C-7 to be 12 to 14 teams? - Page 11 - Basketball Forum : Professional and College Basketball Forums

Deleo · 02-20-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Moliva

I understand what you're saying. But how about the fact that the writer originally had "Richmond" in there and replaced it with "Detroit" about an hour later?

Sure, there's a chance that the writer simply misread his notes and corrected himself but I don't see that as likely. Most likely, he got an angry phone call from a source who told him to change/correct it.

I have no idea if Richmond is going to be included or not, but the edit in that article tells me that we are a probably player.

I'm a GW fan who doesn't want to see Richmond go, but I have to think they will get an invite. G'town wants them, and they seem like a good fit. VCU is the better team right now, but I would bet that Richmond will get the nod over VCU and Creighton.

Palestra1 · 02-20-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Moliva

I understand what you're saying. But how about the fact that the writer originally had "Richmond" in there and replaced it with "Detroit" about an hour later?

Sure, there's a chance that the writer simply misread his notes and corrected himself but I don't see that as likely. Most likely, he got an angry phone call from a source who told him to change/correct it.

I have no idea if Richmond is going to be included or not, but the edit in that article tells me that we are a probably player.

I think that Richmond is definitely a serious candidate and I too don't know whether they will ultimately get invited. I think that the edit to the blog post was more likely to correct an error than anything else. Those pieces are written hastily. In this instance we're talking about a blog entry on a game night at a road game where the writer is trying to meet the dealine for the game story and potentially get to the airport for a flight. People make mistakes when they're rushed.

Medford · 02-20-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ace93

What does VCU do if not invited to the Cotillion? I am not sure what options they have, but is there some upheavel potential there? I have to presume they are not too thrilled with how things are playing out with the A10, I mean had they known this would happen (not that anybody could have that it would happen this quickly), they would have been better of sticking it out in the CAA, seeing if they got an invite and if not then moving to the A10 then if it still seemed attractive enough (which it probably wouldn't). As it is they gave up NCAA tournament money to the CAA if I recall correctly and could now be stuck in a very mediocre conference.

The CAA was kind of falling apart anyways due to football. Georgia St and ODU are leaving for football, VCU made the best choice no matter the outcome of the C7, the A-10 will still be stronger than the CAA. Of course VCU may find itself alongside the C7. I'm assuming one of the first calls the A-10 makes is to George Mason once this shakes out. They seemed close a year or so ago, but decided to pull back until the conference shuffle was a little clearer.

Also, I just learned that St Joes, UD, X, UMass, Richmond & URI are all associate members of the CAA, so we should all be experts of that conference

AdamtheFlyer · 02-20-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Moliva

I understand what you're saying. But how about the fact that the writer originally had "Richmond" in there and replaced it with "Detroit" about an hour later?

Sure, there's a chance that the writer simply misread his notes and corrected himself but I don't see that as likely. Most likely, he got an angry phone call from a source who told him to change/correct it.

I have no idea if Richmond is going to be included or not, but the edit in that article tells me that we are a probably player.

I think Richmond is a serious candidate, too. It looks like it's down to 7 teams for 5 spots, and perhaps the 5 are chosen if Feinstein is indeed correct (VCU and Creighton are out). I'm just not in the business of breaking reports down word for word. The Marquette guy said Siena and Detroit are not up for discussion. Not sure why that needed to be said, but it was. That's all I take from it.

Muddy Waters · 02-20-2013, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Moliva

This writer, Mike Hunt, basically wrote a piece intended to discredit Feinstein but he inadvertently confirmed everything that Feinstein wrote.

Indeed.

I wonder if Mike is a Wright State alumnus.

**El Shaqtus** · 02-20-2013, 03:01 PM

I'm still worried about SLU getting left out.

Dayton fans probably feel the same way.

Eight Legger · 02-20-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Muddy Waters

Indeed.

I wonder if Mike is a Wright State alumnus.

No, pretty sure he went to Oral Roberts and got his graduate degree at Ball State.

**El Shaqtus** · 02-20-2013, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Eight Legger

No, pretty sure he went to Oral Roberts and got his graduate degree at Ball State.

Ph. D. at Morehead St.?

AdamtheFlyer · 02-20-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by El Shaqtus

Ph. D. at Morehead St.?

He agreed, but they pulled out.

Muddy Waters · 02-26-2013, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by xu95 on December 17, 2012

I have heard the only chance Dayton has of getting in is if it goes to 12 and that is not the initial number the schools want to start out with.

I hear they want to start with 10 and the three additions are Xavier, Butler, and St. Louis.

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Originally Posted by xu95 this morning

I heard that it will almost assuredly (80-90% chance) start as 10 with Richmond being the 10th team.

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Originally Posted by xu95 this afternoon

I think there is little to no chance of BE+3.

I also give them [the Flyers] a 50/50 chance on BE+5.

WTF ?

**xu95** · 02-26-2013, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Muddy Waters

WTF ?

I think what I posted is pretty self explanatory. Don't shoot the messenger.

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urmite · 02-27-2013, 08:31 AM

For perhaps the first time ever, I may agree with Muddy. Did you post an 85% chance of 10 teams in the morning and little to no chance of 10 teams in the afternoon? If so did something change?

The rest of the post is just Muddy being Muddy.

Bona84 · 02-27-2013, 08:35 AM

No, xu95 posted that he felt Dayton had little to no chance of joining the BE +3, and a 50/50 chance of joining a BE+5. Muddy just selectively quoted.

RF1 · 02-27-2013, 08:44 AM

Losing Richmond is not the end of the world for the A-10 given there would still be a team in the city with VCU. While UR has generally been a good member of the league and had some decent moments, its loss does not compare to Temple and Xavier.

ace93 · 02-27-2013, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Bona84

No, xu95 posted that he felt Dayton had little to no chance of joining the BE +3, and a 50/50 chance of joining a BE+5. Muddy just selectively quoted.

The quote is not that far off from being all of what xu95 posted, but it lacks context. xu95 was referring to Dayton's chances of being part of the C7+3 which he sees as little to no chance. His reply does not have context b/c it was implied in the title of the thread that it was contained in.

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urmite Benchwarmer Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 150 Rep Power: 18365	Re: C-7 to be 12 to 14 teams? For perhaps the first time ever, I may agree with Muddy. Did you post an 85% chance of 10 teams in the morning and little to no chance of 10 teams in the afternoon? If so did something change? The rest of the post is just Muddy being Muddy.

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RF1 Star Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,772 Rep Power: 12506	Re: C-7 to be 12 to 14 teams? Losing Richmond is not the end of the world for the A-10 given there would still be a team in the city with VCU. While UR has generally been a good member of the league and had some decent moments, its loss does not compare to Temple and Xavier.

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