Question for Creighton Fans

[Sactowndog]

Far be it for ME to speak for the Jays fandom...and if I did they would be on my ass like white on rice, Maple on syrup, Narragansett on beer.

Having clarified - IMO Yes, Yes, and Yes.

The Jays still have much to prove as respect in these BE parts is both provisional and "What have you done for me lately". Some here (BE) still don't have much respect for the newbies...with Creighton probably on the tail end of the newbie schools.

Both Jays fans and BE fans would like to see some March validation from Creighton. Even with All-World DMD, we couldn't make a SS. This new gaggle of Jays appears to have the moxie, skill, and balls to do some damage - come March. I for one, expect no less.

As alluded to by ol' Sactown...a.k.a. WuShock, many have a perception of my Jays as prissy, pansy, suburban horse hoopsters...playing "pretty" basketball. Hopefully this current group can finally put that sh_t to bed. I am liking the attitude, the not backing down from confrontation, and the swagger. Creighton will never have a G'town hood swagger nor an X free-for-all brawl, but it is a nice change of pace from pretty basketball.

These next few years will set the tone for Creighton - Competitive, in the mix for conference/national honors, and making a couple of NCAA runs.

Ps: Just between u n me...and keep this to yourself. Old gtmo will be happy when my Jays are the most hated team in the conference. When we win in spite of the venue, regardless of the rank of the opposition, and begin racking up repeated championships. Domination breeds contempt, hate, and a grudging respect- the best kind of respect. Lil' Creighton and the nine dwarfs. That is heaven.

Since you think I a Wichita fan (Despite dog in my name), I will point out it must suck that Wichita has been there more than once far eclipsing your success on the national stage

[BluejayBuff]

Since you think I a Wichita fan (Despite dog in my name), I will point out it must suck that Wichita has been there more than once far eclipsing your success on the national stage

[Edrick]

That person is obviously a Wichita State fan. Literally every post he has made in someway pertains to Wichita State - which has absolutely nothing to do with the Big East and has never had an above zero chance of that changing.

Although it is impossible to adopt a mascot of an arbitrary league team on a web form -- point conceded.

[Sactowndog]

Joking aside, I have no issue with Creighton on the court. My issue is the Creighton pick, far more than any others, signaled that this conference was the Catholic basketball conference. VCU had more success, more population, population more interested in basketball, and was a far better logistical fit in a 10 team conference then Creighton. But they weren't Catholic. Even Wichita at that time was in a larger basketball crazy state than Creighton in a smaller football crazy state. Yet the Big East choose the school in the smallest, most football crazy state because they were a "like minded institution".

I think this signal is a loser in the marketplace and given the ratings I have been proven correct so far. Hopefully, for Butler's sake I am wrong. We shall see what the ratings are this year.

[hortle]

Joking aside

Two questions:

1. Who's laughing? (answer: CU)

2. How's the Valley?

[Sactowndog]

That person is obviously a Wichita State fan. Literally every post he has made in someway pertains to Wichita State - which has absolutely nothing to do with the Big East and has never had an above zero chance of that changing.

Although it is impossible to adopt a mascot of an arbitrary league team on a web form -- point conceded.

In case someone cares: I am a Pomona College alum, who became a fan of Fresno hence the dogs (due to Pat Hill), and then followed Butler because my daughter attended and I admired Alex Barlow. The dogs still fit so I went with it.

I think Wichita is a good fit: 1) because Creighton is in the league 2) they play good basketball and 3) Kansas is a basketball friendly state. I enjoy tweaking Creighton because your fans lead out on the academic elitism and quite frankly I think you were a horrible choice for the long term market success of this conference. Hopefully I am wrong.

[Sactowndog]

Joking aside

Two questions:

1. Who's laughing? (answer: CU)

2. How's the Valley?

If you are referring to the San Joaquin Valley a lot warmer than Omaha at the moment.

[ArmyVet]

Joking aside, I have no issue with Creighton on the court. My issue is the Creighton pick, far more than any others, signaled that this conference was the Catholic basketball conference. VCU had more success, more population, population more interested in basketball, and was a far better logistical fit in a 10 team conference then Creighton. But they weren't Catholic. Even Wichita at that time was in a larger basketball crazy state than Creighton in a smaller football crazy state. Yet the Big East choose the school in the smallest, most football crazy state because they were a "like minded institution".

I think this signal is a loser in the marketplace and given the ratings I have been proven correct so far. Hopefully, for Butler's sake I am wrong. We shall see what the ratings are this year.

Long time since I've visited but here goes. On paper you might be right but those of us who saw the Creighton fans at MSG despite the distance knew that they were a very good pick. I think they broke the ticket sales record actually. Why would you pick someone like Wichita who doesn't fit at all in any way compared to a like minded institution? Creighton attendance for basketball is off the charts and they are a top 10 team. They won NCAA tournament games in soccer and volleyball this year. So what was your argument again?

[Sactowndog]

Joking aside, I have no issue with Creighton on the court. My issue is the Creighton pick, far more than any others, signaled that this conference was the Catholic basketball conference. VCU had more success, more population, population more interested in basketball, and was a far better logistical fit in a 10 team conference then Creighton. But they weren't Catholic. Even Wichita at that time was in a larger basketball crazy state than Creighton in a smaller football crazy state. Yet the Big East choose the school in the smallest, most football crazy state because they were a "like minded institution".

I think this signal is a loser in the marketplace and given the ratings I have been proven correct so far. Hopefully, for Butler's sake I am wrong. We shall see what the ratings are this year.

Long time since I've visited but here goes. On paper you might be right but those of us who saw the Creighton fans at MSG despite the distance knew that they were a very good pick. I think they broke the ticket sales record actually. Why would you pick someone like Wichita who doesn't fit at all in any way compared to a like minded institution? Creighton attendance for basketball is off the charts and they are a top 10 team. They won NCAA tournament games in soccer and volleyball this year. So what was your argument again?

The argument was around TV ratings in basketball which is all that matters.

[ArmyVet]

Joking aside, I have no issue with Creighton on the court. My issue is the Creighton pick, far more than any others, signaled that this conference was the Catholic basketball conference. VCU had more success, more population, population more interested in basketball, and was a far better logistical fit in a 10 team conference then Creighton. But they weren't Catholic. Even Wichita at that time was in a larger basketball crazy state than Creighton in a smaller football crazy state. Yet the Big East choose the school in the smallest, most football crazy state because they were a "like minded institution".

I think this signal is a loser in the marketplace and given the ratings I have been proven correct so far. Hopefully, for Butler's sake I am wrong. We shall see what the ratings are this year.

Long time since I've visited but here goes. On paper you might be right but those of us who saw the Creighton fans at MSG despite the distance knew that they were a very good pick. I think they broke the ticket sales record actually. Why would you pick someone like Wichita who doesn't fit at all in any way compared to a like minded institution? Creighton attendance for basketball is off the charts and they are a top 10 team. They won NCAA tournament games in soccer and volleyball this year. So what was your argument again?

The argument was around TV ratings in basketball which is all that matters.

And that's where your posting just lost all credibility with me. Moving on. Happy Holidays to all.