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When you have nothing, you have nothing to lose. The ACC is trying to

hang on with what they have. A flagship public school, great academics, lots of money, the NY market, and one of the best basketball brands in existence. How long did it take them to compete for a football title, and make a BCS bowl? I will NEVER understand why they are not in the ACC.
Posted: 08/24/2024 at 07:57 AM ET
(In response to this post by EDGEMAN)

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It looks like UConn and Big XII are chatting
CobbCountyHokie • 08/23/24 04:33 PM ET
Seems like a potentially bad idea for the future (at least from a football
cincyhokie • 08/27/24 10:14 PM ET
New Rumor of a major conference again pursuing UConn puts Big East’s future
WBGV • 08/25/24 02:06 PM ET
The linked article reads like it was written by AI. Also, losing UCONN-
Baltimore_Hokie • 08/26/24 10:16 AM ET
Can they keep up their basketball without P4 money and paying players? **
HouClone • 08/26/24 02:25 PM ET
I think so. The Big East hasn't been a true "power conference" now in over-
Baltimore_Hokie • 08/26/24 04:17 PM ET
Don't know your thoughts on this, Big12Guy, but this could be a baller move
TVLander • 08/25/24 09:43 AM ET
I'm not sure the comparison to SMU is fair, to either school. SMU
Big12 guy • 08/25/24 11:53 AM ET
If this goes down
Millpoint • 08/25/24 05:25 AM ET
If Yormark is building B12 🏀, why wouldn’t he take Gonzaga too?
Stech • 08/25/24 07:59 AM ET
Not a good fit
Millpoint • 08/25/24 09:47 AM ET
I concur. **
Big12 guy • 08/25/24 11:30 AM ET
Football? UConn has a football team, although many don't know it yet. **
Big12 guy • 08/25/24 08:13 AM ET
Yes, but UCONN 🏈 doesn’t join until 2031, so this is about 🏀, and what if
Stech • 08/25/24 09:02 AM ET
UConn football is a risk to the conference, no doubt. A basketball
Big12 guy • 08/25/24 09:14 AM ET
If UNC leaves the ACC, I agree on UCONN, but I am guessing go west is where
Stech • 08/25/24 09:26 AM ET
Geographic breakdown
TerryD • 08/26/24 08:42 AM ET
Sure explains getting NoCal and Dallas markets, I see SoCal & Houston as
Stech • 08/26/24 09:00 AM ET
Lots of good news for Northeast football.
Truthahn • 08/24/24 06:14 PM ET
Not in the least
Tailgate Guru • 08/24/24 07:24 PM ET
There are enough good players up there. But Penn State, ND, and Michigan **
OrlandoHokie • 08/24/24 08:40 PM ET
If there were enough
Tailgate Guru • 08/24/24 09:13 PM ET
Anyone who thinks different
Tailgate Guru • 08/24/24 09:36 PM ET
Conference realignment rumors are back. Why UConn remains interested in B12
WBGV • 08/24/24 10:01 AM ET
2yrs 3mths. Perfect timing if ESPN re-ups with the ACC in 02/25 for 2027.
hokieZ71 • 08/24/24 09:01 PM ET
I'll keep saying it. If conferences don't make basketball-oriented
TDVick • 08/24/24 09:20 AM ET
UConn is not Duke or Kansas
Tailgate Guru • 08/24/24 07:46 PM ET
tied w/UNC for 3rd most national championships. 1 more than Duke and 2
reestuart • 08/26/24 12:24 PM ET
6 National championships set them apart in my view. Villanova
Big12 guy • 08/24/24 07:50 PM ET
It’s insanity
Tailgate Guru • 08/24/24 08:59 PM ET
I think I agree with most of that, but I have a few thoughts that may go
Big12 guy • 08/25/24 07:47 AM ET
Basketball future money is way underrated. I think they expand the teams
Stech • 08/24/24 11:36 AM ET
I agree that we will see a boost in MBB revenue, but...
33laszlo99 • 08/24/24 05:55 PM ET
Agree, that’s the most probable year, but I have also heard, there might be
Stech • 08/24/24 08:57 PM ET
Given it was just extended.......
2hhoop3 • 08/24/24 09:02 PM ET
Looks Like This Explosion in NCAA Basketball Tournament Revenue is Nearly
WarHog38 • 08/24/24 06:50 PM ET
Currently, the NCAA has a settlement that has not been ratified. If
Big12 guy • 08/24/24 07:42 PM ET
Given that the new contract........
