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Also Tony's (Sports Strategy consultant, USC/ Wharton) back with more facts. Certain national sports columnists hate those....with Uconn #2 in the country behind Duke
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Probably the most balanced take on Uconn and CR from any of the CT sports writers. Mike spent over 20 years at the Hartford Courant and is now with the NH Register/ Hearst Connecticut Media Group.
Great point that the BE media contract pays Uconn only $3.8 mil per year. How is Uconn supposed to keep coaches when that's only enough to pay about one of them ?
"UConn has fought against the tide and masked that reality quite well in recent years. But it is a reality and it will only become more difficult. Hurley and Auriemma, or his replacement, will need to be paid. How many times can Jim Penders turn down offers from other programs looking to double his salary? "
But.... most important ..... it's still not Uconn's call....
"if there is, indeed, alignment and an invitation"......."The Big 12 is likely to have options beyond UConn, is the point, though there appears to be some fire under all the smoke this time around, unlike in 2016 "
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Great point that the BE media contract pays Uconn only $3.8 mil per year. How is Uconn supposed to keep coaches when that's only enough to pay about one of them ?
"UConn has fought against the tide and masked that reality quite well in recent years. But it is a reality and it will only become more difficult. Hurley and Auriemma, or his replacement, will need to be paid. How many times can Jim Penders turn down offers from other programs looking to double his salary? "
But.... most important ..... it's still not Uconn's call....
"if there is, indeed, alignment and an invitation"......."The Big 12 is likely to have options beyond UConn, is the point, though there appears to be some fire under all the smoke this time around, unlike in 2016 "
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Analysis: Emotional pull of Big East vs. revenue boost of Big 12. Why UConn may be lured by Power 5 invite
UConn might see a Power Five invitation as the only way to survive and compete at a...
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There's been reports on another high spending hoops school ( Memphis) and Yormark/Big 12 meeting with them. But this tweet counters those reports so who knows. In any event this should all be over by July 1st or whenever the PAC 12 finally sign their new TV deal.....So then Benedict can get back to adding FB games to the future schedules as an Indy/ Big East member or clearing the FB slate for a new conference.
Pac-12 schools still waiting on expected TV deal
Pac-12 universities continue to wait for numbers tied to a new TV deal, which is expected "soon," before making decisions concerning possible moves.
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Well all the CR stuff should be over in another day..... but it seems like the PAC may hold together after all if these tweets below are true. And as it says regarding the new PAC12 media deal, "This is for 10 Teams".
And the PAC 12 source says he doesn't want to get less linear "exposure in the Big 12 than UCF, Houston, CINCY and BYU"
Where will that leave San Diego St. who's been backtracking according to the published letters out there about leaving the MWC and reportedly only wanted to go to the PAC ? One thing for certain is the Big 12 needs an even pair(s) of schools to expand.
sjvsun.com
So as the 6/30 clock ticks down it seems like BIG EAST/ INDY FB will stay as is for Uconn, which is more than fine by me. ( Since it's not my money in the broke ass Big East
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And the PAC 12 source says he doesn't want to get less linear "exposure in the Big 12 than UCF, Houston, CINCY and BYU"
Where will that leave San Diego St. who's been backtracking according to the published letters out there about leaving the MWC and reportedly only wanted to go to the PAC ? One thing for certain is the Big 12 needs an even pair(s) of schools to expand.
San Diego St. announced it was leaving the Mountain West. Now, it’s backpedaling.
San Diego State got ahead of itself in announcing its departure from the Mountain West Conference. Now, its status is up-in-the-air.
sjvsun.com
So as the 6/30 clock ticks down it seems like BIG EAST/ INDY FB will stay as is for Uconn, which is more than fine by me. ( Since it's not my money in the broke ass Big East
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NO rumors but......Very interesting interview today with the Big 12 Commish Yormark ...... on Big 12 expansion ( without any PAC 12 additions - starts at 5:00), here's a couple of tweets with the full youtube version at the bottom.
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I could kind of see this coming. It's really common sense. These conferences, in order to avoid disintegration and chaos caused by the seductive lure of CR and alleged greener pastures elsewhere to its member schools, have to take firm stands on exit fees. I suspect that this will get negotiated out as between MWC and SDSU, to avoid distasteful litigation, but SDSU will still have to pay for its ambitious/prideful foray into exploring its possible place in a power conference.
