(07-24-2015 03:50 PM)Rabbit_in_Red Wrote:  It's a sad sad world when you're talking HOCKEY smack and somehow hoping HOCKEY is relevant in realignment conversations...

Just wait until they start talking about WBB. It's nauseating.

I remember them talking about how they wanted to be added as a partial B1G member with Johns Hopkins for their hockey and lacrosse.

Yes it's really that bad.

(07-24-2015 03:20 PM)UConnHusky Wrote:  

(07-24-2015 02:09 PM)gosports1 Wrote:  

(07-24-2015 11:42 AM)UConnHusky Wrote:  BE4evah's obsession with UConn is getting ridiculous. UConn was never on the Big 12's radar. We aren't close enough to the geographical footprint to warrant serious consideration.

The "UMass is UConn's dream" comment is his weakest troll effort yet. It is a beyond pathetic comment.

The good news is that pretty soon BE4evah can get back to watching Providence get their doors blown off on FS1 along with the other 14 viewers that are tuned in.

dont pin him on us!
Classy act to stoop to his level by calling out Providence, a school that he/she may or may not be a fan of and actually has had 20+ wins the past 2 years.

I didn't really stoop to his level. If I had, I would have started a thread to troll Providence.

good point, you got me there. We still dont want to be pegged with your bud though.

(07-24-2015 03:53 PM)Okielite Wrote:  

(07-24-2015 03:50 PM)Rabbit_in_Red Wrote:  It's a sad sad world when you're talking HOCKEY smack and somehow hoping HOCKEY is relevant in realignment conversations...

Just wait until they start talking about WBB. It's nauseating.

I remember them talking about how they wanted to be added as a partial B1G member with Johns Hopkins for their hockey and lacrosse.

Yes it's really that bad.

Y'know, I think it's pretty cool that Louisville does as well in Women's Basketball as we do. It's neat that we're growing and getting better at it. I mean, I'm a Louisville fan and as such, I want Louisville to be great in everything. I expect other fans to feel the same way about their school's programs. That being said, I wouldn't watch Women's Basketball if they were playing for a national title in my living room. Women's basketball isn't a factor in conference realignment, and I refuse to pretend that it is. Why UConn fans can't figure that out, eludes me.

(07-24-2015 03:53 PM)Okielite Wrote:  

(07-24-2015 03:50 PM)Rabbit_in_Red Wrote:  It's a sad sad world when you're talking HOCKEY smack and somehow hoping HOCKEY is relevant in realignment conversations...

Just wait until they start talking about WBB. It's nauseating.

I remember them talking about how they wanted to be added as a partial B1G member with Johns Hopkins for their hockey and lacrosse.

Yes it's really that bad.

UConn fans were saying they were going to be a an associate member in a sport UConn didn't and still does't have? I bet we were trying to join the PAC 12 in cricket too.

A lot of people, fans really, are on edge. Predictably, it seems fair game to pull others down in order to elevate yourself. That's a similar thing that happens in realignment. Hopefully schools are vetted on objective criteria, and not emotions.

As far as Uconn bleeding red ink, sure their athletic department is in a world of trouble, and you can point to the Uconn forecast of a drop in revenue from $37million to $31 million. Or their huge subsidy. But this is not unique to Uconn, albeit it may be much worse there than in other schools. All mid majors face the same issues.

(07-24-2015 03:43 PM)Okielite Wrote:  LOL. UConn was never a good fit. Bunch of stuck up Yankees who think they are more valuable than they really are with ridiculous gun laws and no energy industry do not fit at all. Another reason they dont' fit is everybody in the BIg 12 has less than 10% subsidy, UConn has 30%.

I do love checking in on the BY. The recent discussion about UConn being worth more to a conference network than OU was one of the most delusional conversations I have witnessed on a realignment board. Right behind UConn believing they are going to get in the B1G when they don't' even meet entrance requirements and won't for the foreseeable future. It's just ridiculous. They said it was because Connecticut has higher per capita income than Oklahoma and more people can afford cable. Nevermind the fact that on a average SAturday there are 150K+ people attending FBS games in Oklahoma and only about 25k in Connecticut.

