Haz Rzan (hazsrn) From: Lampe, Lawrence iiampeip) Senc: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 10.51 AM Yo: Hays, Ryan [|'iaysrn) FW: conierence can Today at 1100 AM at Frnm: Lisa Zanecchia Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 9:34 AM To: jnitt@ucr.edu- Ono, Santa (onosa); Susan Herbst; Khator. Renu (rkhatur@uh.gj Viue Admirai Michael Miller; Em Cc: melig Lampe, Lawrence (|3mDe|D); Memtt, Debra Fazla. Joanne Heiai sapersiein; aagmgmigmemgniaeg smngusnaadu-, Senior Chief Befl; Johanna om: 'Wright, Rubin' mj @smu.edu; nagg a@uemgie.edu; Michael L. Aresco; Zern, Pei/er Subject: Confaence Call Today at 11:00 AM I have been asked to advise you there will be a conference call ofthe Faathail Presidents today, Decemberll al11:00 am ET. mrrs: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 TIME NUMBER: (377) 74641263 PAKTICIPANT FASSCODE: Thank you. Lisa Zaneochia Assistant to the Commissioner Big East Conference 15 Park Row West Providence, RI 02903 (401) BIG EAST (244-3273) 401-831-8060 Fax Haxs Rzarl mm: Lampg, Lawrence (lampelp) Sent: Fnday, December 14, 2012 1:53 PM To: Hays, Ryan (haysrn) Subject: FW: Funtbafl Presidents Conference Cal! Today at 2:00 PM ET lmporlamtn: High From: Lisa Zanecchia Q[g] Sen rlday, December 14, 2012 9:55 AM To: ab Kustra; Ono, Santa (nnosa); Herbst, Susan; Knamr, Renu Vice Admiral Michae\ Mfller; Qmai 5515;; gdg; @smu.edu; ?fl Cc: mu' Lampe, Lawrenae (lampelp); Merritt, Debra Fazio, Joanne gg mus: Iem uh. Heidi Saperstein; Senior Chief Bell; Johanna Omz Robin' Subject: Preswdenls Confetenoe Call Today at 2:00 PM El' Importance: On beha\f ofMike Arescu I have been asked to notw vuu of a conference call for mday, Friday, December 11 at 2'00 PM ET. DA Friday, December 14, 2012 TIME. pm EDT DIAL-IN NUMBER: (877) 746-4263 FARTICIPANT PASSCODE: 023621733 Please let me know ilvuu are able Io participate. Thank you, USE Lisa Zanecchia Assistant to the Commissioner Big East Canfenenoe 1 5 Park Row West Providence, RI 02903 (401) BIG EAST (244-3278) 401-531-E060 Fax Hag, Rzan (hafirn) From: One, Santa (onosa) Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2012 4'22 PM To: Hays, Ryan (haysrn) Subjacl: Fwd: revised version Ryan Please see release Big East presidents for posting on our web page when Big East says go Sincerely, Sums J. Ono President Professor of Pediaizics Biology University of Cincimmti Begin forwarded message: From: "Turner, Gerald" Date: December 15, 2012, 2:48:52 PM EST To ohn Paqneue , Elliul "'l'umer, Gcra.ld" John Hitt . "Judy Genshafi 'gensha@flmin.usF.edu Renu Scull Cuwcn "Shirley Raincs Steve Ballard Susan Herbs! Michael Miller ?}usrm.edu , Bill Bradshaw , "Lee Reed (Le (cod iflcsuolliumlu , "Tom Buwen (trnbowenl @mempl1is.edn)" , , "warde,m:mue @uconn,cdn" Subject: Re: revised version I lhinkihis is better. Sent fiom my Sprint phone John Paquette wrote: This is :1 revised version which we In send out shortly. Comment from Michael Alescv and the BIG EAST Presidents: "The basketball institutions have notified us that they plan to from the BIG EAST Cunferenoe. The membership recognizes their contributions over the long distiugulslted history BIG EAST. The 13 members of the Conference are confident and united regarding our collective future. We have a strong Conference wuh respect/ed national univeisifies, and are working together to forge the future. We have A variety of opljuns, and are looking forward with great partnership. collegiality and optimism." John