(05-07-2012 09:05 AM)SublimeKnight Wrote:  

(05-07-2012 08:53 AM)Gray Avenger Wrote:  

(05-07-2012 08:26 AM)SublimeKnight Wrote:  Who replaces him? Paul Tagliabue?

Perhaps so. His name recognition might be an asset in TV negotiations and would help maintain national respect for Big East football, while being a graduate of a non-football BE school to maintain conference-wide unity and trust.

You've convinced me :)

Seriously, he was the first person that popped into my head, since he consulted the BE on what they should do to maximize the next TV contract. Makes sense you'd want him at the table when negotiations take place. I didn't even realize he graduated from Georgetown.

Yup. Didnt even think of him. That would be sweeeeet!

(05-07-2012 08:52 AM)attackfrog Wrote:  

(05-07-2012 08:35 AM)Sactowndog Wrote:  

(05-07-2012 08:20 AM)TigersOhMy Wrote:  Hmmmmmmm

Ok so why? My guess is the big east won't be above the Mendoza line. The Big 12 doesn't want SMU and Houston there. The PAC doesn't want SDSU and Boise there. With Pitt, Syracuse and WVa out they still have the Northeast covered. Also the whole Boise mess and the fate of Idaho and new mexico state is unseemly and makes college football look ruthless and not collegiate. Which of course it is but Presidents don't like to look that way.

All this laid at the Big East door step and all solved by making the Big East second tier status.

Only my guess. Others care to explain who live nearby?

Fail...this has little to do with anything that has happened in the last month. And by the way, the Mountain West and CUSA "acting together" chose to destroy the WAC, not the Big East. Had they simply merged as per the Alliance original plan, they would not have needed to take a single team from the WAC.

Yes but that won't be where the blame is placed. In the AQ model it was in everyone's interest to include the populous northeast. Now it is in everyone's interest not to include the big east.

Acc prefer to own the northeast and florida
Big 12 and Sec don't want them in Texas
PAC 12. Doesn't want them in CA
MWC and CUSA obvious

And with the WAC dead the vote would have the same balance. So in whose interest is it to keep them at that level?

RT @PeteThamelNYT: The interim Big East Commissioner is Joe Bailey, a former Dolphins CEO. I've confirmed CBSSports reported John Marinatto is out.

(05-07-2012 09:11 AM)Sactowndog Wrote:  Yes but that won't be where the blame is placed. In the AQ model it was in everyone's interest to include the populous northeast. Now it is in everyone's interest not to include the big east.

Acc prefer to own the northeast and florida
Big 12 and Sec don't want them in Texas
PAC 12. Doesn't want them in CA
MWC and CUSA obvious

And with the WAC dead the vote would have the same balance. So in whose interest is it to keep them at that level?

Fresno fan, your act is getting old around here. We realize that it must suck to be jilted... but take it like a man.

(05-07-2012 09:05 AM)attackfrog Wrote:  Everyones favorite inteirm commissioner Dan BeBe. After that, Banowski could be an option--I like the way he handled this last expansion for CUSA.

Banowsky was a popular scapegoat, but in my opinion, would be a good choice. He is extremely professional and qualified due to education (law) and experienced (former associate commissioner of the Big 12, Southland conference and C-USA during very trying situations). TV negotiations are his specialty, and, after the near-impossible task of guiding disadvantaged C-USA through years of conference realignment, running the Big East would be relatively easy. Finally, his home in Dallas is a perfect central location for the new national Big East. Might just also be that he has connections with the Cotton Bowl?

(05-07-2012 09:14 AM)TigersOhMy Wrote:  RT @PeteThamelNYT: The interim Big East Commissioner is Joe Bailey, a former Dolphins CEO. I've confirmed CBSSports reported John Marinatto is out.

Just great...
The former CEO of one screwed up organization take over as Commissioner of another screwed up organization. There went any chance for change.
CJ

(05-07-2012 07:56 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(05-07-2012 07:50 AM)ollin Wrote:  @McMurphyCBS

Quote:BREAKING: John Marinatto has resigned as Big East commissioner, sources told @CBSSports

Every one's favorite commish has resigned.

WALL STREET UPDATE: Orlando Based Fortune 500 Restaurant Company DRI, aka Darden Restaurants (OLIVE GARDEN, RED LOBSTER, etc...) is down $5.6 % in early trading due to the unexpected resignation of Big East Commission John Marinatto.

So because he's Italian he eats at olive garden? If he was fat and black would you say KFC? If he was Hispanic would it be Chillis? Or Asian pf changs?

Make a fat joke if you want but racist chit like that is inappropriate.

Joe Bailey
http://www.spoke.com/people/joe-bailey-3...100032c908

Instead of hiring a Providence croney, BE hires a UNC grad. Might as well give ACC UConn and Rutgers now.

