UConn to Big East?

[Bill Lowery]

It looks like UConn could be headed to the Big East, if they can find a spot for their football program.

http://www.fanragsports.com/cbb/rothstein-uconn-big-east-recent-discussions-expansion/

 

[lawpoke87]

If UConn can find a place to park it's football program then I assume it will happen. Would the AAC entertain Wichita State sans a D1 football program?

 

[rusty-c]

If your team sucks you lose relevance. Has nothing to do with the league your a part of. If we used that type of argument then Gonzaga should quit now.

 

[hotterthanyourhusbandTU]

I don't believe this is going to happen. Looks to me like UCONN is trying to flex their market share for a better AAC deal.

 

[aTUfan]

Replace them with so miss or la tech.

 

[noble cane]

If your team sucks you lose relevance. Has nothing to do with the league your a part of. If we used that type of argument then Gonzaga should quit now.

Yeah.. but if Gonzaga were in a better conference then people might respect their record and give them the seeding they deserve..

 

[nevadanatural]

Last I saw they were projected as a 1 seed, hard to get better than that.

 

[aTUfan]

Last I saw they were projected as a 1 seed, hard to get better than that.

Men or women?

 

[nevadanatural]

I was referencing the Gonzaga men.

 

[Weatherdemon]

Men or women?

The men have been projected as a #1 for weeks.
They didn't hurt themselves with the win at #20 St Marys last weekend.

 

[TU_BLA]

UCONN"s AD just tweeted saying there was no truth to that rumor. Meaning we should hear something about their move pretty soon. If they go independent that is football suicide for them. Only reason Notre Dame and BYU get away with it is because they actually have tradition and can win/recruit and have tons of support from around the country.

 

[TU_BLA]

Plus no FBS conference is going to take them as a football only member...maybe CUSA if they're that desperate but not sure that is what UCONN has in mind. I don't think the AAC would keep them on in football only since UCONN is a pillar of the basketball side of things. And UCONN has literally nothing in common with any of the Big East school's anymore. Decent size state university versus small to midsize Jesuits. If they go find a football member...maybe BYU is ready to jump in, and then add Wichita State to the basketball side

 

[Gmoney4WW]

I don't think BYU will ever be ready to jump into the AAC.

 

[Tulsafanzz]

Big East would take them. That part is accurate. They aren't going, because they want to play FBS football. They just aren't a big enough football program to go independent. Hopefully, this can help the AAC get a renegotiation of our ESPN contract sooner.

 

[Original TULSAFAN]

They will go to the MAC for Football or CUSA.

UCONN does not care about Football... BB rules.

 

[Tulsafanzz]

They will go to the MAC for Football or CUSA.

UCONN does not care about Football... BB rules.

They would have to change NCAA rules for that to happen. Their choices would be independent or FCS.

 

[noble cane]

Last I saw they were projected as a 1 seed, hard to get better than that.

True.. but actually the 4 seed overall... much disrespect for an undefeated team...

 

[goldfan83]

I want air force and army in the AAC. Not amazing upgrades but it would be great to have all the academies here. Add Wichita State and VCU in basketball. UCONN can eat it. They add nothing for football and their recruiting sucks because they suck.

 

[PhoggyBottom]

I think a conference with all four service academies would be tremendous.

 

[Gmoney4WW]

You say all four service academies? Are you referring to the Merchant Marine Academy or the Coast Guard Academy as the fourth?

 

[TU_BLA]

I think a conference with all four service academies would be tremendous.

Marine Corps is technically considered the amphibious forces of and under the command of the Navy.

 

[Gold*]

The mothers of Fresno State fans could be considered a service, but I don't think that's what you intended.

 

[goldfan83]

I think a conference with all four service academies would be tremendous.

What is the 4th and do they play D1 sports?

 

[Babe the Blue Ox]

I want air force and army in the AAC. Not amazing upgrades but it would be great to have all the academies here. Add Wichita State and VCU in basketball. UCONN can eat it. They add nothing for football and their recruiting sucks because they suck.

No basketball only schools. The one thing CUSA got right was kicking out the b-ball schools.

 

[old.guy]

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London, Conn., (the Bears) play in the New England Football Conference. Some of their opponents are Western Connecticut (conference champs last season) and Curry. Don't think they're ready for the AAC.

 

[PhoggyBottom]

Screwed that one up but the idea is the same. All three academies in one conference would be great.

 

[Original TULSAFAN]

UCONN to big east... pretty hot rumor and topic last night in Milwaukee.

 

[rabidTU]

The firing of Diaco (FB coach) at UCONN should mean they are serious about stepping up in that sport. Why else would they replace him? If they are serious about FB, then they couldn't pick a better spot than the AAC right now.

 

[hotterthanyourhusbandTU]

There was a good article by Josh Jacobs in the Hartford Courant today. He had a one-on-one interview with the UCONN AD. The AD was adamant that there is no truth to this...they're not sure where the rumor came from, but the AD seemed aggravated to have to deal with it.

Their focus is to build up their football program. A move to the Big East would effectively end any hopes of this...