Paqucttc Associate Cmnmissionel The BIG EAST Conference 15 Park Row West Providence, RI 02903 401-453-0660 Hazs. Klan (hafirn) From: Hays, Ryan (haysrvu) Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2012 4.44 FM Tn: Ono, Santa (onosa) Subject: Re: revised version Got it. Thanks. Sent from myiP11nne On Dec 15, 2012, at 4:22 PM. "Ono. Santa (on0sn)" < Cc: "Dr. Bob Kuslrn" oberlkustra t3boisE5lale.edu>. "Dr. Richard "Dr. Santa Ono" Elliot Hirshman "Turner. Gerald" John Hitt "Judy 'gcns.ha@ admin.usf.edu)" @adrrLin.usf.edu>, Renu Scott Ccwen , "Shirley Raines Steve Ballard Slman l-lerlast Michael Miller , "Lee Reed Lexeed @csuohio,edu "Mack Rhoadcs n1rhoades@h.edu , "markcux1e@hnisestntE.edll" Rick Dicksun "I-Lari, Richard" , "Leonard, Tim" "Tom Bowen cmbowenl Qmegghisnadu "tstansh 1 "wanie.manuel@gconn.edu" cdu>, "Wh.i1.Babcuck Hal: Rzan (haxsm) Frnm: Lisa Zanecchia Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 12 ll PM To: Bob Ono, Santa (anosa); Herbst. Susan; Khalor, Renu sraines@memphis'edu; Vice Admiral Miller; jgenslIa(R) admirw sfiedu; crgt@smu.edu: scowen@tu|ane edu; presidenl@tempIeledu; markcoyle?lbalsestale edu, Babcock, hnlIandt@ecu.edu: Chet Gladchuk edu; vpd@tulane,edu. Zern, Peter (pzern@cov (am) Ck: mellssajansen@hulseslate edu, randImcdermoIl@bnisestaleedu; Sarah Saras: edu, Annie Fleming, Lamps, Lawrence (lampelp); Hussey, Beth (husseybhl: Merritt, Debra edu); Fazio, Joanne Lioanne Kalen Giglicmi@ucov\n edu, revel5v@ecu,edu; edu; Heidi Sapersleln; sryan@usna.edu; Senior Chief Bell; Patrlcia ca5taned@mail sdsu edu; Johanna Ortiz lare4l@maII.sdsu.edu; 'Wright, Rubin' (Rwright@admln ustedu); Mcnufr, Shelley (smcduH@admin usfedu), edu, Rbsernary Hachtman; rdespor@tulane'edu, O'Brlen, Donna pat@temple.edLl suhjacl: one Day Meeting Dallas Dear Fuotball Presidents and Directors ofAlhletics.' I have been asked by Mike Aresco and Judy Genshaft to see what day works best for the majorlty of you to meet in Dallas fora onedav meeting. President Gerald Turner has graclously offered to has! the meetlng at SMU. The meeting will be from 11:00 am -3:00 pm CTwhic'n should allow for many of you to fly in and out the same day. Please let me know your availability on the following dates: Wednesday, January 9 Nu Thursday, January 10 Yes Na Frid2y,Januavy 11 ves No Name Once I have compiled all the responses, I Will send outan email confirming the date and the meeting Thank you. Lisa Lisa Zanecchia Assislanl to the Big Eas1 Conference 15 Park Row West Providence. RI 02903 (401) BIG EAST (244-3278] 4-O1--831-3060 Fax Hazs Rfin (hafirn) Fmm: Lisa Zanecchia Sent Monday, December 17, 2012 12 21 PM To: Bob Kustra; ucf.edu7 tsta Ono, Santa (onosa); Babmck, Whit (babcowvt); Herbst, Susan; edu; Khalur, Ranu (rkhalor@u h.edu); mrI1oades@ uh edu, 5 names @memphis,edu; Vice Admxral MiChae\ Mfller, Chet Gladchuk (g\adchuk@usna edu), Slerkaaz-1@mai] usf.edu; dwua\ard@zdmIn U51 edu; crgt@5mu.edu; szowe rpd@tuIane.2du Cc: Zern, Peter [pzem@cov com) Snhjenz Message from Mike Avesco Please see the on behmfof Mike Aresco. I have been working with Peterlem to a pnmess runhe negotiations hatween uurlwu groups. I am am reaching out to our stakeholders. TV networks, Madison square Garden, en: As 1 know an ufyuu must be tired of the conference calls, 1 am not planning to callane averme next few days unless I have significant informauon forthe group to discuss. Please feel free to caV| me individuafly ifvou have any questions. Thanks, Mike Lisa Zanecchia