For those of us who are realistic there is only 1 chance for UConn to join a power conference. That is in the ACC as a backfill team. If Virginia, V-Tech, UNC, and Duke leave they probably have a good shot at being added with Memphis and Cinci. But if that happens I"M not sure how many ACC schools would be left so it would probably resemble the AAC 2.0.

Say Virginia and V-TEch join the B1G. UNC and Duke join the SEC. FSU, Miami, Clemson, NCSt, GaTech, and Louisville join the Big 12. And Notre Dame, Pitt, BC, and Syracuse join the PAC. In that scenario I can totally see UConn getting an ACC invite.

The reality is that UConn has been measured and weighed by Conferences and TV partners. At this point they might as well join the Big East and go indy with Football.

We Yankees fight with our fists like real men. We don't hide behind guns like all the boys in Oklahoma who are afraid to scuff up their purdy little cowboy boots in an actual fight. It is easier (and more cowardly) just to pull a firearm.

(07-24-2015 11:42 AM)UConnHusky Wrote:  BE4evah's obsession with UConn is getting ridiculous. UConn was never on the Big 12's radar. We aren't close enough to the geographical footprint to warrant serious consideration.

The "UMass is UConn's dream" comment is his weakest troll effort yet. It is a beyond pathetic comment.

The good news is that pretty soon BE4evah can get back to watching Providence get their doors blown off on FS1 along with the other 14 viewers that are tuned in.

I wouldn't want to see UConn in the B12 anyway. You actually care about your olympic sports.

(07-24-2015 04:50 PM)Huskies12 Wrote:  

(07-24-2015 03:53 PM)Okielite Wrote:  

(07-24-2015 03:50 PM)Rabbit_in_Red Wrote:  It's a sad sad world when you're talking HOCKEY smack and somehow hoping HOCKEY is relevant in realignment conversations...

Just wait until they start talking about WBB. It's nauseating.

I remember them talking about how they wanted to be added as a partial B1G member with Johns Hopkins for their hockey and lacrosse.

Yes it's really that bad.

UConn fans were saying they were going to be a an associate member in a sport UConn didn't and still does't have? I bet we were trying to join the PAC 12 in cricket too.

UConn Hockey and Johns Hopkins Lacrosse. And yes the conversation took place. Here is the title of the thread.

and people wonder why Susan mentioned UConn Lacrosse out of blue?

Laffin. It must really suck being proven wrong. Keep up the fine work.

(07-24-2015 05:11 PM)UConnHusky Wrote:  

(07-24-2015 03:43 PM)Okielite Wrote:  LOL. UConn was never a good fit. Bunch of stuck up Yankees who think they are more valuable than they really are with ridiculous gun laws and no energy industry do not fit at all. Another reason they dont' fit is everybody in the BIg 12 has less than 10% subsidy, UConn has 30%.

I do love checking in on the BY. The recent discussion about UConn being worth more to a conference network than OU was one of the most delusional conversations I have witnessed on a realignment board. Right behind UConn believing they are going to get in the B1G when they don't' even meet entrance requirements and won't for the foreseeable future. It's just ridiculous. They said it was because Connecticut has higher per capita income than Oklahoma and more people can afford cable. Nevermind the fact that on a average SAturday there are 150K+ people attending FBS games in Oklahoma and only about 25k in Connecticut.

For those of us who are realistic there is only 1 chance for UConn to join a power conference. That is in the ACC as a backfill team. If Virginia, V-Tech, UNC, and Duke leave they probably have a good shot at being added with Memphis and Cinci. But if that happens I"M not sure how many ACC schools would be left so it would probably resemble the AAC 2.0.

Say Virginia and V-TEch join the B1G. UNC and Duke join the SEC. FSU, Miami, Clemson, NCSt, GaTech, and Louisville join the Big 12. And Notre Dame, Pitt, BC, and Syracuse join the PAC. In that scenario I can totally see UConn getting an ACC invite.

