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Assuming Creighton leaves for the Big East...
- Denver and Belmont appear to be the frontrunners to replace Creighton.
- Loyola (Chicago) would get consideration.
- Oral Roberts would be a long shot.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...enver/1973937/
MVC officials plan to visit Valpo, UIC, Loyola (Chicago), and UMKC.
http://www.kansascity.com/2013/03/31...onference.html
I'd go with Valpo, I think. ... imo, Denver has weak fan support.
I would lean toward UMKC.
I would lean Duke. Travel costs are higher but it is worth it for a program of that quality.
UIC from the Horizon to the Valley per Green Bay Press-Gazette writer:
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/...nclick_check=1
It doesn't surprise me that the Valley went for the Chicago market. Apparently their hope is to open up Chicago to MVC recruiting. The Valley is made up of a bunch of small towns.
The MVC may target Loyola and Valpo, too.
It is being reported that Loyola (Chicago) will be Creighton's replacement, not UIC.
http://www.pjstar.com/sports/x709246...ue-at-10-teams
Not that it matters to us but I think that would hurt an already struggling DePaul program. A program that in the late 70's and early 80's was top-notch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg06
Tulane would be a nice fit for the Missouri Valley Conference. They fit that "metro" profile nicely, and the Green Wave could probably build a very nice basketball program if they weren't wasting so many resources on a losing football program.
Loyola (Chicago) officially accepts the MVC invitation.
http://www.mvc-sports.com/softball/n...rsity-chicago/
Loyola is a good fit. I think UIC would do well also.