Assistant to the Big East Conference 15 Park Row W551 Providence. RI 02903 (401) me EAST (244-3273) 4u1--a31--soau Fax Ono, Santa onosa From: one, Sanla Sent: Monday, 17, 2012 4 as PM To: Lempe, Lawrence Uampeip] Subject: FW: one Day Meeiing in Dallas Lariy Please repiy with my availability Best wishes, Santa Jeremy Ono, Senior Vice President for Ac.ademi::Affaivs and Provost Professor of Pedietvins and Biology University of Cincinnati Tel: 513-55 E-Z588 Fax: 51375567561 Email: sanla.cmu@uc.edu mailing address: University 0fCimilmati Z614 McMioken circle 2m Van Warmer Hail PO Bax 210097 Cincinnati, OH 4s221eon97 From: Lisa Zarlecchla Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 12:14 PM To: Bob Kustra: hittguiuctedu; Ono, Sarita (onesa); Herbst, Susan; Khator, Renu sI'al pliisiwy; Vice Admirai Miller; eg nuegg gregifiegg? gempie gig' tstansbugfitnieflmucfiefig; Babcuck, Whit hoiiand ecu.e u; Chet Giadchuk 5; gg mi dshawdite |e.edu; zem, Peter Cc: meiissajensen@buisestate.erIu; Sarah Saras; saridra.cheveguw@Iicf.edu, Annie Fiemirig, Lampe, Lawrence (larripeip); Hussey, eetii (nusseybn); Merritt, Debra Fazlo, Joanne Karen. ii: t' can .edu; gfi - Heidi sainerstein; ;man@usna.edu' Scninrchief Bell; Pati-icia Phillips; Johanna Ortiz 'Wright. Robin' McDuff. Sneliey Rosemary iane.edu' O'Brien, Donna fl-terripie.edu One Day Meeting in Dallas Dear Football Presidents and Directors of Alhieticst I have been asked by Mike Aresca and Judy Genshaft in see what day warks hes! rorme majority ofyou to meet in Dailas for a one-day meeting. President Geraid Turner has graciuusiv oifered to hostthe meeting at smu. The meeting Will he fram 11:00 am -3:00 pm cr which shouid aliow For many oryou to fly in and aunhe same day. Pieasa let me know yaur availabilitv an the foliowirigdates Wednesday, Januarv 9 ves No Thursday, January 10 Yes No Friday, January 11 Yes No Name Once i have Compiied ali live responses, I will send out an email confirming the date and the meeting Thank you. Lisa Zanecchia Assistant to (he Commissioner Big East Conference 15 Park Row West Providence, RI 02903 (401) BIG EAST (244-3278) 401--831--8060 Fax Hazs, Rxan (hazsrn) From: Lisa Zanecchia sum: Monday, December 17, 2012 am PM To: Bob edu; Ono, Santa (anosa): Khator, Renu; svaines@rnemphis.edu, eliioth@maiI.sdsu.edu: 'jgensha@admin.usf edu',' crgt@smu.edu; Whii ihabcocwl); mrhoades@uh.edu7 Chet Gladchuk; dwoo|ard@admin usf edu; Zefli, Peter; Herbst, Susan; edu Cc: me|issajenseri@boisestateedu; randimcdermDit@buisestale edu, Sandra oierepow@ucf.edu: Annie Fleming; Lampei Lawrence (iampelp), Hussey, Beth (husseybh); Merriit, Debra; Faziq Joanna. Karen.Gigiiom@uconn edu, oisonm@ecu.ed - tmsingieiary@uh.edu. Heidi Saperslein, edu; sryavi@usna.edu, Seninr ChlEi Bell, castaned@maii.5d5u edu; Johanna 'Wright, Robin': McDuif, Sheiiey; mi_i@smu edu: rdespor@'Iuiane edu; O'Brien, Donna J, Michael Aresco, Sarah Saras; Patricia Rosemary Hechtman sulzjenz Message from Mike Aresco Regarding Teievision Please see the email beiow on behalf of Mike Arescn. Chris Bevilacqua and I have spcken Lo ESPN and other networks and we are reengaging this week regarding negotiations fora TV dealfor our group of 13! Thanks, Mike Lisa Zarieochia Assistant to the Commissioner Big East Conference 15 Park Row West Providence' RI 02903 (401) BIG EAST (244-3273) 401-B31-8060 Fax Hays, Ryan mm: Jam Paouetle Sent: mursday, Demmber 20, 2012 2140 AM Tu: Dr. Bob Dr. Richard Englert: Ono, Santa (onosa); Elliot