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enigmaax
Posts: 4,511
Oct 25, 2011 7:26pm
Well hey, we know they deserve the same shot as everyone else. I mean, look at how that two-time undefeated BCS-busting real deal Utah program is tearing up.....oh wait.ytownfootball;945218 wrote:God bless America...these clowns are whacked.
That said though, you can't blame them for giving it the ole college try, but the fact remains they won't be eating a piece of this pie no matter how hard they try. The 16 team format proposed by Mountain westers...too many. I guess hoping against hope one of them would miraculously slip in. I get it but give me a break.
ytownfootball
Posts: 6,978
Oct 25, 2011 7:32pm
It's like having a conversation with an adult and having some random crumb cruncher pulling at your pant leg...gtfoenigmaax;945230 wrote:Well hey, we know they deserve the same shot as everyone else. I mean, look at how that two-time undefeated BCS-busting real deal Utah program is tearing up.....oh wait.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Oct 25, 2011 7:52pm
http://voices.idahostatesman.com/2011/10/25/bmurphy/boise_states_kustra_met_with_big_east_officials_sunday_washingto
Boise's AD met w/ Big East officials Sunday
Boise's AD met w/ Big East officials Sunday
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Oct 25, 2011 7:54pm
[INDENT]@PeteThamelNYTPete Thamel[/INDENT]I am hearing Memphis is gaining traction in Big East, thanks to BE hoops concerns, to replace WVU. In convo with Temple.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Oct 25, 2011 7:54pm
^^I wanna say that's basketball only..?
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Oct 25, 2011 7:54pm
I thought the reason Temple was passed over originally was because Nova and other BE schools didn't want them.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Oct 25, 2011 7:56pm
has to be...maybe the BE will eventually become a basketball only conference?SportsAndLady;945271 wrote:^^I wanna say that's basketball only..?
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Oct 25, 2011 8:04pm
But what would happen of the schools w/ football? The Louisville's, RU's, USF's, UC's, and UCONN's?vball10set;945277 wrote:has to be...maybe the BE will eventually become a basketball only conference?
They gotta go somewhere?
I posted this earlier, but if I were to guess:
UCONN, RU-ACC
UC, UL- C-USA
USF-??
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Oct 25, 2011 8:07pm
Good question..I tweeted that question to Thamel..hope he respondsMulva;945273 wrote:I thought the reason Temple was passed over originally was because Nova and other BE schools didn't want them.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Oct 25, 2011 8:33pm
The AD at BC doesn't want Uconn to get into the ACC. He said they tried to prevent them from getting in and now they want in themselves. I don't think one guy would be able to stop their entrance, but you have to figure the ACC probably wasn't too pleased when they tried to put a kibosh on the move the last time.
Big East needs to be selective about who they invite. I'd invite Houston, Boise, SMU (bank on them "getting back"), Temple, Navy, and UCF. None of those schools bring much to the table for basketball and Boise would be the only 'great get' for football. Everybody is just okay and would add a little depth to the conference.
Big East needs to be selective about who they invite. I'd invite Houston, Boise, SMU (bank on them "getting back"), Temple, Navy, and UCF. None of those schools bring much to the table for basketball and Boise would be the only 'great get' for football. Everybody is just okay and would add a little depth to the conference.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Oct 25, 2011 8:41pm
THey have a higher recruiting class than OSUdlazz;944966 wrote:RU has nothing.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/highschool/10/25/recruiting-class-rankings/index.html?xid=shareFB
Little Danny
Posts: 4,288
Oct 25, 2011 11:51pm
Per Rick Pitino, Big East should add Memphis and Temple as all sports members. Also, WVU leaving Big East is not necearrily a done deal at this time.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Oct 26, 2011 7:38am
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According to a Post source, the Big East held a secretive meeting on Sunday in Washington, D.C. in which officials at five of the members hoping for invitations met with several current members to openly discuss all issues.The parties agreed to invite Air Force, Boise State, Central Florida, Houston, Navy and SMU to join for the 2013 season. Air Force, Boise State and Navy would join in football-only. Central Florida, Houston and SMU would join as all-sports members
Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/college/football/big_east_to_offer_invitations_to_UrBXmt748ilkyfwbS9KsNK#ixzz1bt3XfeJK
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Oct 26, 2011 8:04am
Yeah, BC does not want UConn in the ACC, but BC is arguably the weakest member (possibly more weak than Wake) and if the ACC wants UConn/Rutgers, BC can't stop it. UConn would be a great add for men's/women's basketball, and Rutgers has a very good overall athletic program even if their football/basketball programs have been lacking. Those additions would solidify the ACC as the best basketball conference, the dominant lacrosse conference and stretch the entire east coast.jordo212000;945326 wrote:The AD at BC doesn't want Uconn to get into the ACC. He said they tried to prevent them from getting in and now they want in themselves. I don't think one guy would be able to stop their entrance, but you have to figure the ACC probably wasn't too pleased when they tried to put a kibosh on the move the last time.
