Jan 14, 2026
Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) is leading a letter with Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) to Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman to encourage the conference to add Saint Louis University (SLU) and the University of Dayton (UD) to the Big East.
https://www.schmitt.senate.gov/media/press-releases/senators-schmitt-husted-call-for-big-east-conference-membership-for-saint-louis-university-university-of-dayton/
Currently, every BE team receives 1/11th of the BE's revenues.
Adding Dayton and SLU means a 1/13th share.
Will a 1/13th share of league revenues to each school be more or less money than the current 1/11th share for each school?
If larger, then approve. If less, then deny.
(Going from 1/10th to 1/11th with Uconn meant more money. So, that was approved.)
Even if it's more money - NO!
Quote from: Heisenberg on January 16, 2026, 03:44:16 PMJan 14, 2026
Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) is leading a letter with Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) to Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman to encourage the conference to add Saint Louis University (SLU) and the University of Dayton (UD) to the Big East.
https://www.schmitt.senate.gov/media/press-releases/senators-schmitt-husted-call-for-big-east-conference-membership-for-saint-louis-university-university-of-dayton/
Oh, someone is writing a letter you say? Surely that'll get filed directly in Val's trash. Right where it belongs.
Enough with this garbage
Glad our us senators are focusing on the real issues.
Quote from: Heisenberg on January 16, 2026, 03:44:16 PMJan 14, 2026
Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) is leading a letter with Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) to Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman to encourage the conference to add Saint Louis University (SLU) and the University of Dayton (UD) to the Big East.
https://www.schmitt.senate.gov/media/press-releases/senators-schmitt-husted-call-for-big-east-conference-membership-for-saint-louis-university-university-of-dayton/
Socialist government intervention
Quote from: Galway Eagle on January 16, 2026, 04:05:41 PMGlad our us senators are focusing on the real issues.
Damn! You beat me to it.
How did Minnesota's 2 senators miss the chance to tell Val we should take in St. Thomas?
Lol. Hard pass. There are probably a hundred different reasons why those two schools won't be added.
Dayton hasn't even won their conference tournament in over 22 seasons. Maybe the senators should write a letter to the A10 commissioner asking for a free championship instead.
Not Dayton. They own MU, so there would be 2 more losses each year for MU.
I think Dayton would be a fine add. SLU has no business in this league.
Quote from: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on January 16, 2026, 08:43:35 PMI think Dayton would be a fine add. SLU has no business in this league.
High probability Dayton gets in down the road.
Quote from: 79Warrior on January 16, 2026, 08:48:28 PMHigh probability Dayton gets in down the road.
2126 feels about right.
If the network partners want it and it brings more value, let's do it.
Val to reply with a "ABD".
Honestly, I could see Dayton to the BE, but more likely MU goes to the B12 in a basketball expansion.
Ah yes, the good Senator from Missouri who would impose strict requirements that all players meet his definition of "American." Go clean up Missouri's meth oeoblem, Senator
Schmitt declared that "we Americans are sons and daughters of the Christian Pilgrims that poured out from Europe's shores to baptize a new world in their ancient faith" and that "America belongs to us, and only us"
Must be a bit of escapism for some stressed AF politicians.
Would def be play with Dayton, SLU, VCU joining up. If UConn leaves I'd make a play for Notre Dame were I the commish
Quote from: SchnitzelBoy on January 16, 2026, 11:09:14 PMMust be a bit of escapism for some stressed AF politicians.
Would def be play with Dayton, SLU, VCU joining up. If UConn leaves I'd make a play for Notre Dame were I the commish
Make a play for ND now.
Should've added Gonzaga. Suppose you can still revisit that, but will have to pay the new Pac 12 more to get them.
The moment you're in a conference with Dayton is the moment Buzz proves to have been correct.
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on January 17, 2026, 12:25:34 AMMake a play for ND now.
Ackerman should have paid a visit to South Bend the day after ND was snubbed from the CFP. That was the moment. Now it looks like the fences have been mended with the ACC. Blown opportunity.
