The new Big East better be wildly successful beyond expectations. And quickly. They already know that the ACC is gunning for NYC.
“Make no mistake about it: We’re going to be out there with events and with press opportunities, and we’re going to work hard to build relationships and friendships,” Delany said. “We know it’s a competitive area for everything, and so we won’t dominate anything, but we want to be relevant for years to come.”
That means, as he told The Star-Ledger Thursday, that “everything is on the table” — even the Big Ten football kickoff, an annual event that attracts thousands of fans at $100 a pop for a luncheon and autograph session with coaches and players.
That one has a long history here and won’t move any time soon. But the Big Ten basketball tip-off? The postseason hoops tournament? All of that could be coming to a hotel ballroom or an arena in the New York area, sooner than later, because Delany wants to conquer the media capital of the world.
The ACC would do well to force its way into MSG or Barclays soon. Better to be battling the Big 10 from a position inside than trying to vie with them for the spot.
he’ll get the job done.
link to cnn.com
So it looks like there are two deadlines looming.
.considering they just put a billion dollars renovation though I find it hard to believe they would replace it in 10 years..that’s 273,000 dollars per day for current building.
There has been a Madison Square Garden in Manhattan since midway through the 19th Century. It hasn’t been in Madison Square since the early 20th Century.
I liked the old one at 50th Street and 8th Avenue but that’s now an apartment/office complex.
The current MSG will likely go. The question is will a new one be better? I hope so.
Having to align all those stars, then add in the fact that MSG can apply for a 10-year renewal of the permit…I’m very doubtful the Garden goes anywhere.
On another note..appears only 8448 season tickets left to sell before Heinz field is sold out for every game according to an email they sent out to season ticket holders earlier today.