Copeland acknowledges Conf. USA Talks

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Dallas Morning News reports SMU has had discussions with Conf. USA Commissioner.

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DMN's Blackistone adds his two cents worth:

- Go for it in the Conf. USA - West
- Renovate Moody
- Beware what you wish for

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Big East wants to raid Conf. USA and take DePaul and Marquette. Still some talk of an All Catholic BB League but BE needs to wrap up these two BB markets:

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