General Big East Thread 20-21

[Billy Hoyle]

"Would I ever leave this company? Look, I'm all about loyalty. In fact, I feel like part of what I'm being paid for here is my loyalty. But if there were somewhere else that valued loyalty more highly, I'm going wherever they value loyalty the most."

-Dwight Schrute

not ashamed to say I haven't watched one episode.

[Galway Eagle]

not ashamed to say I haven't watched one episode.

You're dead to me

[Herman Cain]

Christian Bishop going into portal is a big blow to Creighton. That system was perfect for his game. Too bad the Big East doesn't allow intra conference transfers.

[IrwinFletcher]

Butler  was coming on at end of the season. Dear his should give them some great momentum.
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/butler/2021/03/25/butler-basketball-seniors-aaron-thompson-bryce-nze-return-2021-22-jair-bolden/7007009002/

Butler finished out the season 5-5 over last 10
Butler finished out the season 3-5 over last 9
Lost to Marquette, Georgetown and X
Lost to Creighton by 20
Lost to Creighton by 29

Did beat Nova

If that is your idea of coming on at the end, Marquette should have extended Wojo.

[Herman Cain]

ACC is allowing intra conference transfer. Big East should make a similar move, to give our good league talent, such as Christian Bishop,  a chance to stay in conference. 

https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/31069457/acc-now-allows-players-transfer-conference

[Scoop Snoop]

ACC is allowing intra conference transfer. Big East should make a similar move, to give our good league talent, such as Christian Bishop,  a chance to stay in conference. 

https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/31069457/acc-now-allows-players-transfer-conference

Agree completely. Also, isn't there a rule barring recruits who back out on a BE team from signing with another BE team? If so, dump that one too.

[Dr. Blackheart]

ACC is allowing intra conference transfer. Big East should make a similar move, to give our good league talent, such as Christian Bishop,  a chance to stay in conference. 

https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/31069457/acc-now-allows-players-transfer-conference

Image Scoop next season when Garcia, DJ and JFL are playing for Nova.  Multiply the Hauser thread by 3000.

[Scoop Snoop]

Image Scoop next season when Garcia, DJ and JFL are playing for Nova.  Multiply the Hauser thread by 3000.

Fair point, but Nova could take just so many from their BE brethren and there is no reason that they would all be from Marquette. If they had taken Joey but not Sam, maybe we would have been better off.

I still think its better that BE players stay in the conference but you have a legitimate point.

[MU82]

Image Scoop next season when Garcia, DJ and JFL are playing for Nova.

Why imagine that? It's not gonna happen.

Besides, would that be worse for a Marquette fan to imagine than them going to Madison, something else that's not gonna happen?

IMHO, it's ridiculous to tell Bishop he can't go to Marquette or Xavier or Nova. Are we giving these kids freedom or not?

[Billy Hoyle]

You're dead to me

it started when I was in law school. I didn't get to watch anything during those years.

[Scoop Snoop]

If transfers were allowed now, we could be talking to Wahab.

State and federal courts are no longer shy about deciding rights issues regarding athletes, whether pro or college. Congress has shown an interest in weighing in as well. It would be wise for the BE, other conferences and the NCAA to get in front of this trend so that we frame it in a manner that works for us. Remember Condoleeza Rice on the NCAA committee? Exactly what qualified her to chime in on recruiting rules? I'm not saying that reform was or was not needed, but let's keep the decision making away from the courts, politicians, former cabinet officials, etc.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

If transfers were allowed now, we could be talking to Wahab.

State and federal courts are no longer shy about deciding rights issues regarding athletes, whether pro or college. Congress has shown an interest in weighing in as well. It would be wise for the BE, other conferences and the NCAA to get in front of this trend so that we frame it in a manner that works for us. Remember Condoleeza Rice on the NCAA committee? Exactly what qualified her to chime in on recruiting rules? I'm not saying that reform was or was not needed, but let's keep the decision making away from the courts, politicians, former cabinet officials, etc.

The NCAA had plenty of time to do something. And they haven’t.

[Pakuni]

Providence's David Duke has declared for the draft.

[StillWarriors]

Scruggs heading back to Xavier. Their backcourt is going to be loaded.

[Herman Cain]

Providence's David Duke has declared for the draft.

Projected as a First Rounder so a smart move.   

https://www.nbadraft.net/nba-mock-drafts/

[Knight Commission]

Scruggs heading back to Xavier. Their backcourt is going to be loaded.

Steele must have paid him.  Makes no sense since he would get paid somewhere.   With Nate Johnson, Top 10 team

[Herman Cain]

Steele must have paid him.  Makes no sense since he would get paid somewhere.   With Nate Johnson, Top 10 team

Scruggs staying is a good development for X .

[JWags85]

Providence's David Duke has declared for the draft.

He's hoping to have an exceptional work out and pre-draft performance to rise up to pick #6 so he can be the next grand Wizard.

[Herman Cain]

Article on  The Johnnies Previously Signed Stef Smith also mention Champagnie  will test NBA waters

https://nypost.com/2021/03/26/st-johns-fills-huge-need-with-stef-smith-transfer/

[muwarrior69]

Yep. There’s some truth in the “a strong conference benefits all of its members” but only some. Gonzaga and Villanova are great on their own merits, regardless of affiliation. That has to be Marquette’s mission.

I wonder. If Nova, Gonzaga were independents would they get an at large invite to the tournament? What P5 conference school would schedule them to play? Their part of the club, because they are in a conference.

[Herman Cain]

One offset to Butler bringing back their Seniors, is that their promising freshman guard Myles Tate , is undergoing ACL surgery. Most likely out all next season.

Butler should be Scooby Johnson back from his ACL. He was a very promising prospect , Mr. Basketball in Michigan his senior year . 6-6 230 from Benton Harbor.

https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/myles-tate-2-player

[Dawson Rental]

If transfers were allowed now, we could be talking to Wahab.

State and federal courts are no longer shy about deciding rights issues regarding athletes, whether pro or college. Congress has shown an interest in weighing in as well. It would be wise for the BE, other conferences and the NCAA to get in front of this trend so that we frame it in a manner that works for us. Remember Condoleeza Rice on the NCAA committee? Exactly what qualified her to chime in on recruiting rules? I'm not saying that reform was or was not needed, but let's keep the decision making away from the courts, politicians, former cabinet officials, etc.

Intelligence and objectivity from not having skin in the game.

[Knight Commission]

If an alum offered a COVID senior a job that paid said player more than he would make in Europe would that be against NCAA rules?

[brewcity77]

If an alum offered a COVID senior a job that paid said player more than he would make in Europe would that be against NCAA rules?

No.

[MarquetteMike1977]

TWEET BET MGM@BET MGM
1  Villanova +1600
2 UCONN + 3000
3 Creighton + 3500
4 Xavier + 4000
5 Seton Hall + 5000
6 Providence + 6600
7 Marquette + 8000
8 Saint John’s + 8000
9 Butler + 10,000
10 Georgetown Not Listed
11 DePaul Not Listed