(02-05-2019 07:15 PM)The Cutter of Bish Wrote:  What made it so good for the A10 were the three Philly teams and relatively close NY and DC schools. With the MAAC, even with Jersey representation, I just wish they had a Philly school in the conference. I associate MAAC with NY/NJ metro...they should be in a venue in a place like Newark/Jersey City, Long Island, or Stamford. Same with the NEC.

At this point, parking CAA’s tournament there wouldn’t be terrible. Blasphemy, sure, from that VA “heart” that isn’t there anymore...

Oh, I hear you. I don't doubt that the MAAC will be looking for another venue change when that contract runs out after another 3 years. There isn't a right-sized venue in the NYC area. The Westchester County Center is not compelling. The Nassau Coliseum is too far away from all the members. The Meadowlands Arena isn't open anymore and hadn't shown any appetite for the MAAC when they were. I'm not sure if the new Belmont Park arena could be an option, or if the increased competition could make the Prudential Center interested for a change. I'm partial to the Times Union Center in Albany, but I can see why the other members want to get away from Siena's home court. It didn't help that Siena was going through a down period during this current 3-year contract.