UD a member of the BE

[keefe]

I noticed that Denver is in the BE for LAX. Where is the geographic outrage over a MST member??

http://www.bigeast.com/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/050314aaa.html

[muhoosier260]

I'm definitely not in the know regarding lacrosse, but I had no idea. Assuming this has something to do with there not being a ton of lacrosse D1 teams.

[GGGG]

I'm definitely not in the know regarding lacrosse, but I had no idea. Assuming this has something to do with there not being a ton of lacrosse D1 teams.

Exactly.  Johns Hopkins is actually going to be joining the B10 as a single sport member in lacrosse.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

It is actually DU. Denver University.

[MUMountin]

It is actually DU. Denver University.

Actually, it is the University of Denver, but like some other schools west of the Mississippi (University of Colorado = CU; University of Kansas = KU, etc.), its short-hand moniker is DU.

[keefe]

Actually, it is the University of Denver, but like some other schools west of the Mississippi (University of Colorado = CU; University of Kansas = KU, etc.), its short-hand moniker is DU.

So what does Friends University go by?

[real chili 83]

I thought this was about Dayton.

[MUeng]

I thought this was about Dayton.

same here. Abbreviations gone wild

[Coleman]

MU and ND are the only LAX programs in the midwest. you gotta get teams from somewhere

[Norm]

MU and ND are the only LAX programs in the midwest. you gotta get teams from somewhere

Not true. University of Detroit Mercy has a team, as do some of the Big Ten.

[Texas Western]

I noticed that Denver is in the BE for LAX. Where is the geographic outrage over a MST member??

http://www.bigeast.com/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/050314aaa.html

Denver in the Big East is a good deal for us. They are a top 10 program.

[Dawson Rental]

I thought this was about Dayton.

Disappointed?

[bradley center bat]

Difference might be it's one sport. A heavyweight LAX program.

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

So what does Friends University go by?

FU Keefe !!!!!!!

[Buzz Williams' Spillproof Chiclets Cup]

Not true. University of Detroit Mercy has a team, as do some of the Big Ten.

None of those are options as the Big Ten is forming its own lacrosse conference next year as it will have 6 members playing the sport (Penn State, Michigan, Ohio State, Maryland, Rutgers, affiliate member Johns Hopkins).

Meanwhile, Denver is a national power (#7) in Lacrosse, and Detroit Mercy is ranked 58th out of 67 D1 Lacrosse programs. Once Hopkins chose to affiliate with the Big Ten, getting Denver was a no-brainer. Remember, the Big East lacrosse conference suffered from the loss of Syracuse (#1) and Notre Dame (#5). After Denver, the second-highest-ranked team from the Big East this year is St. John's at #25.

[Brewtown Andy]

I'm definitely not in the know regarding lacrosse, but I had no idea. Assuming this has something to do with there not being a ton of lacrosse D1 teams.

And with the ECAC collapsing after this season because of the Big Ten sponsoring men's lacrosse next year.

Denver needed a home.  Big East needed a 6th team to keep their NCAA tournament automatic bid after Syracuse and Notre Dame went to the ACC and Rutgers goes to the Big Ten next year.

[GGGG]

I have said previously that if Denver could grow their basketball program to a level of respectability, that they would be a great addition to the BE.  Right now they aren't close to that point, being about a .500 program in the Summit League but they do fit the profile of BE schools.

[Coleman]

I have said previously that if Denver could grow their basketball program to a level of respectability, that they would be a great addition to the BE.  Right now they aren't close to that point, being about a .500 program in the Summit League but they do fit the profile of BE schools.

Isn't strength of the basketball program 75% of the profile?

[🏀]

unnatural carnal knowledge Dayton.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

I have said previously that if Denver could grow their basketball program to a level of respectability, that they would be a great addition to the BE.  Right now they aren't close to that point, being about a .500 program in the Summit League but they do fit the profile of BE schools.

Could they grow their basketball program to be very respectable if they were in the Big East?

Private school in large metro area in a good media market and east of the Rockies.  Has a good hockey team in addition to LAX, so there's precedence for sports to prosper at the school.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Denver is definitely on their radar as a possible add for all sports....in the FAR future. If they build their program, the BEast invitation will come.