This is one of the most interesting storylines that is flying under the radar.

With all of the changes looming in college sports, what does the Big East need at the Commissioner spot to stay among the haves and not get relegated?

Interestingly enough, the Big East has been churning out Conference commissioners for other conferences, like the WCC (Stu Jackson) and the A10 (Dan Leibovitz).

Do they need a media person? Do they need someone who is entrenched in the culture of autonomy? Do they need a high-profile basketball name? Do they need a lawyer?

What if the Big East hired someone who is all of that? Personally, I think Jay Bilas could be very good in this role.

There's zero chance it will be a man, so Bilas is out and that should narrow down your list.

(04-22-2026 08:18 AM)Scoochpooch1 Wrote:  There's zero chance it will be a man, so Bilas is out and that should narrow down your list.

On what basis? (No, it won't be Bilas. He said the Big East was dead 13 years ago.)

Judy MacCleod is available and has done a tremendous job in CUSA (please....)

I think with what Aresco did with the American...I wouldn't be surprised that the BE will look outside the box for a media type guy in order to get more $$ into the BE coffers.

I have no idea, but I wouldn't be shocked if it's someone completely out of left field but still a solid hire.

Honestly I wouldn't mind getting Stu Jackson back

(04-22-2026 08:46 PM)Nameless Wrote:  I have no idea, but I wouldn't be shocked if it's someone completely out of left field but still a solid hire.

Honestly I wouldn't mind getting Stu Jackson back

Yup, but he is 70ish.

(04-22-2026 08:56 PM)Nukem2 Wrote:  

(04-22-2026 08:46 PM)Nameless Wrote:  I have no idea, but I wouldn't be shocked if it's someone completely out of left field but still a solid hire.

Honestly I wouldn't mind getting Stu Jackson back

Yup, but he is 70ish.

Good point, we definitely need someone younger

Billy Donovan is available. Is it time to go back to a Providence connection?

(04-23-2026 08:09 PM)gosports1 Wrote:  Billy Donovan is available. Is it time to go back to a Providence connection?

Lol. Can't even imagine him being the hire, but that doesn't mean I would mind it if he were