Billy Ken Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 If Dayton, VCU and Wichita St. go to AAC. Where does that leave SLU? I really wonder if the Big East is a realistic possibility anymore and if it is not what is the plan? I guess the Valley? I really think there is more going on than we know. More with the coach situation, more with the money situation and more or less nothing with the conference situation. I'm just worried SLU isn't prepared for what might come and be left holding the bag. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorydays2013 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, Billy Ken said: If Dayton, VCU and Wichita St. go to AAC. Where does that leave SLU? I really wonder if the Big East is a realistic possibility anymore and if it is not what is the plan? I guess the Valley? I really think there is more going on than we know. More with the coach situation, more with the money situation and more or less nothing with the conference situation. I'm just worried SLU isn't prepared for what might come and be left holding the bag. Thoughts? Where does that leave SLU? well look at it this way, we will be the Whichita or Gonzaga of our conference. If we get ranked, we will be on tv. We will also be GARUNTEED a trip to the tourney every single year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quality Is Job 1 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I think I"m experiencing déjà vü. However, I can't find the thread I thought already existed about this topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmart23 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Can you post where you're getting this information from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, Quality Is Job 1 said: I think I"m experiencing déjà vü. However, I can't find the thread I thought already existed about this topic. Big East Thread, last three pages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Ken Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 http://www.kansas.com/sports/college/wichita-state/article135963693.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyJumpUp Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 If Wichita State is looking to move and they no longer plan to add a football program, the A10 should make a move for them to join. If that's adding them and one other school to keep it even, whatever, get on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOSLU68 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Why is Temple in with that crowd- it looks like a good fit for Wichita back with old Valley members Tulsa, Memphis, Cincinnati Uconn and Temple are odd ducks in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmith19 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Without Wichita State, the Valley goes from stink to suck. Even without Dayton and VCU, the A10 would still be the better conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 http://www.kansas.com/sports/college/wichita-state/article137262268.html This article suggests the AAC will only add one school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorydays2013 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 5 minutes ago, HoosierPal said: http://www.kansas.com/sports/college/wichita-state/article137262268.html This article suggests the AAC will only add one school. Think Ford will take it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebill Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 1 minute ago, Glorydays2013 said: Think Ford will take it? huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 On 3/8/2017 at 5:47 PM, Glorydays2013 said: Where does that leave SLU? well look at it this way, we will be the Whichita or Gonzaga of our conference. If we get ranked, we will be on tv. We will also be GARUNTEED a trip to the tourney every single year. Just because you put things in caps doesn't make it true. Also you should learn to spell if you want to be taken seriously here....please explain to me how we will be "garunteed" a trip to the tourney in a conference. I'll hang up and listen . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorydays2013 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 12 minutes ago, billikenfan05 said: Just because you put things in caps doesn't make it true. Also you should learn to spell if you want to be taken seriously here....please explain to me how we will be "garunteed" a trip to the tourney in a conference. I'll hang up and listen . Hey keep criticizing me, I'll let time tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Just now, Glorydays2013 said: Hey keep criticizing me, I'll let time tell. Seriously make a real argument. I'm all ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorydays2013 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 1 minute ago, billikenfan05 said: Seriously make a real argument. I'm all ears. I was right all year about Zeke should leave. And every damn time you guys called me a Zeke hater and all this BS about that hurting recruiting ties. I said it meant something when he wasn't playing much when we were a $%]# team when he had the talent to do so. Him and Johnson could have been starters. He could have started over a damn Walk on, but NOOOO glory days is stupid, glorydays is trying to hurt our recruiting. Maybe y'all need to realize I see things you don't. Stop looking at the world in your tunnel and be open to new ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorydays2013 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I've also said his playing time and him not being a Ford recruit, while being a freshmen was a downside to him being on this team. AGAIN Almost everyone here went after me, but I stood my ground because I will not ever stand down to my beliefs and observations if I truly believe them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 http://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/18983243/american-athletic-conference-make-decision-adding-wichita-state-shockers ESPN article today stating WSU will accept an AAC invite, if one is offered. AAC will be adding only than one, per the usual anonymous source. So the A-10 appears to be stable, for at least a little while longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorydays2013 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Would the A10 add anymore teams? We already have a large conference. Would adding the Redbirds improve the conference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSmetBilliken Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, Glorydays2013 said: Would the A10 add anymore teams? We already have a large conference. Would adding the Redbirds improve the conference? The Redbirds???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorydays2013 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 12 minutes ago, DeSmetBilliken said: The Redbirds???? Illinois St. Sorry I thought that was local enough for people to know. If Wichita leaves, they might be looking to leave too. Just curious to see if they could help the A10 or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I don't want anymore public schools in the a-10. i.e. Illinois state. if it was up to me, i'd have the billikens in a conference that was completely like minded similar schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSmetBilliken Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Glorydays2013 said: Illinois St. Sorry I thought that was local enough for people to know. If Wichita leaves, they might be looking to leave too. Just curious to see if they could help the A10 or not That was my guess, but just wanted to make sure. To answer your question, I don't see that being a good fit on either end. ISU fits pretty well in the Valley and WSU leaving wouldn't change that. They were good this year, but they don't exactly have the recent history to suggest that a step up in conference is a good idea. Further, they don't add anything to the A-10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldo027 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 The Memphis Redbirds? Not sure if it would be fair for A-10 baseball players to play against near-MLB players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taj79 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Here's a road trip for you --- Olean, NY, to Normal, IL. Without a charter, its bus from Olean to Rochester (107 miles). Fly from Rochester to Chicago Midway (a minimum four-hour flight with layover via commercial air). Then a 2.5 hour bus ride from Chicago down to Normal. Almost nine hours of travel time not including prep (leave early, get to airport in enough time, etc.). Gots ta feel bad for dem Bonnies. Ditto the state school route. I did not know that George Mason was a public university. Thought, due to the name , it was private. So we have four public schools now in the league -- Mason, VCU, Umass and Rhode Island. And of the schools, seven play football --- Davidson, Duquesne, Dayton, Umass, Rhode Island, Richmond and Fordham. Only Umass is an FBS football playing member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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