2021-22 Big East Conference Results

[brewcity77]

I'm not sure he's damaged goods, but I think he is going to have to work his way back up to get to the BE level.  I think the idea that he would be a no-brainer for a place like Butler or Georgetown is inaccurate.

It went south in a hurry, but less than 2 years ago he had them ranked and they would've been a protected seed in the 2020 tourney. And last year, honestly it was probably COVID that kept them out of the tournament. Two lopsided losses after lengthy pauses (37 points at Wisconsin after 18 days off, 45 points at UNC after 19 days off) killed their metrics and knocked them out of Dayton at worst.

This year has been awful, but I think it was a case of the coach not fitting the job, similar to Shaka at Texas. I think if he got a Butler or Georgetown job, you'd see a relatively quick turnaround as long as he was allowed to run the program his way.

[tower912]

If Butler parts way ways with Jordan, Mack is a logical choice.   If he doesn't take a year off.

[brewcity77]

If Butler parts way ways with Jordan, Mack is a logical choice.   If he doesn't take a year off.

Mack certainly would make sense, and he got his start with Thad Matta, albeit at Xavier, so he does have ties to the Butler coaching tree. John Groce, Jeff Boals, or maybe even Archie Miller would also make some sense. Could even call Micah Shrewsberry, who might be in the Big 10, but probably at the league's worst job.

[Galway Eagle]

Mack certainly would make sense, and he got his start with Thad Matta, albeit at Xavier, so he does have ties to the Butler coaching tree. John Groce, Jeff Boals, or maybe even Archie Miller would also make some sense. Could even call Micah Shrewsberry, who might be in the Big 10, but probably at the league's worst job.

Nebraska might give PSU a run for that title

[brewcity77]

Nebraska might give PSU a run for that title

I don't disagree. I think Penn State is tough because it's a difficult place to get to and you have lots of in-state competition for players with 'Nova, Pitt, and the other Big Five schools all being close. Neither of them is an easy task, that's for sure.

[LAZER]

If Butler parts way ways with Jordan, Mack is a logical choice.   If he doesn't take a year off.

I thought Mack looked like sht in his recent press conferences. A year off might be the right call.

[JakeBarnes]

Mack certainly would make sense, and he got his start with Thad Matta, albeit at Xavier, so he does have ties to the Butler coaching tree. John Groce, Jeff Boals, or maybe even Archie Miller would also make some sense. Could even call Micah Shrewsberry, who might be in the Big 10, but probably at the league's worst job.

Not sure Butler is going to go for a retread. Still think they try to poach up-and-comers--ideally those that have Butler connections as long as their AD is there. There are good options that check both boxes like Nored or Ryan Pedon.

Otherwise I expect they'll go after Medved, Gates, DeVries or someone else that is the coach du jour.

[brewcity77]

Not sure Butler is going to go for a retread. Still think they try to poach up-and-comers--ideally those that have Butler connections as long as their AD is there. There are good options that check both boxes like Nored or Ryan Pedon.

Otherwise I expect they'll go after Medved, Gates, DeVries or someone else that is the coach du jour.

I don't think it will be Medved, Gates, or DeVries. Butler hasn't gone outside the family since they hired alum Barry Collier in 1989. Nored or Pedon, maybe, but otherwise they'll gets someone from the Collier/Matta/Stevens coaching tree.

[Herman Cain]

Cooley & Company at X tonight . Should be a good battle .

Creighton needs to stay focused on the road against Butler. Butler looking to break their losing streak.

[PGsHeroes32]

Reeves is questionable tonight vs X, makes it very likely he will be ready to go Saturday for us.

[Uncle Rico]

Dence over X early

[Uncle Rico]

The Ler is up on The Ton 20-18 early

[TallTitan34]

Do we have a preference who wins between X and PC?

PC so we aren't getting them after a loss?

X to knock PC down the standings?

[Uncle Rico]

Do we have a preference who wins between X and PC?

PC so we aren't getting them after a loss?

X to knock PC down the standings?

X to win

[Uncle Rico]

X battles back and is down 6 at half to the Dence

Butler is up 3 at Creighton at half.  BlueJays fans committing seppuku

[Uncle Rico]

Butler poleaxing Creighton in Omaha. 

The Dence up 4 over X with 7:07 left

[PGsHeroes32]

Butler poleaxing Creighton in Omaha. 

The Dence up 4 over X with 7:07 left

Still embarrassing but not in Omaha

[Uncle Rico]

Still embarrassing but not in Omaha

Whoopsey daisy

[PGsHeroes32]

Providence dagger

[DFW HOYA]

Providence is having a month to remember. Everything is going Ed Cooley's way.

[Mr. Nielsen]

Providence dagger

Smooth shot.

[StillWarriors]

If Butler parts way ways with Jordan, Mack is a logical choice.   If he doesn't take a year off.

That would be interesting. Butler and X have a pretty nasty rivalry, so that might take a minute for Butler fans to wrap their arms around.

[Herman Cain]

Cooley & Company racking up the wins.

Butler digs deep and gets the win

[MU82]

Providence is having a month to remember. Everything is going Ed Cooley's way.

Well, not quite everything ...

MARQUETTE 88, Providence 56

[MU82]

Seth Davis has two familiar names on his list of interesting candidates for Louisville job ...

Ed Cooley, head coach, Providence. Cooley wouldn't be a home-run hire, but he could represent a stand-up double for a program that badly needs a hit. His charismatic, high-wattage personality would play well in this city, as would the blue-collar toughness his teams are known for. Cooley is also having one of his best seasons — the Friars are alone in first place in the Big East and ranked No. 17 in the AP poll. Cooley grew up in Providence and has spent his entire career in the Northeast, so in that sense this would be a bit of a reach. He is popular in his hometown, but he is also in his 11th season there. He might be up for a change in scenery, especially if the price is right.

Kevin Willard, head coach, Seton Hall. Willard's name was a little hotter six weeks ago when the Pirates were a top 15 team, but they have encountered all kinds of injuries and disruptions, and they just lost by 21 points at home to St. John's to fall to 3-5 in the Big East. If the team doesn't turn around it will be hard to win this press conference, but Seton Hall is not an easy place to win, and Willard has done a good job there. He has also has ties to the area after working as an assistant for Pitino; his father, Ralph, worked as an assistant under Pitino at both Kentucky and Louisville and was head coach at Western Kentucky for four years.