The presidents of the Big East's seven Catholic, non-Football Bowl Subdivision schools are expected to decide on their future in the Big East in the coming days, and it "would be an upset" if they remained in the league, sources told ESPN.
The seven schools -- DePaul, Georgetown, Marquette, Providence, St. John's, Read Full Article »
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