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The ACC Is Drowning. Should the Big East Throw It a Life vest?


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The ACC Is Drowning. Should the Big East Throw It a Lifevest?

 

In today's episode of Locked On UCONN, we explore the current turmoil in the ACC and discuss whether the Big East should step in to provide a lifeline, potentially reshaping the landscape of college basketball. Host Mark Zanetto is joined by co-host Matt Edwards to dive deep into the potential opportunities and challenges of Big East expansion, particularly by targeting ACC schools as basketball-only members.

 

 

 

 

 

ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips expresses optimism about the ACC's future despite significant challenges.

Introduction of co-host Matt Edwards.

Segment 2: Big East Expansion Discussion

 

Should the Big East get creative and consider inviting ACC schools as basketball-only members?

The importance of basketball identity vs. football revenue.

Schools like Alabama and Tennessee will always be football-first despite basketball success.

Segment 3: Impact of College Football Playoff Expansion

 

Discussion on how the expansion affects UCONN and other basketball programs.

 

 

 

FSU’s lawsuit revealing ESPN’s opt-out clause in the ACC’s TV rights deal by February 2025.

The urgency for the Big East to create a basketball superpower.

Segment 4: Potential ACC Schools for the Big East

 

Which ACC schools would be ideal for the Big East expansion?

Audience poll: Which ACC schools should be excluded?

Ad Break: Gametime Overlay

 

Personal experience with buying tickets through Gametime.

Gametime app features and benefits.

Promo code: LockedOnCollege for $20 off.

Segment 5: UCONN’s Upcoming Season

 

Discussion on UCONN's deep roster.

Predictions for the starting five and key bench players.

Ad Break: Locked On Sports Today

 

Promotion of Locked On Sports Today, a 24/7 sports streaming channel on YouTube and Amazon Fire TV.

Segment 6: Who Do You Want?

 

Fun segment discussing ideal players/coaches for various scenarios.

Road trip companions: Khalid El-Amin, Dan Cyrulik, Rashad Anderson, Caron Butler.

Foxhole companion: Toraino Walker.

College roommate: Donovan Clingan.

Golf foursome: Jim Calhoun, Dan Hurley, Steve Pikel, Mark Zanetto.

Tennis partner: Donovan Clingan.

Pickleball partner: Cam Spencer.

Ad Break: FanDuel Overlay

 

Promotion of FanDuel’s current offer for new customers.

Conclusion:

 

Reminder to check out Locked On Sports Today on YouTube and Amazon Fire TV.

Thanking listeners for their support.

Sign-off by Mark Zanetto and Matt Edwards.

Encouragement to stay connected and always support the Huskies.

 

 

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