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Message: [QUOTE="KnightBridgeAZ, post: 3451015, member: 591"] The Big East is light years ahead of most of the mid-majors. That's true. The problem for the Big East, however, is that when the oBE split, they really only got DePaul of the better programs. While Georgetown, Villanova, St. John's, Creighton, Marquette and Seton Hall all have a history, many from the oBE, the truth was that they competed for the "middle of the pack" while other teams were in the top 5 or 6. The commitment of some of these schools to WBB remains to be seen with: - retirement of Harry at Villanova - while Georgetown did well last year, they really rarely shine and certainly are not this year - do they care? - St. John's seems consistent - consistently "ok" - Creighton has had some good moments in its history, but is it a "name" in women's basketball - Marquette was great, but the coach is gone - how is the future? - Seton Hall, speaking as a former NJian, has never cared about Women's Basketball, If they did, Phyllis would never have been there so long. And in all the years since, with relatively "flashy" hires, I think they are kind of locked into a "WNIT" level existence. Since I respect the coach, this could be up and coming, but I'm not sure. [/QUOTE]