UConn approaching a fork in the road

[GumbyDamnit!]

Bill,
I have been posting favorable opinions and proposals for UConn to the Big East for well over a year on this site. The responses have been overwhelmingly negative by our posters. Many believe we must remain a private school conference. This seems inane to me however it seems to be the opinion of the majority of posters. Even should UConn drop FBS football or reduce their program to FCS do you believe the conference will solicit UConn? Obviously the presidents run the conference not the posters however if the opinions on this board reflect the majority of fans a UConn invite would not be welcome.

On the other hand additions of UConn and Wichita would elevate us significantly in public opinion.

I don't think that's the view on Uconn at all. I think the majority of people would want Uconn in the conference. I think you're mistaking what some people think the conference might be thinking and maybe a few vocal bitter minorities.

+1.

As a basketball school they'd be a no-brainer. They won 3 NC's while in the BE, their fans travel well (see: BET @ MSG) and there are some great old rivalries with former BE schools that would pick right up. Contingent upon them abandoning dreams of FB glory, I'd welcome them back in conf without the slightest hesitation. If we want to be THE premier BB conf in the country a school like UCONN sure helps.