http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...seven/1970967/
But here's the thing about the Catholic 7. Big names, big traditions, but not much in the way of tournament fireworks lately. Connecticut, a school left behind, has done most of the heavy lifting. The Catholic 7 haven't produced a national champion in 26 years. They have accounted for only three appearances in the Final Four in the past 23 springs — or five fewer than Duke.
It is rather shocking to think the new Big East would increase its total number of Final Fours this century by 67% if Butler were added.
They'll need a keener appreciation for the world west of the Appalachians.
The new Big East will still be Big, but much less East. If the above schools all join as expected, that means seven of the 12 members — 58% of the league — will be closer to Chicago than New York City.
I wonder if behind closed doors G-Town is pushing for Richmond in lieu of a Dayton for example to even things out a bit geographically.