Good article, Chris. Obviously, the next two or three years are going to see some amazing changes in conference alignment.
One thing you did not mention that the new Big East will have going for it is football. And as you have mentioned, the football teams in the new BE leave a bit to be desired. Will folks get excited about BE football? Willl the networks be willing to pay out big money for the rights to the games? Stay tunrd. TV money, or the lack of it, will play a big role in the new BE's future.
It will also be vital for the BE to stop the outflow of top teams. If Louisville, Cincy, UConn and Rutgers bail then I think the BE will pull apart. But only the ACC and the Big 12 know what is in store there.
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