i cant believe none of "hybrid haters" on here havent suggested seton hall, depaul, providence st johns to the a10 yet. you guys are slipping

(03-23-2012 03:23 PM)NoDak Wrote:  

(03-23-2012 03:09 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

On the other hand, adding GMU would elevate a GMU-GW rivalry in the DC area, which is what the A10 and GW need for more relevance there. In a smaller market, VCU and Richmond would have the same issue.

The A10 didn't seem to have a problem with two Philadelphia teams.

3 Philly teams. but who's counting? I don't think Temple ever had a problem with Joes and LAS in the same conf as them. It was a good thing, it made Philly an a10 town. The a10 got more coverage in Philly than the Big East. That will probably change now though.

NJIT...j/k but hopefully this shuffling enables them to find a home. But I'd like to see UWM to the A10.

If GMU & VCU leave then ODU & JMU need to bounce as well. Get off the sinking ship before its too late.

(03-23-2012 06:30 PM)Old Dominion Navy Wrote:  If GMU & VCU leave then ODU & JMU need to bounce as well. Get off the sinking ship before its too late.

The problem that ODU and JMU would have is the A10 might not even consider them with their FBS ambitions.

Just opening up for those football only invitees of the Big East to park their other sports on the East Coast

(03-23-2012 05:57 PM)TempleSquirrel Wrote:  

(03-23-2012 03:23 PM)NoDak Wrote:  

(03-23-2012 03:09 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

On the other hand, adding GMU would elevate a GMU-GW rivalry in the DC area, which is what the A10 and GW need for more relevance there. In a smaller market, VCU and Richmond would have the same issue.

The A10 didn't seem to have a problem with two Philadelphia teams.

3 Philly teams. but who's counting? I don't think Temple ever had a problem with Joes and LAS in the same conf as them. It was a good thing, it made Philly an a10 town. The a10 got more coverage in Philly than the Big East. That will probably change now though.

Realized after posting I had forgotten LaSalle. But in another 14 months, the post will be correct.

(03-23-2012 06:19 PM)CitrusUCF Wrote:  NJIT...j/k but hopefully this shuffling enables them to find a home. But I'd like to see UWM to the A10.

NJIT does probably benefit with all the shifts and end up in Americaa East.

(03-23-2012 06:34 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(03-23-2012 06:30 PM)Old Dominion Navy Wrote:  If GMU & VCU leave then ODU & JMU need to bounce as well. Get off the sinking ship before its too late.

The problem that ODU and JMU would have is the A10 might not even consider them with their FBS ambitions.

I know neither odu or jmu would be invited because of football. I mean jumping on a MAC invite or even a Sunbelt one and hope for an Alliance invite down the road.

(03-23-2012 08:13 PM)NoDak Wrote:  

(03-23-2012 05:57 PM)TempleSquirrel Wrote:  

(03-23-2012 03:23 PM)NoDak Wrote:  

(03-23-2012 03:09 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

On the other hand, adding GMU would elevate a GMU-GW rivalry in the DC area, which is what the A10 and GW need for more relevance there. In a smaller market, VCU and Richmond would have the same issue.

The A10 didn't seem to have a problem with two Philadelphia teams.

3 Philly teams. but who's counting? I don't think Temple ever had a problem with Joes and LAS in the same conf as them. It was a good thing, it made Philly an a10 town. The a10 got more coverage in Philly than the Big East. That will probably change now though.

Realized after posting I had forgotten LaSalle. But in another 14 months, the post will be correct.

You said and i quote "The A10 didn't seem to have a problem with two Philadelphia teams."

"didn't" is past tense so your statement will always be wrong.

You've just been a$$holed... anymore petty things you want me to point out... cause i will... all day every day... BOOM

(03-23-2012 04:42 PM)gosports1 Wrote:  i cant believe none of "hybrid haters" on here havent suggested seton hall, depaul, providence st johns to the a10 yet. you guys are slipping

DU's president said "The A10 conference itself is on the verge of a major improvement with the addition of new high quality university programs. All of this amounts to an exciting professional opportunity for a new coach."

quality programs obviously excludes Seton Hall, DePaul, Providence, and St Johns

(03-23-2012 08:34 PM)Old Dominion Navy Wrote:  

(03-23-2012 06:34 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(03-23-2012 06:30 PM)Old Dominion Navy Wrote:  If GMU & VCU leave then ODU & JMU need to bounce as well. Get off the sinking ship before its too late.

