Delany trying to get B1G Tourney to MSG in 2018

[Gampeltiles]

MSG could host the Catholics a week early since the new big east is more like one of the lower mid-majors now anyway. Host the B1G the following week.

READ the article, it is not going to happen. If anyone has to take a hit on their schedule, it will be the B1G. UCONN could be in the B1G by then with the Avery Point branch team thrown in for giggles, whatever the circumstances, the BE are the prime tenants that week. They are regulars, the B1G are visitors.

 

[kyleslamb]

READ the article, it is not going to happen. If anyone has to take a hit on their schedule, it will be the B1G. UCONN could be in the B1G by then with the Avery Point branch team thrown in for giggles, whatever the circumstances, the BE are the prime tenants that week. They are regulars, the B1G are visitors.

That detail is one that Teddy could be just assuming. The Big Ten has been speaking with the Big East about arrangements, which would suggest that (the Big East) is willing to step aside for one year or re-arrange their schedule. Otherwise, there'd be no reason to clue in the Big East if they weren't willing/cooperating on rescheduling for a season.

Would definitely not rule out the Big Ten playing in MSG on selection weekend in 2018. Yes, the Big East is the prime tenant and yes they have the rights to play there. It doesn't mean they can't be bought for one season.

 

[Gampeltiles]

If Delany wants to celebrate Rutgers joining the B1G (4 years after the fact) they can play the damned thing in Newark. The IZOD arena will probably be dust by then, but hey, to make Rutgers REALLY happier than a pig in slop they can play at the RAC.

I hope to God we get in the B1G by 2018, Even so, as far as the tournament, I don't see the BE bargaining their rights to MSG. It really is the most valuable asset they have and I can't see them selling out.