Big East needs to be selective about who they invite. I'd invite Houston, Boise, SMU (bank on them "getting back"), Temple, Navy, and UCF. None of those schools bring much to the table for basketball and Boise would be the only 'great get' for football. Everybody is just okay and would add a little depth to the conference.
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enigmaax
Posts: 4,511
Oct 26, 2011 9:36am
Rutgers is not scared. Because they have some stuff:SportsAndLady;945338 wrote:THey have a higher recruiting class than OSU
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/highschool/10/25/recruiting-class-rankings/index.html?xid=shareFB
Rutgers AD Tim Pernetti said the school remains confident that when the carousel stops, the school will be in a good position. "While there is going to be a period of time between now and then that will cause our constituents and fans a certain level of anxiety, given the unique assets we possess, including our strong and growing academic profile, our AAU status and the location and high level of interest surrounding Rutgers in the nation's largest television market, we feel confident in the end result for Rutgers," he said in a statement.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Oct 26, 2011 10:59am
Pernetti is really good at what he do...I'm confident he'll get something done.
If he doesn't, well fuck.
If he doesn't, well fuck.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Oct 26, 2011 11:56am
The Navy AD has been very clear that the only way they accept an invite is if it's for football only.jordo212000;945326 wrote:...
Big East needs to be selective about who they invite. I'd invite Houston, Boise, SMU (bank on them "getting back"), Temple, Navy, and UCF. None of those schools bring much to the table for basketball ...
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Oct 26, 2011 12:05pm
Today's New York Post article.
Secret Sunday meeting!!!! Lol.
"...The parties agreed to invite Air Force, Boise State, Central Florida, Houston, Navy and SMU to join the Big East for the 2013 season. Air Force, Boise State and Navy would join in football only. Central Florida, Houston and SMU would join as all-sports members...."
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/college/football/bigger_east_2URdk1f1cXMtYhIrJj6aPM
Army continues to opt for Independence.
Secret Sunday meeting!!!! Lol.
"...The parties agreed to invite Air Force, Boise State, Central Florida, Houston, Navy and SMU to join the Big East for the 2013 season. Air Force, Boise State and Navy would join in football only. Central Florida, Houston and SMU would join as all-sports members...."
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/college/football/bigger_east_2URdk1f1cXMtYhIrJj6aPM
Army continues to opt for Independence.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Oct 26, 2011 12:26pm
Apparently hard lobbying by Louisville to the Big 12 may have thrown the wrench in on the WVU thing. Collegefootballtalk has the article.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Oct 26, 2011 10:20pm
So which one of those 6 schools wasn't invited?officials at five of the members hoping for invitations met with several current members to openly discuss all issues.The parties agreed to invite Air Force, Boise State, Central Florida, Houston, Navy and SMU to join for the 2013 season
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Oct 26, 2011 10:37pm
SportsAndLady;945198 wrote:It's like a bunch of retards fighting crime, calling themselves superheroes
Reps. I love this post.
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enigmaax
Posts: 4,511
Oct 27, 2011 6:20am
Not sure, but it has seemed for awhile as though Navy was kind of separate from the pack anytime this expansion was discussed. It seems like the other five were actively pursuing membership, while the Big East was doing more of the courting when it comes to Navy.Mulva;946413 wrote:So which one of those 6 schools wasn't invited?
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Oct 27, 2011 6:39am
There's truth to that. Navy has certainly not pursued the Big East but the Big East has come after Navy relentlessly.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Oct 27, 2011 7:48am
the B1G covets NYC ratings....hello Rutgers.......
it's a real possibility especially if ND would join. College athletics is driven by the big buck$...and this is IT!
it's a real possibility especially if ND would join. College athletics is driven by the big buck$...and this is IT!
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MontyBrunswick
Oct 27, 2011 8:10am
The buzz about Rutgers is laughable. They'll be in the same place they are right now when this is all said and done.