To follow up Wednesday's blog, WVU was formally invited today to join the Big 12 conference.
The Big East will now be losing three strong basketball programs and one consistently strong football program in Syracuse, Pitt, and WVU. While WVU president James P. Clements is excited about the move to the Big 12, Big East Commissioner John Marinatto is not as hopeful about the future of his conference.
The Big East is anticipating UConn to join the ACC as well in the near future, but because the Big 12 has decided to stick with only 10 teams, Louisville will not be given an invitation.
The Big East has extended invitiations to Boise State, Air Force, Navy, BYU, Central Florida, Houston, and SMU. However, how is the Big East going to hold up in future years with all of their strong basketball programs leaving?
By 2012 when the 27 month notification period is over can the Big East hope to hold up their reputation as a strong conference?
Friday, October 28, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
More Conference Changes
After the stir that both Pitt and Syracuse caused with them transferring to the ACC, WVU has announced its intent to leave the Big East as well and join the Big 12.
Supposedly, WVU will be replacing Missouri who is joining the SEC, although WVU's acceptance isn't contingent on Missouri leaving. However, WVU joining the Big 12 is not confirmed at this moment.
While nothing is definite at this moment, things will be changing in the world of college sports in the next couple years as school switch conferences.
Supposedly, WVU will be replacing Missouri who is joining the SEC, although WVU's acceptance isn't contingent on Missouri leaving. However, WVU joining the Big 12 is not confirmed at this moment.
While nothing is definite at this moment, things will be changing in the world of college sports in the next couple years as school switch conferences.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Big East Basketball
In a coaches' poll in the Big East, Syracuse and UConn tied for first place among voting. UConn has three starters returning to the team this year including sophomore guard Jeremy Lamb and junior forward Alex Oriakhi, along with preseason rookie of the year Andre Drummond. Syracuse returns junion Scoop Jardine who led the conference in assists last season.
Pittsburgh only got one first place vote, and have senior guard Ashton Gibbs returning to the team this year. While Pittsburgh and Syracuse are leaving for the ACC, conference commissioner John Marinatto, stated on October 18th that the conference intends to hold both schools to the league's 27-month notification rule which would mean keeping them in the league for the next two years.
Pittsburgh only got one first place vote, and have senior guard Ashton Gibbs returning to the team this year. While Pittsburgh and Syracuse are leaving for the ACC, conference commissioner John Marinatto, stated on October 18th that the conference intends to hold both schools to the league's 27-month notification rule which would mean keeping them in the league for the next two years.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Lebron James Stirs Media
On Tuesday, NBA star Lebron James tweeted to ESPN's John Clayton: "@ClaytonESPN When is the deadline for a team to sign a free agent?" Whether or not James was serious about this question and is really considering trying to join the NFL, he stirred the media and fans. The Yahoo! Sports article also further stated that James had dressed in full pads at a high school football practice last week. Is Lebron serious about stepping onto the field during the NBA lockout? Personally, I don't think that he will jeopardize his chances of playing in the NBA or risk injuring himself.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/LeBron-causes-stir-on-Twitter-after-asking-about?urn=nfl-wp9321
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