Because the idea of ESPN in the conspiracy against the Big East isn't logical. You know why they bash Big East football? Because it stinks. Compared to the rest of the major conferences, it's garbage. Let's see, the current crop of schools includes one Heisman, won in 1989, no national championships, a bunch of commuter schools, the unquestioned worst program in America, the longtime unquestioned worst program in America, and three schools who didn't even play FBS football 15 years ago. Three of the programs in the conference (Temple, Memphis, San Diego State) have strongly considered DROPPING FOOTBALL ENTIRELY in the last 15 years due to turgid results on the field and a complete lack of any fan interest whatsoever.
And ESPN's the problem for not treating it on the same level as the other five? Really? Jesus, get OVER yourself.
Talk to fans from around the country. Of other schools. From other conferences. They all think the Big East is a joke. Do you think this is some grand conspiracy?
When everyone else is telling you you're wrong, the problem isn't them. Get a hint.