Reality of Big East basketball

[Joe]

Xavier and Dayton are so far from "mid major" status, they spend just as much as the big boys. While some of their conference mates could be considered that, just like a Gonzaga, Memphis, or Southern Illinois those teams are "mid majors."

Butler is the best example of a midmajor right now.

[CyberBull]

Good point Smazz, the money excuse is just a crutch for those that are convinced that it is impossible for USF to field a competetive bb team.

Breaking news:

USF’s Genshaft Gets 32 Percent Raise

Posted Mar 1, 2007 by Clarisa Gerlach

Updated Mar 1, 2007 at 05:46 PM

By ADAM EMERSON

of The Tampa Tribune

The University of South Florida’s Board of Trustees today approved a 32 percent annual raise to President Judy Genshaft’s salary and benefits.

The move brings Genshaft’s total compensation package to $643,000 annually, up from the $486,000 she receives now.

The amount includes a $395,000 base salary plus a $100,000 annual bonus that is contingent on whether she meets performance goals. Trustees also voted to award her a $300,000 bonus to be paid in stages over a five-year contract. After three years, she would receive $150,000. She would get another $150,000 two years later.

- Yeah, money seems to be a real issue at this university.

Have some expectations,

Rueb

Many people also said that USF would never be able to pay Jim Leavitt a million dollars per year....

While money is a legitimate excuse, it doesn't guarantee that USF can't spend a modest amount of money and win. There are countless examples of low paid coaches who can recruit and win games AND keep their programs under control.

USF will always be behind the 8-ball for money, so it has to make sure it can maximize their coaching dollars by having the right guy in charge.

[JoeBulls]

1-15, 5-11, 1-15, 3-13.

[Herman_Momart]

1-15, 5-11, 1-15, 3-13.

Is that Temple university's Football records or USF basketball records?  

[JoeBulls]

Trent Dilfers Box Score from his days QB'ing the Bucs.