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I found this gem on the Fordham message board. Don't laugh too hard, but in a column in the Georgia Tech school newspaper, the Opinions Editor named Fordham as his "dark-horse" candidate for ACC expansion.
Below are excerpts from the piece. nb: Fordham isn't "based in Brooklyn." The University has campuses in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Westchester County.


With constant talk of conference expansion and realignment...the ACC must move quickly to avoid being lost in the shuffle.

A dark-horse, off-the-beaten-path candidate, which should not be overlooked, is Fordham. Hear me out on this one. For those asking what is Fordham: it is a Jesuit college based in Brooklyn. They have a decent basketball history, and their football team has played in both the Cotton and Sugar Bowls, albeit both appearances were during World War II.

They offer the New York market, and their basketball team would be competitive in a few short years with the ACC brand to recruit the New York talent. Their football stadium leaves a lot for the heart to desire, but with ACC money they should have the means to build one, or potentially use Yankee Stadium.

Ideally, the ACC would get the three Big East schools, Vandy and Fordham and lose N.C. State.


http://nique.net/opinions/100959

I've gotten a few questions about it, so others may be wondering too about the location of the Billiken Beat blog.

Former Billiken is first player from SLU to take part in world championships.

http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/08/27/s...ng/#more-38817

Joyce II told the paper that he will no longer allow Xavier to recruit any of his players.

What does everybody think of their team's head coach? Are you confident he's the guy to lead the team to bigger and better things?

Rick Majerus, SLU
Majerus can win with less talented players because of his system. Now that talent is less of an issue, I expect him to get more out of the team and take SLU to places they haven't been in awhile. I think he brought in a great class this year, and with the returning cast, there is little doubt that this team is headed in the right direction.

Just a thought ...

Saint Louis kicks off the 2010 volleyball campaign this weekend at the IPFW Invitational in Fort Wayne, Ind.

I sure hope that Snipe has saved enough money to come to the State Fair of Texas this year. There are two new products that have his name all over them.

Fried Beer -- Beer-filled pretzel pocket is deep-fried to a golden brown. One bite and the escaping beer serves as a dipping sauce. 21 and over, ID required.

•Deep Fried Frozen Margarita -- Sweet & creamy funnel cake batter is deliciously coupled with margarita ingredients. Fried, dusted with a tangy lemon/lime mixture and lightly spritzed with south of the border flavor, it’s served in a salt rimmed glass. 21 and over, ID required.

The Saint Louis field hockey team begins the 2010 season with two games in Athens, Ohio. The Billikens face Radford Saturday, August 28, in a 1 p.m. (CT) contest. SLU takes on Ohio in a noon (CT) start Sunday, August 29.

Flyers Land a Spot in 2013 Maui Invitational (Doug Harris - August 25, 2010)

UD also has committed to play in Charleston Classic in 2012 and Old Spice Classic next year.

DAYTON — Hanging in the University of Dayton basketball coaches office is a laminated tournament bracket from the 2003 Maui Invitational, autographed by the players and staff.

The Flyers, who won the event that year in Brian Gregory’s maiden season as coach, are Hawaii-bound again and will have a chance to adorn another wall with souvenir just like it.

They’ll play in the 2013 Maui Invitational, which is hosted by Division II Chaminade University and has an eight-team field that includes schools from each of the six power conferences.

The Flyers also have committed to play in the 2012 Charleston (S.C.) Classic and the 2011 Old Spice Classic in Orlando, Fla. All three events are held in late November and are either run by ESPN or receive expansive coverage on the network.

“This really aggressively attacks two things we want to continue to do, and that’s to have an opportunity to play these high-caliber teams and also get on national TV,” Gregory said.

The fields in those events have yet to be announced, but Maui reserves room for just one team outside the Bowl Championship Series conferences. This year’s field includes Kentucky, Michigan State and UConn.

“I think it’s great for our players to play in a tournament format like that, and it’s great for our fans — we travel extremely well,” said Gregory, whose team received strong backing while finishing fourth in the Puerto Rico Tip-off Classic last season and winning the Chicago Invitational Challenge two years ago. “It’s been a good formula for us.”

UD Athletic Director Tim Wabler said three straight postseason trips, including an NIT title run, has helped the Flyers raise their profile as a program.

“We’re a very attractive team right now,” he said.