Hirshman; Gerald Turner, John Hitt; Judy Genshalt Renu Khator; Scott Cowen, Shirley Raine: (sraines@memphis edu),S1eve Eallard, Susan Herbst; VADM Michael Miller (0 Bill Bradshaw, Mack Rhoades mavls your level of confidence that the Big East will remain a viable conference? A. We're obviously confident. We have 13 very good schools that play football and basketball or football only. East Carolina, in all likelihood, will end up playing basketball as well as football in this configuration. We have Navy, Boise State and San Diego State set to play football only. And we have some significant basketball brands in Connecticut, Cincinnati, Memphis, Temple, South Florida, with Larry Brown at SMU and Houston with historically a terrific program. We think we have a lot to build on in basketball and have always positioned ourselves as having football with significant growth potential. Q. Officials at Tulane and East Carolina have said they remain enthusiastic about joining the Big East despite the basketball schools' departure. Are Boise State and San Diego State equally committed? A. Obviously they are farther away but have been committed to the model, very much so. We're going to move forward now and work on TV. I asked as commissioner, 'Do we want to stay together and make this model work?' And the response has been yes, and they have been very firm. Realignment is the world we live in now. We know the winds are buffeting everyone, so one hesitates to make predictions. But our group has been firm. We feel we have a very good league. We've got some real assets in this league, although we probably have to let people know. When you go through what we've gone through, it's not easy to get the narrative in the place you like it. Q. Presumably you envision further expansion? A. We certainly have room, as a 13-team league with Navy coming in in 2014, to add a 14th team. My guess is we'd look west. There are western schools that have asked to join us. I don't know if we would be a 14- or 16-team conference. . Our goal is to hold together. We know realignment may not stop, but you can't not forge the future because various shoes might drop in realignment. So looking out west -- we have a western presence, and it would fit in with our Texas presence. And there are western bowl games that would have an interest in us. Q. Will the "Big East" name still fit your league after the Catholic seven leave? A. We're going to look at all of that. Obviously the Big East name is important. Obviously the basketball group would want to form its own conference and keep an automatic qualifying for the NCAA tournament; our group obviously 2 wants to do the same. We'll have to see where the name fits in with that. We'll definitely sit down with the other group and work this out. Q. Staging your basketball championship at Madison Square Garden is a high- profile asset. Is that also up for discussion with the departing basketball schools? A. That would also be part of the conversation. As you know, we'll have tournaments there this year and next. Syracuse and Pitt will leave after this year, but we expect our full complement of teams next year. In terms of the Garden, our deal is in place. Our two groups will sit down, rolls up their sleeves and discuss it. I expect it to be entirely amicable. We understand the reasons for the basketball decision, and we want this to be amicable. We would have preferred everyone stayed together, but we understand the underpinnings of this. Q. Could