Big East Going "Pro-active"

[GGGG]

On the question on the figures, i believe the $22 million figure has been cited as the one reason the Big 10 might NOT want to add more than one team.  I was contacted by a couple of people around SEC programs after this post saying that due to their new TV contract they believe the payout will get up to $17 milllion, but that still leaves them 2nd to the Big 10 by $5 million.  A strong 2nd, and I live in SEC country where most are stunned they aren't 10 times bigger than anyone else, but clearly in 2nd.

I think you are comparing apples and oranges here.  The $22M is an all sports estimate.  The SEC's $17M is football only.  The SEC makes more on football revenue according to some sources, but it's a little tough seperating BTN football and basketball revenue.

[Maryland Warrior]

   As a Maryland grad I concur with Tigidal observation that a Terrapin entry into BE would serve no purpose. Virginia and VT are huge rivals that  place  many grads  in careers in D.C area. Football struggles in best  of times and to lose these games at College Park would be unmitigated financial disaster. Plus the basketball showdowns against Duke and UNC are highlights of the winter season.
On paper Maryland is a BE fit but it would play out with same lack luster results  Boston College brings to the ACC