Once again correct on all counts. We should not have to count on them to help us sell tickets. I attended SJU from 1981-1983 when we were good and very good and tickets were always sold out.
We need to be strong and we will sell out the Garden.
Big East & UConn
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We need to be strong and we will sell out the Garden.
I wonder what Stu Jackson & Val A want. Suspect they have had discussions with UConn as Andy Katz of ESPN hinted about several weeks ago. I hope our AD is front & center representing SJU interests. Oh, wait a minute.
I don't think our President is well versed in this matter, but that's just my gut. Perhaps that's unfair.
That is unfair. He is probably not versed at all.
I wonder what Stu Jackson & Val A want. Suspect they have had discussions with UConn as Andy Katz of ESPN hinted about several weeks ago. I hope our AD is front & center representing SJU interests. Oh, wait a minute.
I don't think our President is well versed in this matter, but that's just my gut. Perhaps that's unfair.
We can argue long and hard whether or not to blame Uconn for bolting the BE for greener pastures. But it is more than just that.
If they were invited to the ACC or Big 12, they would have happily taken the money and ran so far, so fast, it would have impressed Usain Bolt. But, since their grand vision has failed, they now want a do-over. Well, actions have consequences. They took a risk, and lost big. Too bad for them.
Let everyone in charge at that state University have to respond fot wasting money on a football stadium no one cares about. Let them deal with having to explain why they left the certainty of basketball success and financial rewards (the old BE), due to an over inflated ego, for unfounded riches.
What makes Uconn too big to fail? They played a shaky hand, and lost. As a result, the BE shouldn't be in the bailout business.
Let's say the Big 12 poaches some of the AAC schools.
Then UConn is in a bit of a lurch.
Why can't the Big East wait on deciding to whether to allow UConn to come into the conference?
The Big East would basically be negotiating against itself at that point. The conference really doesn't have to make a fast decision on this. I really hope they take their time in deciding this.
I agree with some of the above sentiment that St. John's has the most to lose if UConn came into the Big East.
So make UConn wait - there is no reason to take them immediately. A couple of years of Uconn in a hurt might make negotiating with them even easier.
Then UConn is in a bit of a lurch.
Why can't the Big East wait on deciding to whether to allow UConn to come into the conference?
The Big East would basically be negotiating against itself at that point. The conference really doesn't have to make a fast decision on this. I really hope they take their time in deciding this.
I agree with some of the above sentiment that St. John's has the most to lose if UConn came into the Big East.
So make UConn wait - there is no reason to take them immediately. A couple of years of Uconn in a hurt might make negotiating with them even easier.
terrificboss
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I would bring them back. It will help the conference both in the short term and long term.
I would also try to go to 16 and bring in St Louis, Wichita State and Memphis with them.
I would also try to go to 16 and bring in St Louis, Wichita State and Memphis with them.
Adding one of the most successful, high-profile programs in past 20 years+ to the new Big East will only make the conference stronger, more creditable, and more respected, as well as a more attractive draw on TV -- which, in turn, translates to being more attractive to elite recruits. (Think adding a program like St. Louis would do that? Please!) And instead of criticizing UConn fans for filling the Garden (pure sour grapes), let's emulate them -- and I have enough confidence in Mullin to believe that's doable. And as stated in earlier posts, no matter how much some of us would like it to happen, UConn is not going to crawl into a corner and die. And if the BE doesn't admit them, it's only a matter of time before the ACC or another power 5 conference finds a way of adding them (I see Coach K drooling) ... and that won't help the Big East at all.
NYCRedmen
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UConn fans aren't exactly jumping for joy about the possibility of coming back to the Big East if it did happen. Yes, it's a small sampling, but some interesting comments nonetheless.
http://the-boneyard.com/threads/uconn-to-big-east-may-be-gaining-steam.95884/
http://the-boneyard.com/threads/uconn-to-big-east-may-be-gaining-steam.95884/
LJSA, based on statements made by Coach K in the past couple of years, I've no doubt the ACC would find a way to gobble up a powerful, prestigious tri-state basketball program like UConn (not the mention the UConn women!) rather than see them join the Big East (a perceived threat to ACC basketball superiority) or another power 5 conference. As for BC, that's a completely different story. In the era of big-time TV money, it's not about about loyalty or tradition; it's about numbers ... and UConn (both men and women) draw sizable numbers. Better for us if they draw them as a Big East school.
Was referring to TV viewership and exposure, which would benefit the conference ... instead of benefiting another one.
As for any lack of interest by the ACC because of UConn's football program, Duke's stadium holds 40,000 (until two years ago, it was 33,900), the same as UConn's. Plus, UConn averaged 38,200+ last season, while in recent years Duke has averaged fewer than 30,000.
bottom line is what will make the CONFERENCE stronger. Adding UCONN will only make the BE better. I would add them and and maybe one more team with a basketball rich history. I like the way the league is now. Its kind of like a throw back to the 80s. Dayton is # 42 on all time wins list, they would be my addition along with UCONN. I like Memphis but they have a strong fb program too. Definitely a huge buyout either way.
When Boston College left the Big East years ago Jim Calhoun and Conn treated that move as if BC was the devil. The current Big East should treat Conn in a similar way. Keep them out.