Memphis Appears Headed To The Big East
by Mike Rutherford on Feb 7, 2012 2:17 PM EST
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PrintMemphis and the Big East Conference are in the final stages of negotiations to make the Tigers an all-sports member of the conference beginning in 2013, this according to Brett McMurphy of CBSSports.com.
When contacted by CBSSports.com's Gary Parrish about the move to the Big East, Memphis athletic director R.C. Johnson declined comment. An official announcement of the Tigers' move to the Big East could be made as early as this week, sources said.
While the addition of Memphis is for all sports, the Tigers' men's basketball program would help offset the future losses of men's basketball powers Syracuse, West Virginia and Pittsburgh.
When Memphis joins the league, it's unknown what the Big East's football and basketball membership will consist of. That's because West Virginia appears it will join the Big 12 this summer and will not honor the Big East's 27-month exit requirement. However, both WVU and the Big East have filed lawsuits against each other and a Rhode Island judge ordered the parties into non-binding mediation with a deadline of Thursday.
To me, the move sends a pretty clear message that the Big East thinks it at least probable, if not inevitable, that Louisville will be making the move to the Big 12 at some point. But that's just, like, my opinion, man.
Some additional thoughts on what Memphis' move to the Big East might mean for Louisville, should U of L not leave the conference, can be found here.
And the plot thickens for 73rd time.
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Who knew "Memphis to Big East" was heating up.
They can have our spot when we move to B12. I’m cool with that.
ALL HAIL
I was hoping for it
and was not disappointed
by JordanColburn on Feb 7, 2012 2:34 PM EST up reply actions
do you mean to say
that the Big East thinks it at least probably for UL to move to the B12?
I could be wrong, because it is heresy BUT....
I am seeing, reading and hearing that the belief UofL is moving to the BIG XII is getting a little more steam….
by CardFanGuy on Feb 7, 2012 2:34 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
memphis to the big east makes sense because without us, it leaves all numbers unchanged. us to the big12 is a matter of when, not if. i think what this means is that the big east thinks louisville is gone with no one else leaving for the big12. looks like cincy is going to get left behind which is a shame.
Memphis STATE
If that low-class, good-for-nothing Memphis STATE is in the Big East, we MUST move to the Big 12!
For when things take a dramatic turn...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHjFxJVeCQs
Dramatic Prairie Dog always wins. Always.
seems like a lateral move for Memphis state if we leave
Viva Siva
by I miss T-Will on Feb 7, 2012 3:16 PM EST via Android app reply actions
CUSA is dead
In 2014, CUSA will have SMiss, Marshall, Tulsa and East Carolina…and that’s about it. If i was the M-West, i would poach those (maybe just the first 3) and let the others merge with the Sun Belt.
Hate to see Big East basketball end as we know it.
But I suppose it’s obvious that end is coming, but the Big 12, for me, will take some getting used to. By the way, on a total tangent, the CJ website has a headline saying Bozich believes the SEC is better this basketball season than the Big East and “has the numbers to prove it.” I have my doubts about the veracity of this claim, regardless of the numbers.
theoldman
The Dude
Lebowski Quotes are a must and should continue
You know when you're alone in an elevator
and you pass some stinky gas. And then you get to your floor and get out, but somebody else gets in. And you laugh because you know that person is going to have to smell your stinky gas, even though you’re not there anymore. I call that person Memphis.
by osarusan on Feb 7, 2012 4:21 PM EST reply actions 5 recs
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