Big East Not Expanding

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I called Big East spokesman John Paquette to track down these rumors that Memphis might join the Big East and he categorically denied them. "No truth," Paquette said by phone from Rhode Island. "I saw the clip. It's a TV... [link]

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Spurious Rumor of the Day: Memphis to the Big East
Published 5/15/2008 by Chas at Pitt Blather -- The Rantings Continue
... join. Ever since the Memphis Tigers got left behind in the Great Bum Rush to leave Conference USA– also known as the Big East expansion in 2003– Tiger fans have had one singular goal. To follow their old rivals from Louisville, and Cincinnati to the greener pastures of the Big East. And here’s where it gets interesting. Sources have confirmed to FOX13 Sports that University of Memphis officials have been in serious talks with the Big East about joining the conference. Of course the Big East is denying this story .…Big East spokesman John Paquette to track down these rumors ...

MORNING ROUNDUP - 5/16/08
Published 5/16/2008 by eirishis at Thirtyfive Seconds
... and a spokesman for the Big East both deny any such negotiations (laughingly, no less) - well, we think that our friend Matt Stark will be working at MyFoxMemphis or its equivalent for a little while longer. ...

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Is Memphis really headed to the Big East?

Posted 5/15/2008 on The Dagger

That's what intrepid MyFoxMemphis reporter Matt Stark is claimed late last night on his blog : Memphis, since being left behind in the Great Big East Expansion of 2003, have longed to join their old rivals in the big money conference. Now, John Calipari and crew might be getting their wish: Sources have confirmed to FOX13 Sports that University of Memphis officials have been in serious ...

Memphis, East Carolina headed to the Big East?

Posted 5/15/2008 on Fanblogs.com

Let's not go overboard just yet, but these storylines are certainly reminiscent of the great summer shakedown of 2003. The Memphis Tigers may be negotiating with the Big East to join the conference as an all-sports member. Sources have confirmed to FOX13 Sports that University of Memphis officials have been in serious talks with the Big East about joining the conference. And while ...

East Carolina Wants A Piece Of The St. Petersberg Bowl Pie

Posted 5/12/2008 on Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician

L ast week I linked to a discussion on a Memphis board about the Tiger's interest and/or opportunity to join the Big East . It seems like a lot of that is going around these days as its still a hot topic over at everyone's favorite arbitrary Big East joiner-upper...East Carolina . First off, do you remember a time when East Carolina WASN'T a prospective Big East member? Anyway, even ...