The “transition” still officially three days away, Ed Pastilong is packed up and has removed himself from his longtime office in the Coliseum. Oliver Luck is in town for a brief stretch, beginning today, and will have Pastilong’s office for his use until he retreats to Houston for soccer stadium matters.

Pastilong, meanwhile, will move it on over to the Puskar Center and bunk with Garrett Ford.

The Moundsville native and former high school and small college coach calls the AD transition “one old quarterback handing off to another,” and expects the move to be seamless.

“When I started here 35 years ago, I’d come to work here in the Coliseum in the mornings for Dr. (Leland) Byrd (the AD),” said Pastilong, a grandfather of four. “I was responsible for tutors, eligibility, and did a little fundraising. Then in the afternoons, I’d go over to the old stadium and work (for Coach Frank Cignetti) as recruiting coordinator.

“It is going to seem strange not to come here, but if Oliver calls, at least I’ll know how to get over here.”

Two interesting little revelations from Ed in this: One, he wouldn’t be surprised if the Big East added a ninth football team “probably sooner than later.” Two, the swimming and diving program needs a new facility.