Might we actually be nearing the end of Conference Realignment 2011? The Big 12 says it's set at 10 teams, the SEC will soon have its 14th ... if the Big East can get to 12 schools despite losing West Virginia, that's it for now, right? Right?
According to the Dallas Morning News, the SMU Mustangs could make their way into the Big East next week. That comes after realignment meetings involving, in one way or another, Boise State, Air Force, UCF and Houston over the past few days. Add in Navy, which is all but assured to join (the Big East agreed to raise its exit fees only in the event of Air Force or Navy joining), and there's 11. Really hoping the conference just votes on everybody at once instead of doing the entire stupid song-and-dance for all seven new schools.
Candidates for spot No. 12 are believed to be only Temple and Army, though Army's previously declined the invitation, according to reports at the time. Still, we might be almost done with this round, y'all.
And stay tuned here for more conference realignment news.
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I hear
BYU might be in the mix as well. Some of the Western schools would like it. I think the TV revenue would increase and they play decent B-Ball as well.
by Vinnie Giordano on Oct 28, 2011 7:59 PM EDT reply actions
possible new Big East basketball schools
Allegedly, SMU, UCF and Houston will be added to basketball and football in the Big East. UCF and Houston may be mediocre in basketball, but SMU will extremely water down Big East basketball as will UCF and Houston to a lesser degree.
by Timothy Brian Padden on Oct 28, 2011 10:39 PM EDT reply actions
Temple and ECU
Why Temple is not at least being added in football is crazy by the Big East. They would fit the conference much more than a SMU or Houston. ECU is decent at sports and should have been added either in addition to or in place of UCF as the Big East already has a team in the central part of Florida, South Florida.
by Timothy Brian Padden on Oct 28, 2011 10:42 PM EDT reply actions
Tim I think Temple will get in
Too much pressure to get it done. Good B-ball and football! Nova can maybe move up as a compromise.
Thoughts?
by Vinnie Giordano on Oct 29, 2011 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I disagree
I look for both SMU and Houston to greatly improve their basketball programs within a year or two of playing Big East Basketball !!! Recruiting local talent will be MUCH EASIER !!!
by Lancaster O's Fan on Oct 29, 2011 9:54 PM EDT reply actions
same
Don’t underestimate UH basketball like our football team. They will be good again like the past Phi Slama Jama.
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by UH4u on Nov 5, 2011 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
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