Rick Pitino - Head Coach at St John’s University!!!

[paultzman]

Rick had an interesting comment on McAfee show regarding NIL changes for next year. He said it goes from current format to a revenue sharing arrangement where all schools will be allowed to share $22 million with athletes so basketball only schools will have an advantage over the football schools who have to take care of the football players out of the that amount along with the other teams.

He also said again that he believes a Big East/ACC basketball merger would create a great conference able to compete with SEC's; and, of course, the tournament at MSG.

Agree w Rick, the Big East must strategically plan to expand and the ACC, despite its struggles, still has some quality programs. In this warp speed hoops environment, forget adding the schools that fit the traditional Catholic School model the conference was built on like Dayton. We love the “cozy” nature of the BE w ten teams and playing each other twice, but imo we are too heavy and need to think outside the box and merge with ACC if feasible.

Of course this is not a “waving the magic wand” type move and merits a ton of leadership and creativity. Not sure Ackerman can capably lead this exploration, but the BE University Presidents must unite and develop an aggressive business strategy to explore the feasibility of this bold move. Apply the “adapt or perish” mantra as you see fit.

 

[SJ_NYC]

Rick had an interesting comment on McAfee show regarding NIL changes for next year. He said it goes from current format to a revenue sharing arrangement where all schools will be allowed to share $22 million with athletes so basketball only schools will have an advantage over the football schools who have to take care of the football players out of the that amount along with the other teams.

He also said again that he believes a Big East/ACC basketball merger would create a great conference able to compete with SEC's; and, of course, the tournament at MSG.

One would think that the powers that be will remedy that football vs. non-football difference for the revenue share. Heavens forbid that the non-football schools have any potential advantage at all.

 

[dk423]

Agree w Rick, the Big East must strategically plan to expand and the ACC, despite its struggles, still has some quality programs. In this warp speed hoops environment, forget adding the schools that fit the traditional Catholic School model the conference was built on like Dayton. We love the “cozy” nature of the BE w ten teams and playing each other twice, but imo we are too heavy and need to think outside the box and merge with ACC if feasible.

Of course this is not a “waving the magic wand” type move and merits a ton of leadership and creativity. Not sure Ackerman can capably lead this exploration, but the BE University Presidents must unite and develop an aggressive business strategy to explore the feasibility of this bold move. Apply the “adapt or perish” mantra as you see fit.

Ironically, a merger would also bring all of the original Big East schools back together and increase geographical rivalries if done right.

 

[kranmars]

Ironically, a merger would also bring all of the original Big East schools back together and increase geographical rivalries if done right.

Let Syracuse wait about 5 years after the merger before they can step foot on the Garden floor.

 

[Amaseinyourface]

Agree w Rick, the Big East must strategically plan to expand and the ACC, despite its struggles, still has some quality programs. In this warp speed hoops environment, forget adding the schools that fit the traditional Catholic School model the conference was built on like Dayton. We love the “cozy” nature of the BE w ten teams and playing each other twice, but imo we are too heavy and need to think outside the box and merge with ACC if feasible.

Of course this is not a “waving the magic wand” type move and merits a ton of leadership and creativity. Not sure Ackerman can capably lead this exploration, but the BE University Presidents must unite and develop an aggressive business strategy to explore the feasibility of this bold move. Apply the “adapt or perish” mantra as you see fit.

The hardest part about something like this is the BE probably can’t afford to bring everybody. And that has got to make it extremely difficult to discuss the options for a huge merger like that.

 

[mattc]

Let Syracuse wait about 5 years after the merger before they can step foot on the Garden floor.

Screw Syracuse. They’re irrelevant. Send them to the NEC where they belong.

 

[SJU85]

One would think that the powers that be will remedy that football vs. non-football difference for the revenue share. Heavens forbid that the non-football schools have any potential advantage at all.

The agreement/settlement is $22M per school period. How it gets distributed is up to each individual institution.

Players can still earn NIL dollars from outside sources.

 

[Moose]

A merger sounds all well and good. Until then you realize you will never see another BET game in person with so many schools competing for tickets.

 

[kranmars]

A merger sounds all well and good. Until then you realize you will never see another BET game in person with so many schools competing for tickets.

They may have the bottom half of the league playing in one and done games (as the higher seed hosts), until they get to a certain number like 16, to actually play in the Garden.

I agree, this will be a messy marriage.

 

[Rhythm]

It’s really dumb that regional conferences are a thing of the past. Money rules everything.

 

[Beasts of the East]

Perusing Rick's wikipedia page and realized he hasn't been in a second weekend in 10 years. Think he's hungry?

Geez. he was fired 8 years ago!

A merger sounds all well and good. Until then you realize you will never see another BET game in person with so many schools competing for tickets.

I hate the idea of an ACC merger. I like the largely Catholic school feel and the 2 game format. But the most viable business decision will prevail.

 

[IDRAFT]

A merger sounds all well and good. Until then you realize you will never see another BET game in person with so many schools competing for tickets.

I never came close to making the cut as a STH when the bloated football version of the Big East existed, so this is a very accurate comment.

 

[IDRAFT]

Basketball only schools and football schools coexist as well as man and dinosaurs. Not to say this wont happen or doesn’t need to happen or whatever. But as a fan of basketball only it will be crappier for sure.

 

[MainMan]

When Duke gives up football, I'll be more than happy to let them into the BE.

 

[bucketshardy]

The agreement/settlement is $22M per school period. How it gets distributed is up to each individual institution.

Players can still earn NIL dollars from outside sources.

that's where my mind is at... does anyone see this "22M" as a "Cap" ... lol.... studs will still be paid - big time schools with Big time boosters will still reign supreme

 

[dk423]

that's where my mind is at... does anyone see this "22M" as a "Cap" ... lol.... studs will still be paid - big time schools with Big time boosters will still reign supreme

It's not a cap but its helpful if we have a 10 mill headstart, not including our NIL

 

[dk423]

'Going through that experience propelled me for life': The early years of Rick Pitino | FOX Sports

In Part 1 of "Postcards of Pitino," FOX Sports spoke with five of Pitino's former players during his early years coaching at Syracuse, Boston University and Providence College.

www.foxsports.com

 

[Howie71]

Agree w Rick, the Big East must strategically plan to expand and the ACC, despite its struggles, still has some quality programs. In this warp speed hoops environment, forget adding the schools that fit the traditional Catholic School model the conference was built on like Dayton. We love the “cozy” nature of the BE w ten teams and playing each other twice, but imo we are too heavy and need to think outside the box and merge with ACC if feasible.

Of course this is not a “waving the magic wand” type move and merits a ton of leadership and creativity. Not sure Ackerman can capably lead this exploration, but the BE University Presidents must unite and develop an aggressive business strategy to explore the feasibility of this bold move. Apply the “adapt or perish” mantra as you see fit.

A merger sounds all well and good. Until then you realize you will never see another BET game in person with so many schools competing for tickets.

Sure, but as Paultz said adapt or die. Look at the alternatives if we do nothing..

 

[Shannon]

Sure, but as Paultz said adapt or die. Look at the alternatives if we do nothing..

talk to a buddy of mine who is Kentucky fan and he mentioned if you aren't a big donor, forget about it. Additionally, the cost of a ticket to the SEC tournament is very $$$$$. Limited supply due to so many teams in conference.

 

[paultzman]