the Catholic seven leave one year earlier than Big East rules provide, in June 2014 rather than June 2015? A. After the 2014 season, if teams did want to leave early, our group would at least entertain that at some point. Both groups might feel it benefits them; or it might not. Q. In the clays between the Dec. 9 meeting in which presidents ofthe basketball schools informed you they were considering leaving, and their Dec. 15 announcement that they were doing so, were efforts made to preserve the league? A. The Sunday meeting was a culmination of a series of discussions we had been having. Louisville's departure hit very hard. what the basketball schools were concerned about was that realignment might not be stopping. Their feeling was that realignment had been football--driven from the beginning, and it had cost the Big East many schools over the past decade. We thought there was a period of calm. Then all the sudden, the Big Ten took Rutgers and Maryland, and that created another move by the ACC [taking Louisville from the Big East]. Their feeling was that the winds were buffeting them, and it was football- related, and if they went back to their roots as a basketball group, they wouldn't have to worry about that. We had several discussions about that, and we talked about ways we could keep the conference together. . .. Ultimately the basketball group felt that they had the ability to withdraw as a group. They felt it was best for them. We're now going to roll up our sleeves and work out the various issues. Q. How will the exit fees that are due from departing schools be shared with the Catholic seven? A. We're going to figure out a fair resolution. Our goal is to make this amicable. There are a lot of longstanding relationships among the football and basketball schools, and there are great people involved all around. It behooves all of us to do this in an orderly and dignified way. Hazs. Rzan (hazsm) Frnm: Bahcock, Whit msbcocwt) Thursday, December 20, 2012 8:55 AM To: One, Santa (onosa): Hays, Ryan (haysrn) Subject: Tweet fram Brett McMurphy Fyi. Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) tweeted 2:18:45 AM on Thu, Dec 20' 2012: Big East open to let Cathohc 7 leave in 2014 8: ECU likely to become all-sports member Aresco tells Wash Past Get the official Twitter app at Sent from my Vsnzon I/I//re/ass 4G LTE Phone Hazs, Klan (hafirn) Cc: Subject Mike Arescn has asked me to Info DATE: Wednesday, Decemberz TIME: 4:00 EDT DIAL-IN NUMBER: PARTICIPANT Thank vuu. Lisa Lisa Zanecchia Assistant to the Commissioner Big Ees1 Conference 15 Park Row West Pravldenoe. RI 02903 (401) BIG EAST (2443278) 401-531-5060 Fax use Zanecchia Wednesday, December 26, 2012 1:14 PM John Hm, Ono, Santa (onosa), Herbst, Susan, Steve BaHard; Renu Khator, Shmey Rimes.' Mxchael rwueu, sum Ganshait. vresmenuudy (}Gensha@u5f edu); Gerald Turner, Scott Cowen; Dr. Neil Theobaki Zern, Peter Sandra Cherepow. L?mpe. Lawrence ([ampE1P)7 Memtt Debra Fazio, Joanne Mary O\son; Teresa Singlelaw; Heidi sapemein; Arlene Abernathy; Stacy Ryan; Senior cl-uer Castaneda; Jnhanna Oniz Wright, Robm Marylane Johnson, Rebecca Despone; Anne Nadol; MicHae\ l. Aresco Presidents Conference Today (Wednesday, Decembel 26) at 4:00 pm ET rm you (here will be a call today ufuwe Football Presidents at A:uu pm ET. 6, 1011 (877) 7464263 02352174 Hex Rxan (hazsrn) From: Lisa Zanecchia Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 1012 1:19 PM Ta: John Ono, Same (011053)) Herbst. Susan; Steve