(04-10-2018 05:45 PM)B easy Wrote:  As a proud alum of ECU let's just take it easy on the Pirates guys (especially Quo even though I'm sure you stand by everything you've stated about us).

Not sure what you are alluding to here?

My take on ECU is .... from 2005 - 2011, when USF was part of the Big East, I favored adding ECU. Not to backfill or anything, just because I liked your football, and thought a toehold in Carolina would be a good thing. When we did add you after all the raids, I supported that too.

My only problem is that around these boards, some ECU fans seem to talk a big game, even though the quality of ECU historical football is overrated, it's not just a 3-4 year slump. Truth is, since 2001, in 16 of those 17 seasons, ECU has lost at least 5 games. And from 1980 - 2000, ECU had 10 winning seasons but 11 losing seasons.

ECU has never really been any kind of 'power', even at a G5 level, in football, but many of its fans around here carry themselves with puffed-out chest about the Great Pirates Football Legacy.

It can just get tedious.

(04-10-2018 06:33 PM)quo vadis Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 05:45 PM)B easy Wrote:  As a proud alum of ECU let's just take it easy on the Pirates guys (especially Quo even though I'm sure you stand by everything you've stated about us).

Not sure what you are alluding to here?

My take on ECU is .... from 2005 - 2011, when USF was part of the Big East, I favored adding ECU. Not to backfill or anything, just because I liked your football, and thought a toehold in Carolina would be a good thing. When we did add you after all the raids, I supported that too.

My only problem is that around these boards, some ECU fans seem to talk a big game, even though the quality of ECU historical football is overrated, it's not just a 3-4 year slump. Truth is, since 2001, in 16 of those 17 seasons, ECU has lost at least 5 games. And from 1980 - 2000, ECU had 10 winning seasons but 11 losing seasons.

ECU has never really been any kind of 'power', even at a G5 level, in football, but many of its fans around here carry themselves with puffed-out chest about the Great Pirates Football Legacy.

It can just get tedious.

Why even bother pretending any more Quo? You see no difference between the AAC and FCS and have such a pro cartel 5 position.

(04-10-2018 06:40 PM)billybobby777 Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 06:33 PM)quo vadis Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 05:45 PM)B easy Wrote:  As a proud alum of ECU let's just take it easy on the Pirates guys (especially Quo even though I'm sure you stand by everything you've stated about us).

Not sure what you are alluding to here?

My take on ECU is .... from 2005 - 2011, when USF was part of the Big East, I favored adding ECU. Not to backfill or anything, just because I liked your football, and thought a toehold in Carolina would be a good thing. When we did add you after all the raids, I supported that too.

My only problem is that around these boards, some ECU fans seem to talk a big game, even though the quality of ECU historical football is overrated, it's not just a 3-4 year slump. Truth is, since 2001, in 16 of those 17 seasons, ECU has lost at least 5 games. And from 1980 - 2000, ECU had 10 winning seasons but 11 losing seasons.

ECU has never really been any kind of 'power', even at a G5 level, in football, but many of its fans around here carry themselves with puffed-out chest about the Great Pirates Football Legacy.

It can just get tedious.

Why even bother pretending any more Quo? You see no difference between the AAC and FCS and have such a pro cartel 5 position.

That makes no sense whatsoever. I've never said anything like that.

(04-10-2018 04:28 PM)quo vadis Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 04:23 PM)Bogg Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 01:31 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 01:13 PM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  Gavin Keefe
@GavinKeefe

UConn hopes to play more former Big East rivals in the future, according to athletic director David Benedict.

that would make it seem like they're remaining in the AAC.

That's how I read that too - that when it comes time to build future OOC schedules you'll see fewer Arizonas and Auburns and more Georgetowns and St John's...es? It does mean that the athletic department is starting to take notice of how the fan base feels, though, and the bump in ticket sales they get when they play teams from the Big East (and yes, it probably includes Cuse/Pitt/ND as well).

