Big East expanding

ralph1950 · 10-03-2011, 07:31 AM

As The Ralph stated all along UC will stay in the Big East. UC and U of L are 100% committed to the Big East. Neither has interest in the Big 12.

ME80 · 10-03-2011, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ralph1950

As The Ralph stated all along UC will stay in the Big East. UC and U of L are 100% committed to the Big East. Neither has interest in the Big 12.

For today. Let's wait for an update tomorrow.

bearcat jeff · 10-03-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ralph1950

As The Ralph stated all along UC will stay in the Big East. UC and U of L are 100% committed to the Big East. Neither has interest in the Big 12.

Ralph, they may stay in the Big East, but the university's president himself has admitted talking to the Big 12.

Kingsley Court · 10-03-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ralph1950

As The Ralph stated all along UC will stay in the Big East. UC and U of L are 100% committed to the Big East. Neither has interest in the Big 12.

Let's just say it's safe to assume that if UC stays in the Big East, it's because they didn't get an offer to join the Big12. Simple as that.

ralph1950 · 10-03-2011, 04:35 PM

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Let's just say it's safe to assume that if UC stays in the Big East, it's because they didn't get an offer to join the Big12. Simple as that.

No, it is because UC and U of L realize that the Big East is the best conference for both to be in. The Big East has two very valuable assets, BCS auto qualifier and Madison Square Garden for basketball tourney.

ralph1950 · 10-03-2011, 04:47 PM

Per Mike DeCourcy:

Louisville recognizes what the others have refused to see: that no one in the league—and no one departing, for that matter—has a better athletic future in any other league. The Big East association works for every football-playing member, and it works for the BCS because the league covers a large chunk of the nation’s population at a minimal cost—one measly bid to the least consequential major bowl.

UC and Louisville will turn down invitations to the Big 12 and stay in the Big East.

JasonS · 10-03-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ralph1950

Per Mike DeCourcy:

Louisville recognizes what the others have refused to see: that no one in the league—and no one departing, for that matter—has a better athletic future in any other league. The Big East association works for every football-playing member, and it works for the BCS because the league covers a large chunk of the nation’s population at a minimal cost—one measly bid to the least consequential major bowl.

UC and Louisville will turn down invitations to the Big 12 and stay in the Big East.

Ralph, once again you miss the point. No one is saying UC or UL WANTS to leave the Big East. The fact is IF the Big East fails to maintain its relevance as a football league, UC and UL will HAVE TO look elsewhere. UC and UL are going to look at all their options and will make the decision that is best for their university. If that is to leave the Big East, they will leave. If they feel it is in their best interest to stay, they will stay. There are no absolutes at this time. Everything is still negotiable and on the table for discussion.

Kingsley Court · 10-03-2011, 09:54 PM

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No, it is because UC and U of L realize that the Big East is the best conference for both to be in. The Big East has two very valuable assets, BCS auto qualifier and Madison Square Garden for basketball tourney.

You're wrong. I just don't see a school saying no to a chance of getting an upgrade in football. You said it yourself Ralph, it's all about football, and if you can get into a better football conference, you do it. Imagine getting home games of Texas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State. Or, they can still pin their hopes on Pitt/WVU fans traveling to Paul Brown in order to sell some more tickets.

I really believe that if UC would turn down the Big12, it's because they don't see themselves as a football school, and are content at where they are at in the college football world today.

Thegreatone · 10-04-2011, 08:37 AM

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You're wrong. I just don't see a school saying no to a chance of getting an upgrade in football. You said it yourself Ralph, it's all about football, and if you can get into a better football conference, you do it. Imagine getting home games of Texas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State. Or, they can still pin their hopes on Pitt/WVU fans traveling to Paul Brown in order to sell some more tickets.

I really believe that if UC would turn down the Big12, it's because they don't see themselves as a football school, and are content at where they are at in the college football world today.

I dont think UC sees themselves as a football school.

I really dont believe they would turn down the Big XII though. If U of L, Cincy, and WVU go to Big XII it becomes the 2nd best basketball conference and could turn into the best.

ralph1950 · 10-04-2011, 09:32 AM

U of L and UC going to the Big 12 would be a last ditch desperation move by both. It would mean there is no longer a Big East. Both are 100% committed to the Big East and have no desire to go anywhere else.

10-03-2011, 07:31 AM	#1
ralph1950 Epic Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,542	Big East expanding As The Ralph stated all along UC will stay in the Big East. UC and U of L are 100% committed to the Big East. Neither has interest in the Big 12.

10-03-2011, 04:47 PM	#6
ralph1950 Epic Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,542	Per Mike DeCourcy: Louisville recognizes what the others have refused to see: that no one in the league—and no one departing, for that matter—has a better athletic future in any other league. The Big East association works for every football-playing member, and it works for the BCS because the league covers a large chunk of the nation’s population at a minimal cost—one measly bid to the least consequential major bowl. UC and Louisville will turn down invitations to the Big 12 and stay in the Big East.

10-04-2011, 09:32 AM	#10
ralph1950 Epic Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,542	U of L and UC going to the Big 12 would be a last ditch desperation move by both. It would mean there is no longer a Big East. Both are 100% committed to the Big East and have no desire to go anywhere else.