Uconn moving to Big East

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#579466

By JK37 - June 30th, 2019, 2:57 pm

- June 30th, 2019, 2:57 pm #579466

I wonder if the Big East WBB head coaches get to renegotiate their contracts now, as in, incentives for a second-place finish as opposed to first now that UConn is back.

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#579472

By tyndal23 - June 30th, 2019, 5:06 pm

- June 30th, 2019, 5:06 pm #579472

UConn, Umass, NMSU, - these 3 teams should be lowest end of any future schedule. Hopefully they are never considered “rivalries” past 2022 but rather opportunistic scheduling in tough weeks and considered wins - but realize they will be drags on our SOS - we should eliminate any FCS teams from our schedule period and make ODU our local in state FCS replacement. Army, BYU then 4 ACC 50/50 games ( i.e. not Clemson ) and 1 lower end big 12 or PAC and 1 SEC ( Vanderbilt ) or Big ( Indiana, NWPurdue,MN,Rutgers, Pitt ) this is all it takes - literally to be considered a P5 level team vs a G5 wanna be. It is a night and day difference on National Perception, Recruiting, Coaching Tenure, attendance, TV Contracts...

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#579474

By ballcoach15 - June 30th, 2019, 5:29 pm

- June 30th, 2019, 5:29 pm #579474

Article in Richmond paper today on Liberty, JMU, ODU or VCU moving to AAC. Talked mostly about current revenue in football and basketball, plus stadium sizes.

Habakkuk 2:1-3

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#579476

By BJWilliams - June 30th, 2019, 5:52 pm

- June 30th, 2019, 5:52 pm #579476

B1G is a possibility given that FCS teams are not part of their scheduling philosophy.

Liberty Class of 2009
2007 AND 2008 Big South Football Champions
2014 FCS Playoff Qualifier

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#579480

By Purple Haize - June 30th, 2019, 7:19 pm

- June 30th, 2019, 7:19 pm #579480

Just give it time for the Big News that will shake the foundations of college sports

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Re: Uconn moving to Big East#579481

By Cider Jim - June 30th, 2019, 7:37 pm

- June 30th, 2019, 7:37 pm #579481

ballcoach15 wrote: ↑June 30th, 2019, 5:29 pm Article in Richmond paper today on Liberty, JMU, ODU or VCU moving to AAC. Talked mostly about current revenue in football and basketball, plus stadium sizes.

I REALLY want to read this article, but the Richmond Times online is subscription only.

I can't even access it through the JFL website.

"If Cider hit the books any harder, they'd press charges"--Lefty
"When you’re right you’re right"--Purple
"I shall not participate in many discussions..."

--Fumble (1961-2009), RIP

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#579483

By TH Spangler - June 30th, 2019, 8:18 pm

- June 30th, 2019, 8:18 pm #579483

FCS power James Madison moving up?

https://www.inforum.com/sports/football ... a-longshot

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#579486

By ballcoach15 - June 30th, 2019, 9:05 pm

- June 30th, 2019, 9:05 pm #579486

JMU going to AAC would be a joke. They play in a weak conference, other than FCS football. Harrisonburg is a crummy drug infested town.

Cider, I will see if still have today's RT. I will get it to you if I do.

Habakkuk 2:1-3

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#579487

By Cider Jim - June 30th, 2019, 9:42 pm

- June 30th, 2019, 9:42 pm #579487

Thanks, Ballcoach!

"If Cider hit the books any harder, they'd press charges"--Lefty
"When you’re right you’re right"--Purple
"I shall not participate in many discussions..."

--Fumble (1961-2009), RIP

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#579490

By ballcoach15 - June 30th, 2019, 11:03 pm

- June 30th, 2019, 11:03 pm #579490

I still have it. I be coming to Lynchburg Tuesday or Wednesday.

Habakkuk 2:1-3

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#579500

By Cider Jim - July 1st, 2019, 8:20 am

- July 1st, 2019, 8:20 am #579500

Thanks, ballcoach. I'm happy to meet you at Hardees or Burger King or anywhere you want to borrow your Richmond sports page.

"If Cider hit the books any harder, they'd press charges"--Lefty
"When you’re right you’re right"--Purple
"I shall not participate in many discussions..."

--Fumble (1961-2009), RIP

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#579567

By BJWilliams - July 1st, 2019, 10:40 pm

- July 1st, 2019, 10:40 pm #579567

JMU's only real sustained success outside of football is softball so theyd be probably bottom tier in most other sports

Liberty Class of 2009
2007 AND 2008 Big South Football Champions
2014 FCS Playoff Qualifier

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#579568

By BJWilliams - July 1st, 2019, 10:50 pm

- July 1st, 2019, 10:50 pm #579568

Not to mention, this is a move of desperation to even float that idea after Liberty's independent move to FBS

Liberty Class of 2009
2007 AND 2008 Big South Football Champions
2014 FCS Playoff Qualifier

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#579570

By JK37 - July 2nd, 2019, 7:26 am

- July 2nd, 2019, 7:26 am #579570

ballcoach15 wrote: ↑June 30th, 2019, 9:05 pm JMU going to AAC would be a joke. They play in a weak conference, other than FCS football.