The Big East shouldn't let UConn's stay in the AAC be easy. Don't let them mask fan disinterest in the AAC schedule by scheduling lots of OOC games.

Put some gentle pressure on them: You want to play Villanova and St Johns and Georgetown more? Join the Big East.

They already do play some old Big East rivals OOC. played 2 of them this year in Syracuse and Villanova. Also, TV helps in putting these together in things like the Jimmy V classic.

(04-10-2018 08:46 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 04:28 PM)quo vadis Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 04:23 PM)Bogg Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 01:31 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 01:13 PM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  Gavin Keefe
@GavinKeefe

UConn hopes to play more former Big East rivals in the future, according to athletic director David Benedict.

that would make it seem like they're remaining in the AAC.

That's how I read that too - that when it comes time to build future OOC schedules you'll see fewer Arizonas and Auburns and more Georgetowns and St John's...es? It does mean that the athletic department is starting to take notice of how the fan base feels, though, and the bump in ticket sales they get when they play teams from the Big East (and yes, it probably includes Cuse/Pitt/ND as well).

The Big East shouldn't let UConn's stay in the AAC be easy. Don't let them mask fan disinterest in the AAC schedule by scheduling lots of OOC games.

Put some gentle pressure on them: You want to play Villanova and St Johns and Georgetown more? Join the Big East.

They already do play some old Big East rivals OOC. played 2 of them this year in Syracuse and Villanova. Also, TV helps in putting these together in things like the Jimmy V classic.

Who are the rivals for UConn in the AAC? I think one of the biggest issues right now for UConn is that they have no geographic or historical rivals in the AAC. Temple is in Philadelphia, but there is no history there. The next closest is Cincinnati, and even they have a relatively young rivalry with them. Playing your rivals OOC doesn't have the same interest for fans as in-conference rival play.

The Big East Tournament has already been a resounding success, and attendance has been unbelievably strong at MSG. Can you imagine an added UConn to the mix? The AAC Tournament games, played last year in Hartford no less, has absolutely terrible crowds. This year's in Orlando had numerous sections of empty seats.

No one can say with a straight face that UConn Basketball wouldn't rather be participating in the Big East Men's Basketball Tournament rather than the American's.

(04-11-2018 08:21 AM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 08:46 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 04:28 PM)quo vadis Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 04:23 PM)Bogg Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 01:31 PM)stever20 Wrote:  that would make it seem like they're remaining in the AAC.

That's how I read that too - that when it comes time to build future OOC schedules you'll see fewer Arizonas and Auburns and more Georgetowns and St John's...es? It does mean that the athletic department is starting to take notice of how the fan base feels, though, and the bump in ticket sales they get when they play teams from the Big East (and yes, it probably includes Cuse/Pitt/ND as well).

The Big East shouldn't let UConn's stay in the AAC be easy. Don't let them mask fan disinterest in the AAC schedule by scheduling lots of OOC games.

Put some gentle pressure on them: You want to play Villanova and St Johns and Georgetown more? Join the Big East.

They already do play some old Big East rivals OOC. played 2 of them this year in Syracuse and Villanova. Also, TV helps in putting these together in things like the Jimmy V classic.

Who are the rivals for UConn in the AAC? I think one of the biggest issues right now for UConn is that they have no geographic or historical rivals in the AAC. Temple is in Philadelphia, but there is no history there. The next closest is Cincinnati, and even they have a relatively young rivalry with them. Playing your rivals OOC doesn't have the same interest for fans as in-conference rival play.

The Big East Tournament has already been a resounding success, and attendance has been unbelievably strong at MSG. Can you imagine an added UConn to the mix? The AAC Tournament games, played last year in Hartford no less, has absolutely terrible crowds. This year's in Orlando had numerous sections of empty seats.

No one can say with a straight face that UConn Basketball wouldn't rather be participating in the Big East Men's Basketball Tournament rather than the American's.