The reality is that UConn has been measured and weighed by Conferences and TV partners. At this point they might as well join the Big East and go indy with Football.

We Yankees fight with our fists like real men. We don't hide behind guns like all the boys in Oklahoma who are afraid to scuff up their purdy little cowboy boots in an actual fight. It is easier (and more cowardly) just to pull a firearm.

Actually it's an example of idiots and a failed gun control policy that does not work. Only keeps guns away from law abiding citizens. People in the Plains and SW are smarter than that which is why you don't see crap like that happening. We rely on bible beaters for our non logical reasoning.

It is funny listening to Connecticut people act as if they are tough.

Here is a perfect example of the delusion from UConn fans. This is reguarding a discussion they were having about how UConn was worth more to a conference network because the average income in Connecticut was higher so more people could afford cable. Funny as hell.

telling others that WERE delusional and comparing UConn to Oklahoma? lol..Talk about inflated ego's! They think their ND with more than a plains following!! This ain't the seventies anymore. Whens the last time we saw or cared about the Sooner Schooner in NYC metro? They better wake up quick or get lost in the dust bowl of a conference!!

(07-24-2015 11:42 AM)UConnHusky Wrote:  BE4evah's obsession with UConn is getting ridiculous. UConn was never on the Big 12's radar. We aren't close enough to the geographical footprint to warrant serious consideration.

The "UMass is UConn's dream" comment is his weakest troll effort yet. It is a beyond pathetic comment.

The good news is that pretty soon BE4evah can get back to watching Providence get their doors blown off on FS1 along with the other 14 viewers that are tuned in.

He's a f-ckin ass hole. And the *** **** mods do nothing about it.

F-ck 'em all.

To be fair, there's a Uconn poster here who is some major player in the industry. He has inside numbers that show cable systems added SNY to some basic package, paying some $2.50 per sub. There's no question that Uconn would easily get on a basic cable package considering it offers content in football, men's and women's basketball, and even hockey. Those are all different fanbases, and each one is huge in Connecticut. So there is some merit to the proposition that Uconn could make more money on a cable subscriber basis than Oklahoma.

Additionally, Uconn makes more than Oklahoma on tier 3 rights and merchandising/IMG Nike. Fun fact: Uconn women's basketball made 40% as much in Tier 3 media revenue as Oklahoma football.

Another fun fact: more people saw Uconn women's basketball play on tv than Oklahoma football.

So you can see the arrogance of Uconn fans.

(07-24-2015 06:57 PM)BE4evah Wrote:  To be fair, there's a Uconn poster here who is some major player in the industry. He has inside numbers that show cable systems added SNY to some basic package, paying some $2.50 per sub. There's no question that Uconn would easily get on a basic cable package considering it offers content in football, men's and women's basketball, and even hockey. Those are all different fanbases, and each one is huge in Connecticut. So there is some merit to the proposition that Uconn could make more money on a cable subscriber basis than Oklahoma.

Additionally, Uconn makes more than Oklahoma on tier 3 rights and merchandising/IMG Nike. Fun fact: Uconn women's basketball made 40% as much in Tier 3 media revenue as Oklahoma football.

Another fun fact: more people saw Uconn women's basketball play on tv than Oklahoma football.

So you can see the arrogance of Uconn fans.

You should face Hulk Hogan in the ring.

(07-24-2015 05:23 PM)Okielite Wrote:  

(07-24-2015 04:50 PM)Huskies12 Wrote:  

(07-24-2015 03:53 PM)Okielite Wrote:  

(07-24-2015 03:50 PM)Rabbit_in_Red Wrote:  It's a sad sad world when you're talking HOCKEY smack and somehow hoping HOCKEY is relevant in realignment conversations...

Just wait until they start talking about WBB. It's nauseating.

I remember them talking about how they wanted to be added as a partial B1G member with Johns Hopkins for their hockey and lacrosse.

Yes it's really that bad.

UConn fans were saying they were going to be a an associate member in a sport UConn didn't and still does't have? I bet we were trying to join the PAC 12 in cricket too.