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By the way as an addendum to the last post my reading between the lines of the San Diego Union Tribune article is that SDSU sent an initial letter to the MWC that was kind of vague as to the resignation. When you use language like they did it's very open to interpretation as an official resignation:
“to formally notice that San Diego State University intends to resign”
You don't use language like "formally notice" unless you intend to do something, AND make good on that intention. What makes the sentence a bit vague is the word "intends." However if MWC interpreted the letter as a formal notice of resignation, Judge KhalidShockedTheWorld says that this would be a reasonable interpretation. However, MWC did then send a confirmation letter and SDSU then realized that they didn't word the initial letter correctly and said "we just meant to start a conversation on a possible exit". I would say litigation of this issue might depend on what actions MWC took after receiving the initial letter and before receiving the clarification letter. If it's a no harm no foul issue, and SDSU beat the applicable deadline with their clarification letter, it could go SDSU's way. But now an army of attorneys are involved and other legal agreements we don't know about could be coming into play. So no matter what, both sides are spending money on attorneys. For the legal billing softwares to stop churning out bills, the two sides need to reach an agreement. And an agreement might be that SDSU buys MWC's legal fees and pays some reduced amount exit fee resolution.
You have to send out better worded letters is the lesson that SDSU's President should have learned. Next time run it by counsel first, Adela.
“to formally notice that San Diego State University intends to resign”
You don't use language like "formally notice" unless you intend to do something, AND make good on that intention. What makes the sentence a bit vague is the word "intends." However if MWC interpreted the letter as a formal notice of resignation, Judge KhalidShockedTheWorld says that this would be a reasonable interpretation. However, MWC did then send a confirmation letter and SDSU then realized that they didn't word the initial letter correctly and said "we just meant to start a conversation on a possible exit". I would say litigation of this issue might depend on what actions MWC took after receiving the initial letter and before receiving the clarification letter. If it's a no harm no foul issue, and SDSU beat the applicable deadline with their clarification letter, it could go SDSU's way. But now an army of attorneys are involved and other legal agreements we don't know about could be coming into play. So no matter what, both sides are spending money on attorneys. For the legal billing softwares to stop churning out bills, the two sides need to reach an agreement. And an agreement might be that SDSU buys MWC's legal fees and pays some reduced amount exit fee resolution.
You have to send out better worded letters is the lesson that SDSU's President should have learned. Next time run it by counsel first, Adela.
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Elsewhere, long time CT writer Mike Anthony continues to write articles with a Big 12 lean. I find it interesting whether it was Mora saying he needs to be in a P-5 to compete for a NC, the last article Mike put out about cutting the emotional ties to the BE and the one before from AD DB on 'it's complicated" regarding a move to the P-5 and going over all the ( more) pros and cons.
It seems as though Mike is the one reporter who's getting Uconn quotes and writing regarding softening the blow if/when a Uconn move does come .
Almost as though he's Uconn's go to guy for this narrative. This is his 4th story in the last month or so that covers a Big 12 move with the same take. It's a long and in depth article along the lines of " Why some say move may be 'inevitable' and " UConn isn’t likely to be a member of the Big East forever. "
It seems as though Mike is the one reporter who's getting Uconn quotes and writing regarding softening the blow if/when a Uconn move does come .
Almost as though he's Uconn's go to guy for this narrative. This is his 4th story in the last month or so that covers a Big 12 move with the same take. It's a long and in depth article along the lines of " Why some say move may be 'inevitable' and " UConn isn’t likely to be a member of the Big East forever. "
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Well Dennis Dodd from CBS Sport chimes in. So yeah....either way Uconn should be a main priority for them, since as Sports strategy analyst Tony Altimore has reported in the past,.... Uconn would be the 3rd largest TV market, the #2 hoops program ( +1 # in WBB) and the #1 academic school (seems subjective ?), if they joined the Big 12.
www.cbssports.com
San Diego State not part of Big 12 expansion plans as Aztecs face uncertain future with Mountain West, Pac-12
SDSU once believed it had two Power Five conferences knocking down its door
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The comment you quoted was in reference to the SDSU situation, not UConn going to the BIg 12.
