Well now, let me tell ya something ’bout the Big East Conference. You see, this conference, it’s been around a long time, and it’s been through its fair share of changes. Used to be a lot of schools, but over the years, some left, and some stayed. Back in 2013, a big ol’ shakeup happened. UConn, one of the big schools, left to join another conference, and folks thought it was the end of the Big East as we knew it. But somehow, it stuck around, like an old oak tree that’s still standin’ strong after a storm.
Now, some folks might be wonderin’—what’s all this talk about expansion? Ain’t the Big East just fine the way it is? Well, let me tell ya, just like anythin’ else, the Big East has had to think about growin’ again. With teams comin’ and goin’, sometimes you gotta ask yourself, should we bring in new blood? Or is it better to keep things small and cozy? Well, let me take ya through it step by step, just so you get a good idea of what’s goin’ on.
First things first, we gotta talk about what the Big East is all about. It’s a basketball-focused conference. Unlike some of these other big conferences that care about football, the Big East don’t bother with that. No, sir, it’s all about hoops. You got schools like Villanova, Georgetown, and Marquette, just to name a few, where basketball’s the main thing. Now, some people might say, “Well, ain’t that gonna limit the conference?” But I reckon the Big East has managed to keep itself in the game even with all the changes goin’ on.
But let’s get back to the idea of expansion. There’s been talk of the Big East lookin’ at some schools to join up and grow bigger. The thing is, they gotta be careful. Not just any school can waltz in and be part of the family. Y’see, since the Big East don’t care about football, they gotta find schools that are serious about their basketball programs. We ain’t lookin’ for just any ol’ school that wants to play basketball for a year or two and then leave. No, sir. The Big East needs strong programs with a history, schools that can compete at the top level and bring in the crowds.
Now, if you ask me, I think there’s a few schools out there that might just be a good fit for the Big East. One name that pops up is UConn. Yep, they left for a while and tried their hand at a different conference, but now they’re lookin’ like they might want to come back. Ain’t that somethin’? After all, they’ve got a solid basketball program, and we all know how tough they can be when they’re on a roll. Bringin’ UConn back could help the Big East be even stronger.
But UConn’s not the only one. There’s other schools that might fit right in. You got teams like Dayton, who’ve had a strong basketball program for years, and St. Louis, who’ve been makin’ a name for themselves too. The question is, though, would these schools want to join? And more importantly, would the Big East want them?
Some folks might say, “Well, what about some of the bigger names like Memphis or even Gonzaga?” Well, sure, those schools would bring in some serious talent, but remember, the Big East is all about basketball and tradition. You don’t want just any school who might not fit in with the others. No, you need schools that mesh well together, like peas in a pod.
Now, let’s talk a little about the future. If the Big East does decide to expand, there’s gonna be some tough decisions to make. You can’t just go hand-pickin’ teams here and there, no sir. The schools they bring in need to have strong programs, a good fan base, and a whole lot of potential. After all, the whole point of expandin’ is to make the conference stronger, not just bigger.
So, what do you think? Should the Big East grow and add more teams, or is it better to keep things the way they are? I reckon there’s a lot to think about, but whatever happens, the Big East will always have its place in college basketball. It’s been through a lot already, and I believe it’ll keep on chugging along, whether it adds a few new teams or not. But one thing’s for sure, if they do decide to expand, it’ll be a big ol’ step for the conference, and we’ll all be watchin’ to see who they pick next.
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