Baflard; Renu Khawr, Shifley Raines,' Michael Mruer; sure: Hirshman, judygens|1aft@gmai|com, Genshaft, Presrdenuudy (JGansha(R)usfredu). Gerald Turner, scan Cowen; Dr, Neil Iheobaki Cc: zern, Peter [pzern@cov cum), Sandra cnerepow; Larupe, Lawrence flampelp): Nlerritt, Debra (debra Fazlo, Joanne Mary O\san; Teresa Sing\eIary; Heidi sapersrern, Ariene Abernathy; Stacy Ryan; Senior Chief Be\l:Jan Cascaneda,'Johanna Ortiz, Robm Mary Jane Johnson; Rebecca Desporte, Anne Nader; Michaer 1. Aresco Subject RE Presidents Conference can Today (Wednesday, December 26) at 4:00 pm ET Importance: High Please note this Is a call to discuss Boise State and therelare. they have been omilled lrom this email and call. lisa From: Lisa Zaneodhla Salli: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 1:14 PM TO: John Santa Ono; 'Herbst, Su5arI'; Steve Ballard', Renu Khatov; Shifley Raines, Michae\ Elfiot Hirshman; 'udygensha@mail.cam; Genshaft, President Judy Gerald Turner; Scott Cuwen; Dr. Nell Theobald cc: Zem, Peter Sandra cherepow; |atwrenceJamge@uc.edu; Memrt, Debra Fazio, Joanne ggu); Mary Olson; Teresa Singleta eidi Saperstein; Arlene Abernathy; Stacy Ryan; Senior Castaneda; Johanna omz; Wright, Robin Mary Jane Johnsun; Rebecca Desparte; Anne Nauol; MImae\ L. Aresca Subject: Presidents Conference Ca|lToday (Wednesday, December 26) at 4:00 pm Mike Aresco has asked me to you there be a call today uf the pm ET. DATE: wednesnay, December 25, 2012 TIME: 4:09 EDT DIAL-IN NUMBER: (877) 7464263 PARTICIPANT PASSCODEI 0236217" thank you. Lrsa Lisa Zanecchia Assistant to the Commissioner Eng East Conference 15 Park Raw West Pravrdencey RI 02903 (401) BIG EAST (244-3278) 401-B31-8050 Fax Frum: Lisa Zanecchia Sank: Friday, December 28, 2012 8:58 AM To: John Hing Una, Santa (onosa); Babcock, Whit (babtacwt); Herbst Susan: Warde Manuel; Steve Ballard, Terry Hanand, Renu Khator; mrhoades@uh.edu; Shiney Rames; tmbowsn1@mernphis edu, Michael Muller; Chet Elfiot Hirshman, Genshafl, Presrdenuudy com; Doug Wamard; Gerald Turner, r]hart@smu edu, DY Nefl Theobald; Bradshaw: Scull Cowen: Rick Dickson C: Sandra Cherepow, Annie Fleming, Lamps, Lawrence Uampelpl: Hussey, Bern (husseybhl: Merntt, Debra (debra Fazia, Joanne Karen Gignom; Mary Olson; Vwckie Revels: Teresa Singlelary, Hem Sapemein: edu; mane sracy Ryan, Senior Chief Bell; Pamcwa Phiflips, Jan Castaneda; Johanna 0I1i2;Wrigh!, Rubin sheney McDulf. Marylane Johnson; Rosemary Hachtman; Anne Naam; Rebecca Despone, Donna O'Evien: Zern, Peter Michae\ L. Aresco Subject: Cnnlerenze Call Today at 11:00 am ET to discuss Boise State Dear Presrdems and Directors ofAth|etic5: Mike has asked me to set up a Cunfelence caH fut today [Fnday, December 28, 2U12)at11'00 am ET to discuss Boise State. Therefore, thew President and DWECIUI of Athletics wiH not be on this call. Please confirm whelherornotvou are able to participate on this can, Thank you. DATE: Friday, December 28, 2012 TIME: 11:00 am EDT NUMBER: (877) 74641263 PARTICIPANT PASSCODE: 023611791 Lisa Zan scchia Assistant to the Commissioner East conference 15 Park Row West RI 02903 (401) BIG EAST (244-3278) 401--B31--806D Fax Hazs. Klan From: Babcock, Whit (babcacwt) Sent: Friday, December 23, 2012 9:11 AM To: Lisa Zanecchia; Ono, Santa (cnosa): Hays, Ryan (haysrn) Subject: Re: conrarence Call Today at 11.110 am ET to discuss Boise Stale Lisa, i am unable to join the call Presidents and AD's based on return flight Bowl travei. Thank you >>Whit Sentlrom my