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Central Florida Thinks South Florida Is Trying to Block Its Path to Big East

Is University of South Florida president Judy Genshaft attempting to keep Central Florida out of the Big East? UCF thinks so. A UCF spokesperson told The Orlando Sentinel that appears to be the case. However, a USF spokesperson told FanHouse Wednesday Genshaft will "vote for the best interests of the Big East, not any...

Big East Conference Football Decision for Villanova Edges Closer

Time is winding down for Villanova to answer the question of whether the school will join the Football Bowl Subdivision – and by extension the Big East in football. A letter from school president Father Peter Donohue addressed to fans and alumni revealed the school is within four months of reaching a conclusion. The...

TCU Brings Texas-Sized Concerns to Reshaped Big East

"Hot dang!" That was how TCU athletic director Chris Del Conte opened the school's press conference announcing its agreement to join the Big East Conference starting in 2012. It was a very Texas thing to say, and symbolic of the shifting nature of both the Big East and collegiate athletics. Culturally, TCU is an odd fit...

John Marinatto, Big East Commissioner, Discusses Expansion

TAMPA, Fla. – Since the Big East Conference announced Tuesday it would expand from eight to 10 football members, Big East commissioner John Marinatto suddenly discovered he became more popular, especially with university presidents and athletic directors. "Several schools have indeed reached out to me," said...

Non-AQ Report: Could TCU be WAC's New 'Project?'

Last August, the WAC appeared to have put together a diabolical master plan. With BYU contemplating independence in football, the WAC offered the Cougars a home for its other sports. It seemed like a win-win until the Mountain West got wind of the news and undercut the deal by inviting Nevada and Fresno State to its...