE! After all they were an original member when the league was formed, and would make the conference in my opinion just awesome! Get it done!!!!
 
Per Kevin Harrington

UConn to the Big East?? Relax Huskies, but Jim Calhoun will make a guest appearance at @BIGEASTMBB Media Day in NYC Tuesday.
 
I would really like UCONN back in the Big East. I know many people are strongly against this, but they are an original member, would raise the prestige of the league even further and restore some good rivalries.
 
Per Jerry Carino from yesterday at MSG

Jim Calhoun on chances UConn returns to the Big East: “Not likely. Now if they can’t get into a (power five) conference, then they should do that (come back).
 
Per Jerry Carino from yesterday at MSG

Jim Calhoun on chances UConn returns to the Big East: “Not likely. Now if they can’t get into a (power five) conference, then they should do that (come back).
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That's interesting. A friend's father sits on the UCONN BOT's or one of the UCONN boards, and told me it was pretty likely they'd be playing big east basketball.
 
Per Jerry Carino from yesterday at MSG

Jim Calhoun on chances UConn returns to the Big East: “Not likely. Now if they can’t get into a (power five) conference, then they should do that (come back).
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This line of arrogance is why I do nor want uconn back. The BE is a fallback option for them, if the power conference bid fails.
 
We as fans shouldn't want UConn back, and the BE shouldn't take them back. The whole point of the new Big East is to have similarly sized private schools with similar missions and resources and NO FOOTBALL. The conference is working well with that model. Leaving aside the fact that I loathe UConn generally, why would we take a big public school with taxpayer resources and FBS football? It simply makes no sense.
 
We as fans shouldn't want UConn back, and the BE shouldn't take them back. The whole point of the new Big East is to have similarly sized private schools with similar missions and resources and NO FOOTBALL. The conference is working well with that model. Leaving aside the fact that I loathe UConn generally, why would we take a big public school with taxpayer resources and FBS football? It simply makes no sense.
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It would significantly impact the talent of players coming to the BE, and only increase competition. Not to mention the ratings and crowds UCONN attracts. It's a no brainer.
 
If Fox wants UConn, if available, end of story I suspect. I sense BE Commissioner would agree and Presidents would fall in line.
 
If Fox wants UConn, if available, end of story I suspect. I sense BE Commissioner would agree and Presidents would fall in line.
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From what I'm hearing, the BE is very excited about the possibility of adding the women's program.
 
We as fans shouldn't want UConn back, and the BE shouldn't take them back. The whole point of the new Big East is to have similarly sized private schools with similar missions and resources and NO FOOTBALL. The conference is working well with that model. Leaving aside the fact that I loathe UConn generally, why would we take a big public school with taxpayer resources and FBS football? It simply makes no sense.
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I don't think the BE should have a goal of having Christian private universities. They should go after the best BB centric universities that will help the brand. VCU is another example of a good addition IMO,even though they are public.
 
Lately I've been hoping expansion ravages the ACC and Wake Forest drops football as a result. I'd love to expand that far south with a name school.

But I suppose any scenario where the ACC gets ravaged would make me happy.
 
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