The American Athletic Conference

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American Athletic Conference ratifies plan to split realignment funds

Three former Big East schools will receive 60 percent of funds

PONTE VEDRA BEACH — American Athletic Conference presidents agreed on how to split lucrative Big East exit fees and postseason credits that reportedly could be near $100 million.

League officials declined to reveal how much each school would receive, but UCF athletics director Todd Stansbury said in an exclusive interview with the Orlando Sentinel the schools previously in the Big East would receive about 60percent of the revenue while the newcomers would split about 40 percent.


Following the second day of meetings, league commissioner Mike Aresco said the conference is looking to craft a bowl lineup for 2014 and beyond. The conference could lose three bowl affiliations – the Pinstripe Bowl in New York City, the Belk Bowl in Charlotte and the Russell Athletic Bowl in Orlando – but is considering creating its own bowl to be played in South Florida.

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/201 ... ike-aresco

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The NCAA tournament impact of the ‘real AmeriCon’


Yesterday, CBS Sports’ @JonRothstein tweeted seven teams from the newly created league that could challenge for an NCAA berth in 2014. Whether he’s a little strong on his prediction or not, it seems pretty likely the league will grab at least four NCAA bids next season.

Louisville, in its only year in the league before joining the ACC, may be the preseason No. 1 team in the nation. The defending champs are a certainty to dance. Connecticut, eligible again after a one-season APR penalty, has plenty of backcourt firepower. Cincinnati likewise should be more than good enough to make it, and Memphis and/or maybe reloading Temple should be good enough to get in as well. Maybe there’s a surprise team that emerges, too, but let’s use four as a relatively sound guess and go from there.

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2013-14 College Basketball Conference Snapshot:
American Athletic Conference


The American Athletic Conference doesn’t have a logo or a site for its conference tournament. But it does have the defending national champion and clear top team for 2013-14.

In its first and final season in the American Athletic Conference, Louisville is the clear favorite with many of the key pieces returning from last season’s title winner.

Although the American won’t be as good as the former Big East, the league is hoping a handful of teams -- both from the old Big East and teams imported from Conference USA -- will keep the league flush with its share of postseason contenders.

1. LOUISVILLE (35-5, 14-4 Big East, won national title)
Key players gone: Gorgui Dieng, Peyton Siva
Top returners: Chane Behanan, Wayne Blackshear, Luke Hancock, Montrezl Harrell, Russ Smith, Kevin Ware

New faces: Anton Gill (Hargrave Military Academy), Chris Jones (junior college), Terry Rozier (Hargrave)

Not so fast on slotting Kentucky as the national championship favorite. The Cardinals will have a chance to defend their title with the return of Russ Smith after early indications had the shooting guard headed to the draft. Chris Jones and Terry Rozier will ease the loss of Peyton Siva while forward Montrezl Harrell could be the Cards’ breakout star in 2013-14 after shining in the postseason.

http://www.athlonsports.com/college-bas ... y-rankings

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AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE LOGOS



each member school will be using the logo is their own school colors
http://www.csnbbs.com/showthread.php?tid=634999


Website: http://theamerican.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanConf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Twitter: https://twitter.com/american_conf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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The Big East/AAC Interweb Separation

The new Big East keeps Brand name
The AAC gets the likes and followers

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BIGEASTconference
https://www.facebook.com/AmericanConf

Twitter:
@BigEastConf
@BigEastChamps
@BigEastMBB
@BigEastWBB

@American_Conf
@American_FB
@American_MBB
@American_WBB
@American_Champs

Pinterest
http://pinterest.com/bigeast/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://pinterest.com/theamericanconf/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

They will launch the two websites on 7/1/2013
a revised http://www.bigeast.org/
and
http://www.theamerican.org/

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The American Athletic Conference has entered into an agreement with Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., to host the inaugural Women’s Basketball Championship for the 2013-14 season.


“We look forward to this partnership,” said American Athletic Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco. “Mohegan Sun Arena offers our student-athletes, coaches and fans the best of many things –a world-class facility, a great destination and committed management. We feel that being at Mohegan Sun will enhance an already very successful women’s tournament experience.”


"We could not be more pleased to have been selected as the site of the American Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Championship,” said Mitchell Etess, CEO of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority. “We believe we are the absolute best location for this tournament. Mohegan Sun has a long history of producing world-class events and we will work with the Conference to create an experience that is truly memorable for not only the student-athletes and coaches, but for each and every person who attends"

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Women's Jimmy V Classic
Presented by corona extra

Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, N.C.
Connecticut Vs. Duke [7 P.M. ET on ESPN2]


Men's Jimmy V Classic
Presented by corona extra

Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013
Madison Square Garden, New York City

Pittsburgh Vs. Cincinnati [7 P.M. ET on ESPN]
Florida Vs. Memphis [9 p.m. et on ESPN]

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Memphis’ FedExForum Will Host 2014 American Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Championship


PROVIDENCE, R.I. – FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., one of the nation’s premier basketball venues, will be the site of the 2014 American Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Championship, Commissioner Mike Aresco announced.


“We are very excited to have the first American Athletic Conference championship at FedExForum,” said Aresco. “We received significant interest from many outstanding venues. FedExForum is an outstanding facility and the Forum, the city of Memphis, the University of Memphis and the local community will combine to create a wonderful inaugural event that our teams, coaches, administrators and fans will embrace and enjoy.”


The dates of the 2014 championship are March 12-15. Each game of the 10-team tournament will be televised on the ESPN networks. The championship game on Saturday, March 15, will be televised on ESPN. The tournament will begin with two first-round games on Wednesday, March 12. Two quarterfinal doubleheaders will be played on Thursday, March 13, followed by a semifinal doubleheader on Friday, March 14. Game times will be announced at a later date.


FedExForum has a seating capacity of 18,400. It is located off historic Beale Street and its vibrant and popular entertainment district.

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Memphis Tigers new BB Court design

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Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/AmericanConf

Twitter:
@American_Conf
@American_FB
@American_MBB
@American_WBB
@American_Champs

Website:
http://www.theamerican.org/

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Jon Rothstein’s American Athletic Conference Offseason Notebook
Questions, Preseason Power Rankings & Players To Watch

At least four or five. The advantage that the American has over leagues like the Atlantic 10 and the Big East is that this conference has three teams — Louisville, Memphis, and UConn — that all should be ranked in the Top 25 for the majority of the season.

Why is that such a big deal? It’s real simple. Having three teams ranked in the Top 25 means programs on the bubble from the American could all have better RPI’s than potential bubble teams in the Atlantic 10 and the Big East because they’re going to play Louisville, Memphis, and UConn twice during the regular season.

The American will send at least four or five teams to the NCAA Tournament, but that number could stretch to six depending on what circumstances unfold during the course of the season.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/08/05/ ... -notebook/

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The 10-team American opens conference play with a New Year’s Eve triple-header on ESPN2:
Louisville heads to Central Florida at 5 p.m.
Memphis traveling to South Florida at 7 p.m.
Connecticut visits Houston at 9.

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A lot of people will be watching tonight on one of the espn channels (espnu ?) to see which team #1 PG prospect Mudiay will play for. He may choose AAC school SMU with coach Larry Brown which is close to home for him.

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SMU beat out Kentucky for PG Mudiay.

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