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[QUOTE="uconnyankee, post: 3447844, member: 2041"]
exactly.  two most prominent programs go in the tank at the same time.  With Uconn, Memphis and WSU, back to normality, the league at worst is a 3 bid league.  likely 4-5 and 6 in some good years.  its just a fact based on history.

i'm not downplaying the fact that the Big East is statistically a better league.  What I'm not going to say is that I'm excited for playing Butler, Creighton, St Johns, or DePual.  yes I'm aware Seton Hall and several others have stepped up of late.  But my excitement in playing them is because of that little number, not the school.  Playing Syr, BC, or Pitt is more about the school, the history, the tradition, and bottom line, BB rivalry.  
Even in the heyday, Uconn/Seton Hall or Uconn St Johns?  meh?  Beating a winless BC or SYR?  You bet.  Add to their misery.

If folks want to spin comments to fulfill their argument or narrative that that the Big East is the right move.  OK.  That wasn't my intent.  I'm more excited that Hurley has the program back on track.  If that means we're dominating the Big East, awesome!  I'd be just as happy dominating the AAC.
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