Here is an excerpt of an email I sent to Mr. Bailey and Mr. Carparelli. A couple things changed to protect the innocent. I got sick and tired of the unfounded, unjust criticism by the so called "Big 5" and the media, and the lack of response by the Big East offices. I hope that you will follow my lead also. Be respectful, but let them know you are concerned about the direction things are currently going. If they hear from enough of us, maybe things will change. Maybe they won't, but it can't hurt. Feel free to fwd any part of my email.

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Dear Mr. Bailey,

First, thank you for the opportunity to email you with my views. I know that you are extremely busy working for the benefits of the Big East conference, but I hope that you would allow me a few moments to share a fans point of view with you. I have watched over the years the ups and downs of the Big East with great interest, and I look forward to the bright future that the Big East has in the college football landscape...as most fans are, I am extremely excited about the opportunities in the future 4 team playoff.

I will make this brief. The purpose of my writing, is to express concern over a few factors, which I feel the Big East may be able to improve upon. Specifically, I am concerned about 2 areas. One, is the negative press that the Big East receives from the national media and from other so called power conferences. I am sure you have heard within the past 2-3 weeks the so called "Big 5" conferences to include other commissioners belittle the Big East. To me, it is clear that they are trying to minimize the Big East and take away their seat at the table. I have heard comments from Chuck Neinas and others to this effect in media interviews. What concerns me is there seems to be a lack of response from the Big East, defending the Big East. In my view, the Big East needs to "forcefully" defend it's record and speak up to these negative (and false) stereo types about the Big East Conference at every opportunity. The Big East should go on the offensive at every turn, letting whoever will hear that the New Big East has every right to be a power conference, while pointing out the fact that the Big East measure very favorably with other conferences such as the ACC, whether that be in BCS bowl records, head to head competition, and top 25 finishes. In my view, the Big East needs a serious offensive public relations game plan that speaks loud and clear as the quality of Big East play. I hope that you will consider this view point. I am sure you have seen this article, but if not, I ask you to read this article from Andrea Adelson of ESPN about this fact. http://espn.go.com/blog/bigeast/post/_/i...ell-itself

And lastly, I am concerned about the Big East's position, as it relates to a bowl game for the Big East champion. As you are well aware, the Big East is not currently tied to any particular BCS bowl. Althouth the term "AQ" is being taken away, it seems clear to me that the term AQ was taken away in name only and replaced with "Contracted Bowl". The recent signing of the Orange Bowl for the ACC champ for 12 years, along with the Champions Bowl demonstrate this point. I am concerned that the Big East will no longer have a "Contract Bowl" (AKA: BCS Bowl) under the new plan which starts in 2014. All of the other so called "Big 5" (a new term as dubbed by the media, a term that I do not agree with by the way) have a new contracted bowl to play in starting in 2014, except for the Big East. I fear that if the Big East does not retain some type of contracted bowl, it will be relegated in perception to the level of C-USA and the MWC by the other conferences, media, players, recruits, and fans. This will harm the Big East's long term fortunes. So, sir, may I ask what the Big East is no doing to secure an "anchor" or "contract" bowl, formerly known as BCS, for it's champion.

Thank you so much for for taking to time to hear one fan's opinion. I know that you have a lot on your plate with upcoming TV negotiations, hiring of a new commisioner, and implementing these new procedures. Thank you for the opportunity to voice my views.

(07-03-2012 10:14 PM)BullsFanInTX Wrote:  Here is an excerpt of an email I sent to Mr. Bailey and Mr. Carparelli. A couple things changed to protect the innocent. I got sick and tired of the unfounded, unjust criticism by the so called "Big 5" and the media, and the lack of response by the Big East offices. I hope that you will follow my lead also. Be respectful, but let them know you are concerned about the direction things are currently going. If they hear from enough of us, maybe things will change. Maybe they won't, but it can't hurt. Feel free to fwd any part of my email.

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Dear Mr. Bailey,

First, thank you for the opportunity to email you with my views. I know that you are extremely busy working for the benefits of the Big East conference, but I hope that you would allow me a few moments to share a fans point of view with you. I have watched over the years the ups and downs of the Big East with great interest, and I look forward to the bright future that the Big East has in the college football landscape...as most fans are, I am extremely excited about the opportunities in the future 4 team playoff.

