UConn back to Big East

[cyclones500]

Looking back I'm so glad the B12 didn't offer Memphis or Cincy.
I think the B12 should never have put feelers out too. I didn't like that look.

Agree, that was an odd exercise, especially if they didn't plan to expand anyway.

It was amusing to see pitches from schools and columns by regional writers from "contenders" saying "pick us, pick us!" It would've been flattering to have so much interest in the league, but outside of a few programs it wasn't going to add anything.

 

[cyclones500]

AAC is better off moving south or midwest for its football. UConn is better off with Big East basketball and a any other conference for football.

If AAC wants to have a member near the general UConn territory, Buffalo might be an option, but that's only speculation I've read in past day and no way to know if American even wants that.

 

[Clones123]

I'm curious as to how this will affect the Big 12 vs Big East challenge going forward since the number of teams becomes an odd number.

 

[alarson]

I'm curious as to how this will affect the Big 12 vs Big East challenge going forward since the number of teams becomes an odd number.

Probably similar to how it is with the SEC challenge- one of their teams just won't play in it.

 

[Althetuna]

I think the biggest question is if the Big East will take a second. St. Louis might fit in.

 

[JP4CY]

I think the biggest question is if the Big East will take a second. St. Louis might fit in.

Travis Ford is turning it around a little like Majerus did. I’d imagine he’ll bolt if a better job opens up.

 

[cyclones500]

I think the biggest question is if the Big East will take a second. St. Louis might fit in.

It's a possibility. Saint Louis has the Catholic school ID. Bring another "west" to the Big East (if there's any goal for geographic distribution). Both which would balance UConn's addition.

Mostly likely place to pluck for a 12th team is A-10. Dayton and UMass are others I could see happening. VCU if it wants to stretch southward. Would Nova be resistant to St. Joe's or La Salle?

 

[theshadow]

Edit: UMass probably wouldn't jump since it has a football home in AAC. But who knows.

UMass football has been an independent since 2016.

 

[cyclones500]

UMass football has been an independent since 2016.

Just dawned on me about my error - thanks for pointing to it. I'll re-edited my edit.

My thought process probably was UMass might get a spot in American for football after UConn departure.

 

[SEIOWA CLONE]

UCONN going down could be good for ISU if the big 12 goes up in smoke. Another school that might have taken a spot away from the Cyclones is now off the board.

 

[heitclone]

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news...-AAC-for-Big-East-in-July-2020-513246581.html

Looks like getting out is going to cost them $17 million