(05-07-2012 09:14 AM)TigersOhMy Wrote:  RT @PeteThamelNYT: The interim Big East Commissioner is Joe Bailey, a former Dolphins CEO. I've confirmed CBSSports reported John Marinatto is out.

If true...here's Bailey's Bio: (From the Dolphins)

http://www.sunlifestadium.com/content/bio2.aspx

(05-07-2012 08:49 AM)Maize Wrote:  This is something else, ie TV Contract and maybe a power play for the newer members of the league.

I keep thinking about Marrinato's comment that Tom Jurich was his hero. I wonder what deal those two might have had? What could transpire that would cause the leader of The Big East to utter such a phrase?
CJ

(05-07-2012 08:27 AM)CommuterBob Wrote:  

(05-07-2012 08:26 AM)SublimeKnight Wrote:  Who replaces him? Paul Tagliabue?

Dan Gavitt - Dave's son?

Just what we need - another Providence lackey. Insanity = doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting a different result :backhead:

Like Bit said, why did we ever go that direction after the first raid?? The fact that we did underscores how f*cked up and divided this leauge's presidents are.

(05-07-2012 09:11 AM)Sactowndog Wrote:  

(05-07-2012 08:52 AM)attackfrog Wrote:  

(05-07-2012 08:35 AM)Sactowndog Wrote:  

(05-07-2012 08:20 AM)TigersOhMy Wrote:  Hmmmmmmm

Ok so why? My guess is the big east won't be above the Mendoza line. The Big 12 doesn't want SMU and Houston there. The PAC doesn't want SDSU and Boise there. With Pitt, Syracuse and WVa out they still have the Northeast covered. Also the whole Boise mess and the fate of Idaho and new mexico state is unseemly and makes college football look ruthless and not collegiate. Which of course it is but Presidents don't like to look that way.

All this laid at the Big East door step and all solved by making the Big East second tier status.

Only my guess. Others care to explain who live nearby?

Fail...this has little to do with anything that has happened in the last month. And by the way, the Mountain West and CUSA "acting together" chose to destroy the WAC, not the Big East. Had they simply merged as per the Alliance original plan, they would not have needed to take a single team from the WAC.

Yes but that won't be where the blame is placed. In the AQ model it was in everyone's interest to include the populous northeast. Now it is in everyone's interest not to include the big east.

Acc prefer to own the northeast and florida
Big 12 and Sec don't want them in Texas
PAC 12. Doesn't want them in CA
MWC and CUSA obvious

And with the WAC dead the vote would have the same balance. So in whose interest is it to keep them at that level?

Notre Dame, who wants a competitive home for their olympic sports.

The WAC still has a vote. They're not dead just yet and they still have a voice. Even without the WAC, you still have 11 votes at the table, but you have one less non-AQ share. The MWC and CUSA killed the WAC out of self-sustenance, not out of some greater conspiracy.

(05-07-2012 09:06 AM)attackfrog Wrote:  

(05-07-2012 09:05 AM)SublimeKnight Wrote:  

(05-07-2012 08:53 AM)Gray Avenger Wrote:  

(05-07-2012 08:26 AM)SublimeKnight Wrote:  Who replaces him? Paul Tagliabue?

Perhaps so. His name recognition might be an asset in TV negotiations and would help maintain national respect for Big East football, while being a graduate of a non-football BE school to maintain conference-wide unity and trust.

You've convinced me :)

Seriously, he was the first person that popped into my head, since he consulted the BE on what they should do to maximize the next TV contract. Makes sense you'd want him at the table when negotiations take place. I didn't even realize he graduated from Georgetown.

Yup. Didnt even think of him. That would be sweeeeet!

One slight problem, he and Comcast/NBC don't care for each other much after the NFL Network and Comcast negotiations. Given they are likely the network the Big East will sign with, he may not be the best choice.

Oh, and Joe Bailey has been named interim commissioner. He is a former Miami Dolphins CEO.

(05-07-2012 09:17 AM)NJRedMan Wrote:  

(05-07-2012 07:56 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  

(05-07-2012 07:50 AM)ollin Wrote:  @McMurphyCBS

Quote:BREAKING: John Marinatto has resigned as Big East commissioner, sources told @CBSSports

Every one's favorite commish has resigned.

WALL STREET UPDATE: Orlando Based Fortune 500 Restaurant Company DRI, aka Darden Restaurants (OLIVE GARDEN, RED LOBSTER, etc...) is down $5.6 % in early trading due to the unexpected resignation of Big East Commission John Marinatto.

So because he's Italian ....

I see your a little late to the party (about 5-6 years) as those type of comments had more to the way the Big East had operated for YEARS...and how in some cases (actually in a lot of cases) how it mimicked the Italian Providence Outfit/Mafia in many ways (both historically and via satire).

PS. Go look up which food in particular that the Big East ran out of at their most recent Big East MEDIA DAYS...as that will give you just a hint as to why I choose to select Darden Restaurants in the example above.

Full press release from BE.

