Big East 10 schools for 2013

[podcast411]

It seems like more than just VCU...

I know that last comment of the press conf. seemed to indicate a bigger fish. Maybe a fbs school... maybe still holding out for ND... maybe zags... the way they dodged that question it opens up the possibility for just about anyone. I swear they are trolling us.

Is there a link to the archive of the press conference?

[Raiderguy8]

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/30120062

[EPJr]

It's Official!

New Big East adds three, seals deal with Fox

The "Catholic 7" has grown to the Catholic 10. And Wednesday, they took a major step toward officially becoming the Big East.

As expected, the seven non-football schools that announced a breakaway from the Big East in December officially added Xavier, Butler and Creighton, and celebrated a new media rights deal with Fox during a news conference at News Corp.'s headquarters in New York.

The league, which will keep the Big East name after a negotiation with the football schools, begins play with a 10-team lineup in 2013-14. The league is expected to grow to 12, perhaps as early as 2014-15. The league also will continue to call Madison Square Garden in New York the home for its men's basketball tournament.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2013/03/20/new-big-east-adds-xavier-butler-creighton-signs-tv-contract/2002227/

[QueRico]

It seems like more than just VCU...

I know that last comment of the press conf. seemed to indicate a bigger fish. Maybe a fbs school... maybe still holding out for ND... maybe zags... the way they dodged that question it opens up the possibility for just about anyone. I swear they are trolling us.

It's almost as if they believe the rumors of the ACC imploding...

[X- Marks the Top]

I missed the ending, so they made the comment of still looking to expand to 12? I'm have to to watch that part. So about how far in, and who was speaking? Thanks in advance.

[Raiderguy8]

It was almost at the very end. One of the last questions that a reporter asked.

[DawgLover]

Father Shanley's response at today's news conference when asked about possible expansion:

“We’re 10 for next year. We know that for sure. Whether and how we get to 12 is negotiable. We’ve discussed a number schools that are really strong.”

[TrueBlueJay]

I propose we throw a large party to welcome us newb Big East members into the fold...how does next March in Madison Square Garden sound?

[xu95]

Father Shanley's response at today's news conference when asked about possible expansion:

“We’re 10 for next year. We know that for sure. Whether and how we get to 12 is negotiable. We’ve discussed a number schools that are really strong.”

More proof that the other two schools aren't picked yet.

[BillikensWin]

The good news for SLU fans...maybe this time they get rid of Biondi.

Probably not though. Congrats to the new teams in the Big East.