Marquette, 6 Others Make Plans To Split From Big East

By Michael Hunt of the Journal Sentinel 12-13-12

At some point between Thursday and early next week, Marquette and six other Catholic basketball-centric schools will separate from the Big East, according to multiple sources.

Marquette Ponders Future As Big East Evolves

by Michael Hunt of the Journal-Sentinel  12-12-12

As the Big East continues to fragment into unrecognizable and far-flung pieces, membership in what has become a lower-tier conference may no longer have appeal for basketball schools such as Marquette.

But whether Marquette could make a go of it in a basketball-only league is the question no one can answer at the moment.

Big East Catholic Schools Wake Up?

By Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com   December 11, 2012

Finally, the Big East -- the true essence of the league, not the ramshackle Ellis Island it has currently become -- is doing something.

After years of having their fate decided for them, the seven Catholic basketball-playing schools gathered with commissioner Mike Aresco in New York on Sunday to discuss their options, according to published reports confirmed and detailed by ESPN's Andy Katz and Brett McMurphy.

Mayo Coming Back? Not So Fast

by Michael Hunt of the Journal-Sentinel 12-12-12

Sophomore guard Todd Mayo, who was declared academically ineligible before the season began, posted Wednesday on his Facebook account that he is on his way back to rejoining the team:

"Did great on my finals, one more to go which is an easy one for me. so it's looking like the 17th of the month I will be back yezzir, Might get an early Christmas Gift. Thanks everyone for their support."

Big East Fate Vexes Catholic Schools

By Andy Katz and Brett McMurphy, ESPN.com  December 11, 2012

The seven Big East Catholic, non-FBS schools met with Big East commissioner Mike Aresco on Sunday to express their concerns for the direction of the conference, multiple Big East sources confirmed to ESPN.com on Monday.

Sources said the New York meeting was the first among the seven schools (Marquette, DePaul, St. John's, Georgetown, Providence, Seton Hall and Villanova) and ultimately could lead to them splitting from the Big East's football members.

Big East Split Fits Marquette's Thoughts

by Michael Hunt of the Journal-Sentinel 12-11-12

News that the seven Big East schools that do not play FBS are thinking about splitting from the Big East coincides with what Marquette has been thinking all along.

With so many big-name defections from the Big East, the Golden Eagles have been seeing their future in a basketball-only league.

Cadougan Wants to Get His First Victory Over Badgers

By Michael Hunt of the Journal Sentinel 12-7-12

Marquette point guard Junior Cadougan didn't play last season at Wisconsin, where the Golden Eagles beat the Badgers in their nearly impenetrable fortress.

Bracket Contest Update 3-31-12

One game left-2 possible champs.

Season Ending Thoughts from Joe Streator

Below is an article from the Associated Press about an impressive performance by Jae Crowder in a recent All-Star game and some season ending thoughts from Joe Streator.
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Crowder Puts on a Show in All-Star Game by Associated Press

Jae Crowder found a way to balance fun with his competitive side.

Latest Rumors about Buzz Leaving from Al Kelly

They share a name and a school but do they share philosophies and values?

Buzz comes off as a people person and a believer in hard work and high moral values. He is just the kind of person you would want to help mold your sons during those critical years of their young lives.

He's also a tremendous coach who has successfully led the MU basketball program for the last four years. As fans we could not ask for a better man or a better coach for our beloved Alma Mater. He has brought Marquette respect both on and off the court.