I will make this brief. The purpose of my writing, is to express concern over a few factors, which I feel the Big East may be able to improve upon. Specifically, I am concerned about 2 areas. One, is the negative press that the Big East receives from the national media and from other so called power conferences. I am sure you have heard within the past 2-3 weeks the so called "Big 5" conferences to include other commissioners belittle the Big East. To me, it is clear that they are trying to minimize the Big East and take away their seat at the table. I have heard comments from Chuck Neinas and others to this effect in media interviews. What concerns me is there seems to be a lack of response from the Big East, defending the Big East. In my view, the Big East needs to "forcefully" defend it's record and speak up to these negative (and false) stereo types about the Big East Conference at every opportunity. The Big East should go on the offensive at every turn, letting whoever will hear that the New Big East has every right to be a power conference, while pointing out the fact that the Big East measure very favorably with other conferences such as the ACC, whether that be in BCS bowl records, head to head competition, and top 25 finishes. In my view, the Big East needs a serious offensive public relations game plan that speaks loud and clear as the quality of Big East play. I hope that you will consider this view point. I am sure you have seen this article, but if not, I ask you to read this article from Andrea Adelson of ESPN about this fact. http://espn.go.com/blog/bigeast/post/_/i...ell-itself

And lastly, I am concerned about the Big East's position, as it relates to a bowl game for the Big East champion. As you are well aware, the Big East is not currently tied to any particular BCS bowl. Althouth the term "AQ" is being taken away, it seems clear to me that the term AQ was taken away in name only and replaced with "Contracted Bowl". The recent signing of the Orange Bowl for the ACC champ for 12 years, along with the Champions Bowl demonstrate this point. I am concerned that the Big East will no longer have a "Contract Bowl" (AKA: BCS Bowl) under the new plan which starts in 2014. All of the other so called "Big 5" (a new term as dubbed by the media, a term that I do not agree with by the way) have a new contracted bowl to play in starting in 2014, except for the Big East. I fear that if the Big East does not retain some type of contracted bowl, it will be relegated in perception to the level of C-USA and the MWC by the other conferences, media, players, recruits, and fans. This will harm the Big East's long term fortunes. So, sir, may I ask what the Big East is no doing to secure an "anchor" or "contract" bowl, formerly known as BCS, for it's champion.

Thank you so much for for taking to time to hear one fan's opinion. I know that you have a lot on your plate with upcoming TV negotiations, hiring of a new commisioner, and implementing these new procedures. Thank you for the opportunity to voice my views.

You really should proofread official correspondence, such as emails, before sending them. Typographical errors, such as misspellings, poor grammar, and improper punctuation detract from the message by giving the appearance of poor effort on the part of the composer as well as potentially skewing the message entirely.

"A" for effort...but if you contact the "invisible" Big East HQ...I would also send any correspondence to ALL Big East Univ Presidents (current and upcoming), because I think a few of them are somewhat "sheltered" from the daily national barrage attacks against their conf.

Also, to make an even more impactful email, I would have included other links to examples (i.e. ACC Commish was one of the first using the "Big 5" nomenclature to the media...and the media just took it from there and made it the norm).

Trust me..They do not read our emails. Good effort though.

Typos aside, I think it is spot on and I am happy to see that this was put in front of them. Please keep us posted if you get an acknowledgement or response. Im betting you do get a response.

(07-04-2012 07:28 AM)cardshouse Wrote:  Trust me..They do not read our emails. Good effort though.

Maybe THEY have never read your emails, but you might be surprised at home many emails/letter that not only get read...but in some cases, generate a reply (not talking generic response by assistant either).

Its usually the folks that NEVER bother contacting leaders, organizations, associations, representatives, etc...that are the first saying "they won't read your email/letter", even though they never even try in the first place.

I don't know... sometimes large organizations that are very concerned with their perception do actually take letters and calls seriously.

We may never know, but great effort, thanks for fighting for the nBE!

(07-04-2012 07:28 AM)cardshouse Wrote:  Trust me..They do not read our emails.

I am afraid I don't trust you on that. I think there is enough chance that they read them to justify making the effort. I salute BullsFanInTexas and hope he will continue trying to make a difference. He has my respect and gratitude. Typos aside (have that problem myself), the letter makes two important points very clearly. It does seem like a good idea to also send it to the presidents (and AD's) of all Big East football schools. I forwarded the letter to UofM's president and urge others to follow suit with your school. (Edited 7/5/12)

I hope they do read it and take it to heart. The simple fact is the low perception held by many fans of other conferences and media personnel about the Big East Conference is reinforced by silence.

As long as they say nothing then this perception is verified with every article they read and or view. It is a war of words and if one side say's nothing then they are doomed to lose the war.

his "people" probably read it and then if they think its worthwhile they will pass it on to him

I sent the Big East an email too. I just asked if anyone was awake.