Verizon Wireless 46 LTE Phone riginal From. Lisa Zaneochia , edu" mailsdsu edu>' "Genshaft. President Judy usl.sdu>' udygenshafl@gmalIicom" Doug Wnulard , . "Dr. Neil Theobald" Bill Bradshaw Scott Cowen Rick Dickson Cc: Sandra Cherepuw Annie Fleming "Lampe. bit ucmail.uc edu>, "Memh. Debra @uconrLadu>, "Fazlo. Joanne oannejazioflucunn edu>. Karen Gigliafli Mary Olson , Teresa Singlelary Heidi Sapershem i "bbKlane@uh ggu" Arlene Abernathy , Jan Castaneda Johanna Ortiz edu>, 'Wright Robin (rah nmiu113@usfiedu)" Shelley McDuff Mary Jane Johnson Rosemary Hacmman Anne Nadal , Rebecoa Desporte Donna 0&apos:Brien , "Zem, Peter "Michaei L. Arescn" >Whil Serif my VEHZUI1 4G LTE Phone Orlginal From: Lisa Zanecchia bl eastor To: John Hill , "Genshal't, President Judy "]udygenshafi@gmai| com" Doug Woolard l lharl Qsmu edu" "Dr Nell Theobald" ' Bradshaw , Rick Cc: Sandra Chevepaw {sandra Annie Fleming , "Lamps, Lawrence (lampe|p)" . 'Wright Rubin (robinwrigl1l@usl.edu @usi edu>, Shelley MCDLIVF Mary Jane Johnsun Therefore, their Presldem and Direc1orofAtl1|e!lcs will not be on this call. Please whether or not you are able to participate on mus call. Thank yuu. DATE. Friday, December 23, 2012 TIME: 11:00 am EDT DIAL-IN NUMBER: (877) 746-4263 PARTICIPANT L723b217rt Lisa Zanecchia to the Commissioner Big East Conference 15 Patk Row West Provwdence, RI 02903 (401) EVG EAST (244-3278] 401-831-8060 Fax Hafi Han (hafirn) Frnm: Sent: To: Suhjact: Lisa Zanecchia Brien; Anne Nadul, Michael L. Aresco; Sarah Saras; edu Football Presidents and Directals at Athletics Meeting in Dallas - January 11 Dear Presidents and Dlrectors of Athletics: Mike has asked me to send out confirmation of the meeting in Dallas which will be held an Fridav,Jarmary 11 from 11:00 am -TOD pm. CT. This meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency DFW located atZ33I1 North International Parkway, Dallas, Texas. An agenda and meeting room details will be forthcoming. Would you kindly ynur attendance so that I many have accurate numbers fertile meeting space and food and beverage. Tnarlk yuu. Lisa Lisa Zanecnhia Assistant to the Commissioner Big East Conference 15 Park Row West Pruvidence, RI 02903 (401) BIG EAST (244-3275) 401-831-SD60 Fax Hafi Rzan (llagrn) From: Lampe, Lawrence (lampelp) Sent: Friday, December 23, 2012 11.45 AM Ta: Ono, Santa (onusa) sulrjeec: RE Football Presidents and Directors ol Acnlellcs Meetlng in Dallas -- January 11 Yes, I had already been planning on ll happening on the 11". Wt make for a long day as you will probably fly there and back me same day, if possible. That way vou can attend the Winklermemurial service on the :Lo'"r Thoughts? Larry From: One, Santa (onosa) Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 11:43 AM To: Lampe, Lawrence (lampelp); Dolan, (clnlanly) Subject: Fwd: Football Presldents and Directors Meetlng in Dallas - January 11 lsthis Slncerelv, Santa J. Ono President Professor uf Pediatrics Biulugv University nf Ci innaii Begn forwarded message' Frum: lI5a zanecchia , Sandra Cherepaw Annie Flemlng 1 Beth Hussev uc.edu>, "Merritt, Debra , "Fazlo, laerme Karen !3ig|'lmti< . ucan .e Mary Oimn Vickie Revels , , "gat@temgIe.edu" "Michael I. Aresco" sarah saras "nataliekeffer@hoisestate.edu" Subject: Football Presidents and Directors afAth|et|(s Meeting in naIIes- January 11 Dear Presidents and Directors Df Athletics: Mike has asked me to send out confirmation ufthe meeting in Dallas which will be held an Friday, January 11 