There are reports saying the new Big East schools are getting annoyed at G'Town for "taking over" the conference. For example, the commisioner they are looking at is a G'Town alumni, and a few other higher ups involved with the new league are as well. Other schools are reportedly upset with them for taking credit for separation even though they were the only school that was reluctant to join.
IMO even if this report is true, so what? We are never going to be better than G'Town. They have been better than us even in our heyday with Mullin, and way better recently. I don't mind them being the centerpiece of the new Big East...I mean they basically are the clear #1 school in the new conference. After G'Town, Nova, Marquette there is a big drop off to SH, DePaul, SJ, etc. but adding Butler, STL, Xavier, etc. should close that gap. For all I care they can call it the G'Town conference...I'm just grateful to escape the realignment BS and still play in a premier league.
If ever there was a time to have a rebirth for the SJ basketball program, it's now. New coach, much better recruiting, new conference, no more Cuse, Pitt, WVU, ND, Cincy, L'Ville in our way, etc. IMO if we are any worse than a top 4 team next year, it's disappointing. 5th is possible especially with Xavier, Butler, VCU, St. Louis if they come, but I would only accept 5th if it becomes a 12 team league. If it stays 10 then we better be no worse than 4.