CBSSports Interview of Mike Aresco

[Water Pony]

Thoughtful questions and answers by Mike. He projects maturity and professionalism in what could only be described as the Perfect Storm for the BE. Given the realities, I have confidence in him and in our role is growing our brand and that of the to-be-named Conference.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootbal ... defections

[ponyscott]

For what and how he ansewered, he is exactly right. It is what it is, and looking forward is the right attitude. What can he do in this situation?...its stacked agianst the remaining schools anyway.

[Water Pony]

Timing of announcements on a twelfth member, most likely Tulsa, and new name/brand still out there:

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootbal ... a-new-name

[WordUpBU]

For what and how he ansewered, he is exactly right. It is what it is, and looking forward is the right attitude. What can he do in this situation?...its stacked agianst the remaining schools anyway.

Agreed. He's playing a limited hand well.

[SMU2007]

Timing of announcements on a twelfth member, most likely Tulsa, and new name/brand still out there:

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootbal ... a-new-name

Now if we can just get rice, uab and Utep on board