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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.
#uconnbasketball #conferencerealignment #accbasketball #bigeast #bigeasthoops #transferportal #connecticut #dukebasketball #carolinabasketball #gonzagabasketball
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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.
#uconnbasketball #conferencerealignment #accbasketball #bigeast #bigeasthoops #transferportal #connecticut #dukebasketball #carolinabasketball #gonzagabasketball
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