Notre Dame Isn't Walking Through That Door

Like a bad rash, the latest gossip on Big East expansion is appearing once again. With two less scholarships to worry about, even UConn coach Jim Calhoun has some extra time to ponder the conference's future.

Blogs and message boards are full of everyone's opinions on how to salvage this 17 team hodgepodge. I'm going to channel Rick Pitino (don't get nervous, I'm talking Celtics Rick, not after-hours restaurant Rick) and get my rant on. Folks, none of these scenarios are walking through the Big East's door anytime soon:

Give Notre Dame the "all-in or nothing" ultimatum: It's not happening.

Bring in Penn State: Yeah ok.

Convince BC to come back to the Big East: Next.

Kick out some "basketball onlies": The Providence Big East leadership will love this one.

Grab Maryland from the ACC: Ugh.

Rant over, Rick you can take it from here: