Big meeting today

[ralph1950]

The Big East school Presidents, athletic directors, and commissioner meet in Washington DC to give the okay on expansion invites.

The RNN is on top of the story.

 

[TheShoeFits]

Could add up to six teams today.

http://tracking.si.com/2011/11/01/big-east-could-add-up-to-six-teams-tuesday/?sct=hp_t2_a6&eref=sihp

 

[AAABearcat]

WVA sued the Big East to leave the conference next year instead of the 2 year waiting period.

http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-fo.../west-virginia-files-lawsuit-against-big-east


how does this affect us?

 

[UCBearcats]

The Big East school Presidents, athletic directors, and commissioner meet in Washington DC to give the okay on expansion invites.

The RNN is on top of the story.

Thank God The RNN is on top of this story because none of the other major media outlets are. The Big East has become an afterthought.

 

[ralph1950]

Big East will soon be adding Boise State, Air Force and others, next fall's TV contract should have at least 3 major suitors, NBC Sports Network wanting a noon Big East game as a lead in to 3:30pm ND football, CBS College sports network, ESPN. Money will be substantial, WVU will be kicking themselves in the head for leaving.

The RNN has it covered.

"PHILADELPHIA, November 1, 2011 – John Marinatto, Commissioner of the BIG EAST Conference, issued the following statement after the annual meeting of the BIG EAST Conference Presidents. “We had a very productive meeting and were able to discuss the great progress we have made in the last few weeks regarding conference realignment.

“Our Presidents voted unanimously to extend invitations to specific institutions, including both football-only and all-sport members to join the BIG EAST Conference. I will be speaking to representatives of those schools shortly and look forward to announcing with them their acceptance into the BIG EAST. The addition of these members will extend our reach, bring us to exciting new markets, strengthen our status within the BCS, and lay the foundation for possible further expansion, all while maintaining the high quality and standards our Conference is known for.

“In light of the lawsuit filed by West Virginia yesterday, the Presidents also discussed and confirmed our continuing commitment to enforce the Conference’s 27-month notification period for schools choosing to leave. The Conference believes these claims to be wholly without merit and will explore all its legal options to protect its interests and to ensure that West Virginia lives up to its obligations.”"

 

[Thegreatone]

Thanks RNN!

I wonder the divisions?? Does U of L get stuck in the West and that travel?? U of L, Boise, AF, Houston, SMU, (BYU? Memphis?)

that would leave Cincy, Uconn, RU, UCF, USF and Uconn

I would LOVE THIS!! Championship game might as well be at PBS!

I would not want to be with Boise and possibly BYU...

 

[DontMissHim]

I think thats a good Idea by NBC--the noon game to lead into the Irish. Im not so sure CBS college sports is that big of a network (still, good for the league)--don't you have to pay extra for that?