Why aren't we talking about Holy Cross?

[Benny B]

Teal isn't necessary i hope.

Not for most.  But there's usually at least one horse that can't find his way back to the stable, so it's nice that you left the door open.

[frozena pizza]

By bring you a market it means television sets with access to your conference's games...not necessarily fans of a conference, so yes having a team in a market does bring you that market.

First of all, Holy Cross is roughly an hour from Boston.  So is Providence.  There are 52 colleges in Boston and almost none of them would result in us getting a better TV deal even within Boston.  Most games are televised nationally or regionally and the best way to get exposure is to play good teams with fans who will watch.  Playing Gonzaga probably gets us more attention in Boston than Holy Cross. 

[Dish]

Since ND is out, we really should focus on getting St. Mary's. We'd still be relevant in South Bend then once ND comes around.

[Badgerhater]

Once Alverno adds men to their underclass enrollment then it could join the league.

[tower912]

Holy Cross?   As what, the name for the new conference?

[🏀]

Call me crazy, but the University of Chicago used to be in the Big Ten.

DePaul can cater to the northsiders and Chicago would be good for the southsiders.

It only makes sense for full-market penetration.

[Dawson Rental]

Why don't we try for the University of Phoenix, or Rassmussen College?

They have a lot of commercials, and probably can add to our conference...

Teal isn't necessary i hope.

University of Phoenix would be okay, except the athletic department would never be sure where to fly to for away games.

[JD]

University of Phoenix would be okay, except the athletic department would never be sure where to fly to for away games.

+1

You're right, maybe DeVry, or Kaplan is a better choice.  I'm not sure if they stack up academically compared to the University of Phoenix though?

Ok, in all seriousness.  Why in the world would we want Holy Cross?  That's like suggesting we should get Houston, Seatle, Denver, just because of their markets.

[warriorchick]

University of Phoenix would be okay, except the athletic department would never be sure where to fly to for away games.

t

Duh - to Phoenix.  That's where their football stadium is.


Wright, Clay baby?

[Dawson Rental]

t

Duh - to Phoenix.  That's where their football stadium is.


Wright, Clay baby?

I know what jsglow is getting for Christmas!

A night cap that is a replica of a Green Bay Packer helmet.

[Avenue Commons]

Didn't mean to I mean to imply I thought they are a better option than Creighton, SLU, etc.

To be honest I was only thinking of the Boston angle. Didn't realize Worcester was that far from Boston. Also thought their program was better than it is. Guess I relate it to Bob Cousy and 2003 tourney.