Key tweets, and it's all gone to Hell.

[UConnJim]

My guess is Big 10 getting a slot at MSG. It will just show how Delany is so much more of a strategic thinker than Swofford. ACC has to play A10 teams and gets Barclays in Brooklyn. Big 10 will get to play Big East teams and play at MSG in Manhattan.

 

[JayRU09]

But I thought the B1G moves were reactionary and the ACC was doing everything right!

/stimpy

 

[UConnJim]

But I thought the B1G moves were reactionary and the ACC was doing everything right!

/stimpy

Big 10 has made better strategic moves. But, they are taking a big risk in adding Rutgers as Rutgers has not been a successful athletic program, doesn't currently have great support within NJ, and it doesn't bring NYC. That said, I hope the Big 10 is successful with the additions of Maryland and Rutgers as this, in my opinion, will enhance UConn's chances of getting an invite.

 

[JayRU09]

Risk isn't reactionary though.

Taking Rutgers can only be seen as visionary. Whether that vision comes true (I believe it will in football) remains to be seen. But reactionary? Not a chance.

Taking Louisville was reactionary. Rutgers? Not a chance.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

Risk isn't reactionary though.

Taking Rutgers can only be seen as visionary. Whether that vision comes true (I believe it will in football) remains to be seen. But reactionary? Not a chance.

Taking Louisville was reactionary. Rutgers? Not a chance.

Visionary is a strong word. It was for cable boxes in NJ, recruiting in NJ and the chance to add BTN to the NYC basic tier at a rate they want. I don't think any of this had to do with Rutgers becoming a perennial contender in the B1G.

That being said, it wouldn't shock me if Rutgers football ends up being a solid team that rises above the Indiana, Purdue, Illinois ranks of the conference.

As others have said - if BTN gets on NYC basic at the rate they want, UConn to B1G is shot. So our best bet is to root against Rutgers - which will be easy enough to do.

If the ACC had to do it again, I imagine a league with UConn, Rutgers, West Virginia is more appealing long term than BC, Pitt, Louisville.

 

[JayRU09]

And Cuse. Anything is more appealing than Cuse.

 

[woomba]

I wouldn't say rooting against Rutgers is in UConn's best interest. If Rutgers bombs it's more likely that the Big Ten will just focus on DC.

The ideal situation for UConn would be for the Rutgers addition to be semi-successful so that they "close" to getting basic carriage but needs an additional jolt to push it over the edge, which UConn can theoretically provide.

 

[OkaForPrez]

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein 1m
Big Ten Tourney headed to DC RT @DMartinCSN: Big Ten press conference scheduled for tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Verizon Center in D.C.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein 1m
Big Ten Tourney headed to DC RT @DMartinCSN: Big Ten press conference scheduled for tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Verizon Center in D.C.

Interesting, anymore details on years available?

 

[OkaForPrez]

Interesting, anymore details on years available?

Presser tomorrow should have the details. Nothing additional leaking yet.

 

[sportsart]

@BTNTomDienhart: Had breakfast w/ #B1G commish Jim Delany this morning in NYC. Big things brewing for league out east. Expect more news in next 60 days.

So if the announcement tomorrow is about the tourney in DC, what is the B1G news due out in the next 60 days?

 

[B1GALUM]

Interesting, anymore details on years available?

WASHINGTON (CBSDC) - The 2017 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament will be held at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., sources tell 106.7 The Fan.

A press conference will held to announce the news on Tuesday at 1 p.m.

The 17 previous Big Ten Tournaments have either been held in Indianapolis (9 times) or Chicago (8 times).

The next two tournaments will be held in Chicago (2015) and Indianapolis (2016).

 

[Kevin Caliendo]

you know what is completely irrelevant? having a conference tournament in DC.

 

[Dooley]

So if the announcement tomorrow is about the tourney in DC, what is the B1G news due out in the next 60 days?

If this is the "big" news due in the next 60 days, then the word 'big' needs to be re-defined. MSG is big. A conference tournament in DC is ho-hum.

 

[dayooper]

If this is the "big" news due in the next 60 days, then the word 'big' needs to be re-defined. MSG is big. A conference tournament in DC is ho-hum.

Humor a simple Yooper transplant for a minute here. Is MSG a bigger/better venue than than The Barclays? I remember back in the day that MSG was huge, but I'm not that familiar with The Barclays.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

Humor a simple Yooper transplant for a minute here. Is MSG a bigger/better venue than than The Barclays? I remember back in the day that MSG was huge, but I'm not that familiar with The Barclays.

