They also apparently want Navy, and really want Army. If service academies are the answer, I'm not sure I want to know the question.
"Air Force and Navy have negotiated extensively to ensure they move together to the Big East, and gone so far as to lobby Army to join them as football partners in the league.
Mueh insisted: "The Big East wants Army. Absolutely." The Black Knights, however, have concerns their program might not be ready for the rigors of playing West Virginia and other top teams in the Big East on a regular basis."
http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_19073868