They've sold out the games at home in January with Villanova and Georgetown, so I'd say that flies in the face of your argument. Even if they don't care about it as much- butts in seats are what matters there.

I think it's a pipe dream to think that UConn is going to be coming back to the Big East. I really do. The AD saying what he said cemented that to me.

(04-10-2018 08:46 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 04:28 PM)quo vadis Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 04:23 PM)Bogg Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 01:31 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 01:13 PM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  Gavin Keefe
@GavinKeefe

UConn hopes to play more former Big East rivals in the future, according to athletic director David Benedict.

that would make it seem like they're remaining in the AAC.

That's how I read that too - that when it comes time to build future OOC schedules you'll see fewer Arizonas and Auburns and more Georgetowns and St John's...es? It does mean that the athletic department is starting to take notice of how the fan base feels, though, and the bump in ticket sales they get when they play teams from the Big East (and yes, it probably includes Cuse/Pitt/ND as well).

The Big East shouldn't let UConn's stay in the AAC be easy. Don't let them mask fan disinterest in the AAC schedule by scheduling lots of OOC games.

Put some gentle pressure on them: You want to play Villanova and St Johns and Georgetown more? Join the Big East.

They already do play some old Big East rivals OOC. played 2 of them this year in Syracuse and Villanova. Also, TV helps in putting these together in things like the Jimmy V classic.

Oh I know, they also played Georgetown last year as well.

My point was just that maybe the Big East shouldn't be so accommodating, so UConn can't have their cake and eat it too.

(04-11-2018 08:47 AM)stever20 Wrote:  I think it's a pipe dream to think that UConn is going to be coming back to the Big East. I really do. The AD saying what he said cemented that to me.

I don't think it's a "pipe dream", but I agree it's unlikely. UConn cares most about its football, and football is situated as well as it can be in the AAC, that's their best platform for promoting themselves to a P5.

And even if UConn did put its hoops in the Big East, they would still have one eye on the exit door, they'd still be priming themselves for a P5 invitation. They aren't giving up on that, nor should they.

(04-11-2018 08:54 AM)quo vadis Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 08:46 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 04:28 PM)quo vadis Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 04:23 PM)Bogg Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 01:31 PM)stever20 Wrote:  that would make it seem like they're remaining in the AAC.

That's how I read that too - that when it comes time to build future OOC schedules you'll see fewer Arizonas and Auburns and more Georgetowns and St John's...es? It does mean that the athletic department is starting to take notice of how the fan base feels, though, and the bump in ticket sales they get when they play teams from the Big East (and yes, it probably includes Cuse/Pitt/ND as well).

The Big East shouldn't let UConn's stay in the AAC be easy. Don't let them mask fan disinterest in the AAC schedule by scheduling lots of OOC games.

Put some gentle pressure on them: You want to play Villanova and St Johns and Georgetown more? Join the Big East.

They already do play some old Big East rivals OOC. played 2 of them this year in Syracuse and Villanova. Also, TV helps in putting these together in things like the Jimmy V classic.

Oh I know, they also played Georgetown last year as well.

My point was just that maybe the Big East shouldn't be so accommodating, so UConn can't have their cake and eat it too.

but that's the old cutting off the nose to spite the face argument. Also, there are programs like Syracuse that obviously aren't in the Big East now, that would give UConn the same benefit. There are folks that don't want St John's to schedule teams like Syracuse so Syracuse can't play at MSG. That's dumb as hell as Syracuse can still always get to play at MSG no matter what, so St John's may as well benefit from it. Big East teams playing UConn get a good benefit as well. Georgetown 2 years ago when they hosted UConn had their #2 crowd of the season- behind only the Maryland game.

(04-11-2018 09:04 AM)stever20 Wrote:  

(04-11-2018 08:54 AM)quo vadis Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 08:46 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 04:28 PM)quo vadis Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 04:23 PM)Bogg Wrote:  That's how I read that too - that when it comes time to build future OOC schedules you'll see fewer Arizonas and Auburns and more Georgetowns and St John's...es? It does mean that the athletic department is starting to take notice of how the fan base feels, though, and the bump in ticket sales they get when they play teams from the Big East (and yes, it probably includes Cuse/Pitt/ND as well).