If you really want to make a splash you need to send a letter to the President and the members of the BOT at your school. They are the ones who make all the decisions. The BE brass is just a mouthpiece for the presidents.

The Big East was most likely powerless to do anything about any of this. But it would at least be nice to hear someone stand up for the league and go on record about how the collusion of the so called big 5 is taking the fun out of college football (I guess unless you are in one of those conferences).

(07-04-2012 07:31 PM)bearcatfan Wrote:  The Big East was most likely powerless to do anything about any of this. But it would at least be nice to hear someone stand up for the league and go on record about how the collusion of the so called big 5 is taking the fun out of college football (I guess unless you are in one of those conferences).

Actually, they may be waiting for it to run it's course. You see you can't accuse someone of cheating before they actually do it. Once the season is played and the selections made all be it unfairly, then they can go forward with litigation. It is a possibility.

(07-04-2012 07:34 PM)Mestophalies Wrote:  

(07-04-2012 07:31 PM)bearcatfan Wrote:  The Big East was most likely powerless to do anything about any of this. But it would at least be nice to hear someone stand up for the league and go on record about how the collusion of the so called big 5 is taking the fun out of college football (I guess unless you are in one of those conferences).

Actually, they may be waiting for it to run it's course. You see you can't accuse someone of cheating before they actually do it. Once the season is played and the selections made all be it unfairly, then they can go forward with litigation. It is a possibility.

Is that, in any way, a good thing? I'd rather have proactive leadership that makes mistakes than some douchey lawyer who is only waiting to see if they have a case? Sad, and I'm not talking about the UCF troll.

(07-04-2012 07:34 PM)Mestophalies Wrote:  

(07-04-2012 07:31 PM)bearcatfan Wrote:  The Big East was most likely powerless to do anything about any of this. But it would at least be nice to hear someone stand up for the league and go on record about how the collusion of the so called big 5 is taking the fun out of college football (I guess unless you are in one of those conferences).

Actually, they may be waiting for it to run it's course. You see you can't accuse someone of cheating before they actually do it. Once the season is played and the selections made all be it unfairly, then they can go forward with litigation. It is a possibility.

So you're going to sue over something you agreed to...smh...not going to stand up...the BIG EAST made their position known...no selection committee...conference champs in 4 team playoff...the Former AQ's outside of the BIG EAST got what they wanted likely with the help of the "Former Non AQ's"....a little more $$$$…for less access.

(07-04-2012 08:26 PM)Maize Wrote:  

(07-04-2012 07:34 PM)Mestophalies Wrote:  

(07-04-2012 07:31 PM)bearcatfan Wrote:  The Big East was most likely powerless to do anything about any of this. But it would at least be nice to hear someone stand up for the league and go on record about how the collusion of the so called big 5 is taking the fun out of college football (I guess unless you are in one of those conferences).

Actually, they may be waiting for it to run it's course. You see you can't accuse someone of cheating before they actually do it. Once the season is played and the selections made all be it unfairly, then they can go forward with litigation. It is a possibility.

So you're going to sue over something you agreed to...smh...not going to stand up...the BIG EAST made their position known...no selection committee...conference champs in 4 team playoff...the Former AQ's outside of the BIG EAST got what they wanted likely with the help of the "Former Non AQ's"....a little more $$$$…for less access.

Actually who said they agreed to anything. All they needed was a majority. Who knows who voted for what and who abstained. Is it public record? No! Anyway I was saying it maybe why they are so closed mouthed. Just a possibility and nothing more.

I also never said I liked or supported that type of move. I would have filibustered the meeting until they caved.

At least someone is raising Hell. I'll take one solid hell-raiser over a boatload of attorneys any day. I'm gonna go raise some myself.

(07-04-2012 07:31 PM)bearcatfan Wrote:  The Big East was most likely powerless to do anything about any of this. But it would at least be nice to hear someone stand up for the league and go on record about how the collusion of the so called big 5 is taking the fun out of college football (I guess unless you are in one of those conferences).

I love this post. We may have been totally hosed here, but that does not mean we have to take this lying down. Is there any fight at all in the nBE brass?? Sheesh. Where in the media are we banging the drums about the ACC BCS record versus ours? AA had a great post on this yesterday. As much as I dislike the guy, we need our own Oliver Luck.

So the Sun Belt and all the other conferences that were never going to play for a NC anyway... sold their souls and votes to the Big 5 for $$$ and helped them via votes to shut out the BE? And they never really lost anything they didn't already have. Wow, talk about some dirty dealing.

Well, I bet we still get a BCS bowl every other year or so... Every year we have a 0-2 loss team, we'll get to make some noise about it. The conferences below us can rot away forever.