There are a few posts on some other threads that break down the revenue on a pro forma basis. UConn will absolutely make more money as a member of the Big East, even if paid out at the same level as current Big East members. Basically, its opportunity to sell rights for football and women's basketball on a separate basis, the increase in NCAA tournament payout as a member of the Big East, the increase in conference basketball tournament revenue, the anticipated increase in basketball attendance and revenue from boosters, exceed any reductions in national TV money and bowl money.

I believe UConn was taking a wait and see attitude about the new AAC TV deal. It waited, it saw, and it no likey.