BE Commish speaks!!

ponyinNC · Post by **ponyinNC** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:17 pm

http://twitter.com/#!/markcviera

markcviera Mark Viera
Big East Commissioner John Marinatto declined to say what schools, or how many, would be added. The goal is to get to 12 football schools.

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markcviera Mark Viera
Big East presidents voted to extend invitations to football and nonfootball members.

PonyPlayer4 · Post by **PonyPlayer4** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:18 pm

Great news.

goldenstang · Post by **goldenstang** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:21 pm

nonfootball? does he mean football only and allsports members.

smupony94 · Post by **smupony94** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:22 pm

Believe it when these two make the announcement

ponyinNC · Post by **ponyinNC** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:22 pm

I think he meant all sports and FB only

ColoStang · Post by **ColoStang** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:23 pm

goldenstang wrote:nonfootball? does he mean football only and allsports members.

This report was wrong. The sent out all -sports and football only invites.

McMurphyCBS
Reports of Big East extending "non-football memberships" inaccurate. They will offer invites to schools for football-only & all-sports

smupony94 · Post by **smupony94** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:45 pm

JOHN MARINATTO COMMENTS AFTER BIG EAST PRESIDENTS MEETING

PHILADELPHIA, November 1, 2011 - John Marinatto, Commissioner of the BIG EAST Conference, issued the following statement after the annual meeting of the BIG EAST Conference Presidents. "We had a very productive meeting and were able to discuss the great progress we have made in the last few weeks regarding conference realignment.

"Our Presidents voted unanimously to extend invitations to specific institutions, including both football-only and all-sport members to join the BIG EAST Conference. I will be speaking to representatives of those schools shortly and look forward to announcing with them their acceptance into the BIG EAST. The addition of these members will extend our reach, bring us to exciting new markets, strengthen our status within the BCS, and lay the foundation for possible further expansion, all while maintaining the high quality and standards our Conference is known for.

"In light of the lawsuit filed by West Virginia yesterday, the Presidents also discussed and confirmed our continuing commitment to enforce the Conference's 27-month notification period for schools choosing to leave. The Conference believes these claims to be wholly without merit and will explore all its legal options to protect its interests and to ensure that West Virginia lives up to its obligations."

that's great raplh · Post by **that's great raplh** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:49 pm

Speak ubu speak

Dutch · Post by **Dutch** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:50 pm

smupony94 wrote:JOHN MARINATTO COMMENTS AFTER BIG EAST PRESIDENTS MEETING

PHILADELPHIA, November 1, 2011 - John Marinatto, Commissioner of the BIG EAST Conference, issued the following statement after the annual meeting of the BIG EAST Conference Presidents. "We had a very productive meeting and were able to discuss the great progress we have made in the last few weeks regarding conference realignment.

"Our Presidents voted unanimously to extend invitations to specific institutions, including both football-only and all-sport members to join the BIG EAST Conference. I will be speaking to representatives of those schools shortly and look forward to announcing with them their acceptance into the BIG EAST. The addition of these members will extend our reach, bring us to exciting new markets, strengthen our status within the BCS, and lay the foundation for possible further expansion, all while maintaining the high quality and standards our Conference is known for.

"In light of the lawsuit filed by West Virginia yesterday, the Presidents also discussed and confirmed our continuing commitment to enforce the Conference's 27-month notification period for schools choosing to leave. The Conference believes these claims to be wholly without merit and will explore all its legal options to protect its interests and to ensure that West Virginia lives up to its obligations."

make this official, and title it with all caps. ONE THREAD TO RULE THEM ALL. start the BE invite thread NOW.

The PonyGrad · Post by **The PonyGrad** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:53 pm

So everything sounds on track.

whitwiki · Post by **whitwiki** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:59 pm

Everyday we're hustlin

Dutch · Post by **Dutch** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 1:45 pm

BanjoBongo wrote:I agree but don't start the party until the deal is signed

if an official invitation is announced, the deal has already been finalized.

Mustangunner · Post by **Mustangunner** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 4:26 pm

smupony94 wrote:Believe it when these two make the announcement

Wow

2ndandlong · Post by **2ndandlong** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 5:10 pm

that's great raplh wrote:Speak ubu speak

good dog

BRStang · Post by **BRStang** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 5:14 pm