Butler to A10 - "Done deal"

[title]

That was a false report.

Brad Stevens isn't a candidate to leave Butler.

[philatcsu]

Sources told CBSSports.com that VCU's Board of Visitors already has had at least two meetings about making the move, while Butler has negotiated with representatives of the Atlantic 10 for the league to assist financially for the Bulldogs to change leagues.

http://www.cbssports.com/general/blog/brett-mcmurphy/18045227/vcu-george-mason-butler-in-discussions-to-join-atlantic-10

The A10 conference itself is on the verge of a major improvement with the addition of new high quality university programs. All of this amounts to an exciting professional opportunity for a new coach.

Duquesne president details reasons for firing Everhart in email to board: http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball/17993839/duquesne-president-details-reasons-for-firing-everhart-in-email-to-board

[G Banks]

Looks like the CAA is losing 2 teams (VCU and GM). I wonder how ODM and Drexel are dealing with that news.

[philatcsu]

Looks like the CAA is losing 2 teams (VCU and GM). I wonder how ODM and Drexel are dealing with that news.

Drexel Message Board Reaction: http://boards.caazone.com/showthread.php?119654-George-Mason-amp-VCU-to-A10

ODU Message Board Reaction: http://boards.caazone.com/showthread.php?119563-UR%E2%80%99s-Mooney-likes-idea-of-VCU-GMU-Butler-in-A-10

VCU & GMU to A-10 Speculation: http://boards.caazone.com/showthread.php?119606-VCU-amp-GMU-to-A-10-Speculation

VCU GMU Butler, in talks to join A-10. Per CBSSports. http://boards.caazone.com/showthread.php?119693-VCU-GMU-Butler-in-talks-to-join-A-10-Per-CBSSports

[G Banks]

Looks like the CAA is losing 2 teams (VCU and GM). I wonder how ODM and Drexel are dealing with that news.

Drexel Message Board Reaction: http://boards.caazone.com/showthread.php?119654-George-Mason-amp-VCU-to-A10

ODU Message Board Reaction: http://boards.caazone.com/showthread.php?119563-UR%E2%80%99s-Mooney-likes-idea-of-VCU-GMU-Butler-in-A-10

VCU & GMU to A-10 Speculation: http://boards.caazone.com/showthread.php?119606-VCU-amp-GMU-to-A-10-Speculation

VCU GMU Butler, in talks to join A-10. Per CBSSports. http://boards.caazone.com/showthread.php?119693-VCU-GMU-Butler-in-talks-to-join-A-10-Per-CBSSports

Interesting.. Looks like the CAA has more football wantabee schools in it than the HL. The VCU GMU move may have a destabilizing effect on the CAA and could break it up.

[PantherUJimmy]

Interesting.. Looks like the CAA has more football wantabee schools in it than the HL. The VCU GMU move may have a destabilizing effect on the CAA and could break it up.

The CAA has an entire football conference, and VCU and GMU are a couple of the few members that don't play football.

That's different from the Horizon, which has one football school and two glorified D-III schools.

[philatcsu]

Do dollars make sense for Butler to join A-10: http://www.indystar.com/article/20120429/SPORTS0605/204290342/Do-dollars-make-sense-Butler-join-Atlantic-10-

[philatcsu]

Butler mulls Horizon League exit for A-10: http://www.cbssports.com/general/story/18924242/butler-considering-leaving-horizon-for-atlantic-10

Butler, A-10 Could Reach Decision Within Two Weeks, According To Report: http://indiana.sbnation.com/butler-bulldogs/2012/5/1/2991039/butler-atlantic-10-conference-realignment

[philatcsu]

Source: Butler to join Atlantic 10: http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/7879598/butler-bulldogs-join-atlantic-10-conference-all-sports-source-says

[G Banks]

Geez, I hate long goodbyes. Somebody please take their money, see them out the door, and close the door.

[Ede]

Lecrone had better do something...call Oakland now!!!!!!!!!!