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Big East considers adding TCU
By LENN ROBBINS
Last Updated: 4:37 PM, September 28, 2010
Posted: 1:53 PM, September 28, 2010

Having survived the most recent wave of expansion intact, the Big East Conference is studying ways to bolster its position and has targeted TCU as very attractive candidate to help strengthen its football league, The Post has learned.

“We are in a situation that requires us to evaluate and analyze all our options including expansion and television," said a source close to the league who requested anonymity. “There are a dozen or so schools that we’re looking at."

Two sources said the TCU discussion developed recently. The school’s tradition, academics and recent success have lifted the university’s profile. TCU (4-0) is ranked fifth in the polls and many believe it is currently the best team in Texas.

One source stressed that there have been no meetings among Big East presidents or ADs to discuss membership. But that source also said expansion has altered the way conferences think. The fact that TCU hardly matches the Big East footprint is a tertiary concern.

“It’s a good program in a good market,’’ said the source. “That’s what you look for.’’

Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/college/f...z10rYMCZOX
09-28-2010 04:39 PM
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Does this remind anyone else of the song that never ends???
09-28-2010 10:51 PM
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TCU in the Big East just doesn't work. That would be about the same as LaTech in the WAC.
09-28-2010 11:36 PM
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RE: Big East considers adding TCU
TCU in the Big EAST? I can see this--east of Japan.
09-29-2010 02:05 AM
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(09-29-2010 02:05 AM)WKUSledgeHammer Wrote:  TCU in the Big EAST? I can see this--east of Japan.

I dunno. Japan is pretty far east.
09-29-2010 05:06 AM
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TCU in the Big East? They jump in a heartbeat. Join a AQ conference? Without a doubt. Huge increase in money. Weakest AQ conference. Increased chances of playing in one of the 4 big bowls.

Whats the downside? The Big East might break up? Sure. But if there are successful in the BE and they break up, they have made a significant case for inclusion in the Big12-2.
09-29-2010 07:32 AM
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I can see why TCU would do it.

But I can't see why the Big East would do it.

Sure, TCU has a big boy football team. It's also a thousand miles from it's nearest conference mate. And the Big East is a conference who has many members whose #1 priority is basketball. Will this move pay to send all the non-revenue sports on trips from Syracuse, NY to Ft. Worth TX?

Just a wierd fit. Unless the Big East were considering some other teams in the western region, maybe making a west division or something. I have no idea who they might be - Houston? Maybe entice Kansas?
09-29-2010 07:46 AM
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The future money is in football. Basketball money is pretty much tapped out.

DFW is an easy trip.

This would also strengthen the conference just in case the Big 10(err 11,err12) comes calling.
09-29-2010 08:35 AM
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So....does TCU get added before, after or at the same time Memphis is added?
09-29-2010 08:42 AM
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(09-29-2010 05:06 AM)Hilltopper2K Wrote:  
(09-29-2010 02:05 AM)WKUSledgeHammer Wrote:  TCU in the Big EAST? I can see this--east of Japan.
I dunno. Japan is pretty far east.

Tokyo is actually closer to Hawai'i than Ruston La. 03-drunk
09-29-2010 08:50 AM
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TCU for football only ?
09-29-2010 09:13 AM
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09-30-2010 01:26 PM
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RE: Big East considers adding TCU
Lets face it,

There is not a Non-AQ school that WOULDNT jump on the chance to be in an AQ confrence. The money is just to significant and can literally transform a program. If the Big East is talking to TCU, I would imagine that TCU will go.
09-30-2010 01:49 PM
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