Interesting:
http://marquettetribune.org/2013/01/15/n...lic-seven/
hopes to leave by 7/1/13!
In recent weeks, universities such as Gonzaga, Dayton, Virginia Commonwealth and St. Louis have been reported as good fits for the Catholic Seven’s specifications. Additionally, Williams mentioned Xavier and Butler by name as particularly logical potential members.
He also did not rule out the possibility of including non-Catholic and public schools (such as Butler), as long as their athletic programs fit the bill.
“I don’t think religious affiliation, historic or current, will be determinative of someone’s fit in the conference,” Williams said. “One need not be religiously affiliated to be committed to excellence.”
However, Williams did all but dispel the rumors regarding the inclusion of Connecticut and Cincinnati, as both universities have Division I FBS football programs. Since the Catholic Seven’s conference will likely be composed of non-football schools, Connecticut and Cincinnati would likely need to play football as independents if they were to join.
“I don’t think it’s a logical assumption that those schools would be a part of our group,” Williams said