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I like the idea of Memphis to the BE. The problem is that its a boost to one of our few competitors for P4 ascension. Therefore, I think Memphis is the BE ticket when UConn leaves. There really is no other school the BE could add post UConn to give it some juice.
 
ZooCougar said:
That’s because there is none.

We get Memphis and less money. That’s the pitch.
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It would have to be pro rata and a 30 million exit fee or no deal.
 
I don't see the Big East being interested in Memphis at all. BE is a conference of Catholic/private basketball schools. UConn is in because it was a founding member of the original BE conference and has basketball rivalries and is a basketball blue blood. Perhaps another flagship basketball school or former member of the Big East. Memphis is neither private nor former BE nor flagship nor blueblood. And as has been stated, I don't want to do anything that helps another G6 program unless UConn benefits bigly. I wouldn't mind UConn Football in AAC long-term parking with USF, Army, Navy, Temple, Memphis, etc.
 
UConnJim said:
Memphis doesn't move the needle for me. And, I don't want to get rid of the round robin BE format. To enhance the BE media contract, I would advise the BE schools to schedule marquis OOC games that media buyers want similar to what UConn is doing for this year.
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Keep the round robin. Eliminate DePaul from the schedule.

Give DePaul the Milton treatment from Office Space. Just remove them from the schedule.
 
Kolumbo said:
I don't see the Big East being interested in Memphis at all. BE is a conference of Catholic/private basketball schools. UConn is in because it was a founding member of the original BE conference and has basketball rivalries and is a basketball blue blood. Perhaps another flagship basketball school or former member of the Big East. Memphis is neither private nor former BE nor flagship nor blueblood.
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And it has a history of playing loose with the rules*. Doesnt seem like a cultural fit with the existing members.


*Are there any rules anymore?
 
Vowelguy said:
Well this would definitely be the time to get out of the American. What next? Get Klivakoff or Larry Scott to advise on expansion/ media strategy?
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Didn't the SEC bring in Tranghese about a decade ago to fix their basketball problems? Of course, it's easy to fix basketball in the SEC. Just give players more money, especially now that's it legal and on the up and up.
 
huskymedic said:
Worked admirably before… have to see if Mike has any magic left:

www.secsports.com

Tranghese to serve as advisor to Commissioner - Southeastern Conference

The SEC announced Tuesday that Mike Tranghese will serve as advisor to SEC Commissioner Greg Sakney on Men's Basketball.
www.secsports.com www.secsports.com
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"You want to improve your conferences basketball stature? Bring in the university of Connecticut as a full member. You immediately add another championship, pedigree to the conference and have access to the northeast, including a considerable presence in NYC."
 
Vowelguy said:
I dont get the appeal of Memphis for the BigE.
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It gives UConn a partner for football, which might keep us in the conference for longer. If UConn leaves the BE, the BE is in a very bad position. Memphis also fits in with the basketball pedigree of the conference and would add strength there.
 
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