Key tweets, and it's all gone to Hell.

[storrsroars]

If you’re talking about academics,

ACC Members Post Strong Showing in Annual U.S. News & World Report ‘Best Colleges’ Rankings

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – For the 17th consecutive year, the Atlantic Coast Conference leads the way among Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) conferences in the “Best Colleges” rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.

theacc.com

For the 17th consecutive year, the Atlantic Coast Conference leads the way among Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) conferences in the “Best Colleges” rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.

I was planning on staying out of this, but when i see "academics" mentioned in conjuction with P4 schools, I think AAU/research $$$, not GPAs. IOW, the reason UConn would never be a B1G candidate.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

I was planning on staying out of this, but when i see "academics" mentioned in conjuction with P4 schools, I think AAU/research $$$, not GPAs. IOW, the reason UConn would never be a B1G candidate.

I’m not sure how that part works in conjunction with high ranking schools. I figured they would be one and the same but could be wrong.

Just figured Duke, Michigan UNC, GTech, and Notre Dame would make for a pretty strong conference academically on paper.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Also, I felt like news like this would be welcomed on the board. If Michigan did end up making the jump to the ACC that’s now a stable conference and another option for UConn to jump too (and tbh, the most ideal for hoops and travel).

I also know next to nothing about what it would take for us to get accepted into any of these conferences so it could mean absolutely nothing too.

 

[RioDog]

Go to a Michigan board. You won’t get sympathy anywhere else.

College Football has always been incredibly sleazy and Michigan is truly on the cutting edge on that front.

FIFO.

They just used to provide a veil of propriety that made self-deception easy. Not sure which model I prefer. Franky not digging he current one much though.

 

[ZooCougar]

Also, I felt like news like this would be welcomed on the board. If Michigan did end up making the jump to the ACC that’s now a stable conference and another option for UConn to jump too (and tbh, the most ideal for hoops and travel).

I also know next to nothing about what it would take for us to get accepted into any of these conferences so it could mean absolutely nothing too.

Because the board knows that it’s not happening.

 

[JMick]

Colin Cowherd has no moral compass.

He’s a might makes right guy.

I will say, the network bias has never been more apparent. Any fox sports media says it's not a big deal and ESPN media is calling for heads to roll.

Of course, ESPN is right for once. But it's not because they have a moral compass, it's just better for their properties.

 

[ZooCougar]

I will say, the network bias has never been more apparent. Any fox sports media says it's not a big deal and ESPN media is calling for heads to roll.

Of course, ESPN is right for once. But it's not because they have a moral compass, it's just better for their properties.

Cowherd thinks if bigtime guys cheat then we should just get over it.

If Eastern Michigan does it then according to Cowherd they are taking shortcuts.

I’d much rather listen to Jim Rome.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

I will say, the network bias has never been more apparent. Any fox sports media says it's not a big deal and ESPN media is calling for heads to roll.

Of course, ESPN is right for once. But it's not because they have a moral compass, it's just better for their properties.

The misinformation from some on this board always amazes me sometimes.

Here’s RGIII, Jeff Saturday on ESPN saying it’s pretty much bs that sign stealing gives an advantage and the whole panel says that trying to punish Harbaugh this fast is also stupid without completing the investigation.

 

[Waquoit]

The only reason you won't face actual punishment is because you're Michigan.

Cleveland State is lucky they don't have football right now.

 

[Waquoit]

Funny thing is, Cryan Day is actually the person who hired the private investigators

I didn't not know Cryan Day, I just know that Cyan Day makes me blue.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I think there's 1% chance Michigan leaves the B1G.

I don't think the chances are anywhere near that high.

They wouldn't give up the revenues the B1G guarantees them for an outside shot at possibly making close to that elsewhere and of far more importance, they wouldn't consider ending relationships with many peers (that go back to the late 1800's), primarily the rivalry they have with Ohio St. That isn't far from asking Yale to end its rivalry with Harvard.

The odds are better for me hitting Powerball on three consecutive drawings than Michigan leaving the B1G.

 

[Hogoff]

I don't think the chances are anywhere near that high.

They wouldn't give up the revenues the B1G guarantees them for an outside shot at possibly making close to that elsewhere and of far more importance, they wouldn't consider ending relationships with many peers (that go back to the late 1800's), primarily the rivalry they have with Ohio St. That isn't far from asking Yale to end its rivalry with Harvard.

The odds are better for me hitting Powerball on three consecutive drawings than Michigan leaving the B1G.

 

[98Uconn]

I was at the PSU-Michigan game last weekend. I had a bunch of Michigan fans around me and one guy yelled out that they were leaving this “garbage conference” and going to the ACC… the countless hours I’ve “wasted” on the conference realignment board here finally paid off as I was able to give him chapter and verse on the idiocy of that statement. He then switched seats with his wife.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

I was at the PSU-Michigan game last weekend. I had a bunch of Michigan fans around me and one guy yelled out that they were leaving this “garbage conference” and going to the ACC… the countless hours I’ve “wasted” on the conference realignment board here finally paid off as I was able to give him chapter and verse on the idiocy of that statement. He then switched seats with his wife.

I’m just not sure the logic of one of the biggest brands and a blue blood of CFB not being capable of doing a ND and taking their money and going elsewhere.

The Big Ten needs Michigan. Not vice versa. If Michigan leaves, that payout is going down on their side. Wherever Michigan goes, the payout and value will go up. They’re the cash cow here.

 

[Ha Who]

Ah yes. Colin Cowherd. The well-known voice of reason who has never had a delusional take, ever.

UConn To the Big Ten: Seems Likely As The Conference Looks To Expand

Talk of the Big Ten's expansion has swirled throughout the sports world in 2010, with names like Texas, Rutgers, Pittsburgh, Missouri, and others having been brought up on several occasions...

bleacherreport.com

 

[Figurehead]

Oregon state and Washington state just won the court case. Let’s get on the phone and beg to join for football.

Somehow even the day after I don't see Oregon State or Washington State fans doing the happy dance. There are a lot of issues to overcome. Not sure how easy they are to solve in the time frame in question.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Somehow even the day after I don't see Oregon State or Washington State fans doing the happy dance. There are a lot of issues to overcome. Not sure how easy they are to solve in the time frame in question.

I think they have the power to do the funniest thing ever and vote to keep Washington and Oregon out of the PAC 12 championship game.

 

[CL82]

I was at the PSU-Michigan game last weekend. I had a bunch of Michigan fans around me and one guy yelled out that they were leaving this “garbage conference” and going to the ACC… the countless hours I’ve “wasted” on the conference realignment board here finally paid off as I was able to give him chapter and verse on the idiocy of that statement. He then switched seats with his wife.

Haha that's great!

 

[ZooCougar]

 

[shizzle787]

If the Army game is cancelled in 24 and 25, I would like to schedule a home and home with one of these schools.

 

[Stinger92860]

Michigan was not a top school in recent years until the last 2 years. Michigan needs the Big 10, a conference that is about to get a lot better with the additions of Oregon/Washington/USC/UCLA. There is absolutely no way they go to the ACC no matter what. Michigan is pissed and they will get over it..

The league is so good the entire B1G will be undefeated, resulting in stacking the CFP. Remember when Nebraska football had a national following.

 

[ZooCougar]

If the Army game is cancelled in 24 and 25, I would like to schedule a home and home with one of these schools.

Why do you like scheduling automatic losses?

 

[huskymedic]

Guess they’re staying….

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Guess they’re staying….

Doesn’t mean they aren’t going to want an uneven revenue split at the next negotiations.

Then go from there.

 

[ZooCougar]

So UConn isn’t joining the B1G this week?