UConn Hockey and Johns Hopkins Lacrosse. And yes the conversation took place. Here is the title of the thread.

and people wonder why Susan mentioned UConn Lacrosse out of blue?

Laffin. It must really suck being proven wrong. Keep up the fine work.

This a terribly written very unclear sentence then. UConn should have men's lax because of its location.

(07-24-2015 06:57 PM)BE4evah Wrote:  To be fair, there's a Uconn poster here who is some major player in the industry. He has inside numbers that show cable systems added SNY to some basic package, paying some $2.50 per sub. There's no question that Uconn would easily get on a basic cable package considering it offers content in football, men's and women's basketball, and even hockey. Those are all different fanbases, and each one is huge in Connecticut. So there is some merit to the proposition that Uconn could make more money on a cable subscriber basis than Oklahoma.

Additionally, Uconn makes more than Oklahoma on tier 3 rights and merchandising/IMG Nike. Fun fact: Uconn women's basketball made 40% as much in Tier 3 media revenue as Oklahoma football.

Another fun fact: more people saw Uconn women's basketball play on tv than Oklahoma football.

So you can see the arrogance of Uconn fans.

F-U.

sounds about right!


Here are some real numbers to compare the two. It aint even close. Ou has a 0% subsidy and UConn nearly 30%. Another way to put it is OU can likely get in any conference it wants to and UConn can't get out of the AAC. Reality is a real downer. But tell us more about WBB.
http://sports.usatoday.com/ncaa/finances/

CONTRIBUTIONS RIGHTS / LICENSING STUDENT FEES SCHOOL FUNDS OTHER TOTAL REVENUES
2014 $36,940,264 $33,363,102 $46,587,178 $0 $0 $12,336,148 $129,226,692

YEAR TICKET SALES CONTRIBUTIONS RIGHTS / LICENSING STUDENT FEES SCHOOL FUNDS OTHER TOTAL REVENUES
2014 $10,699,311 $6,278,975 $25,535,303 $9,929,474 $17,273,557 $1,802,813 $71,519,433

(07-24-2015 07:06 PM)Okielite Wrote:  sounds about right!


Here are some real numbers to compare the two. It aint even close. Ou has a 0% subsidy and UConn nearly 30%. Another way to put it is OU can likely get in any conference it wants to and UConn can't get out of the AAC. Reality is a real downer. But tell us more about WBB.
http://sports.usatoday.com/ncaa/finances/

CONTRIBUTIONS RIGHTS / LICENSING STUDENT FEES SCHOOL FUNDS OTHER TOTAL REVENUES
2014 $36,940,264 $33,363,102 $46,587,178 $0 $0 $12,336,148 $129,226,692

YEAR TICKET SALES CONTRIBUTIONS RIGHTS / LICENSING STUDENT FEES SCHOOL FUNDS OTHER TOTAL REVENUES
2014 $10,699,311 $6,278,975 $25,535,303 $9,929,474 $17,273,557 $1,802,813 $71,519,433

Youre getting baited pretty easy by a troll, who isn't a UConn fan.

(07-24-2015 06:57 PM)BE4evah Wrote:  To be fair, there's a Uconn poster here who is some major player in the industry. He has inside numbers that show cable systems added SNY to some basic package, paying some $2.50 per sub. There's no question that Uconn would easily get on a basic cable package considering it offers content in football, men's and women's basketball, and even hockey. Those are all different fanbases, and each one is huge in Connecticut. So there is some merit to the proposition that Uconn could make more money on a cable subscriber basis than Oklahoma.

Additionally, Uconn makes more than Oklahoma on tier 3 rights and merchandising/IMG Nike. Fun fact: Uconn women's basketball made 40% as much in Tier 3 media revenue as Oklahoma football.

Another fun fact: more people saw Uconn women's basketball play on tv than Oklahoma football.

So you can see the arrogance of Uconn fans.

OkieLite just so you're clear this guy is not a UConn fan, so you're venom is completely misdirected.

