B.E.

[cygnus34]

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8135884/big-east-interim-commissioner-joe-bailey-shrugs-lack-tie-game

[smazza]

big east is no better than all the other non big 5 teams now

big east is an also ran

i blame big east presidents

[cubuffsdoug]

Do you real believe anything ESPiN has to say about the BE? Here's a link to a blogger (UConn grad) who spelled out the problem with ESPiN and their treatment of the BE ever since they turn down the last TV bid:

Does Anyone Care About The ESPN Smear Campaign Against the Big East?

Since this article came out it has spead like fire to other scout, rivals and a few mainstream sites.

On a related note BE deputy commissioner Carparelli has been making his way around the the media world (radio sports talk & print) trying to hammer home the strengths of the BE. The interim commish hasn't earned his pay, so deputy commish is doing it. Here's a first, deputy commish openly admitted that pervious commissioners haven't listened to the cat calls about perception or been pro-active. Carparelli said he willing to debate anyone on the BE track record in BCS bowls against the other leagues. He continued to say the BE is working beyond over-time to secure a spot in the one of the bowls games because the playoffs (fine print agreement) hasn't been settled just yet. The deputy said the BE is working over contacts and bowl officails to see what the next move is. Carparelli mentioned a new commissioner will be named by the end of August and the PR firm (Boston based) will be rolling out a full court press about the BE and it deserves it place at the table. The deputy goes on to say expect some outside help (sponsors to play a role). The host of one sports talk show believe NBC (basically has the deal) and companies (ties to league members) like FedEX, NY Yankees will step up for better bowl payouts, status, and TV (offer better bowl time slots compared to ESPN 30+ games). Carparelli would not a address TV renewal with ESPN. The host press him and all deputy said was the BE is moving forward. At least the news I've been hearing lately is sure different from quotes like the "Big Least" or dead on arrival.