Im not a fan but the guy has stonesYormark is a New Yorker and has been a one man show, strong arming the conference presidents, about getting into New York. He may get his wish.
Or possibly Yormark is starting siege warfare by removing a potential ACC backfill with losses of the ACC brands.Quick thoughts:
1) Is Yormark looking to backfill in anticipation of losses (i.e. the ACC backfilling with Big 12 teams)?
2) Can UConn football hang on that long?
3) Are the former conference mates in WVU, Cinci, UCF enough to warrant flying teams cross country?
4) why not move football when hoops joins the Big 12? Why wait?
5) If I recall, UConn is second only to Rutgers in annual red ink in the AD. Will Big 12 money fix the mess?
This is a far drop from B1G expectations with the ACC as a fall back.
I think the ACC bridge was burned by UConn. I am not sure SU and Pitt would offer much more that a superficial support for UConn to the ACC. The old ACC schools are not likely to forget UConn’s actions anytime soon. I think 5he ACC would plug their nose and vote in WVU with the lousy academics before admitting the puppies. Just my opinion.Or possibly Yormark is starting siege warfare by removing a potential ACC backfill with losses of the ACC brands.
Just a guess--UConn football would drag down the rest of the league competitively, and might reduce annual payouts to the rest of the league members.Quick thoughts:
1) Is Yormark looking to backfill in anticipation of losses (i.e. the ACC backfilling with Big 12 teams)?
2) Can UConn football hang on that long?
3) Are the former conference mates in WVU, Cinci, UCF enough to warrant flying teams cross country?
4) why not move football when hoops joins the Big 12? Why wait?
5) If I recall, UConn is second only to Rutgers in annual red ink in the AD. Will Big 12 money fix the mess?
This is a far drop from B1G expectations with the ACC as a fall back.
They aren't even letting them in for FB until 2031. Obviously TV won't pay a pro-rata.Just a guess--UConn football would drag down the rest of the league competitively, and might reduce annual payouts to the rest of the league members.
Take UConn hoops first with a (much) reduced payout, and give them 5 years to beef up the football program.
Quick thoughts:
1) Is Yormark looking to backfill in anticipation of losses (i.e. the ACC backfilling with Big 12 teams)?
2) Can UConn football hang on that long?
3) Are the former conference mates in WVU, Cinci, UCF enough to warrant flying teams cross country?
4) why not move football when hoops joins the Big 12? Why wait?
5) If I recall, UConn is second only to Rutgers in annual red ink in the AD. Will Big 12 money fix the mess?
This is a far drop from B1G expectations with the ACC as a fall back.
Big brands in particular and fans who pay to watch on TV. Folks who will pony up for a streaming service at a monthly fee. That’s ultimately what will matter. JW and our chancellor get this. They know where it’s going. It’s why they’re focused on extending value of SU brand around the country too and investing a lot more in sports right now. It drives admissions and creates long term loyalty which means more donations. It’s silly prior admins didn’t play the long game.The next additions for the ACC need to be large media markets and schools with lots of alums. Big markets Big schools. Not sure who that would be but that would be my focus.
You are talking raiding the Big 10 or SEC then. Only 1 team with a sliver (0.1%) of a chance is Penn State. It would take multiple years of missing the playoffs for Ohio State or Michigan bias, their athletes complaining of the travel, ACC stabilizing and doing well in the CFP, and with a new, good ACC tv contract. The Pittsburgh-Penn State rivalry would be an enticement too.The next additions for the ACC need to be large media markets and schools with lots of alums. Big markets Big schools. Not sure who that would be but that would be my focus.
The merger needs to happen within 2 years to insure, no more moves by the SEC, and BIG. And when you do you bring the last 2 Pac 12 schools along.They aren't even letting them in for FB until 2031. Obviously TV won't pay a pro-rata.
All I can think of is Yormark will get investors to fund a conference network. He desperately needs that...that is the ACC's ace card over the Big 12.
I think eventually the ACC and Big12 need to merge as a counter balance to the SEC/B1G. The ACC brings the network and the B12 brings the Internet Trolls to do battle for the Big12ACC
In another article they said the meeting was Tuesday.Usually when things leak to the media in regards to conference realignment, it’s already a done and essentially a formality. This doesn’t seem to be the case in this situation. So you have to look at the anterior motives. Who would have the benefit of leaking this to the press.
I could be wrong, but sounds like UConn leaked this to the media to try and entice another conference to pick them up. Seems like a ploy to try and get ACC entrance.
Hey ACC. The Big 12 wants us, you don’t want them coming into your territory. Plus you can show strength by taking a team that the Big 12 covets.
I could be totally off base here, just seems strange this is leaked so early in the process.
AS football is the King Maker, and WVU football is worth at least 3 times what UConn footbal is worth, even the idiots running the ACC would take WVU over UConn.I think the ACC bridge was burned by UConn. I am not sure SU and Pitt would offer much more that a superficial support for UConn to the ACC. The old ACC schools are not likely to forget UConn’s actions anytime soon. I think 5he ACC would plug their nose and vote in WVU with the lousy academics before admitting the puppies. Just my opinion.
I think that there is only 1 way that the northeast ever again becomes a region filled with a large, passionate TV audience for CFB: 1 league must have PSU, Pitt, and Syracuse (all playing annually), and must have ND tied to that league at least by scheduling arrangement. If people wish to expand the CFB audience, that is something they would start to work toward making happen.You are talking raiding the Big 10 or SEC then. Only 1 team with a sliver (0.1%) of a chance is Penn State. It would take multiple years of missing the playoffs for Ohio State or Michigan bias, their athletes complaining of the travel, ACC stabilizing and doing well in the CFP, and with a new, good ACC tv contract. The Pittsburgh-Penn State rivalry would be an enticement too.
It is not being located in a large TV market that matters. It is being able to deliver fans who watch on TV, regardless of market. That said, large state flagship and/or land grant schools are preferable; schools located in areas that produce a whole lot talent are preferable; schools located in towns and states that are football crazed are preferable.The next additions for the ACC need to be large media markets and schools with lots of alums. Big markets Big schools. Not sure who that would be but that would be my focus.
Add San Diego StateAS football is the King Maker, and WVU football is worth at least 3 times what UConn footbal is worth, even the idiots running the ACC would take WVU over UConn.
They would also take Cincy over UConn, and Baylor, TCU, TTU, Houston, Utah, Arizona, AZ ST, and even AAU school USF over UConn.
With no NFL or NBA in SanDiego, San Diego St in a Major conference would be a worthwhile invite, especially if that league already has a presence in PST and MST.Add San Diego State
Tulane Central Florida
this is interesting because as much as we say “football is the only thing that matters” if that was the case Tulane would be out of the aac this year. There is always more than this board (and every other board) says.Add San Diego State
Tulane Central Florida
I think if the ACC were required to add another school located in the northeast that Temple gets the invite before UConn.I think the ACC bridge was burned by UConn. I am not sure SU and Pitt would offer much more that a superficial support for UConn to the ACC. The old ACC schools are not likely to forget UConn’s actions anytime soon. I think 5he ACC would plug their nose and vote in WVU with the lousy academics before admitting the puppies. Just my opinion.