(07-24-2015 03:24 PM)UConnHusky Wrote:  

(07-24-2015 02:23 PM)Eagle78 Wrote:  

(07-24-2015 02:09 PM)gosports1 Wrote:  

(07-24-2015 11:42 AM)UConnHusky Wrote:  BE4evah's obsession with UConn is getting ridiculous. UConn was never on the Big 12's radar. We aren't close enough to the geographical footprint to warrant serious consideration.

The "UMass is UConn's dream" comment is his weakest troll effort yet. It is a beyond pathetic comment.

The good news is that pretty soon BE4evah can get back to watching Providence get their doors blown off on FS1 along with the other 14 viewers that are tuned in.

dont pin him on us!
Classy act to stoop to his level by calling out Providence, a school that he/she may or may not be a fan of and actually has had 20+ wins the past 2 years.

Not to mention a national hockey championship this past season! And some Uconn fans wonder why they get ripped on these boards? See Exhibit A.

And here you are like a moth to a flame on the UConn troll thread. And some BC fans wonder why they get ripped on these boards.

Speaking of hockey, which team was it that led Hockey East in attendance last year? That would be UConn.

Ah yes, hockey attendance. Uconn, in its inaugural year, had an average attendance of 5,396 per game in a former pro arena. It had 14 home games. It filled 34% of said arena. Boston College, in an off-year for BC, averaged 5,221 fans per game, filling 66% of its arena on average. It had 18 home games. Yes, Uconn had an average 175 fans more than BC per game. Congrats!

But hey, if you want to tout that 175 fan per game edge, I guess it makes the differences in football attendance, where BC draws thousands more per game than Uconn, all the more revealing, right?

Oh, and yes, I do sometimes jump into threads when I think someone takes a gratuitous and unnecessary shot at another school. This isn't the echo chamber in the BY where you guys rip other schools at will, with no push back. Other than that, I tend to stay out of these food fights.

(07-24-2015 07:17 PM)Eagle78 Wrote:  

(07-24-2015 03:24 PM)UConnHusky Wrote:  

(07-24-2015 02:23 PM)Eagle78 Wrote:  

(07-24-2015 02:09 PM)gosports1 Wrote:  

(07-24-2015 11:42 AM)UConnHusky Wrote:  BE4evah's obsession with UConn is getting ridiculous. UConn was never on the Big 12's radar. We aren't close enough to the geographical footprint to warrant serious consideration.

The "UMass is UConn's dream" comment is his weakest troll effort yet. It is a beyond pathetic comment.

The good news is that pretty soon BE4evah can get back to watching Providence get their doors blown off on FS1 along with the other 14 viewers that are tuned in.

dont pin him on us!
Classy act to stoop to his level by calling out Providence, a school that he/she may or may not be a fan of and actually has had 20+ wins the past 2 years.

Not to mention a national hockey championship this past season! And some Uconn fans wonder why they get ripped on these boards? See Exhibit A.

And here you are like a moth to a flame on the UConn troll thread. And some BC fans wonder why they get ripped on these boards.

Speaking of hockey, which team was it that led Hockey East in attendance last year? That would be UConn.

Ah yes, hockey attendance. Uconn, in its inaugural year, had an average attendance of 5,396 per game in a former pro arena. It had 14 home games. It filled 34% of said arena. Boston College, in an off-year for BC, averaged 5,221 fans per game, filling 66% of its arena on average. It had 18 home games. Yes, Uconn had an average 175 fans more than BC per game. Congrats!

But hey, if you want to tout that 175 fan per game edge, I guess it makes the differences in football attendance, where BC draws thousands more per game than Uconn, all the more revealing, right?

Oh, and yes, I do sometimes jump into threads when I think someone takes a gratuitous and unnecessary shot at another school. This isn't the echo chamber in the BY where you guys rip other schools at will, with no push back. Other than that, I tend to stay out of these food fights.

How on earth is the a thread a thread where UConn rips other schools at will with no push back. Your first post was calling out a UConn poster for saying the OP is a PC fan which is true never mid Okielite and Rabbit in red who has admitted to being a UConn troll several times.