superman7515
March 3rd, 2011, 07:03 AM
Villanova Nearing Deal To Join Big East (http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/feed/2010-11/big-east-expansion/story/villanova-nearing-deal-to-join-big-east)
Villanova is closing in on a decision to move its football program to the Football Bowl Subdivision level and join the Big East.
A Big East source told Sporting News that Villanova is the “clear leader” in the conference’s goal of expanding to 10 teams, but that the university still is trying to complete a revenue plan of $25-30 million in startup costs.
Villanova football coach Andy Talley speaks to reporters. (AP photo)Villanova announced it would have a decision by April, but the process could be moving along faster than expected. VUhoops.com reported last week that members of the athletic administration held a meeting for “major boosters” at the Syracuse basketball game.
Villanova is closing in on a decision to move its football program to the Football Bowl Subdivision level and join the Big East.
A Big East source told Sporting News that Villanova is the “clear leader” in the conference’s goal of expanding to 10 teams, but that the university still is trying to complete a revenue plan of $25-30 million in startup costs.
Villanova football coach Andy Talley speaks to reporters. (AP photo)Villanova announced it would have a decision by April, but the process could be moving along faster than expected. VUhoops.com reported last week that members of the athletic administration held a meeting for “major boosters” at the Syracuse basketball game.