Your counter-argument to JMU joining the AAC is that they play in a crummy conference. But wouldn’t your argument be answered BY THEM GOING TO THE AAC?!??!!

CJ needs to help you with your debate skills. Pitiful.

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#579573

By Cider Jim - July 2nd, 2019, 8:32 am

- July 2nd, 2019, 8:32 am #579573

Ballcoach loaned me his copy of the Richmond Times at a 7:00 a.m. drop off at Hardeees this morning, and it had some interesting fiscal statistics from 2017-2018:

School..........Football Revenue..........Basketball Revenue
VCU.........................N/A.....................$8.8 million
ODU.................$10.6 million............. $3.3 million
JMU.................$11.8 million..............$2.7 million
LU.....................$10.1 million..............$2.7 million

AAC median football revenue: $14.2 million
AAC median basketball revenue: $6.2 million

"If Cider hit the books any harder, they'd press charges"--Lefty
"When you’re right you’re right"--Purple
"I shall not participate in many discussions..."

--Fumble (1961-2009), RIP

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#579583

By ballcoach15 - July 2nd, 2019, 10:45 am

- July 2nd, 2019, 10:45 am #579583

Safe to say, VCU is a "basketball school", and very little else.

Habakkuk 2:1-3

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#580619

By Ewglenn - July 26th, 2019, 2:08 pm

- July 26th, 2019, 2:08 pm #580619

Looks like UCONN football will be going Indy.

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#580622

By tyndal23 - July 26th, 2019, 2:33 pm

- July 26th, 2019, 2:33 pm #580622

So who gets tossed off of 2020 schedule - Western KY ? No need for 2 FCS on our schedule.

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#580625

By Class of 20Something - July 26th, 2019, 2:42 pm

- July 26th, 2019, 2:42 pm #580625

tyndal23 wrote: ↑July 26th, 2019, 2:33 pm So who gets tossed off of 2020 schedule - Western KY ? No need for 2 FCS on our schedule.

You mean Western Carolina

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#580626

By A Sea of Red - July 26th, 2019, 2:50 pm

- July 26th, 2019, 2:50 pm #580626

UConn to become Independent in 2020, what does this mean for Liberty?

https://www.aseaofred.com/uconn-to-beco ... r-liberty/

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#580629

By tyndal23 - July 26th, 2019, 3:37 pm

- July 26th, 2019, 3:37 pm #580629

Class of 20Something wrote: ↑July 26th, 2019, 2:42 pm
tyndal23 wrote: ↑July 26th, 2019, 2:33 pm So who gets tossed off of 2020 schedule - Western KY ? No need for 2 FCS on our schedule.
You mean Western Carolina

Voila

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#580631

By SumItUp - July 26th, 2019, 3:42 pm

- July 26th, 2019, 3:42 pm #580631

tyndal23 wrote: ↑July 26th, 2019, 3:37 pm
Class of 20Something wrote: ↑July 26th, 2019, 2:42 pm
tyndal23 wrote: ↑July 26th, 2019, 2:33 pm So who gets tossed off of 2020 schedule - Western KY ? No need for 2 FCS on our schedule.
You mean Western Carolina
Voila

or Walla Walla

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#580635

By Ewglenn - July 26th, 2019, 4:10 pm

- July 26th, 2019, 4:10 pm #580635

A Sea of Red wrote: ↑July 26th, 2019, 2:50 pm UConn to become Independent in 2020, what does this mean for Liberty?

https://www.aseaofred.com/uconn-to-beco ... r-liberty/

Good article on short notice!

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#580639

By ballcoach15 - July 26th, 2019, 4:58 pm

- July 26th, 2019, 4:58 pm #580639

We should drop Western Carolina and replace with UConn.

Habakkuk 2:1-3

Re: Uconn moving to Big East#580644

By Sly Fox - July 26th, 2019, 5:59 pm

- July 26th, 2019, 5:59 pm #580644

I would assume WCU is a no-brainer to buy out in 2020.

2021 would require some moving dates back to create an opening since the opener with Campbell is our only FCS date.

2022 has Gardner-Webb midseason looking vulnerable.

Starting 2023 we all have flexibility. That date also coincides with the anticipated next round of realignment.

I spent yesterday working professionally with the AD for a AAC school with big and somewhat realistic hopes of joining the P5 club. There is anticipation building about what the next round may resemble. Anyone suggesting they know right now is either foolish or lying. There are too many variables that remain unclear.