Further expansion of conferences pretty much dead now

[TheSultan]

Yep. They're more or less stuck.

Would still love to see them stick FB somewhere else and join up with the NBE. Beats the hell out of SLU/Dayton/Richmond.

That is simply not going to happen.

[Nukem2]

Please explain. Do you think the Big Ten would want them??? The Big 12???

As I posted, it would be highly unlikely that the other BCS conferences will want them. Conversely, the grant of rights has no bearing on them (ie., they are on the good side of that equation; but with no likely alternatives ).

[ge1974]

Big 12 might want Cincy, doubt they want UConn though.

IWB, if the Big 12 decided they do want Cincy they will have an omelette on their face because they previoulsy turned down Louisville.

Question - since Syracuse and PITT are going to the ACC effective July 1st, 2013 could the Big Ten still come in before that entrance date and snatch one or both of them? Or, perhaps Syracuse and UCONN? Just thinking out loud as to what sort of chaos is next for expansion.

[DCwarrior]

I don't think it's over for UCONN and Cincy.

If ND were to join the ACC full-time, then UCONN would likely get the 16th spot. UCONN could also still join the B1G (along w/ Missouri) if they were to expand to 16 -- adds one in the East and one in the West and the SEC has no grant in rights so Missouri would definitely be in play. Cincy's only hope is to join the Big 12 although the ACC may want to bring them in to get into the Ohio market.

The best thing both schools could do is improve their overall academic profile (both from a University standpoint as well from their athletic departments)

[The Reptile]

Have to look at the Maryland lawsuit. Their whole contention is that the ACC rules state that any new rule goes into effect one year after the date that it was agreed to. So, if Maryland is right and they need 12 full months - there is a window. If Maryland is wrong - everyone is pretty much stuck in that conference.

I also think that part of their case is that they voted against some things, like a higher exit fee. If they can get away with what they are claiming then others that voted no on the media rights issue may have a case.

[MU/Panther]

Yep. They're more or less stuck.

Would still love to see them stick FB somewhere else and join up with the NBE. Beats the hell out of SLU/Dayton/Richmond.

There solid AAC members. It will be an OK basketball league.

[MU/Panther]

I don't think it's over for UCONN and Cincy.

If ND were to join the ACC full-time

Notre Dame isn't joining any football league untill 2026. They just signed 10 more years with NBC.