Now you're just making up things I didn't say. Of course UConn has a great resume, best overall athletics profile of any G5, excellent academics and research and markets. I AGREE. Stop saying I don't recognize these attributes. I recognize that, the UConn people recognize that, and I would wager they have already sent out materials and called people in the B12 and other leagues to make them recognize that.
If, as you and nelsonmuntz seem to think, this is all it takes to get to the top of the list, then UConn will be in the B12 if they expand. If, on the other hand, there are other criteria on the B12's list like recruiting territory or cultural fit, or if the Big12 are not rational actors, then a school with less value could wind up there. The fact that it already happened with UL indicates to me it can happen again. For UConn to get in the Big 12, our best bet would be for them to wait several years before expanding so that our football program (the Big12's likely #1 priority criteria) can start winning again. Then we could say at least say we'd be competitive in that league and not a drag on their perception.