(02-07-2018 09:33 AM)Bogg Wrote:  

(02-06-2018 11:25 PM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  Dayton will always be in consideration for Big East expansion because of their institutional fit, athletic profile and fan base. They have strong attendance every year, regardless of performance. Every school has to be able to provide something to a conference if their top sport(s) is/are down. That can be geographic fit, academics, etc. Dayton checks a lot of boxes for Big East membership. Unfortunately, with regards to their location and lack of historical postseason success, there are a few that aren't.

Yea, Dayton would be a candidate for expansion, but I also don't think they're a clear first choice either. In the end, I think X's long-term goal is to position themselves similarly in relation to OSU/Cincy/Dayton that Nova is with PSU/Temple/St. Joe's, and putting Dayton on equal footing doesn't serve that purpose.