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Big East Catholic BB Schools Discuss Options
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:15 pm
by Stallion
Re: Big East Catholic BB Schools Discuss Options
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:33 pm
by SMU1990
Is it safe to say we will be looking for a new conference in a few months?
I am curious to see if we have any options besides MWC.
CW
Re: Big East Catholic BB Schools Discuss Options
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:47 pm
by SMU_Alumni11
I say make a new conference, entice BYU to join let them keep their tv. Get the rest of big east, the new big east teams. Find some smaller divisions that have good basketball schools to add. We just need to make sure we have the best non AQ conference. It's getting scary. Can you imagine if we have to go back to cusa??? That would officially kill us and any hope of a good coach.
Re: Big East Catholic BB Schools Discuss Options
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:59 pm
by GiddyUp
Just a matter of time - but who is this guy??
Re: Big East Catholic BB Schools Discuss Options
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:00 am
by Stallion
One of the top College Football writers in the Country. Worked for years at DMN
Re: Big East Catholic BB Schools Discuss Options
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:08 am
by RGV Pony
Somebody hide that article from LB
Re: Big East Catholic BB Schools Discuss Options
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:28 am
by NY Pony
SI reporting that Aresco was in attendance so at least they are not pursuing this behind everyone's backs. Somewhat refreshing.
Re: Big East Catholic BB Schools Discuss Options
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:33 am
by SMU89
Good bluff to get more money from TV
All In. (Not to be confused with All Out)
Re: Big East Catholic BB Schools Discuss Options
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 1:04 am
by CalallenStang
SMU89 wrote:Good bluff to get more money from TV
All In. (Not to be confused with All Out)
What about "All Grit. No Quit."
Re: Big East Catholic BB Schools Discuss Options
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:02 am
by SMU2007
I thought this quote from ESPN was pretty telling:
"The basketball schools are not thrilled with Tulane and what they will do to the league's RPI," said a league source from a football-playing member. "They were not all that excited with that addition."
Re: Big East Catholic BB Schools Discuss Options
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:43 am
by mustangxc
SMU2007 wrote:I thought this quote from ESPN was pretty telling:
"The basketball schools are not thrilled with Tulane and what they will do to the league's RPI," said a league source from a football-playing member. "They were not all that excited with that addition."
That was the stupidest idea ever! Keep the league smaller, but don't dilute the product by adding teams like Tulane.
Re: Big East Catholic BB Schools Discuss Options
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:46 am
by ponyinNC
The non-FB schools have until July 1 with a 7-3 majority (or 7-4 if Temple has full voting rights), which is enough to dissolve the conference, but not enough to expel members. Dissolving the conference is a losing proposition for them. They would lose out on millions in NCAA tournament credits and exit fees and without football they would not get anywhere close to as good a TV deal.
I think this might just be a bluff to make sure they get as much from the TV deal as possible.
Re: Big East Catholic BB Schools Discuss Options
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:48 am
by mustangxc
If there is any way to rescind the invitation to Tulane you have to do it.
Re: Big East Catholic BB Schools Discuss Options
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:32 am
by Rebel10
mustangxc wrote:If there is any way to rescind the invitation to Tulane you have to do it.
Unfortunately for Tulane this must be considered.
Re: Big East Catholic BB Schools Discuss Options
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:36 am
by ponyinNC
Rebel10 wrote:mustangxc wrote:If there is any way to rescind the invitation to Tulane you have to do it.
Unfortunately for Tulane this must be considered.
WTF? The basketball schools had the majority, and they specifically voted Tulane in as an all-sports member, and kept ECU out. Seems they have no one to blame but themselves.
How can you have the majority vote (7-3 BB), invite Tulane, and then complain about it? It is not as if Aresco just invites schools on his own - these are voted on by University Presidents.
As usual, ESpin is blowing this out of proportion.