Amid the whispers Tuesday at Big East media day were a few mentions about the future direction of the league and its bowl picture. Thank goodness the NYC tabloids were there to chronicle them.

The sources said that Mark Holtzman, marketing director of Yankee Stadium, discussed the possibilities of a bowl game at a meeting with the Big East athletic directors.

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Two sources said the eight-team Big East would consider adding a ninth member by exploring whether there was interest on behalf of Maryland to jump from the ACC, and for Boston College to rejoin the league.

Things are going to be thin today. I’ve got some distractions to address and some homework to do before Sataurday’s first practice. I’ll say this, though. I talked to People about Mr. Finau and left those conversations convinced he will not be here — this weekend.