Quote:“After a great deal of thought and prayer, I have decided to step down as Commissioner of the BIG EAST Conference and formally advised our Board of Directors,” stated Marinatto. ”I have been associated with this league for my entire adult life and have had the tremendous honor of serving as its Commissioner since 2009. Our recent expansion efforts have stabilized the Conference for the long term, and we are likewise well positioned for our very important upcoming television negotiations. As a result, I felt this was the right time to step aside and to let someone else lead us through the next chapter of our evolution. I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish and would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank both our membership and my staff for their unwavering encouragement, support and loyalty — especially during this past year. I am extremely confident about the future of this league that I love very much.”

“I know I speak for the entire Conference when I express my sincere gratitude to John for his leadership and dedicated years of service,” said Dr. Judy Genshaft, President of the University of South Florida and Chair of the BIG EAST Conference. “John helped build the BIG EAST into what it is today, and played a critical role in our successful expansion efforts, and for all of that we thank him.”

Joseph A. Bailey III will today assume the position of interim Commissioner of the BIG EAST until a new Commissioner is selected. Bailey has extensive experience in the global sports industry as a leader, advisor and recruiter. He has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Miami Dolphins, Chief Operating Officer of the World League/NFL, Vice President of Administration of the Dallas Cowboys and other senior positions. Most recently, he has served as the Managing Director of RSR Partners, a leading executive recruiting firm.

“Joe is a proven leader who will do a terrific job guiding the conference through this time of transition,” said Genshaft. “His experience as a manager and his knowledge of the sports industry make Joe uniquely qualified to serve as interim Commissioner. He will move the Conference forward with a steady-hand as we explore new opportunities.”

“The BIG EAST has a terrific future,” said Bailey. “I’m excited to participate in shaping a new structure and strategic plans for the Conference, and I look forward to engaging on these matters with the leadership of all of the Conference’s members, old and new alike.”

The Conference also announced that it has retained The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to review its organizational design and structure. As the BIG EAST transitions to a national conference, its members will take this opportunity to position the Conference to maximize its media rights, branding and other strategies.

The search for the new Commissioner of the BIG EAST will be chaired Dr. Gregory H. Williams, the President of the University of Cincinnati and a member of the BIG EAST Executive Committee.

(05-07-2012 09:14 AM)TigersOhMy Wrote:  RT @PeteThamelNYT: The interim Big East Commissioner is Joe Bailey, a former Dolphins CEO. I've confirmed CBSSports reported John Marinatto is out.

He sounds like a good replacement.



Former Dallas Cowboys and NTRA executive Joe Bailey was named CEO of the Miami Dolphins Thursday.

(from NTRA release)
Joe Bailey, former deputy commissioner and chief operating officer of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, has joined Dolphins Enterprises, a sports and entertainment company formed by Miami Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga.
Bailey, who will have the title of CEO, joins the Dolphins from Russell Reynolds Associates, a leading executive search firm. His background also includes 19 years as an executive with the Dallas Cowboys.


Read more: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/a...z1uC4bQ4J2

Neither Lucky or Jurich would give up their AD jobs at West Virginia and Louisville to run the Big East. Heck both West virginia and Louisville are very stable jobs. The new Big East's stablity is still to be determined.

As quietly and suddenly as this happen, anything could be going on.
I am just waiting for the rest of the news to appear. The news could be good or bad. So I am waiting to see what it is.

Glad Marinatto is gone...man has no business running BCS level football league...he would be great in like the A10.

(05-07-2012 09:22 AM)BigEastHomer Wrote:  

(05-07-2012 09:14 AM)TigersOhMy Wrote:  RT @PeteThamelNYT: The interim Big East Commissioner is Joe Bailey, a former Dolphins CEO. I've confirmed CBSSports reported John Marinatto is out.

He sounds like a good replacement.



Former Dallas Cowboys and NTRA executive Joe Bailey was named CEO of the Miami Dolphins Thursday.

(from NTRA release)
Joe Bailey, former deputy commissioner and chief operating officer of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, has joined Dolphins Enterprises, a sports and entertainment company formed by Miami Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga.
Bailey, who will have the title of CEO, joins the Dolphins from Russell Reynolds Associates, a leading executive search firm. His background also includes 19 years as an executive with the Dallas Cowboys.


Read more: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/a...z1uC4bQ4J2

I don't know man. Initial reaction for me is that I have a few reservations.. Namely that the dolphins SUCK across the board as a football operation.

(05-07-2012 08:24 AM)UCF-ENG Wrote:  Maybe the presidents wanted a new chief for the upcoming TV negotiations?

Or they weren't happy with the concessions he has already(?) made regarding the new BCS playoff?

Yes, this is a bad sign for those who have been optimistic about the upcoming media negotiations and whether we will retain our "big boy" share of revenue from the new 4-team playoff system, because it likely means that the University Presidents are not optimistic about them.