West Virginia And The Big East Officially Parting Ways In 2012
by Mike Rutherford on Feb 14, 2012 2:06 PM EST
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West Virginia University announced Tuesday it has settled a lawsuit with the Big East for an unspecified amount, clearing the way for the conference power Mountaineers to join the Big 12 in July in time for the fall football season.
Athletic Director Oliver Luck said the terms of the deal were confidential and WVU wouldn't release details. But Luck said no state, taxpayer, tuition or other academic dollars will be used in the settlement.
A person familiar with the agreement said the settlement totaled $20 million but did not know how much money would come from the university and how much the Big 12 may contribute. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because financial terms were not being made in the announcement of the agreement.
The big news here, as far as Louisville is concerned, is that the Cardinals now have an open spot on their 2012 football schedule. U of L was scheduled to host West Virginia this season, which means if the Big East is able to add a member immediately (like, say, Boise State), then that member would be paying a visit to The Oven.
It appears as if the odds are against it right now, but a home schedule that included North Carolina, Kentucky, Cincinnati and Boise State would be quite attractive. U of L also has scheduled home games against South Florida and Missouri State, as well as non-conference away games against Southern Miss. and Florida International.
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Trying to find two non-conference games at this point
is going to be tough. I hope Jurich comes through.
Not only was it a blow that TCU left causing U of L to need to add a fifth non-conference foe, WVU has now virtually screwed us over, causing us to need a sixth non-conference opponent.
I think we should pick up FSU
Since WVU dropped them to go to the Big XII, I think we should pick them up. You would think it would solve the problem both schools have in regards to filling an open spot.
WVU vs. FSU is the same day as a game we already had scheduled
Missouri State.
Although I guess it’s possible, it would be difficult to swing this late in the game. It would basically require us to buy out Missouri State as a home game, pickup an away game at FSU, and STILL find two other games (both home games). I don’t see that working out in the end.
by Remote Cardinal on Feb 14, 2012 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
I thought "The Oven" came up during the Petrino years
I also remember a “Boneyard” theme during John L’s era. Never understood the relevance of that one.
by uoflcard on Feb 14, 2012 3:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Students were calling PJCS The Oven during Petrino but I don't think it was ever picked up officially
As far as I know, Coach Strong was the first coach to call it that and if I remember correctly did so the day he was hired.
Is there some sort of signifigance behind it?
It’s a decent enough name, I had just never heard it before
Pizza oven?
Opponents are baking in the oven…
Things are heating up in the oven…
by twistedwedge on Feb 14, 2012 7:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Don't bet on that.
Didn’t they rearrange the basketball schedule in anticipation of TCU? Wouldn’t be surprised if they do it for football.
I actually like the trade of WVU for Boise
Better football most of the last 5 years and their fans are actually decent. The drunken, raging hillbilly theme was exciting at first but got old quick. I’m not going to pretend that we’re better off, though. Hopefully the rumors of us eventually going to the B12 start to heat up.
by uoflcard on Feb 14, 2012 3:04 PM EST via mobile reply actions
bring on those kitty kats down the road - i say we play em the first and 3rd game of the year.!!
they dont deserve to play in the sec for football..
by redinfection on Feb 14, 2012 3:57 PM EST up reply actions
like D. Smith and A. Wales
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Go Cards!
by ULcardsfan502 on Feb 14, 2012 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
WKU already has 12 for 2012+2013
But they need an away game in 2014, and a home game in 2015. If UofL would play a home/home with them, i’m sure the Tops would be willing to play alot in the future. There’s a good chance Smith and Wales will be playing by then.
I want to play a few good teams at home...
But I would prefer for all of the other games to be cupcakes or Big East teams. If we go 10-2 and win the Big East, we get a national rep with a chance to better ourselves in the Sugar Bowl this year. But if we replaceWVU with a great team, then we may not even be looking at a BCS game. Sadly, the BCS does not reward SOS, and we need to get on the map.
Remember the Beef Bowl!
Long-term...
i’d like to see UofL play geographicallly close teams from BCS conferences, even if they aren’t powerhouses (IU, Purdue, Vandy, UT, VA). I think a win against a bad B10 school outweighs a win over the top team of the Sun Belt.
Maybe the Big East can use that money to get new refs.
or atleast a settlement offer for Jim Burr to never step foot on a court again.
Semper Fi
by usmcCARDS on Feb 14, 2012 5:30 PM EST via Android app reply actions
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by Chick-Stratino'sUrDaddy on Feb 14, 2012 6:16 PM EST reply actions
Don't let the door hit ya...
…bitches
by twistedwedge on Feb 14, 2012 7:33 PM EST via mobile reply actions
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