Big East Conference Expansion: BYU TV Holds Up Boise State and Others

The latest reports concerning the expansion of the Big East Conference indicate that the only thing holding up a major announcement is the debate over BYU's current television contract. 

BYU wants to hold on to their current TV deal, while the Big East is trying to convince them that a new TV deal with the conference would be far more lucrative. 

The Big East is probably correct, but you can't blame BYU for wanting to hold on to the sure thing with all the craziness in college football today.

Now, without sounding sarcastic, why don't the two sides simply compromise and do both, for now. 

The Big East television deal is going to be massive despite what some might think. 

Now, if Big East officials truly believe that it will be that large of a deal, then simply give BYU the guarantees they need. If the new contract fails to surpass what BYU has in place, then let them keep what they have, or at the very least, guarantee them the same. 

I know this is a very simplistic way of looking at it, after all, we live in the age of lawyers and fine print. However, you can't tell me there isn't a way to make everyone happy with that much money floating around.

As far as BYU TV itself, which is the schools own network, letting them replay the games and giving them one home game a year as part of the deal should be no problem for the Big East.  That seems like a small price to pay to land the Cougars. 

In any case, as of this morning, it sounds like compromise is in the air. Let's just hope the two sides can come to an agreement of some kind.  

If no compromise can be made, it sounds like San Diego State will be added as a secondary option. 

San Diego State is a fine school, but it would be too bad if BYU and the Big East couldn't come to some kind of resolution that makes both parties happy. 

Momentum and excitement have been increasing since the announcement that the Cougars were looking to jump aboard the Big East express train along with the Broncos of Boise State. Anything less than that would be a bit of a let down for the conference, Boise State University and their fans.

Let's hope the Big East thinks about it, BYU prays about it and both sides come together and agree about it.  

We will keep you posted...