In basic terms it'd be like comparing Old Yankee stadium and new Yankee stadium.

One has all the history and while the new one is nice there's no aura to the arena.

 

[CL82]

Although I'll say announcing it while also trumpeting the invitation of UConn--after the MSG regional finals--would make a huge splash.

 

[Dooley]

Humor a simple Yooper transplant for a minute here. Is MSG a bigger/better venue than than The Barclays? I remember back in the day that MSG was huge, but I'm not that familiar with The Barclays.

I was honestly going to post something along the lines of ConnHuskBask above me but he beat me to it. MSG is downtown Manhattan with history, tradition and prestige. Barclays is Brooklyn (fine neighborhood but not the same as being in downtown Manhattan) with obviously no history.

 

[UConnJim]

MSG >>> Barclays. It's like Broadway vs off Broadway.

 

[SubbaBub]

Humor a simple Yooper transplant for a minute here. Is MSG a bigger/better venue than than The Barclays? I remember back in the day that MSG was huge, but I'm not that familiar with The Barclays.

MSG is about 6 blocks from Times Square. Barclay's is across the river and something like a 45 min subway ride?

 

[Fishy]

Humor a simple Yooper transplant for a minute here. Is MSG a bigger/better venue than than The Barclays? I remember back in the day that MSG was huge, but I'm not that familiar with The Barclays.

One's the Mecca of college basketball and the other is a gaudy whorehouse in Brooklyn.

They're both about 18,000 seats.

 

[Dooley]

When you leave MSG, you have to pay $5,000 for a lap dance. When you leave Barclay's, you have to pay $5 for "no restrictions" in a bathroom stall.

 

[Fishy]

So if the announcement tomorrow is about the tourney in DC, what is the B1G news due out in the next 60 days?

It will not involve UConn.

Honestly, I'm as tired of hearing Delany blather about the northeast as I am of hearing Swofford.

The Big Ten is as invested in trying to eat UConn's lunch as is the ACC.

 

[dayooper]

Thanks for all the replies. Very clear which is the better venue.

 

[whaler11]

Visionary is a strong word. It was for cable boxes in NJ, recruiting in NJ and the chance to add BTN to the NYC basic tier at a rate they want. I don't think any of this had to do with Rutgers becoming a perennial contender in the B1G.

That being said, it wouldn't shock me if Rutgers football ends up being a solid team that rises above the Indiana, Purdue, Illinois ranks of the conference.

As others have said - if BTN gets on NYC basic at the rate they want, UConn to B1G is shot. So our best bet is to root against Rutgers - which will be easy enough to do.

If the ACC had to do it again, I imagine a league with UConn, Rutgers, West Virginia is more appealing long term than BC, Pitt, Louisville.

Wouldn't you rather have UConn, West Virginia and Louisville assuming you were watching you know... sports.

 

[SAMCRO]

MSG is about 6 blocks from Times Square. Barclay's is across the river and something like a 45 min subway ride?

20 minutes (5 stops) on the Q train, but the point is still valid. No comparison b/w the two.

 

[itgoeslike]

Thanks for all the replies. Very clear which is the better venue.

I'm with you. . .crystal clear. Who would pay $5,000 when you can get it for $5?!

 

[Exit 4]

I wouldn't say rooting against Rutgers is in UConn's best interest. If Rutgers bombs it's more likely that the Big Ten will just focus on DC.

The ideal situation for UConn would be for the Rutgers addition to be semi-successful so that they "close" to getting basic carriage but needs an additional jolt to push it over the edge, which UConn can theoretically provide.

I couldn't agree with you more. A highly successful Rutty (which would never happen) would give no reason to add UConn and a totally flop means they never look this direction (north and east) again.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

Wouldn't you rather have UConn, West Virginia and Louisville assuming you were watching you know... sports.

I know Ville has the better programs but my personal bias weighed in here. I loved UConn Rutgers football games and being from NJ I used to go to all the Rutgers UConn games ( football and basketball) with my Dad.

So, I'll rephrase that - I wish that the ACC took UConn, West Virginia and Rutgers

 

[jostar1]

ESPN Big Ten‏@ESPN_BigTen 1h
Rutgers has managed to make another massive p.r. blunder. But don't forget: B1G demographics! … http://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/index.ssf/2014/05/eric_legrand_hurt_by_rutgers_failure_to_explain_commencement_speech_decision.html#incart_m-rpt-1…