Catholic 7 Press Conference

[TallTitan34]

Televised?

[Tugg Speedman]

ESPNews

[chren21]

not seeing it.  Toledo vs. Utah St. is on

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Anyone...

[chren21]

nothing.  next best coverage I am guessing will be at half of the VCU game on CBS sports....

[chren21]

espn news coming up....

[Avenue Commons]

Just got the official email:

Dear members of the Marquette community,

We are writing to inform you today that Marquette University, along with six other colleges and universities, has made a decision to end our association with the BIG EAST Conference. DePaul University, Georgetown University, Providence College, Seton Hall University, St. John's University and Villanova University have also ended their association with the conference, and together we will explore our options to develop a premier athletics conference centered on elite-level basketball.

So many of you fondly recall both the historical and modern successes of Marquette Athletics, including our men's basketball program, from our National Championship in 1977, our Final Four appearance in 2003 and the back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances in 2011 and 2012. This move will allow us to enhance the elite status of our men's basketball program. It also allows us to develop new opportunities for student athletes in all 16 of our competitive athletic programs. Several of these programs capped off banner years this fall: women's soccer made another NCAA Sweet 16 appearance in its seventh trip to the NCAA tournament in eight years; women's volleyball won 27 games en route a second straight NCAA tournament appearance; and men's soccer rose to a national ranking of number two in its regular season, while also making an NCAA tournament appearance.

The seven presidents and athletic directors of the universities previously named have been in a thoughtful dialogue to ensure we jointly solidify our vision and commitment to compete at the absolute highest levels of athletic excellence for many years to come. In the past few weeks, our conversations became more urgent and gained momentum.

In addition to aligning our university with strong peer institutions, we also saw great value in retaining our presence in key geographic locations where we have a large representation of both Marquette alumni and current students. The six peer institutions have locations in Chicago, Washington, D.C., New England, New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia, which will provide an infrastructure needed to obtain the highest levels of success.

As we look ahead to a new future for Marquette University Athletics, we want to thank you for your continued and enthusiastic support

Sincerely,

Scott R. Pilarz, S.J.
President
Marquette University

Larry Williams
Vice President and Director of Athletics
Marquette University





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[chapman]

Zagoria seems to be updating this article with more quotes from SJU's president, guessing it's coming from the news conference.

http://zagsblog.com/articles/big-priest-schools-cut-ties-with-big-east/

[chren21]

that email was already posted.

[Avenue Commons]

that email was already posted.

And your point is what, exactly?

[chren21]

And your point is what, exactly?

Exaclty what I posted.  Was it not clear?

[real chili 83]

This is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay cool.

[madtownwarrior]

knew something was up when Pilarz and LW were waiting for Buzz at the end of the tunnel after the game.   All seemed very cordial...   

and for Ners - saw the Larry before the game, said "Nice Job Larry," he responded with a hearty thanks...

[ChicosBailBonds]

and for Ners - saw the Larry before the game, said "Nice Job Larry," he responded with a hearty thanks...

What was he wearing?  Can we get a full description to make sure it passes our elite standards of dress attire for AD's becoming of MU?

[Pakuni]

What was he wearing?  Can we get a full description to make sure it passes our elite standards of dress attire for AD's becoming of MU?

Manti Te'o jersey and ND sweats.

[AZWarrior]

Manti Te'o jersey and ND sweats.

Were they stained?

[77ncaachamps]

So no "BE" conference...making their own.

Not great for brand-promoting in many ways.

Let's hope they don't fumble it like MU did with GOLD.

[Avenue Commons]

Exaclty what I posted.  Was it not clear?

Then it's very clear that you are the most bored person ever if you have the time and inclination to point out redundancy on a message board on the Internet. I sometimes wish I knew what it was like to be that bored.

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

Then it's very clear that you are the most bored person ever if you have the time and inclination to point out redundancy on a message board on the Internet. I sometimes wish I knew what it was like to be that bored.

You could read the exchange between the two of you on this post...

[Avenue Commons]

You could read the exchange between the two of you on this post...

Agree wholeheartedly.

[T-Bone]

So no "BE" conference...making their own.

Not great for brand-promoting in many ways.

Let's hope they don't fumble it like MU did with GOLD.

I would have loved to keep the name, it's tradition and formation was basketball. 

I'm not particularly worried about the brand.  There's been plenty of press and will continue to be press on the change. 

And, maybe, perhaps it's on the negotiation table.  I have no clue. 

[Tums Festival]

I would have loved to keep the name, it's tradition and formation was basketball. 

I'm not particularly worried about the brand.  There's been plenty of press and will continue to be press on the change. 

And, maybe, perhaps it's on the negotiation table.  I have no clue. 

Haven't lost the Big East name. That's to be negotiated between the C7 and the football schools. St. John's President said they'd like to keep the BE name.

[boyonthedock]

Gold would have been fine if the stuck with it. At the very least it would have been unique. [I'm a young alum alum and notice/like when they forget to say golden eagles on the broadcast. Warriors or just marquette is good enough for me.]

[chren21]

Then it's very clear that you are the most bored person ever if you have the time and inclination to point out redundancy on a message board on the Internet. I sometimes wish I knew what it was like to be that bored.

Good one..  Bored cause I am reading this site just after after MU played a game, and the C7 is leaving the Big East.  I pointed out that a new thread was just created a little before you posted the same thing.  You took it personally, and you have a confidence problem.

[Avenue Commons]

You took it personally, and you have a confidence problem.

If you knew me you would know that's pretty funny. Enough juvenille bickering. Merry Christmas and go MU.