More Boise/SDSU Return Info

[DQDawg]

Saw this article in the Honolulu Advertiser this morning, there may truly be "a second coming of BOise/SDSU".

http://www.staradvertiser.com/s?acti...y&id=150335685

[ptaylor]

Since "regional rivalries" seems to be the hotest term lately, I can't imagine Boise and San Diego fans getting excited about those home contests with Rutgers, UConn, UCF, and Temple. I understand the Big East money when they made the decision, but the Big East will continue to be a basketball first league especially after the BCS changes (AQ/non-AQ) and school defections. Surely, they will change course and revisit their decisions. With their return and possible alliance/merger down the road, the C-USA/MWC could be strong nationally if developed the right way.

[rebelboi]

I wish SMU and Houston would come back to CUSA

[LookingForResults]

Forget SMU. They've found their soul mates. Now Houston on the other hand...

[ChuckK3]

I don't care about Boise or SDSU, but I am concerned if they change their minds, the BE could go after ECU and USM...which would suck for us.

[Tech77]

Very different scenarios, though. Houston and SMU are all-sports members. They get to play Big East basketball.

[Allgood]

I don't care about Boise or SDSU, but I am concerned if they change their minds, the BE could go after ECU and USM...which would suck for us.

I know the BE has big MBB $$$, but Boise back to the MWC would be enough to keep USM and ECU in CUSA. The football $$$ will come to an alliance with 10+ bowls and Boise, especially with the BCS going to a different playoff format.

If ECU and USM are smart and Boise comes back, they'll sit tight.

[brtransplant]

I know the BE has big MBB $$$, but Boise back to the MWC would be enough to keep USM and ECU in CUSA. The football $$$ will come to an alliance with 10+ bowls and Boise, especially with the BCS going to a different playoff format.

If ECU and USM are smart and Boise comes back, they'll sit tight.

If either gets the chance to go to the BE they'll be gone in a heartbeat. They'd be crazy not to.

[ptaylor]

I just don't see the allure of Big East football. There is no way the money will be the same in 2 years. Even the basketball will not be as good with West Virginia, Syracuse, and Pitt leaving.

[DQDawg]

I find 2 interesting things/thoughts in this article. First, the integrity of USU in "keeping their pledge" to the WAC while Fresno, Hawaii, and Nevada dropped theirs like a hot rock. Second, if Boise did return, and the "Deal" was made between MWC and CUSA, it would be a pretty strong merger. Should be worth some TV money for a non-AQ conference group.

[JuBru]

I just don't see the allure of Big East football. There is no way the money will be the same in 2 years. Even the basketball will not be as good with West Virginia, Syracuse, and Pitt leaving.

Those three aren't "big" in the BE as far as basketball is concerned. The main schools are still there.

Then again, I'm not a huge basketball follower, so I could be misinterpreting the information.

[ptaylor]

If there is an alliance/merger and Boise/SDSU return, then ECU and USM would be taking demotion if they bolted to the Big East if this is football driven. Plus, the threat of Louisville/Cincinnati to Big 12 and UConn/Rutgers to ACC or Big 10 would always be out there.

[Salvatore Assante]

Those three aren't "big" in the BE as far as basketball is concerned. The main schools are still there.

Then again, I'm not a huge basketball follower, so I could be misinterpreting the information.

Syracuse and Pitt are pretty big in basketball.

[ptaylor]

The ESPN.com College FB Nation blog on May 4th talked about the new best Big East rivalries after the changes:
1. Cincinnati vs. Louisville
2. USF vs. UCF
3. Temple vs. Rutgers
4. SMU vs. Navy

Impressive is NOT what comes to mind. I'm thinking ECU vs. USM is already a better game than any of those even before expansion. Once again, I just don't see the magic of Big East football after automatic BCS money dries up in 2 years.

[parisdog]

How is smu and navy a rival?