The Big East shouldn't let UConn's stay in the AAC be easy. Don't let them mask fan disinterest in the AAC schedule by scheduling lots of OOC games.

Put some gentle pressure on them: You want to play Villanova and St Johns and Georgetown more? Join the Big East.

They already do play some old Big East rivals OOC. played 2 of them this year in Syracuse and Villanova. Also, TV helps in putting these together in things like the Jimmy V classic.

Oh I know, they also played Georgetown last year as well.

My point was just that maybe the Big East shouldn't be so accommodating, so UConn can't have their cake and eat it too.

but that's the old cutting off the nose to spite the face argument.

Yeah I know. I was just feeling slightly spiteful, LOL.

(04-11-2018 08:47 AM)stever20 Wrote:  They've sold out the games at home in January with Villanova and Georgetown, so I'd say that flies in the face of your argument. Even if they don't care about it as much- butts in seats are what matters there.

I don't know that sold-out OOC games really refutes the idea that fans' interest would be increased by having those games be played for conference hardware. Playing a one-off with Syracuse in MSG in November isn't the same as having the tournament back.

(04-11-2018 08:54 AM)quo vadis Wrote:  Oh I know, they also played Georgetown last year as well.

My point was just that maybe the Big East shouldn't be so accommodating, so UConn can't have their cake and eat it too.

There's a real out of sight, out of mind component to the Big East not playing UConn, though. I would argue that having some of your most well-attended games every year being against teams from conference to which you have standing invite puts more pressure on the AD than never dealing with those teams again would.

(04-11-2018 08:21 AM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 08:46 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 04:28 PM)quo vadis Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 04:23 PM)Bogg Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 01:31 PM)stever20 Wrote:  that would make it seem like they're remaining in the AAC.

That's how I read that too - that when it comes time to build future OOC schedules you'll see fewer Arizonas and Auburns and more Georgetowns and St John's...es? It does mean that the athletic department is starting to take notice of how the fan base feels, though, and the bump in ticket sales they get when they play teams from the Big East (and yes, it probably includes Cuse/Pitt/ND as well).

The Big East shouldn't let UConn's stay in the AAC be easy. Don't let them mask fan disinterest in the AAC schedule by scheduling lots of OOC games.

Put some gentle pressure on them: You want to play Villanova and St Johns and Georgetown more? Join the Big East.

They already do play some old Big East rivals OOC. played 2 of them this year in Syracuse and Villanova. Also, TV helps in putting these together in things like the Jimmy V classic.

Who are the rivals for UConn in the AAC? I think one of the biggest issues right now for UConn is that they have no geographic or historical rivals in the AAC. Temple is in Philadelphia, but there is no history there. The next closest is Cincinnati, and even they have a relatively young rivalry with them. Playing your rivals OOC doesn't have the same interest for fans as in-conference rival play.

The Big East Tournament has already been a resounding success, and attendance has been unbelievably strong at MSG. Can you imagine an added UConn to the mix? The AAC Tournament games, played last year in Hartford no less, has absolutely terrible crowds. This year's in Orlando had numerous sections of empty seats.

No one can say with a straight face that UConn Basketball wouldn't rather be participating in the Big East Men's Basketball Tournament rather than the American's.

You do realize ECU is much closer geographically to UConn than Cincinnati is right? By over 150 miles. Obviously we have no history with one another, but just pointing out that folks must have a tough time with geography and where North Carolina is on the map.

(04-11-2018 08:21 AM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 08:46 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 04:28 PM)quo vadis Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 04:23 PM)Bogg Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 01:31 PM)stever20 Wrote:  that would make it seem like they're remaining in the AAC.

