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Big East Expansion: SMU, Houston Reportedly Next On Conference Realignment List

The Big East has reached out to both the SMU Mustangs and Houston Cougarsaccording to CBS Sports' Brett McMurphy. This comes a day after McMurphy also reported the conference was hiking its exit fees partially in order to assure the Navy Midshipmen and Air Force Falcons of a stable landing spot.

So that's four of the six presumed new Big East members. The Boise St. Broncos and Central Florida Knights have both been previously reported as on the docket as well. Adding all six would bring the Big East to an even 12 football schools. For now.

Of course, everything hinges right now on whether the Missouri Tigers bolt for the SEC, which appears likely. Bill Connelly's latest conference realignment breakdown is a good look at what happens next, but let's just say it's not pretty for the Big East. None of this really is.

For more, visit Big East Coast Bias. Stay tuned to SB Nation's conference realignment news section.

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Two good teams !

that will become much better basketball programs in the BE !!! And finally out from Bevo’s control in the world of football !

by Lancaster O's Fan on Oct 19, 2011 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

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