Big East OOC thread

[connVA]

West Virginia has had a few blocks that have looked like (at least) borderline goaltending. Looks like they’re about to put GT to bed either way.

 

[uconngb]

Colorado ibad loss.

He refuses to acknowledge that despite how obvious it is

 

[shizzle787]

Georgetown lost.

70-26 (14-16)

vs ACC: 4-2
vs Big 10: 3-4
vs Big 12: 4-6
vs SEC: 3-4

4-4 in Big East-Big 12 Battle

Bad losses: Seton Hall 3x, Villanova 2x, Providence, and Butler.

Records by team (vs P4 in parentheses):

UConn 6-3 (1-1)
Marquette 8-1 (3-1)
DePaul 7-1 (0-1)
Xavier 7-2 (2-2)
Providence 6-3 (1-2)
Creighton 6-3 (2-2)
Butler 7-1 (3-0)
Georgetown 7-2 (0-2)
St. John's 6-2 (1-2)
Seton Hall 5-4 (0-1)
Villanova 5-4 (1-2)

 

[ec33]

He refuses to acknowledge that despite how obvious it is

It is acknowledged. You just don't like the answer.

 

[NJHusky]

While unlikely a sign of the times. B12 collaborating with Private Equity, things like this show how creative the landscape can get with economics driving.

How are they a non profit??

 

[FfldCntyFan]

While unlikely a sign of the times. B12 collaborating with Private Equity, things like this show how creative the landscape can get with economics driving.

I'm very curious as to how the deals would be structured if they do happen.

I don't see how it could be legally possible for a school to sell an athletic program so the consideration returning to the PE firm would have to be a portion of the future cash flows. This is the first part of the arrangement that could be very dangerous for the participating schools as the structure of the waterfall will greatly benefit the PE firm, especially if early returns fall below projections (they always do).

The second part of this transaction that could be very dangerous for the school is the amount of influence over decision making the PE firm would have over the athletic program. Could they force or prevent coaching changes? Could they be involved in recruiting and/or acceptance decisions? Could they be involved in decision making of allocation of NIL money?

I could write paragraphs on how each of those items could lead to severe negative consequences for the school depending on the outcome of the decisions.

A massive influx of cash (hundred of millions of dollars) may appear to be too good to be true on the front end but these firms are very good at receiving a far better return on their investments than most of the general would expect.

 

[Drew]

 

[REB1094]

Damn, that’s a huge loss..feels like Creighton’s season just closed

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Anyone else here besides me rooting for URI today?

 

[RuffRuff]

Anyone else here besides me rooting for URI today?

Yes - nicer unis, and I love seeing PC fans writhe.

 

[REB1094]

Forgot that Brendan Hausen went to Kansas St, looks pretty good early against St Johns

 

[REB1094]

Forgot that Brendan Hausen went to Kansas St, looks pretty good early against St Johns

My god, the net does not move when this kid shoots. 15 points in 12 minutes so far

 

[Dooooooomed]

My god, the net does not move when this kid shoots. 15 points in 12 minutes so far

Kyle Neptune clearly did him no favors.

 

[mauconnfan]

My god, the net does not move when this kid shoots. 15 points in 12 minutes so far

He’s a whole different kid. Thinner, in shape much more athletic than Nova days good for him.

Johnnie’s playing well right now though. Nice touch on both coaches wearing “Louie-like sweaters”.

 

[REB1094]

Zuby Ejiofor is a beast

 

[HooperScooper]

Why is PC playing at URI? Do they do a home and home series?

 

[mauconnfan]

Zuby Ejiofor is a beast

Was just thinking the same thing. They have some tough match ups actually.

 

[TRest]

Why is PC playing at URI? Do they do a home and home series?

Yes that is PC’s actual rivalry game.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

There has been some serious home cooking in the Big East/Big 12 Battle. Home teams are 9-0, although Seton Hall may suck enough to end the winning streak.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Kim English is turning out to kind of suck as a coach.

 

[HooperScooper]

I am still amazed Kansas St. gave Coleman Hawkins $2 million in NIL. Maybe he'll be worth it by the end of the season but so far it's not been money well spent. Averaging 8.5 points a game. I know Kansas St. had money to burn but you'd think they should get a better return.

 

[gsmooth]

Anyone else here besides me rooting for URI today?

Going for PC for Big East brotherhood, but some arse PC fans, some, don't always return the sentiment for UConn when they play OOC opposition.

 

[gsmooth]

URI Thomas with clutch onions 3

 

[drayenob]

Poor little PC.....lol

 

[JustbrewitMan]

URI Thomas with clutch onions 3

It was fairly obvious from watching the open scrimmage that URI has a pretty good squad this year. Will be interesting to see where they end up in the A10