I'm not saying that I like it but Tulane's entry shouldn't surprise anyone. As an all-sports candidate, they probably fit the NBE model more than any other available school.

If nothing else, I hope this allows Memphis to slide into Rutgers' spot in the east.

(11-27-2012 11:46 AM)adluther Wrote:  

(11-27-2012 11:45 AM)Buccaneerlover Wrote:  Tulane, seriously?! They left the SEC a half century ago because they couldn't compete... Wow.

Why is an ETSU fan on here talking about an add to the BE? Go home, doesn't concern you.

So a sports fan can't discuss realignment and its' financial ramifications? Who I support isn't Germaine to the situation. What does matter is all the new guys got sold a bill of goods and some programs are going to get hung out to dry. I don't agree with it personally, no way Tulane is deserving based on their on field/court production, not when there are programs out there who can actually help the Big East with on field winning.

(11-27-2012 11:46 AM)stever20 Wrote:  saw this:
@JFowlerCBS: Tulane joining Big East, per source. Should be finalized today.

also- I did forget about Cincy.

East right now- say one of UConn/Louisville gone:
UConn/Louisville
Cincy
Temple
UCF
USF

West right now-
Houston
SMU
Tulane
Memphis

if so, would need 3 more teams....
west I'd guess Tulsa a lock.
east- ECU?

Boise and SDSU are included until it is officially said other wise. no reason to expect them to leave. Its still a better place and more profitable then the MWC, not to mention the fee to leave now that they've accepted. Therefore this is what I would expect.. hopefully.

UConn/Louisville
Cincy
Temple
UCF
USF
Memphis

West right now-
Houston
SMU
Tulane
Boise
SDSU
Fresno/Tulsa

If another chitty football team is added all sports I am going to be affraid to go outside here in Boise.

Hmm, Nola, Greenville? Nola, Greenville? Tough call...

(11-27-2012 11:50 AM)Buccaneerlover Wrote:  

(11-27-2012 11:46 AM)adluther Wrote:  

(11-27-2012 11:45 AM)Buccaneerlover Wrote:  Tulane, seriously?! They left the SEC a half century ago because they couldn't compete... Wow.

Why is an ETSU fan on here talking about an add to the BE? Go home, doesn't concern you.

So a sports fan can't discuss realignment and its' financial ramifications? Who I support isn't Germaine to the situation. What does matter is all the new guys got sold a bill of goods and some programs are going to get hung out to dry. I don't agree with it personally, no way Tulane is deserving based on their on field/court production, not when there are programs out there who can actually help the Big East with on field winning.

That's what the realignment board is for, nothing wrong with discussing it there.

(11-27-2012 11:50 AM)Buccaneerlover Wrote:  

(11-27-2012 11:46 AM)adluther Wrote:  

(11-27-2012 11:45 AM)Buccaneerlover Wrote:  Tulane, seriously?! They left the SEC a half century ago because they couldn't compete... Wow.

Why is an ETSU fan on here talking about an add to the BE? Go home, doesn't concern you.

So a sports fan can't discuss realignment and its' financial ramifications? Who I support isn't Germaine to the situation. What does matter is all the new guys got sold a bill of goods and some programs are going to get hung out to dry. I don't agree with it personally, no way Tulane is deserving based on their on field/court production, not when there are programs out there who can actually help the Big East with on field winning.

Well, apparently you don't know as much about expansion as you think you do. Expansion isn't about winning games and winning percentage. If so, you think the B1G would have taken Rutgers and Maryland. Its about markets and money. Winning has NOTHING to do with it anymore.

This ultimately is a realignment thread. Don't get defensive because you guys are getting screwed.

(11-27-2012 11:51 AM)k5james Wrote:  Hmm, Nola, Greenville? Nola, Greenville? Tough call...

I guarantee we have better looking women than nola............

I guess all that talk about dissolving the conference is gone......

(11-27-2012 11:53 AM)Kyle0614 Wrote:  

(11-27-2012 11:51 AM)k5james Wrote:  Hmm, Nola, Greenville? Nola, Greenville? Tough call...

I guarantee we have better looking women than nola............

omfg, that is funny.

(11-27-2012 11:50 AM)EDLUVAR Wrote:  If another chitty football team is added all sports I am going to be affraid to go outside here in Boise.

.. .b/c the MWC is so much better?

Y'all do know this this means the non football schools are about to break away. No way Aresco risks keeping them happy and invite Tulane who draws about 500 people to their games at a high school gymnasium.

Hell, ECU would have been a dream upgrade compared to TULANE.

Here's the website and some renderings of the new on-campus Stadium Tulane is building for football:







New Tulane Stadium website:
http://www.tulanestadium.com/

WTF You have got to be kidding me .What in the world is going on. What do they bring to the conference??? This is completly idiotic. We are truely screwed. This just keeps getting worse by the minute. I am headed to the bridge to jump.

(11-27-2012 11:53 AM)adluther Wrote:  

(11-27-2012 11:50 AM)EDLUVAR Wrote:  If another chitty football team is added all sports I am going to be affraid to go outside here in Boise.

.. .b/c the MWC is so much better?

Then CUSA? I think so.

(11-27-2012 11:54 AM)TennTiger Wrote:  Y'all do know this this means the non football schools are about to break away. No way Aresco risks keeping them happy and invite Tulane who draws about 500 people to their games at a high school gymnasium.

Hell, ECU would have been a dream upgrade compared to TULANE.

I think actually the opposite. Tulane fits the BE profile to a T.

I have yet to see anyone say it, so....

Welcome, Tulane!

Big East fans, embrace the Mardi Gras!

(11-27-2012 11:54 AM)TennTiger Wrote:  Y'all do know this this means the non football schools are about to break away. No way Aresco risks keeping them happy and invite Tulane who draws about 500 people to their games at a high school gymnasium.

Hell, ECU would have been a dream upgrade compared to TULANE.

no, we do not know that. you are speculating. Tulane last year wasn't far off from Houston or SMU attendance numbers. Rutgers and providence doesn't draw 20k a game for bball. Just stop dude. the bball schools will still make more money in the BE than anywhere else. ultimately, $$$ runs the show now day. nothing else matters, which is apparent in expansion/realignment.

That new Tulane stadium looks like it's about the size of a D2 school stadium. Lord have mercy how far the Big East is about to fall. All thanks to fat rich men and football.