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A bad take. They make more media money in the big east than

in any of the G5 conferences. Times are changing. It's entirely possible they could get a football only invite to an existing conference. Just not the AAC because of their history.
Posted: 11/26/2025 at 04:00 PM ET
(In response to this post by VTHokie2000)

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Interesting Nugget Mora Leaving for Co State
1947Sunbowl • 11/26/25 10:20 AM ET
NM
JM397 • 11/29/25 08:56 PM ET
If Mora would have been our choice, I'd have been very pleased.
Maroon Baboon • 11/26/25 05:42 PM ET
UConn should either join the MAC for all sports or rejoin the CAA for
VTHokie2000 • 11/26/25 01:22 PM ET
They are waiting for a call from Yormark. **
RandomAsianGuy • 11/26/25 06:46 PM ET
ACC when some leave, more rivals, & many Presidents care about Academics,
Stech • 12/01/25 11:34 AM ET
If some schools leave the ACC, UConn will be considered.
RandomAsianGuy • 12/01/25 06:09 PM ET
If UConn is that much of a catch, then what is the Big XII waiting for?**
VTHokie2000 • 11/26/25 10:05 PM ET
They are waiting to see what happens to your conference in a few years **
Big12 guy • 11/28/25 12:20 PM ET
You know the interest is not always mutual.**
RandomAsianGuy • 11/27/25 12:17 AM ET
You know you just reinforce my point that no conference is truly
VTHokie2000 • 11/27/25 09:38 AM ET
I never reputed that point. That does not mean UConn should join the MAC. **
RandomAsianGuy • 11/27/25 01:44 PM ET
Remaining in Independent purgatory isn't the answer**
VTHokie2000 • 11/27/25 02:50 PM ET
Neither is joining the MAC. **
RandomAsianGuy • 11/27/25 03:48 PM ET
The MAC has a TV contract which UConn currently doesn't have as an
VTHokie2000 • 11/27/25 05:44 PM ET
I’d rather stay independent than join a mediocre mid major.
RandomAsianGuy • 11/27/25 06:07 PM ET
That mediocre mid-major (as you put it) has an avenue to earn an automatic
VTHokie2000 • 11/27/25 06:39 PM ET
But joining a mid-major doesn’t help UConn’s ultimate goal.
RandomAsianGuy • 11/27/25 11:12 PM ET
If UConn was "serious" about achieving that goal, then they shouldn't have
VTHokie2000 • 11/28/25 12:56 PM ET
That doesn’t make sense but you are entitled to your opinion. **
RandomAsianGuy • 11/28/25 02:53 PM ET
Sure it does when you look at the history of UMass, New Mexico State, Army,
VTHokie2000 • 11/29/25 07:51 AM ET
You said if UConn want a place at the P4 table and it should begin with
RandomAsianGuy • 11/29/25 12:17 PM ET
You assume they will be able to play more ACC and Big XII schools. What if
VTHokie2000 • 11/29/25 01:02 PM ET
We can argue all day but UConn is not going to join the MAC. **
RandomAsianGuy • 11/29/25 06:51 PM ET
To join the MAC, they would have to take
Big12 guy • 11/26/25 02:12 PM ET
The Pac isn't an option because UConn's value is no where close to equaling
VTHokie2000 • 11/26/25 02:52 PM ET
The PAC's media deal is somewhere in the $10M+ range,
Big12 guy • 11/26/25 03:57 PM ET
What I was meaning in my post is that UConn football is not valuable like
VTHokie2000 • 11/26/25 05:48 PM ET
No, My point is that football only is the way to go. Do you
Big12 guy • 11/26/25 08:22 PM ET
Yes, I remember exactly how VT received its invitation. In exchange for
VTHokie2000 • 11/26/25 10:02 PM ET
THey are NEVER giving up basketball for football again
1947Sunbowl • 11/26/25 01:46 PM ET
They screwed up around 1990 when the Big East added "big boy" football.
EDGEMAN • 11/26/25 02:58 PM ET
They were one step behind
1947Sunbowl • 11/27/25 10:09 AM ET
I think part of the issue was Memorial Stadium (their on campus stadium)
VTHokie2000 • 11/26/25 05:55 PM ET
State in the nineties paid for new stadium however
1947Sunbowl • 11/27/25 10:12 AM ET
Only because the Patriots were supposed to be the primary tenant.**
VTHokie2000 • 11/27/25 02:36 PM ET
Hence why my post gave them 2 options. If UConn is determined to be a
VTHokie2000 • 11/26/25 02:56 PM ET
A bad take. They make more media money in the big east than ◄
Big12 guy • 11/26/25 04:00 PM ET
How is being a football-only member in the CAA and a Big East member for
VTHokie2000 • 11/26/25 05:38 PM ET
Because there is no money involved with being a member of the CAA?
Big12 guy • 11/26/25 08:18 PM ET
There may be more money in the CAA than being stuck in Independent
VTHokie2000 • 11/26/25 09:51 PM ET
Maybe an opportunity for Coach Montgomery?
Truthahn • 11/26/25 11:39 AM ET