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Message: [QUOTE="nyhuskies13, post: 2647340, member: 4134"] Monster job by the athletic department this week. I've been critical of AD Dave on this site in the past (predominately because of the contract extension that may prove costly). But if he was able to raise enough private money during the final innings of this negotiation to win Dan Hurley, he deserves major credit. I stand corrected. Job well done. From an administrative perspective, its clear their main focus turns to mitigating the KO buyout. But after that, I expect a push to join the Big East. Pure speculation, but I imagine private donors did not just hand over millions without asking for something. And in order to earn a real return on investment, I can see them asking for the athletic department to go full court press on the Big East. Also view that as a carrot to lure Hurley. Any thoughts or insider info on if donations/hurley came with promises of making a pitch towards joining the BE? [/QUOTE]