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Message: [QUOTE="JKLshocker, post: 2653342, member: 8523"] Just a little perspective from an outsider, though admittedly I'm biased and want you guys to stay here. The Big East had 6 teams make the tournament, which is impressive, but only had 1 make the second weekend. Plus, Xavier is on the verge of losing its coach to Louisville. I understand why you guys want to leave for greener pastures, I just don't think the Big East is really that much better than the AAC. It's kind of a one-trick pony, especially if Mack does leave Xavier. If UCONN was where they should be in MBB then they would be to the American what Villanova is to the Big East (BTW congrats on the great hire, I think Hurley will get you there). Throw in a Memphis team that returns to normal standards (which is actually a real possibility with the talent Penny is supposed to bring in) along with Cincy, Wichita, rising Houston, UCF, SMU and a Temple team that is always decent with potential to be consistently good. My point is, I think that moving to the Big East would be a shortsighted decision for UCONN to make. I know it's been said in the past, but now more than ever the future of the American is looking bright. I think in 2-3 years we'll be on about equal footing with the BE. We'll just have to wait and see. [/QUOTE]