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The post should read that Butler is joining the A-10 immediately. It has been confirmed by both the Butler administration and the A-10. The Bulldogs were intitially going to ente the league in the 2013-14 season, They however have been having issues with the Horizon League (supposedly were going to have every program exlcuded from post season) and have decided to follow in the steps of VCU with an immediate entry. The A-10 will now have 16 teams next season with deaprting members Temple and Charlotte staying on one more year and the immediate additions of VCU and Butler.

SaltySeawolf

My sources tell me that BU got an invite to the CAA but would rather go A10 so are undecided on what to do. SB may have had some discussions with the CAA but no offer as of yet. Not sure the extent of the SB talks. Could be football only.

Redwyn

I'm not gonna lie - would seriously shake my belief that the CAA wants to improve itself if this was the case.

SaltySeawolf

Reading the CAA forums it seems the CAA is looking to completely alienate it's football only members. We've talked here a lot - but I dont think it would take too much for the AE to put a serious crimp in the CAA's style by adding football.

TerrierNation

This is interesting. If that's the case, then Lynch is either posturing to the part of the BU community interested in an upgrade or he is banking on a Big East football/basketball split. BU simply wouldn't get into the Atlantic 10 as long as schools like Creighton and George Mason are ripe for the picking. Only way we end up in an A10 is if the Big East splits up and a number of A10 schools join the often mentioned Catholic league. Then BU certainly would stand an excellent chance of getting invited to join the leftovers like URI, GW, Fordham, LaSalle, St. Joes, etc.

Other possibility is if UMASS leaves and the A10 had some strong desire to stay in Massachusetts and we'd fight NU for the spot. I don't think this would be case though as long as better basketball programs are available in different parts of the country. Why replace UMASS with BU when George Mason and Creighton are available?

I don't buy that we have an invite to the CAA though.

TerrierNation

What would you have the CAA do if it wanted to improve itself?

usslider

I hope they decline this invitation. I think BU can end up in a stronger position if we can be part of the AE proactively improving itself. If that can't happen though, they may have to say yes.

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talk about going down the crapper

Dane96

That's way old news...and it's speculation that has NO true merit of yet. Hampton has offered themselves up...but the CAA members are not keen.

ecasadoSBU

Fuc* it! The AE should raid the CAA!!! #RaidTheCAA

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mainejeff

Good idea.

Delaware, Towson, and Hofstra...... Final offer.

charliemike

If the AE got football, I have a feeling we'd consider leaving. Just my two cents.

Dane96

To go where?

mainejeff

The CAA...... lol.