That's how I read that too - that when it comes time to build future OOC schedules you'll see fewer Arizonas and Auburns and more Georgetowns and St John's...es? It does mean that the athletic department is starting to take notice of how the fan base feels, though, and the bump in ticket sales they get when they play teams from the Big East (and yes, it probably includes Cuse/Pitt/ND as well).

The Big East shouldn't let UConn's stay in the AAC be easy. Don't let them mask fan disinterest in the AAC schedule by scheduling lots of OOC games.

Put some gentle pressure on them: You want to play Villanova and St Johns and Georgetown more? Join the Big East.

They already do play some old Big East rivals OOC. played 2 of them this year in Syracuse and Villanova. Also, TV helps in putting these together in things like the Jimmy V classic.

Who are the rivals for UConn in the AAC? I think one of the biggest issues right now for UConn is that they have no geographic or historical rivals in the AAC. Temple is in Philadelphia, but there is no history there. The next closest is Cincinnati, and even they have a relatively young rivalry with them. Playing your rivals OOC doesn't have the same interest for fans as in-conference rival play.

The Big East Tournament has already been a resounding success, and attendance has been unbelievably strong at MSG. Can you imagine an added UConn to the mix? The AAC Tournament games, played last year in Hartford no less, has absolutely terrible crowds. This year's in Orlando had numerous sections of empty seats.

No one can say with a straight face that UConn Basketball wouldn't rather be participating in the Big East Men's Basketball Tournament rather than the American's.

UC and UConn looked to be a rival in hoops when the conference first formed, but quite honestly UC has dominated the series the past 4 years. The Huskies haven't even held the lead for a second of any of the games (and in three of those years they met three times). I can see why UConn fans have lost interest (to be honest UC fans have well).

Hopefully with Hurley at the helm the game gets more interesting to both fan bases.

(04-11-2018 09:39 AM)NBPirate Wrote:  

(04-11-2018 08:21 AM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 08:46 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 04:28 PM)quo vadis Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 04:23 PM)Bogg Wrote:  That's how I read that too - that when it comes time to build future OOC schedules you'll see fewer Arizonas and Auburns and more Georgetowns and St John's...es? It does mean that the athletic department is starting to take notice of how the fan base feels, though, and the bump in ticket sales they get when they play teams from the Big East (and yes, it probably includes Cuse/Pitt/ND as well).

The Big East shouldn't let UConn's stay in the AAC be easy. Don't let them mask fan disinterest in the AAC schedule by scheduling lots of OOC games.

Put some gentle pressure on them: You want to play Villanova and St Johns and Georgetown more? Join the Big East.

They already do play some old Big East rivals OOC. played 2 of them this year in Syracuse and Villanova. Also, TV helps in putting these together in things like the Jimmy V classic.

Who are the rivals for UConn in the AAC? I think one of the biggest issues right now for UConn is that they have no geographic or historical rivals in the AAC. Temple is in Philadelphia, but there is no history there. The next closest is Cincinnati, and even they have a relatively young rivalry with them. Playing your rivals OOC doesn't have the same interest for fans as in-conference rival play.

The Big East Tournament has already been a resounding success, and attendance has been unbelievably strong at MSG. Can you imagine an added UConn to the mix? The AAC Tournament games, played last year in Hartford no less, has absolutely terrible crowds. This year's in Orlando had numerous sections of empty seats.

No one can say with a straight face that UConn Basketball wouldn't rather be participating in the Big East Men's Basketball Tournament rather than the American's.

You do realize ECU is much closer geographically to UConn than Cincinnati is right? By over 150 miles. Obviously we have no history with one another, but just pointing out that folks must have a tough time with geography and where North Carolina is on the map.

He was talking about schools that sponsor basketball programs. Cincy's the next-closest basketball-playing school in the AAC.

