Jurich fogs Big East expansion picture
Interesting that Tom Jurich, the University of Louisville athletic director, appeared to be supportive of Villanova becoming the 10th football member of the Big East Conference, telling Eric Crawford of…
East Carolina remains option for Big East expansion
There are good reasons East Carolina is still being prominently mentioned among the candidates for Big East Conference expansion in football. In fact, if average home attendance were the deciding…
Football decision mega challenge for Villanova community
Conference expansion is coming, whether Villanova is ready or not. Father Peter Donahue, the university president, recently shared a list of considerations with a Philadelphia blogger about many issues involved…
Conference expansion during a down year for Big East football
By Paul Sykes So the Big East is looking to go to 10 teams in football. This isn’t causing nearly the stir, fear and uproar when the PAC 10 decided…
Don’t count East Carolina out of Big East expansion just yet
With the Big East presidents having voted unanimously to expand football membership by at least two schools, initial speculation on new members has centered on TCU, Central Florida and Villanova.…
Meeting of the minds on Big East expansion
Conference expansion is on the agenda at a Tuesday meeting of the Big East presidents and athletic directors in Philadelphia. The Big East, as usual, will issue a statement afterward…
Big East reportedly to consider conference expansion
The New York Post is reporting that Tuesday could be a decisive day for the Big East, with the presidents and athletic directors meeting in Philadelphia. On the agenda is…
Villanova begins study on Big East football upgrade
Conference expansion will never go away. Villanova University is officially considering a step up in status, beginning the process of deciding whether to join the Big East Conference in football.…
Report: Central Florida, Memphis To Big East
Let it be true. WKMG, an Orlando television station, is reporting that Big East Conference expansion could occur as early as next week, with invitations being extended to the universities…