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Maui Invitational Tournament (Wikipedia)

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Dayton Flyers 2011-12 Roster:

Code:         Name                  Year          Pos. Height    Weight*  Home Town
                                               
1        Josh Benson        RS Junior  F/C        6' 9"        223 lbs        Dayton, OH
2        Matt Kavanaugh        Junior          F/C        6' 9"        250 lbs        Centerville, OH
3        Percy Gibson        Freshman    F/C        6' 8"        240 lbs        Detroit, MI
                                               
4        Luke Fabrizius        Senior            F        6' 9"        228 lbs        Arlington Heights, IL
5        Devin Oliver        Sophomore    F        6' 7"        200 lbs        Kalamazoo, MI
6        Chris Johnson        Senior            F        6' 6"        201 lbs        Columbus, OH
7        Ralph Hill        Sophomore    F        6' 6"        210 lbs        Westerville, OH
8        LaDontae Henton        Freshman    F        6' 6"        215 lbs        East Lansing, MI
                                               
9        Paul Williams        Senior          SG        6' 4"        212 lbs        Detroit, MI
10        Brandon Spearman  Sophomore  SG        6' 3"        194 lbs        Chicago, IL
                                               
11        Juwan Staten        Sophomore  PG        6' 0"        189 lbs        Dayton, OH
12        Josh Parker        RS Senior  PG        6' 0"        186 lbs        Harvey, IL
13        Kevin Dillard        RS Junior  PG        6' 0"        170 lbs        Homewood, IL

* last reported weight in August 2010; likely to go up by the beginning of the 2011-12 season. As of now, the 2013-14 Dayton Flyers team travelling to the Maui Invitational will include seniors Juwan Staten, Brandon Spearman, Ralph Hill, and Devin Oliver, and juniors Percy Gibson and LaDontae Henton, along with 7 yet-to-be-determined underclassman that Brian Gregory has been recruiting all summer long.

That should be a very good team going to Hawaii to represent the Atlantic 10.

Seriously, aren't there enough dedicated pissing match threads? Did we really need another one Stealth?

Quote: Junior Terrell Holloway is no longer on the Xavier basketball roster; Xavier’s leading returning scorer and assist man is now officially known as Tu (pronounced “two”) Holloway.

“I had the nickname Tu Tu beginning when I was about four years old. It changed to just Tu when I was in high school. Nobody calls me Terrell anymore. Everybody calls me Tu,” Holloway said.

“Tu has earned the respect of his teammates and coaches,” said Xavier coach Chris Mack. “His name is as unique as his talent and potential. I think he is one of the best point guards in the nation. For us to be as good as we want to be, he has to embrace the responsibility and work that comes with those expectations. I know he is ready for the challenge.”

Tu Holloway, a candidate for the Bob Cousy Award as the nation’s top point guard, is Xavier’s leading returning scorer (12.1 ppg.) and assist man (3.9 apg.) from a team that won its fourth straight Atlantic 10 Conference Regular Season Championship and advanced to the 2010 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. XU also advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 in Holloway’s freshman season of 2008-09. http://cincinnati.com/blogs/xavier/2...medium=twitter

Saint Louis and No. 20 Louisville played to a scoreless draw this afternoon in men's soccer exhibition action at Cardinal Park.

After putting the same lineup on the floor for the past three seasons, Saint Louis volleyball will have a new look in 2010.

This was caught by a police dash cam in dayton this morning. The wreck closed down the road for six hours. In the video the driver is the piece of debris that ends up on the right berm in front of the stopped red car. Unbelievably the driver lived.

http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/...sh-876112.html

Saint Louis women's soccer will play away from home for the first time this year as the Billikens travel to Pittsburgh, Pa., this weekend to face Towson and Marist at the Duquesne Classic.

Saint Louis concludes its exhibition slate this week with a pair of matches. First, the Billikens head to Louisville to face the 20th-ranked Cardinals Tuesday in a 4 p.m. (CT) kickoff. SIU Edwardsville then comes to Robert R. Hermann Stadium Friday for a 7 p.m. matchup.

Ogo is now the starting point guard for Great Britain's senior national team. The team includes Luol Deng, Pops Mensah-Bonsu, and Kieron Achara. Looking forward to seeing how this experience benefits Ogo and the Bonnies this coming year.

http://www.gobonnies.com/sports/m-ba...20100817syvjl7

http://www.mvp247.com/2010/08/new-ki...the-low-block/

We have talked a lot about what the standards for conference membership should be...so what say you all?

I think there should be some kind of performance based standard, but I really don't know where to begin.

Saint Louis out-shot Murray State 14-12, including a 10-6 edge in the second half and overtime, in a scoreless draw Sunday afternoon at Robert R. Hermann Stadium.