new conference commish

[JTBMU7]

from any katz:
3. The Big East's departing seven Catholic, non-FBS schools are working on an exit plan, a television deal (sources continue to say Fox has an inside track) and ultimately a commissioner. The current commish who would be a fit is the West Coast Conference's Jamie Zaninovich. He has managed a private-school conference well of late and worked at Princeton, so he is not foreign to the Northeast. He had to deal with expansion in adding BYU and, next season, Pacific. Zaninovich already has contacts in the television industry and credibility within the NCAA tournament selection committee as a member. The committee might need to be lobbied to ensure an automatic berth once the league is formed.

[Bocephys]

I thought the mere fact that we had 7 schools in the same league for 5 years ensured us an automatic bid? 

[Avenue Commons]

I thought the mere fact that we had 7 schools in the same league for 5 years ensured us an automatic bid? 

You are correct; Katz is wrong.

[BrewCity83]

Jamie Zaninovich, aka "Jay-Z"

[brewcity77]

The WCC has been a total let-down for Gonzaga from a TV perspective. I wouldn't want him based on that alone. Even if they don't join us, there are plenty in Spokane that feel they've been poorly done by the WCC, which is even more galling when you consider their basketball program is the crown jewel of the conference.

[bilsu]

I thought the mere fact that we had 7 schools in the same league for 5 years ensured us an automatic bid? 

Right now the 7 schools are staying together, but in the end they might not. Especially, if ACC implodes.