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Originally posted by Shocker1976 View Post
SLU is a small, highly regarded private, research oriented Jesuit University first off; historically they have had success in basketball. IMO they are a perfect fit for the Big East and I don't know why they were not invited to join prior to Creighton
The three most likely candidates for BE expansion are SLU, VCU, and Gonzaga, in no particular order. Pie-in-the-sky candidate is Notre Dame. Dayton will never happen because Xavier won’t allow it. VCU could happen because Georgetown wants it. Gonzaga on the table for obvious reasons but logistics hinder them.
WSU checks some of the same boxes as VCU but I don’t see Creighton’s current president and AD advocating for the Shockers the way the previous administration might have. If an East/West add were made, SLU would be the more likely western choice because of institutional fit, and even if Creighton wanted WSU, Creighton doesn’t have the balance amount of power in the conference.
Last edited by JayPak; October 13, 2021, 05:44 PM.
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Originally posted by JayPak View Post
The reasons are that 1) the CU president at the time (Fr. Lannon) had the right connections within the Jesuit order, 2) having McBuckets at the time didn’t hurt, and 3) Creighton had the attendance factor going for it over SLU.
The three most likely candidates for BE expansion are SLU, VCU, and Gonzaga, in no particular order. Pie-in-the-sky candidate is Notre Dame. Dayton will never happen because Xavier won’t allow it. VCU could happen because Georgetown wants it. Gonzaga on the table for obvious reasons but logistics hinder them.
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Originally posted by SubGod22 View PostI doubt they expand. If they do, they'll take SLU.There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body. Now you stick to that, and everything else is cream cheese.
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While we desperately need to find a stable basketball conference, every time I look at the Big Pee's membership I get a little nauseous. There's like 3 teams max I would get a little excited to play, the rest are absolute mid-major dregs.
Seton Hall
Providence
DePaul
St. Johns
Butler
Marquette
Creighton
Just a whole lotta nobodies.
Villanova would be a good game though.
Xavier and UConn raises my pulse just above resting.
I really liked the AAC before all this junk happened. Cincy, Memphis, UConn, Houston, Wichita State made for a stronger conference core than Villanova and the rotating wannabees. :(
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Originally posted by C0|dB|00ded View PostWhile we desperately need to find a stable basketball conference, every time I look at the Big Pee's membership I get a little nauseous. There's like 3 teams max I would get a little excited to play, the rest are absolute mid-major dregs.
Seton Hall
Providence
DePaul
St. Johns
Butler
Marquette
Creighton
Just a whole lotta nobodies.
Villanova would be a good game though.
Xavier and UConn raises my pulse just above resting.
I really liked the AAC before all this junk happened. Cincy, Memphis, UConn, Houston, Wichita State made for a stronger conference core than Villanova and the rotating wannabees. :(Brummett throws, STRUCK HIM OUT! THE SHOCKERS ARE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! AN UNBELIEVABLE STORY!
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Originally posted by C0|dB|00ded View PostWhile we desperately need to find a stable basketball conference, every time I look at the Big Pee's membership I get a little nauseous. There's like 3 teams max I would get a little excited to play, the rest are absolute mid-major dregs.
Seton Hall
Providence
DePaul
St. Johns
Butler
Marquette
Creighton
Just a whole lotta nobodies.
Villanova would be a good game though.
Xavier and UConn raises my pulse just above resting.
I really liked the AAC before all this junk happened. Cincy, Memphis, UConn, Houston, Wichita State made for a stronger conference core than Villanova and the rotating wannabees. :(
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WSU is absolutely a contender if the BE expands. They’ve already broken the private school seal with UConn, and their official statement makes it clear any expansion would be a basketball decision. The only school they would take before us on a basketball product basis is Gonzaga. We’re the obvious next best (and travel partner for CU), followed by VCU, Dayton, SLU. Any two of those four would be a steal, and I can’t be convinced WSU wouldn’t take the invite.
Maybe I’m being too optimistic, but WSU and VCU/Dayton seems like a no-brainer for all parties.
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Originally posted by wichshock65 View Post
Why SLU?
Why not SLU?Infinity Art Glass - Fantastic local artist and Shocker fan
RIP Guy Always A Shocker
Carpenter Place - A blessing to many young girls/women
ICT S.O.S - Great local cause fighting against human trafficking
Wartick Insurance Agency - Saved me money with more coverage.
Save Shocker Sports - A rallying cry
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Originally posted by MoValley John View Post
SLU has been pretty happy in the A-10.Infinity Art Glass - Fantastic local artist and Shocker fan
RIP Guy Always A Shocker
Carpenter Place - A blessing to many young girls/women
ICT S.O.S - Great local cause fighting against human trafficking
Wartick Insurance Agency - Saved me money with more coverage.
Save Shocker Sports - A rallying cry
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Originally posted by Fake Gregg Marshall View PostWSU is absolutely a contender if the BE expands. They’ve already broken the private school seal with UConn, and their official statement makes it clear any expansion would be a basketball decision. The only school they would take before us on a basketball product basis is Gonzaga. We’re the obvious next best (and travel partner for CU), followed by VCU, Dayton, SLU. Any two of those four would be a steal, and I can’t be convinced WSU wouldn’t take the invite.
Maybe I’m being too optimistic, but WSU and VCU/Dayton seems like a no-brainer for all parties.Infinity Art Glass - Fantastic local artist and Shocker fan
RIP Guy Always A Shocker
Carpenter Place - A blessing to many young girls/women
ICT S.O.S - Great local cause fighting against human trafficking
Wartick Insurance Agency - Saved me money with more coverage.
Save Shocker Sports - A rallying cry
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Originally posted by TrackSuitAndTie View Post
They do have a Final Four to their credit but I agree this add would be based on potential only. Their current basketball coach, Ron Sanchez, is a former Tony Bennett assistant and seems to have the program trending upward.
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Originally posted by SubGod22 View Post
Like minded institution. High level academics. Some basketball successes. Bridges the gap between Omaha and Chicago. Private school. Large market.
Why not SLU?
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