mrslu

I don't have a problem with Charlotte leaving. I don't even have a problem with an odd number of teams in the conference (if Butler joins). It would be a little complicated, but better than adding a school that doesn't bring anything to the table. If UMass & Charlotte leave and you add in Butler, 12 is a great number.

Probably Guy Phillips..."correction, shey-fetz arena".

Do you think Fordham has much impact on where the A10 tourney is played? They play in a gym that is smaller than UMSL's. I don't think the tourney being in NYC has as much to do with Fordham as it does with being in a better place than AC. NYC is easier for travel, MUCH more to do, etc.

Moser will probably fare as poorly as any of the recent Loyola coaches, but I really doubt the school will fire him after one season. Also, being the best team in Chicago has been pretty worthless for many years. The local schools take the leftovers after schools from places like the Big 10, ND, Marquette, etc. come in and get players. DePaul was good once, Loyola had some decent teams 25-30 years ago, Northwestern has been bad for decades, etc. I agree that a big commitment would be needed to change the perception.

Butler is a good travel partner for SLU, X, and Dayton. Again, I'm not in favor of expansion unless it brings in teams that really add something. 12 is a good number, or even 10. If you look at teams that may realistically want to join and teams that the league could/should consider, there aren't all that many. I'd have Butler and Creighton on the list, and nothing else really jumps to mind.

The guy didn't say you had to throw out the term. He asked not to use it in a certain context. The context in your example is entirely different. He was very clear. "One word that we find degrading to persons with intellectual challenges is to call them "retarded." Using the word "retard" is also offensive even when used to call out a person with "normal" intelligence. If we want we can always one up a person or degrade a person. I only request that if you do that, which I do not suggest anyone do, that you use different language. In a couple of threads recently the word "retard" has been used to denigrate other posters who one finds offensive or does not like or just wants to put down."

+1. The post was very clear and nothing like the example used by the other poster.

I think you should only be interested in teams that might contribute to a better TV deal. I know we have some teams that are second fiddle in big markets (Duquense, St. Joe, GW), or even 3rd or 4th fiddle (LaSalle, Fordham), but Loyola and Detroit are pretty far removed from the spotlight. Valpo has had good teams, but I'm not sure what kind of following they have. Butler is a team that could help. Otherwise, I'd rather see fewer teams in the A10 and get the chance to play home & home against the teams that I care about every year (like Dayton and X).

+1

I'm predicitng Larry Finch's wife will win round 2 with SLU fans and security.

Do you happen to know the particulars of the MVC television deal? They seem to have quite a few games on channels that people can actually watch. Hopefully the A10 will come up with a better TV plan in the near future.