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College Hoops · 01-10-2013, 03:59 PM

Thanks for the feedback. I had a hard time believing Georgetown was a factor in the Richmond area. I agree their are bigger markets, but the central/southern area of VA is growing. Thought both schools would be attractive especially Richmond because like Butler it is private and non-catholic.

Clueless Economist · 01-10-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by xu95

I think the problem with VCU getting an invite is that they are a public school. Nothing against them or public schools, but there is a lot of information that public schools are required by law to provide that private schools don't have to. If every school in the league is private, there is a lot of internal discussions that will never have to be revealed to anyone.

That is the most insightful thing I have read on why VCU or another public might me excluded. Excellent point.

A more important question is, does Georgetown get you northern Virginia or Maryland? I say no.

DistrictBaller · 01-10-2013, 04:08 PM

I think if the conferences go beyond 12 either to 14 or 16 Richmond is in the conversation.

I don't think they sniff it if it's at 10 or 12 which is what's being rumored. I don't think VCU is all that likely either since quality basketball is not the primary concern and more institutional profile and fit. Pete Thamel's article seems to imply we're a candidate, but I don't see it ultimately happening.

01-10-2013, 03:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
College Hoops 6th Man Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 336 Rep Power: 8224	Re: ? for Richmond/VCU posters Thanks for the feedback. I had a hard time believing Georgetown was a factor in the Richmond area. I agree their are bigger markets, but the central/southern area of VA is growing. Thought both schools would be attractive especially Richmond because like Butler it is private and non-catholic.

01-10-2013, 04:08 PM	#18 (permalink)
DistrictBaller Veteran Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,124 Rep Power: 47196	Re: ? for Richmond/VCU posters I think if the conferences go beyond 12 either to 14 or 16 Richmond is in the conversation. I don't think they sniff it if it's at 10 or 12 which is what's being rumored. I don't think VCU is all that likely either since quality basketball is not the primary concern and more institutional profile and fit. Pete Thamel's article seems to imply we're a candidate, but I don't see it ultimately happening. __________________ "We will wreak havoc on our opponent's psyche and plan of attack." - VCU Head Coach Shaka Smart

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