(04-11-2018 09:57 AM)Bogg Wrote:  

(04-11-2018 09:39 AM)NBPirate Wrote:  

(04-11-2018 08:21 AM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 08:46 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 04:28 PM)quo vadis Wrote:  The Big East shouldn't let UConn's stay in the AAC be easy. Don't let them mask fan disinterest in the AAC schedule by scheduling lots of OOC games.

Put some gentle pressure on them: You want to play Villanova and St Johns and Georgetown more? Join the Big East.

They already do play some old Big East rivals OOC. played 2 of them this year in Syracuse and Villanova. Also, TV helps in putting these together in things like the Jimmy V classic.

Who are the rivals for UConn in the AAC? I think one of the biggest issues right now for UConn is that they have no geographic or historical rivals in the AAC. Temple is in Philadelphia, but there is no history there. The next closest is Cincinnati, and even they have a relatively young rivalry with them. Playing your rivals OOC doesn't have the same interest for fans as in-conference rival play.

The Big East Tournament has already been a resounding success, and attendance has been unbelievably strong at MSG. Can you imagine an added UConn to the mix? The AAC Tournament games, played last year in Hartford no less, has absolutely terrible crowds. This year's in Orlando had numerous sections of empty seats.

No one can say with a straight face that UConn Basketball wouldn't rather be participating in the Big East Men's Basketball Tournament rather than the American's.

You do realize ECU is much closer geographically to UConn than Cincinnati is right? By over 150 miles. Obviously we have no history with one another, but just pointing out that folks must have a tough time with geography and where North Carolina is on the map.

He was talking about schools that sponsor basketball programs. Cincy's the next-closest basketball-playing school in the AAC.

That's odd, I seem to remember ECU beating UConn in basketball

(04-11-2018 10:20 AM)NBPirate Wrote:  

(04-11-2018 09:57 AM)Bogg Wrote:  

(04-11-2018 09:39 AM)NBPirate Wrote:  

(04-11-2018 08:21 AM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 08:46 PM)stever20 Wrote:  They already do play some old Big East rivals OOC. played 2 of them this year in Syracuse and Villanova. Also, TV helps in putting these together in things like the Jimmy V classic.

Who are the rivals for UConn in the AAC? I think one of the biggest issues right now for UConn is that they have no geographic or historical rivals in the AAC. Temple is in Philadelphia, but there is no history there. The next closest is Cincinnati, and even they have a relatively young rivalry with them. Playing your rivals OOC doesn't have the same interest for fans as in-conference rival play.

The Big East Tournament has already been a resounding success, and attendance has been unbelievably strong at MSG. Can you imagine an added UConn to the mix? The AAC Tournament games, played last year in Hartford no less, has absolutely terrible crowds. This year's in Orlando had numerous sections of empty seats.

No one can say with a straight face that UConn Basketball wouldn't rather be participating in the Big East Men's Basketball Tournament rather than the American's.

You do realize ECU is much closer geographically to UConn than Cincinnati is right? By over 150 miles. Obviously we have no history with one another, but just pointing out that folks must have a tough time with geography and where North Carolina is on the map.

He was talking about schools that sponsor basketball programs. Cincy's the next-closest basketball-playing school in the AAC.

That's odd, I seem to remember ECU beating UConn in basketball

I seem to remember Radford beating Georgetown in basketball, too. What is your point?

(04-11-2018 10:34 AM)UConnHusky Wrote:  

(04-11-2018 10:20 AM)NBPirate Wrote:  

(04-11-2018 09:57 AM)Bogg Wrote:  

(04-11-2018 09:39 AM)NBPirate Wrote:  

(04-11-2018 08:21 AM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  Who are the rivals for UConn in the AAC? I think one of the biggest issues right now for UConn is that they have no geographic or historical rivals in the AAC. Temple is in Philadelphia, but there is no history there. The next closest is Cincinnati, and even they have a relatively young rivalry with them. Playing your rivals OOC doesn't have the same interest for fans as in-conference rival play.

