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[BSLMikeLowe]

Rutgers is the one suing!

I understand that. I'm saying it shouldn't be necessary for either side. The going rate for exiting before the 27 months has been set. At this point Rutgers should just be able to call the Big East HQ and ask where they want the $7.5 million wired.

[Oriole85]

ESPN: Big Ten eyes further expansion

http://espn.go.com/c...sees-advantages

"There are some advantages to 16 (teams) compared to 14," Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis told ESPN on Wednesday. "Fourteen is clumsy. We're not out looking for two teams, but basically we will continue to survey the landscape."

[Oriole85]

ESPN: Chicago State headed to WAC

http://espn.go.com/c...etic-conference

[Chris B]

ESPN: Big Ten eyes further expansion

http://espn.go.com/c...sees-advantages

It's inevitable. It will be some conglomerate of UNC/UVA/Duke/Ga.Tech/Notre Dame.

[BSLChrisStoner]

[quote name="Oriole85"]ESPN: Big Ten eyes further expansion

http://espn.go.com/c...sees-advantages

What a ridiculous quote from Yow there.

[Chris B]

What a ridiculous quote from Yow there.

Haha wow...Honestly, Maryland might not be in the Big Ten right now if she didn't F things up at College Park.

[Pedro Cerrano]

Oh no! Not a TWO HOUR PLANE RIDE TO WISCONSIN! WHATEVER WILL WE DO?!?!?!

Piss off, Yow.

[BSLMikeLowe]

What a ridiculous quote from Yow there.

Translation: "I should have stuck around. Much more money there now for me to waste."

[BSLMikeLowe]

Oh no! Not a TWO HOUR PLANE RIDE TO WISCONSIN! WHATEVER WILL WE DO?!?!?!

And in the middle of winter, no less! It might be....brace yourselves....cold!!!

[BSLMikeLowe]

http://espn.go.com/c...s-totally-false

The Atlantic Coast Conference presidents said Thursday any speculation about additional member schools leaving the league is "totally false."

Because of nonstop speculation concerning ACC members moving to other leagues, the ACC's 15 presidents issued a statement reaffirming their commitment.

In other words, expect to hear something on more realignment very soon.

[Chris B]

http://espn.go.com/c...s-totally-false



In other words, expect to hear something on more realignment very soon.

Someone tweeted that, to him, their joint statement seemed like something a group of hostages would say.

I thought that was pretty funny.

[Oriole85]

Someone tweeted that, to him, their joint statement seemed like something a group of hostages would say.

I thought that was pretty funny.

I do think the ACC is going to further dissolve. That being said, is it better to say nothing or would that have just raised speculation something was imminent?

[BSLMikeLowe]

I do think the ACC is going to further dissolve. That being said, is it better to say nothing or would that have just raised speculation something was imminent?

I think it increases speculation and makes them sound a bit desperate. Saying nothing certainly wouldn't dispel the rumors completely...but coming out with something like this, when people know you're vulnerable, only adds fuel to the fire IMO. Statements proclaiming undying unity in the realignment sweepstakes era are often times not even worth the paper their printed on.

[Oriole85]

I think it increases speculation and makes them sound a bit desperate. Saying nothing certainly wouldn't dispel the rumors completely...but coming out with something like this, when people know you're vulnerable, only adds fuel to the fire IMO. Statements proclaiming undying unity in the realignment sweepstakes era are often times not even worth the paper their printed on.

So if you were handling PR for the ACC, what would you have done?

[BSLMikeLowe]

So if you were handling PR for the ACC, what would you have done?

Nothing. At least when it comes to making statements about realignment.

[Oriole85]

ESPN: Penn State key in Big Ten expansion

http://espn.go.com/c...e-nittany-lions

Speaking Friday to the Wisconsin athletic board, Alvarez said Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany wanted to add teams in the Northeast to ensure Penn State would remain in the conference.

[Oriole85]

ESPN: Big East fate vexes Catholic schools

http://espn.go.com/c...ols-sources-say

[Chris B]

ESPN: Big East fate vexes Catholic schools

http://espn.go.com/c...ols-sources-say

They met with Big East commish Mike Aresco yesterday. Rumor was that MSG was trying to back out of hosting Big East tournaments, since the product has been diluted. I'm sure that the basketball schools are worried to all hell about this.

Andy Katz ‏@ESPNAndyKatz
The 7 Big East Catholic schools are no longer naive. They know UC and UConn won't out. They want to be in a basketball conference

Andy Katz ‏@ESPNAndyKatz
The tough decision for 7 schools is they would need to dissolve the league. Can't just leave without assets, pay exit fee.

Andy Katz ‏@ESPNAndyKatz
Television money is the key. Would they get a better deal on their own or with new BE schools? No set timetable. But 7 are now engaged.

Andy Katz ‏@ESPNAndyKatz
Last on this: Multiple bids would come from a 10-12 league that includes Gtown, MQ, 'Nova, StJ and possible top A-10 schools.

[Oriole85]

ESPN: Big East unveils 2013 schedule

http://espn.go.com/c...otball-schedule

Wonder if they'll have to redo this?

[BSLMikeLowe]

ESPN: Big East unveils 2013 schedule

http://espn.go.com/c...otball-schedule

Wonder if they'll have to redo this?

Thought maybe they'd have Rutgers and Louisville travel to SD State as well as Boise. Just as a little parting gift.