This could create a mess

[TravelingPanther]

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/8735330/big-east-direction-concerns-conference-catholic-schools-sources-say

We've heard this for years, but it may be closer to reality than ever. Would a grab for Creighton help push us to the MAC for all sports?

[jnutt]

Re: This could create a mess

Mac doesn't want to leave the Valley. They won't leave the Valley

[achrist70]

Re: This could create a mess

He has an NBA job to be looking for in less than 2 years though

[jnutt]

Re: This could create a mess

He has an NBA job to be looking for in less than 2 years though

you really should wait until after lunch to hit the sauce

[TravelingPanther]

Re: This could create a mess

Mac doesn't want to leave the Valley. They won't leave the Valley

Why would he not want to leave the Valley? This would be a pretty amazing conference with a lot more media exposure and $$$.

[jnutt]

Re: This could create a mess

he's already been on record saying he wants to stay in the Valley. Last time he left the Valley, it didn't end well. Once Doug leaves he'll be hard-pressed to contend for a title in that league.

[jegbomb52]

Re: This could create a mess

He has also been on record saying:

he is "excited for his son to play for his best friend..."

has "always dreamed of being a cyclone...."

and my favorite "I have always been a panther, want to be a panther, and will always be a panther."

His word is worth absolutely nothing.... Douche McDouchington

[BCPanther]

Re: This could create a mess

Last time I checked their very pro East Coast president would be making the decision, not their basketball coach. It makes too much sense for them to go to a league like that, peer institutions with the same sports offerings is a perfect set up for them.

And yes TP, I think in that situation both us and Illinois State would make a hard, hard push for an all sports membership in the MAC...

[06panther10]

Re: This could create a mess

He has also been on record saying:

he is "excited for his son to play for his best friend..."

has "always dreamed of being a cyclone...."

and my favorite "I have always been a panther, want to be a panther, and will always be a panther."

His word is worth absolutely nothing.... Douche McDouchington

He is one of the luckiest people on the planet because he has been fortunate enough to have had THREE "dream jobs"....

[06panther10]

Re: This could create a mess

Honestly, I wish that they would go. I would be happy just to not have to deal with them anymore, F them.

[jnutt]

Re: This could create a mess

Creighton leaving the MVC cripples the MVC. Since Butler and Saint Louis are who we want, they are already in the Catholic league

[Khan4Cats]

Re: This could create a mess

Creighton leaving the MVC cripples the MVC. Since Butler and Saint Louis are who we want, they are already in the Catholic league

Butler would be in an interesting situation in a "Catholic" league.

[06panther10]

Re: This could create a mess

Creighton leaving the MVC cripples the MVC. Since Butler and Saint Louis are who we want, they are already in the Catholic league

In what way would it "cripple" the MVC? I don't agree with that at all.

[jnutt]

Re: This could create a mess

Creighton is the most successful program to those outside the Valley. With their success with Altman they were the perennial team along with SIU that would be in the Tourney year after year. They are a Top 25 team this year, they have one of the best players in the nation, and they have a large loyal fan base. No matter what we think about them.

[06panther10]

Re: This could create a mess

Creighton is the most successful program to those outside the Valley. With their success with Altman they were the perennial team along with SIU that would be in the Tourney year after year. They are a Top 25 team this year, they have one of the best players in the nation, and they have a large loyal fan base. No matter what we think about them.

Correct. They are clearly a positive asset to a conference.

But you said it would "cripple" the MVC if they left. That certainly is not true.