First of all, I love this thread on so many levels. I know exactly what you mean about NESN. I grew up a diehard Red Sox fan but I'm trying to transition to being Mets fan for a few different reasons. One big reason is SNY's support of UCONN as well as my hate for NESN.
I didn't know there was a B1G 10K in Chicago. I'm going to look into flying out to run it. I'll wear my UCONN gear as well. I live much closer to Greensboro, NC & I would not for a second think of running an ACC road race if there is such a thing. Matter of fact, when I'm driving on I-85, I flip the bird to the Welcome To Greensboro (home to ACC HQ) sign every time I enter into Greensboro. I have issues - I know.
That is a great idea to write letters to SNY & Jim Delaney. I'll do that this week.
Picture this in your mind - UCONN (as a new member of the B1G) fans at Gampel or the Rent chant B1G!, B1G!, B1G!, B1G!, B1G!, after UCONN buries some crap arse ACC team. This will happen some day!