Author Topic: [MJS Blog] What to call the new league? (Read 3830 times)

MJS_Says · « **on:** December 13, 2012, 06:00:05 PM »

What to call the new league?

Marquette leaving the Big East to form a new basketball-centric league is a done deal.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/183433001.html

Pakuni · « **Reply #1 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:08:35 PM »

Interesting that Hunt is reporting Butler's and Xavier's entry to the new conference as fact. Obviously they're pretty much atop the list of candidates, but this is the first I've seen that characterized as a done deal.

Also note that he reports there will be a rotating tournament site. So long MSG, I guess.

Dr. Blackheart · « **Reply #2 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:11:03 PM »

The Big East

chapman · « **Reply #3 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:12:29 PM »

Yeah, um, where did Hunt hear 1) this is a new league and not a dissolve/reform Big East, 2) Xavier and Butler have been invited and accepted the invites, 3) where they're holding conference tournaments? I've seen none of this reported anywhere else.

Warriors10 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:14:54 PM »

Quote from: chapman on December 13, 2012, 06:12:29 PM

Yeah, um, where did Hunt hear 1) this is a new league and not a dissolve/reform Big East, 2) Xavier and Butler have been invited and accepted the invites, 3) where they're holding conference tournaments? I've seen none of this reported anywhere else.

ESPNEWS

ChicosBailBonds · « **Reply #5 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:14:55 PM »

Why wouldn't we just keep the name Big East...am I missing something here?

Warriors10 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:15:59 PM »

Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on December 13, 2012, 06:14:55 PM

Why wouldn't we just keep the name Big East...am I missing something here?

ESPN is reporting they are leaving, not dissolving or anything...

thehammock · « **Reply #7 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:18:55 PM »

can they disolve the league?...reports starting to surface that 2 football schools would have to approve/ vote for it.

chapman · « **Reply #8 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:22:34 PM »

Quote from: Warriors10 on December 13, 2012, 06:15:59 PM

ESPN is reporting they are leaving, not dissolving or anything...

But also reporting that they "don't know how" they will leave, which would indicate dissolving is in play.

Quote from: thehammock on December 13, 2012, 06:18:55 PM

i don't think they can disolve the league...reports starting to surface that 2 football schools would have to approve/ vote for it.

2/3 vote needed, they win 7-3.

ChicosBailBonds · « **Reply #9 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:25:22 PM »

Quote from: Warriors10 on December 13, 2012, 06:15:59 PM

ESPN is reporting they are leaving, not dissolving or anything...

Yeah, I've read that but don't see it anywhere in the actual documents that have been presented.

Dr. Blackheart · « **Reply #10 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:32:18 PM »

Vote to dissolve 7-3. Vote for who owns naming rights 7-3. Vote for who owns MSG site 7-3. Vote on settlement of funds 7-3. Vote on media rights 7-3. Clear cut who wins out unless the bylaws were changed.

chapman · « **Reply #11 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:34:44 PM »

Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on December 13, 2012, 06:32:18 PM

Vote to dissolve 7-3. Vote for who owns naming rights 7-3. Vote for who owns MSG site 7-3. Vote on settlement of funds 7-3. Vote on media rights 7-3. Clear cut who wins out unless the bylaws were changed.

Yep, act now and deal with the litigation later.

muwarrior69 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:39:33 PM »

Well if Gonzaga and St. Marys join as a package the Big East would be a misnomer. How about the Big Hoops Conference!

the eagle · « **Reply #13 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:41:00 PM »

Great Midwest

Dawson Rental · « **Reply #14 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:42:28 PM »

Quote from: chapman on December 13, 2012, 06:34:44 PM

Yep, act now and deal with the litigation later.

And if you get sued counterclaim alleging a frivolous lawsuit. The counterclaim would have as good a chance of winning as the original lawsuit.

Sheriff · « **Reply #15 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:43:13 PM »

Big East. If not, a name without a number in it.

JTBMU7 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:43:58 PM »

what the what? Butler and X are already invited? rotating tournament sites?

where did this all come from??

MUfan12 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:45:49 PM »

I'm taking Hunt's blog with a gigantic grain of salt. There are a lot more plugged in BE writers that haven't reported anything like this yet.

He could be right, but I'm a little skeptical.

muwarrior69 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:46:15 PM »

Screw the BCS Conference

brewcity77 · « **Reply #19 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:49:42 PM »

Call it the Big East. In addition to Butler and Xavier, take Gonzaga and 2-4 others. Have a rotating site. One year at Madison Square Garden. The next year at MSG. The year after that at the arena on 7th Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets in Manhattan. Then go back to Madison Square Garden and continue rotating between those three sites.

GoMarquette32 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:51:05 PM »

Ball is Life Conference? #BIL

MUBurrow · « **Reply #21 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:52:57 PM »

the Rectory

Dawson Rental · « **Reply #22 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:53:55 PM »

The Rock (conference). To emphasize that its about basketball and its sticking around.

GoMarquette32 · « **Reply #23 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:55:37 PM »

AWDIH All We Do Is Hoop

Dr. Blackheart · « **Reply #24 on:** December 13, 2012, 06:57:57 PM »

Poulan Weed Wacker Conference...naming rights, baby, to make up the loss of TV $$.

ATL MU Warrior · « **Reply #25 on:** December 13, 2012, 07:00:00 PM »

Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on December 13, 2012, 06:57:57 PM

Poulan Weed Wacker Conference...naming rights, baby, to make up the loss of TV $$.

Well in that case we should all contribute and buy the rights to call it the MUScoopHoopapolooza

Tums Festival · « **Reply #26 on:** December 13, 2012, 07:06:25 PM »

ESPN.com updated their story to say the Catholic 7 are leaving and are discussing the best way to go about that. There's nothing about invitations being given oe accepted, rotating tourney sites, etc. My understanding is the Catholic 7 have the voting majority to do what they want.

Dawson Rental · « **Reply #27 on:** December 13, 2012, 07:15:09 PM »

Quote from: Heavy Gear on December 13, 2012, 07:06:25 PM

ESPN.com updated their story to say the Catholic 7 are leaving and are discussing the best way to go about that. There's nothing about invitations being given oe accepted, rotating tourney sites, etc. My understanding is the Catholic 7 have the voting majority to do what they want.

They have to leave. This will be their only chance to leave without leaving big money (NCAA tourney share, and probably past exit fees) behind. Once a new football school gets the vote they are stuck unless they want to leave the cash (and other valuable league assets like the name) on the table.

john31 · « **Reply #28 on:** December 13, 2012, 09:03:33 PM »

B-East/West.... after we add Creighton, Gonzaga, St. Mary's, SLU, etc.......

boyonthedock · « **Reply #29 on:** December 13, 2012, 09:04:13 PM »

bweast

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