eagle9903 {l Wrote}:claver2010 {l Wrote}:Was at a BC event tonight and Leahy had a Q&A. Someone asked about the issue of realignment and the role of major athletics at BC.
Let me start by saying I was blown away with how prepared Leahy was on the subjects. He has a reputation here regarding sports and I don't know him well enough to CONFIRM or deny it but I was very impressed especially on his knowledge regarding realignment.
Talked about the state of BC athletics and the new hires (both Bates & Addazio). Mainly focused on football & hockey.
Talked about the importance of athletic success at BC on all levels. The value of seeing BC succeed on national TV, the new audiences being exposed to BC and how that has changed the student body (more Southeast, Texas & California applications & students).
Then moved onto realignment. Talked about BC's history in BE, the move to the ACC and the financial benefits. Lauded the ACC saying we are with peer schools with similar academic & athletic missions. Then talked about the Catholics moving on from the NNNNBE. Made reference to the 4 16 team conferences (could hear jacking it from California) but says he doesn't believe that's going to be on the table for a while. Finished by asking if there were any lawyers out there as Maryland will be held to their $52 MM.
I saw the one BCI guy's tweet quoting Leahy "there will be four conferences with 16 teams" w/o context and thought wtf? thanks for clarifying.
Again... let's hope he is wrong.