More conference realignment talk

[MuggsyB]

Most of the schools are only 2 time zones away than 3, but what do I know. 

Not a fan of Gonzaga partnering up with the Big East at all because of the travel.

I understand the travel concerns and I don't know anything about their other programs.  But from a pure hoops standpoint adding Gonzaga to the BEast would be outstanding.

[tower912]

Meh.  Give me Dayton.   Resurrect the old rivalry.

[WhiteTrash]

Meh.  Give me Dayton.   Resurrect the old rivalry.

Teal?

Please.

[tower912]

It is a lonely bandwagon.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Meh.  Give me Dayton.   Resurrect the old rivalry.

Drunk?

[Billy Hoyle]

Meh.  Give me Dayton.   Resurrect the old rivalry.

Dayton or SLU?

Hospital food or airline food?

[tower912]

Drunk?

Not in years.    There is a part of me that thinks the Big East should steal from the EPL and have relegation and promotion with the A-10.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

It is a lonely bandwagon.

Yea but very roomy

[panda]

Why does this make sense panda or more sense than joining the BEast?

Premier basketball conference with the majority of members mucg closer than BE schools.

[Johnny B]

Meh.  Give me Dayton.   Resurrect the old rivalry.

no

[jfp61]

Dayton or SLU?

Hospital food or airline food?

If you have to choose one of these its easily SLU because ill take the city of Saint Louis over whatever is in Dayton

[tower912]

It only matters if Fox insists that the Big East adds a team for the next tv contract.     So, in this hypothetical, the Big East would obviously love Gonzaga.    Can the logistics be worked out?   If yes, end of discussion.    If no, who is next?    Maybe Duke is tired of all of that ACC football money     St. Louis?    Only for the media market.     Or a team that has an alum for a coach, that had a legit chance at a final four before COVID hit, and is once again in or near the preseason top 25.    They are building a case for being the best program in the A-10.   Yeah, Xavier would throw a hissy.   And Georgetown would feel threatened.    Like they did when VCU was being floated when the new Big East was forming.   
    So, the best program or a new media market?    From a strictly basketball standpoint, give me a team that can get nationally ranked in the A-10.

[MuggsyB]

Premier basketball conference with the majority of members mucg closer than BE schools.

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Is another hour or so on their plane that big of a deal?  Perhaps I am biased but as a non-football school I think the BEast makes more sense.

[panda]

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Is another hour or so on their plane that big of a deal?  Perhaps I am biased but as a non-football school I think the BEast makes more sense.

You’re extremely biased lol

I want Gonzaga to work too but b12 makes way more sense and will pay better as well.

[dgies9156]

I still argue there's at least one more BIG move coming. IT will be triggered by, who else? The SEC.

North Carolina, Clemson, Miami and Florida State to at some point end up in the SEC. At that point, the SEC is finished expanding. This makes too much sense.

Virginia and Notre Dame end up in the BIG 10. The rest of the ACC is toast.

The Big whatever, headed by Okie State, Kansas, Kansas State and Iowa State join with what's left of the Pac10 to form a superconference. Washington and Oregon become the lynchpins, savings the Beavs and the Cougs for big time college athletics. This one could happen in the near future as the Pac10 renegotiates its television contract.

As I've said before, Val needs to then court Duke and maybe Wake Forest for the BEast.

I don't see Gonzaga as a big problem for us, iof they want to join us. Some of the distances they travel now are about as far as they'd go for most of our conference. As Brother Muggsy said, what's another hour on an airplane? Oh, and for Gonzaga to join the B12, they need a semblance of a football team.

[WhiteTrash]

    So, the best program or a new media market?    From a strictly basketball standpoint, give me a team that can get nationally ranked in the A-10.

That is one of the best arguments for Dayton I have ever read.  You've moved me to the point where I'll be happy with Dayton in the Big East.............. when hell freezes over.

[tower912]

I get it.  Now, Fox says find a 12th team.  Gonzaga says no.   Who is your pick and why?

[ATL MU Warrior]

I get it.  Now, Fox says find a 12th team.  Gonzaga says no.   Who is your pick and why?

1) ABD
2) ABD

[tower912]

Not good enough.  Why?

[PointWarrior]

Dayton sucks

I get it.  Now, Fox says find a 12th team.  Gonzaga says no.   Who is your pick and why?

[79Warrior]

Why does this make sense panda or more sense than joining the BEast?
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Seriously? Money and travel.

[WhiteTrash]

I get it.  Now, Fox says find a 12th team.  Gonzaga says no.   Who is your pick and why?

It is not an easy / obvious answer. As for Dayton, I can overlook the arrogant fans and school that act like they are UNC, Kentucky & UCLA all rolled into one. I really don't like the proximity to Xavier.

I think market is a major factor (see Big10 with Rutgers & Maryland) along with tradition and competitiveness.

Saint Louis checks a lot of boxes except tradition and the new arena is smallish for BE.
VCU - like Dayton, I don't like the proximity to GTown.
Loyola - DePaul
I think the MVC is picked over at this point (Bradley is tempting with the coach there  )

Does Memphis want to go independent in football?
 

[WhiteTrash]

I still argue there's at least one more BIG move coming. IT will be triggered by, who else? The SEC.

North Carolina, Clemson, Miami and Florida State to at some point end up in the SEC. At that point, the SEC is finished expanding. This makes too much sense.

Virginia and Notre Dame end up in the BIG 10. The rest of the ACC is toast.

The Big whatever, headed by Okie State, Kansas, Kansas State and Iowa State join with what's left of the Pac10 to form a superconference. Washington and Oregon become the lynchpins, savings the Beavs and the Cougs for big time college athletics. This one could happen in the near future as the Pac10 renegotiates its television contract.

As I've said before, Val needs to then court Duke and maybe Wake Forest for the BEast.

I don't see Gonzaga as a big problem for us, iof they want to join us. Some of the distances they travel now are about as far as they'd go for most of our conference. As Brother Muggsy said, what's another hour on an airplane? Oh, and for Gonzaga to join the B12, they need a semblance of a football team.

A lot to unpack here but I think it makes sense. Not sure how the SEC, B10, ACC fallout trips a Big12, PAC12 merge but I'll buy it. I think there's a fair chance the B12 will pick off PAC12 teams in advance of the end of the ACC Grant of Rights ending in 2035(?) when the SEC will come calling on the ACC. All in all, I think you are right.

[DFW HOYA]

The Big East isn't actively looking at anyone.

[MU82]

A lot to unpack here but I think it makes sense. Not sure how the SEC, B10, ACC fallout trips a Big12, PAC12 merge but I'll buy it. I think there's a fair chance the B12 will pick off PAC12 teams in advance of the end of the ACC Grant of Rights ending in 2035(?) when the SEC will come calling on the ACC. All in all, I think you are right.

The Big Ten really wants UNC.