Hey guys, St. John's fan coming in peace. Really not here to troll or start anything and have always respected UConn. I've been reading the realignment board for a few days and I'm really surprised there is no mention of a possible Big East reunion for UConn. It makes so much sense it hurts. The monkey wrench is your football program. Obviously you guys must realize this. Why not become independent in football and join the Big East for all other sports? Why not call the MAC? Why not consider downgrading to FCS? I think a few years ago another school (UMass?) considered downgrading. Georgetown is a great sports school and they have their football in FCS. Same with Nova. I understand you guys wanted to become an east coast FBS powerhouse bringing college football to the northeast. It just won't happen.
UConn has to realize it's a basketball school. Not only men's hoops, but women's as well. 10 rings in basketball between the two hoops teams. That is your sport. That is what you are and will always be known for. Your flirtation with becoming the next Ohio State in the northeast has cost you a precious spot in a great conference. Dreams and reality are two different things.
Coming back to the Big East you would get:
-MSG games every year again and likely sold out or nearly sold out
-Old rivalries rekindled i.e. SJ, G'Town, Nova
-Fox Sports 1 with every game nationally televised and some nice cash
-Assurance that your basketball will not fall off and your RPI will be strong
-More to brag about to recruits
-Geographic fit (duh)
Why not come with us? We can all laugh as the power 5 conferences neurotically try to raid other schools and be in our nice cozy, powerful, respected Big East. What do you say?
UConn has to realize it's a basketball school. Not only men's hoops, but women's as well. 10 rings in basketball between the two hoops teams. That is your sport. That is what you are and will always be known for. Your flirtation with becoming the next Ohio State in the northeast has cost you a precious spot in a great conference. Dreams and reality are two different things.
Coming back to the Big East you would get:
-MSG games every year again and likely sold out or nearly sold out
-Old rivalries rekindled i.e. SJ, G'Town, Nova
-Fox Sports 1 with every game nationally televised and some nice cash
-Assurance that your basketball will not fall off and your RPI will be strong
-More to brag about to recruits
-Geographic fit (duh)
Why not come with us? We can all laugh as the power 5 conferences neurotically try to raid other schools and be in our nice cozy, powerful, respected Big East. What do you say?