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VTHokie2000
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I think part of the issue was Memorial Stadium (their on campus stadium)

had a small capacity and it was basically pinned in by other existing facilities. Upgrading it may not have been an option even if they had the foresight at the time. The state wasn't interested in building a new stadium for them because I believe they were dealing with budgetary issues at the time. The only reason the current off campus stadium was built was because the state was hoping to lure the Patriots from Foxboro. When that failed they quickly discovered Plan B, the current situation, was really no plan after all because UConn really needs a stadium closer to campus to generate (and maintain) any real buzz for the program.
Posted: 11/26/2025 at 05:55 PM ET
(In response to this post by EDGEMAN)

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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