Uconn AD Dave gives a "great listen" regarding this "Uconn to the Big 12 breakdown" by a former Husky FB Alum now posted on the Uconn Report.... Alum Pete Calin also goes over the thinking that the Big East
( cherished by alot of Uconn hoops fans) will stay status quote with all the changes going on in college sports, could be a little misguided. Most of CR talk starts about the half way mark of the podcast.
The Uconn AD likes......
( cherished by alot of Uconn hoops fans) will stay status quote with all the changes going on in college sports, could be a little misguided. Most of CR talk starts about the half way mark of the podcast.
The Uconn AD likes......
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SDSU-MWC dispute resolved, with SDSU eating MWC's as well as its own legal fees:
"Kicking San Diego State out of the league wasn't ever really an option, according to sources, but the school is expected to have to cover the modest legal fees for the legal attention necessitated by the back-and-forth."
SDSU to remain in Mountain West, receive $6.6M
The Mountain West informed San Diego State that they're a member in good standing, commissioner Gloria Nevarez officially announced Wednesday.
Yep easy call....as always the lawyers get paid because people are to dumb and egotistical, to figure it out on their own.......
What's the difference between a dead dog in the road and a dead lawyer in the road?
A: There are skid marks in front of the dog.
What's the difference between a dead dog in the road and a dead lawyer in the road?
A: There are skid marks in front of the dog.
Wow this stuff never ends, I guess San Diego St could get that opening in the PAC 12 after all..... but if Colorado does leave the PAC....is Arizona leaving with them ???
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Colorado exploring move to Big 12 from Pac-12 with multiple meetings set this week
The Buffaloes appear to be ramping up talks for a potential return to the conference they helped found
www.cbssports.com
This was largely driven by the PAC 12 not being able to put together a TV deal. Broadcasters are probably nervous because of the instability of that league and the departures of USC and UCLA, which devalues the conference's TV deal pricetag very considerably. I think San Diego State will stay put in MWC until a TV deal is secured by PAC 12 or not. What's interesting about MWC-SDSU issue is that MWC already very publicly stated that SDSU resigned and SDSU stated they did not. All I can say is I hope MWC, for its sake, has a signed, non ambiguous agreement on reinstatement of SDSU and payment of its attorney fees.
speaking of ......Uconn now has another broadcast partner besides Fox, CBS Sports Network (FB) and SNY ( are some WBB games still on that station ? )
"WFSB will broadcast the UConn vs. Sacred Heart (FCS) football game on Sat., Nov. 18, at noon. Other shows and UConn content will be announced in the coming weeks. UConn men’s and women’s basketball, ice hockey, softball, and several coaches’ shows were said to be in the works."
WFSB announces proud partnership with UConn
WFSB and WWAX have teamed up with the University of Connecticut.
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Colorado To Join Big 12 Conference In 2024-25 - University of Colorado Athletics
The University of Colorado Board of Regents unanimously approved a resolution Thursday allowing the University of Colorado Boulder to join the Big 12 Confere...
Joint Statement from Chancellor Philip DiStefano and Athletic Director Rick George
" After careful thought and consideration, it was determined that a switch in conference would give CU Boulder the stability, resources, and exposure necessary for long-term future success in a college athletics environment that is constantly evolving. The Big 12's national reach across three time zones as well as our shared creative vision for the future we feel makes it an excellent fit for CU Boulder, our students, faculty, and alumni. "
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It's good for them, but let's be honest: their football program was dogshit before Deion got there (and we will see what he does with it), and hasn't been great since a brief period late 1980s early 1990s under Bill McCartney. Their basketball team is nothing special- have they ever won the Big 12 or Pac 12, much less been to a Final 4? Colorado has absolutely nothing on UConn except having been a former member of this conference, which was not a powerhouse in either sport.
Agree ....on how, with one hiring, suddenly they are considered a national player in CFB, before Deion's ever won a game. Yet the national media claims Uconn with the weak FB program.
Facts is Uconn FB had a record of 69-54 recruiting to a BCS/ P-5 conference with 2 BE championships and 5 bowl games ( a 9-3 season they weren't bowl eligible yet). While Colorado with all the resource$ and recruiting cache to a P-5 has been 40-65 over a similar/last 9 year period with no championships and 2 bowl games.
PS. who's had two 10 win seasons in a P-5 conference ? answer - Jim Mora
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