Nova - Big East Decision in April

[danefan]

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I am committed to keeping you apprised of our decision-making process as we consider the Big East choice we now face. To recap, we currently compete in the Big East Conference in all varsity sports with the exception of football where we are a member of the Colonial Athletic Conference in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS, formerly “I-AA”). If we were to decide to join the Big East as a football member, it would require our transition to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS, formerly “I-A”). Since this is such a complex decision, we began a formal evaluation process in September 2010. In this correspondence–the third to-date of my alumni messages on the Big East decision–I want to update you on our progress. At the end of this message, I will also answer a number of questions I have received in recent weeks.

Quite the opposite of the Patriot PR agenda today.

[Seawolf97]

If they can swing it financially and find a field its a no brainer. They are good and will do well on the big stage.

[aceinthehole]

If they can swing it financially and find a field its a no brainer. They are good and will do well on the big stage.

Agreed! If they can work out all the details (funding, facilities, Title IX, etc.) - which is no small task - a move to the Big East is a no brainer.

And kudos for the transparency re: the the decison and timeline. PL schools should follow this example instead of the the cone of silence and indecision.

[Sly Fox]

Did anybody else groan when they heard April? This is decision has trickle down impact on a slew of other schools.