...to join the new Big East? Did the BE not want to raid 3 teams from the A-10? I can live with Creighton although my choice would have been SLU - just think they have a higher ceiling. Again, just curious.
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03-21-2013, 01:57 PM #1Senior Member
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Just curious, why was Creighton invited ahead of SLU...
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03-21-2013, 02:07 PM #2Senior Member
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Well, Creighton has been better than SLU in BB (and, one has to wonder how SLU will fare after this season with its graduation losses ). Also, CU brings a lot to the table re the Minor sports.
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03-21-2013, 04:56 PM #3Senior Member
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I believe I read that Creighton doesn't need to pay a buy out to leave the MVC and that may have entered into the decision.
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03-21-2013, 05:08 PM #4Senior Member
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I think that is a big part of it. Creighton also has been a better program over the long haul. Plus, I think that there was a sensitivity to raiding all of the remaining top teams in the A10. Remember, Temple is going to the America 12, we took X & Butler. If we take any two of Dayton, VCU, Richmond and St. Louis then the A10 takes a big hit and we are to blame. Then we get Pot/Kettle comparisons, which still may come.
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03-21-2013, 05:30 PM #5Senior Member
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Marquette influence was probably the biggest reason.
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03-21-2013, 06:18 PM #6Senior Member
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Particular reason or reasons as to why? Its probably been posted but I missed it. Originally Posted by Mucrisco
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03-21-2013, 06:34 PM #7Senior Member
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I think Creighton's prez is on Marquette's board.
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03-21-2013, 06:40 PM #8Administrator
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Creighton's president is Fr.Tim Lannon. He was at MU for years on two different occasions. He then left to become president of St. joe's. he was rumored to be the replacement for Fr. Wild, but due to an illness (his mother?) he wanted to be closer to home so he took the Creighton job instead. And yes, I do believe he is on MUs BOT.
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03-21-2013, 07:19 PM #9Senior Member
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something I've always given Creighton credit for is there fan support. Being a top 10 attendance fan base in Omaha, Nebraska is something that cannot be overstated.
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03-21-2013, 07:23 PM #10Senior Member
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I think the whole leadership issue with Biondi is a huge problem that SLU is facing too. Their future is a gigantic unknown right now and I think the BE went with a school that is marginally better, but a lot more stable.
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