The problem that ODU and JMU would have is the A10 might not even consider them with their FBS ambitions.

I know neither odu or jmu would be invited because of football. I mean jumping on a MAC invite or even a Sunbelt one and hope for an Alliance invite down the road.

What do you think would present a better situation for ODU? Sunbelt with GST, or MAC with JMU?

(03-24-2012 12:05 AM)Blue_Trombone Wrote:  

(03-23-2012 08:34 PM)Old Dominion Navy Wrote:  

(03-23-2012 06:34 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(03-23-2012 06:30 PM)Old Dominion Navy Wrote:  If GMU & VCU leave then ODU & JMU need to bounce as well. Get off the sinking ship before its too late.

The problem that ODU and JMU would have is the A10 might not even consider them with their FBS ambitions.

I know neither odu or jmu would be invited because of football. I mean jumping on a MAC invite or even a Sunbelt one and hope for an Alliance invite down the road.

What do you think would present a better situation for ODU? Sunbelt with GST, or MAC with JMU?

Both have pros and cons, I think the ideal situation would be the Sunbelt with JMU. That way we have a travel partner and rival as well as a southern oriented conference.

Let's not forget that Charlotte may be leaving the A10. Are there any bball schools south of the Carolinas that may be a good fit? Any in Georgia or Florida?

(03-24-2012 12:05 AM)Blue_Trombone Wrote:  

(03-23-2012 08:34 PM)Old Dominion Navy Wrote:  

(03-23-2012 06:34 PM)stever20 Wrote:  

(03-23-2012 06:30 PM)Old Dominion Navy Wrote:  If GMU & VCU leave then ODU & JMU need to bounce as well. Get off the sinking ship before its too late.

The problem that ODU and JMU would have is the A10 might not even consider them with their FBS ambitions.

I know neither odu or jmu would be invited because of football. I mean jumping on a MAC invite or even a Sunbelt one and hope for an Alliance invite down the road.

What do you think would present a better situation for ODU? Sunbelt with GST, or MAC with JMU?

I can live with ODU if UNCC came as well. Then Sun Belt basketball would have ODU, UNCC, WKU, and Middle Tenn as regulars and most teams would have nice facilities for the sport.

(03-24-2012 10:59 AM)Owls_Law Wrote:  Let's not forget that Charlotte may be leaving the A10. Are there any bball schools south of the Carolinas that may be a good fit? Any in Georgia or Florida?

I'm not sure that it would make any sense for the A10 to look at expanding back into the Carolinas or points south.

Adding Butler and moving toward boxing the Missouri Valley out of the Midwest in recruiting is more sensible, IMO.

(03-24-2012 12:04 AM)Theodoresdaddy Wrote:  

(03-23-2012 04:42 PM)gosports1 Wrote:  i cant believe none of "hybrid haters" on here havent suggested seton hall, depaul, providence st johns to the a10 yet. you guys are slipping

DU's president said "The A10 conference itself is on the verge of a major improvement with the addition of new high quality university programs. All of this amounts to an exciting professional opportunity for a new coach."

quality programs obviously excludes Seton Hall, DePaul, Providence, and St Johns

OUCH! Much better. now i can move on. I expected something like this post around # 4 or 5

I think GMU and Butler are first

(03-24-2012 02:21 PM)gosports1 Wrote:  

(03-24-2012 12:04 AM)Theodoresdaddy Wrote:  

(03-23-2012 04:42 PM)gosports1 Wrote:  i cant believe none of "hybrid haters" on here havent suggested seton hall, depaul, providence st johns to the a10 yet. you guys are slipping

DU's president said "The A10 conference itself is on the verge of a major improvement with the addition of new high quality university programs. All of this amounts to an exciting professional opportunity for a new coach."

quality programs obviously excludes Seton Hall, DePaul, Providence, and St Johns

OUCH! Much better. now i can move on. I expected something like this post around # 4 or 5

Providence has a couple 5*'s coming in next season I think they'll have at least a few years of turn around to playing well

(03-24-2012 02:43 PM)DaBigBlue Wrote:  I think GMU and Butler are first

I'd agree Butler is first but I'm not sure the A-10 will be able to pry the Virginia schools apart, but I hope we can. If GMU/VCU and ODU/JMU are really going in different directions basketball vs. football may we can get them.