2hhoop3 • 08/24/24 01:40 PM ET
Maybe though the reason football drives the boat
Vippie1 • 08/24/24 10:16 AM ET
This article says the NCAA made $1.3 billion last year,
TDVick • 08/24/24 11:12 AM ET
Hope you are correct
Vippie1 • 08/24/24 11:46 AM ET
What does this say about the ACC? They expand west, if they expand? Article
Stech • 08/24/24 08:25 AM ET
hmmm hmmm seems go west
1947Sunbowl • 08/24/24 03:53 PM ET
Get the contract and they are. **
Big12 guy • 08/24/24 04:16 PM ET
Now that the ACC is national it opens up more possibility
HOO86 • 08/24/24 12:44 PM ET
Then it seems they should grab some large populations out West, San Diego/
Stech • 08/24/24 01:03 PM ET
With the ACCN that's important
HOO86 • 08/24/24 01:14 PM ET
If ACC expands, they need critical mass in other time zones besides
Femoyer Hokie • 08/24/24 10:31 AM ET
Fox has Tubi
HOO86 • 08/24/24 12:33 PM ET
The ACC doesn’t need UConn.
hokieZ71 • 08/24/24 08:47 AM ET
UConn to the B12 would help the ACC.
Truthahn • 08/24/24 03:34 PM ET
What??? lmao. Who in the ACC gives a rat's patootti about NE football?
ancient alien 2018 • 08/24/24 10:00 PM ET
If Yormark and the B12 are willing to hold their nose on UConn
TDVick • 08/24/24 11:49 AM ET
Could make for a strong argument the B12 has limited options out East.
hokieZ71 • 08/24/24 08:03 AM ET
Interesting . Its the basketball which is national brand
1947Sunbowl • 08/24/24 08:00 AM ET
I can see the Big 12 involving MSG in some way every year.
HouClone • 08/24/24 09:14 AM ET
Big 12 is the best hoops conference in the country.
hokieZ71 • 08/24/24 08:04 AM ET
gonna bring in that coveted Hartford TV market :)**
MrBayAreaHokie • 08/23/24 10:27 PM ET
UConn wouldn't be a market addition. It's a brand addition.
HOO86 • 08/24/24 12:47 PM ET
Long running tsl joke Hoo ….will add insider-joke font in the future**
MrBayAreaHokie • 08/24/24 01:08 PM ET
Not to mention the massive Hartford college football market**
EDGEMAN • 08/24/24 05:10 AM ET
UConn would join in all sports, but FB initially. Full membership in 2031
WBGV • 08/23/24 06:24 PM ET
Apparently football would have to meet certain investment requirements
wwhokie1 • 08/23/24 07:35 PM ET
I think it's more FOX is willing to pay, and ESPN is not. Financial
Big12 guy • 08/23/24 07:48 PM ET
What are your thoughts on UConn and Big 12?**
Millpoint • 08/24/24 11:10 AM ET
Thought it was a good idea the first time around. The B12 can not add
Big12 guy • 08/24/24 11:52 AM ET
Flags in the NE…
hokieZ71 • 08/24/24 08:40 AM ET
The Big 12 knows they can't compete against the SEC and the Big ten.
wwhokie1 • 08/24/24 08:37 AM ET
Fox just signed new deal w/ the Big East. Why would they want to weaken it?**
SMU Pony • 08/24/24 07:58 AM ET
I don't know. There are lots of reasons that this does not make sense.
Big12 guy • 08/24/24 08:08 AM ET
Such a huge college football market up there...lol**
EDGEMAN • 08/24/24 07:50 AM ET
When you have nothing, you have nothing to lose. The ACC is trying to ◄
Big12 guy • 08/24/24 07:57 AM ET
I can think of a couple reasons why the ACC didn't want UConn.
VTHokie2000 • 08/24/24 01:36 PM ET
Adding UConn is a very risky move, for either the B12, or the ACC. Their
Big12 guy • 08/24/24 02:04 PM ET
We've learned they don't deliver the NY market. That's exclusively the...
EDGEMAN • 08/24/24 07:59 AM ET
A free link to the story. There are other articles as well.
Big12 guy • 08/23/24 04:50 PM ET
U-Conn Won Two Consecutive Basketball Nattys
WarHog38 • 08/23/24 08:27 PM ET
I don't think anyone saw the PAC imploding like it did. Yormark
Big12 guy • 08/23/24 08:35 PM ET
However That Still Doesn't Explain YorMark's Off & On Again Approach
WarHog38 • 08/23/24 08:55 PM ET
I would be shocked if ESPN walks. When the PAC imploded, the networks
Big12 guy • 08/23/24 09:29 PM ET
I Think You Need To Get Ready to Be Again Shocked
WarHog38 • 08/23/24 10:15 PM ET
NE Division might appeal to Yormark, but with those schools, anyone else? **
ombandit • 08/24/24 07:51 AM ET
You Do Have a Point, Big Media is Writing All the Checks**
WarHog38 • 08/24/24 03:42 PM ET