Aresco: Ball in ND's Court

[freescooter]

The Big East never had an ounce of leverage over Notre Dame.

They still don't - what you all perceive to be tough talk from Aresco is nothing more than his angst over Notre Dame's silence. Notre Dame didn't come running with an open check book like the other three and that has Providence nervous.

Only if they want to leave the Big East early. I see this situation a little bit differently, Fishy. I think Notre Dame was expecting a bit of special consideration or at least the same consideration that Pitt and Syracuse got, and the new commissioner said "No." And unlike Marrinatto, he actually means it. So now they need to figure out what they want to do. I'm Aresco, I say you want to leave early, fine. We want 2 home-home series 2 one offs, with one at a Big East home and $10 million. Otherwise enjoy the slog...oh, nad bye the bye, have fun playing SMU, Houston, Rutgers, Seton Hall, PC Central Florida as your Big East home games over the next 3 years. And pack you bags because you're going to be playing Tuesday in Storrs, Saturday in Louisville a lot. Enjoy!

 

[ZooCougar]

If the Big East is about to fall apart, then why would Notre Dame spend a dime? They can just hang out while everything comes apart and get away early for free.