The Big East Tournament has already been a resounding success, and attendance has been unbelievably strong at MSG. Can you imagine an added UConn to the mix? The AAC Tournament games, played last year in Hartford no less, has absolutely terrible crowds. This year's in Orlando had numerous sections of empty seats.

No one can say with a straight face that UConn Basketball wouldn't rather be participating in the Big East Men's Basketball Tournament rather than the American's.

You do realize ECU is much closer geographically to UConn than Cincinnati is right? By over 150 miles. Obviously we have no history with one another, but just pointing out that folks must have a tough time with geography and where North Carolina is on the map.

He was talking about schools that sponsor basketball programs. Cincy's the next-closest basketball-playing school in the AAC.

That's odd, I seem to remember ECU beating UConn in basketball

I seem to remember Radford beating Georgetown in basketball, too. What is your point?

My point is the previous poster trying to disparage ECU by making the joke that we don't sponsor basketball. Did you read the thread?

(04-11-2018 10:20 AM)NBPirate Wrote:  

(04-11-2018 09:57 AM)Bogg Wrote:  

(04-11-2018 09:39 AM)NBPirate Wrote:  

(04-11-2018 08:21 AM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  

(04-10-2018 08:46 PM)stever20 Wrote:  They already do play some old Big East rivals OOC. played 2 of them this year in Syracuse and Villanova. Also, TV helps in putting these together in things like the Jimmy V classic.

Who are the rivals for UConn in the AAC? I think one of the biggest issues right now for UConn is that they have no geographic or historical rivals in the AAC. Temple is in Philadelphia, but there is no history there. The next closest is Cincinnati, and even they have a relatively young rivalry with them. Playing your rivals OOC doesn't have the same interest for fans as in-conference rival play.

The Big East Tournament has already been a resounding success, and attendance has been unbelievably strong at MSG. Can you imagine an added UConn to the mix? The AAC Tournament games, played last year in Hartford no less, has absolutely terrible crowds. This year's in Orlando had numerous sections of empty seats.

No one can say with a straight face that UConn Basketball wouldn't rather be participating in the Big East Men's Basketball Tournament rather than the American's.

You do realize ECU is much closer geographically to UConn than Cincinnati is right? By over 150 miles. Obviously we have no history with one another, but just pointing out that folks must have a tough time with geography and where North Carolina is on the map.

He was talking about schools that sponsor basketball programs. Cincy's the next-closest basketball-playing school in the AAC.

That's odd, I seem to remember ECU beating UConn in basketball

No, if Eastern Carolina had a basketball team I would have noticed it by now. They're a good football affiliate though, stadium's always got a crowd.

(04-11-2018 10:41 AM)NBPirate Wrote:  

(04-11-2018 10:34 AM)UConnHusky Wrote:  

(04-11-2018 10:20 AM)NBPirate Wrote:  

(04-11-2018 09:57 AM)Bogg Wrote:  

(04-11-2018 09:39 AM)NBPirate Wrote:  You do realize ECU is much closer geographically to UConn than Cincinnati is right? By over 150 miles. Obviously we have no history with one another, but just pointing out that folks must have a tough time with geography and where North Carolina is on the map.

He was talking about schools that sponsor basketball programs. Cincy's the next-closest basketball-playing school in the AAC.

That's odd, I seem to remember ECU beating UConn in basketball

I seem to remember Radford beating Georgetown in basketball, too. What is your point?

My point is the previous poster trying to disparage ECU by making the joke that we don't sponsor basketball. Did you read the thread?

He's probably too young to remember that before the Big East gifted UConn with a golden ticket to that league nobody knew that UConn played basketball (or anything else) either. And he's probably afraid that now that they are out of the Big East, it won't be long before the next generation of fans won't know that they do now.

(04-12-2018 02:00 PM)ken d Wrote:  And he's probably afraid that now that they are out of the Big East, it won't be long before the next generation of fans won't know that they do now.

It is a possibility that drives the desire to get into a better-fitting conference, yes. I'd hate for UConn to turn into an NC State-level program.