WVU to Big 12

[MCMLXXX]

http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=205323383&DB_OEM_ID=10410

[MCMLXXX]

Big East press release.

http://bigeast.org/News/tabid/435/Article/228959/statement-from-commissioner-john-marinatto-on-the-departure-of-west-virginia.aspx

Looks like they each have a different time frame for the departure.

Also...

http://brett-mcmurphy.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/29532522/32980106

and...

http://www.wvmetronews.com/news.cfm?func=displayfullstory&storyid=48816

Edited October 28, 2011 by MCMLXXX

[cwb]

80, is there anything you can find good in this?

[cwb]

Thanks

[El Paso Eagle]

The good thing about all this for UNT's future is Chuck Neinas indicated the Big12 would stop at 10 teams and not look to steal additional Big East teams. That will allow the Big East to now expand with CUSA schools and hopefully CUSA will then need to reload with UNT, etc.

"In its release, the Big 12 said it expects to have 10 schools for the 2012-13 season, listing West Virginia but not Missouri."

http://www.dallasnew...-for-big-12.ece

I see how you got to 13K post

[MeanGreenTexan]

The good thing about all this for UNT's future is Chuck Neinas indicated the Big12 would stop at 10 teams and not look to steal additional Big East teams. That will allow the Big East to now expand with CUSA schools and hopefully CUSA will then need to reload with UNT, etc.

"In its release, the Big 12 said it expects to have 10 schools for the 2012-13 season, listing West Virginia but not Missouri."

http://www.dallasnew...-for-big-12.ece

Is this like internet stuttering?

[MeanGreenGlory]

I don't understand...what's the good thing about all this?

[GrayEagle]

If the Big East is to survive they must start being aggressive. They must realize that good basketball is great but it does not drive the bus. Football does that so they need to push that sport to the forefront.

They could be saved easily by adding Notre Dame. The Irish are not what they once were and need a conference where they would have a real chance to win a BCS bid annually instead of having to be in the top eight. Notre Dame's contract with NBC/Comcast either won't be renewed or will be at a much lower figure. They need to join the Big East while they still have the bargaining chip. They should, and would, get a better deal with the Big East than any other conference and might even woo others to the Big East or bar further exits. They might even lure some of those that are pending leaving to stay.

Getting the service academies would also be popular with Big East fans and Congress. If they can still retain West Virginia they would only need three more to stay a power. UCF seems to be a lock for one of the slots. If Pitt and Syracuse decide to stay, roster done. If not, Houston and SMU would be good replacements. I think that Boise is just too far away for a good fit and it would be quite expensive for them.

West Virginia is obligated for 27 months to stay in the Big East and by then they may not want to leave. I just don't see this as a done deal...yet.

[mgfan]

it is not over, Louisville AD did not make a longer term commitment to the BE.

http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20111028/SPORTS02/310280120/Louisville-AD-Tom-Jurich-keeps-options-open-won-t-commit-to-future-in-Big-East?odyssey=tab%7Cmostpopular%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE

Edited October 29, 2011 by mgfan

[playoffpush]

Just because they don't want to be there, doesn't mean they aren't going to be there. They don't have any other options, no one else is even interested in them.