Quote from: DienerTime34 on January 17, 2026, 08:19:43 AMAckerman should have paid a visit to South Bend the day after ND was snubbed from the CFP. That was the moment. Now it looks like the fences have been mended with the ACC. Blown opportunity.
How do you know calls were not made? You do not. My guess is ND has zero interest in the BE. They need to be able to schedule football games. That's why they are in the ACC. They were having enormous difficulty scheduling football games as an independent.
Quote from: 79Warrior on January 17, 2026, 09:08:37 AMHow do you know calls were not made? You do not. My guess is ND has zero interest in the BE. They need to be able to schedule football games. That's why they are in the ACC. They were having enormous difficulty scheduling football games as an independent.
technically ND football is still an independent with an 'agreement' to play ACC schools. Didn't ND get an 'agreement' with the college football playoff committee that if they are ranked at least top 12, they are in? (or, something like that) I do wish MU played them regularly. I guess those days are long gone. ND was always my most hated rival now replaced by RED.
Quote from: Viper on January 17, 2026, 09:44:11 AMtechnically ND football is still an independent with an 'agreement' to play ACC schools. Didn't ND get an 'agreement' with the college football playoff committee that if they are ranked at least top 12, they are in? (or, something like that) I do wish MU played them regularly. I guess those days are long gone. ND was always my most hated rival now replaced by RED.
Screw No Dick and their longstanding belief that they are entitled. That unfair agreement with CFB Committee is another example of entitlement. So unfair. Why haven't other schools been given that butt boy arrangement?
Will suck to be #13 in the conference. #11 doesn't sound nearly as bad. #muMbb
Quote from: Viper on January 17, 2026, 09:44:11 AMtechnically ND football is still an independent with an 'agreement' to play ACC schools. Didn't ND get an 'agreement' with the college football playoff committee that if they are ranked at least top 12, they are in? (or, something like that) I do wish MU played them regularly. I guess those days are long gone. ND was always my most hated rival now replaced by RED.
That's my point. Most of their sports are ACC, except hockey which is Big 10. They have to have some affiliation with a football conference to get a few games guaranteed. Thus, the BE is non starter.
Quote from: Heisenberg on January 16, 2026, 03:44:16 PMJan 14, 2026
Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) is leading a letter with Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) to Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman to encourage the conference to add Saint Louis University (SLU) and the University of Dayton (UD) to the Big East.
https://www.schmitt.senate.gov/media/press-releases/senators-schmitt-husted-call-for-big-east-conference-membership-for-saint-louis-university-university-of-dayton/
As always, a pointless post.
Quote from: DienerTime34 on January 17, 2026, 08:19:43 AMAckerman should have paid a visit to South Bend the day after ND was snubbed from the CFP. That was the moment. Now it looks like the fences have been mended with the ACC. Blown opportunity.
They wouldn't dream of parking their nonrevenue sports in the Big East.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 17, 2026, 01:19:03 PMThey wouldn't dream of parking their nonrevenue sports in the Big East.
They don't have to dream, they've done it.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 17, 2026, 01:31:39 PMThey don't have to dream, they've done it.
That Big East isn't this Big East.
Revenue shares will remain the same when we get relegated
Random but not deep thoughts lol.
Talked to a Notre Dame family. They said Notre Dame to the Big East again could happen after the football playoff snub.
How likely that is probably doubtful but could happen.
At the Marquette Dayton game this year. Dayton fans sitting by us said they wanted to join the Big East and replace DePaul haha.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 17, 2026, 01:47:38 PMThat Big East isn't this Big East.
True. This BE wins BB national championships at a higher rate. ;)
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on January 17, 2026, 02:19:39 PMRandom but not deep thoughts lol.
Talked to a Notre Dame family. They said Notre Dame to the Big East again could happen after the football playoff snub.
How likely that is probably doubtful but could happen.
At the Marquette Dayton game this year. Dayton fans sitting by us said they wanted to join the Big East and replace DePaul haha.
FWIW, my ND friend here in Connecticut said the same. His father went to ND and so did one of his brothers.