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm. CT. This meeting will be held at the Hyall Regency DFW located at 2334 North Internatiunal Parkway, Dallas, Texas. An agenda and meeting room details will be forthcuming. would you kindly confirm your attendance so that I many have accurate numbers for the meeting space and food and beverage. Thankyuu. Lisa Lisa Zanecchia Assistant to the Cammissioner Big East Conference 15 Falk Row West Providence, RI 02903 (401) BIG EAST (24443278) 401-831-8050 Fax From: Michael L. Alesco Sank: Frlday, December 23, 2012 3:04 PM To: Hit! Renu Khator mrhoades@uh.edu; carol Rairles (sralrles); edu, Vice Admlral Michael Miller, Elliot Shark,' ;gensha@aclmin.usledu; Judy Gellshafl (judygenshaft?igmaillcoml, dwoulard@admln.usf.edu; Gerald Turner Han, Richard edu; Rl('nard Herbst, Susan,' Manuel. Warde, Ono, Santa (onosa); Babcock, (bahcotwt); Holland, Terry Cc: Michael L. Aresco Subject: Ecllse I spake earlier to Joel Lulla, Bah': consultant, and dellvered our message. Joel and had a cordial canversatlon, and he asked If he and Bo!) could attend aurlanualy 11 Dallas I replled that we would be happy to have them and that we wanted them to remain in the Conference. have a call Bab. Best wishes to evevyone fur a restful weekend and a happy and healthy New Veer. Michael L. Aresco Commissioner The BIG EAST Conference 15 Park Raw Wen, Providence, RI 0290: Mon 273 :durrA(u:: On ante sonosai From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Ono' Sanla (oriosa) Friday, December 23' 2012 3.09 PM Mimaei L. Aresco John Hill Reiiu Kiialor (rkha1or@uh edu)' Shirley Cami Raines (sraines) tmbowen1@memphis.edui Vice Admiral Michaei Miiler, Hirshmarii Jim sierk; edui Judy Geiishafl [judygens|ia1i@gmaii com): dwooiani@admin ustedu; R. semia Turner (crgt@sn'iu edu): Hart. Richard (rihart@maii.smu edu): scoweri@iu|aneiedui Dickson' Richard Herbsl, siisan; Mariuei, Wards' Babcuck' wmi (babcuizwt), Huiianu. Terry edu), Pater Zarri (pzEm@cov Dom), Michael Arescn Re' Bnise Thanks imiie update and your errors Mike. Happy you as weii Sincereiy, Santa J. Ono President i-roiessov awedialiics S: Bioiogy University of Cincinnati On Der. 28, 2012, at 3:04 PM, "Micl1aei L. Arena" wrote. {spoke earliertomel Lulla, Bab': consultant, and delivered our message' loci and i had a cnrdial conversation, and he asked if he and Bob muid aiiend ourlanuaiy 11 Dallas meelirigi I repiied ihai we wnuid be happy to have them and that we wanted them lu remain in the Conference. ihave a Cali intu Bob. Best wishes to even/uiie fur a restful weekend and a happy and heaithy New Vear. Mike Michael L. Aresco Commissioner The BIG EAST Conference 15 Park Row West, Providence, RI 02902 (401) From: Judy! Gmaii Sent: Friday, December 28. 2012 6 14 PM To: 0 nu, Samz (oncsa) Subject: Re. Boise Hi 53 nla, Congrats on your win aver Duke in the bowl game! Happy New Vear' Judy Genshaft on 28, 2012, at3:0B PM, "One, Santa (onnsa)" wrote: Thanks forthe updaie and your efforts Mike. Happy Hoiidaysm you as well' Sincerely, Santa J. Ono President Professor uf Pediatrics .2. Eiolagy University of Cincinnati On Dec 28, 2012, at 3:04 PM, "Michael L. Aresco" wrote: i spoke earlier to Joel Lulla, Bab'; consuitant, and delivered our message. Joel and I had a cordial conversation, and he asked If he and Bah cauld atiend v.7urJanuarv 11 Dailas meeting. I replied that we would be happy to have them and mat we wanted them to remain in the Conference' I have a can into Bob. Bestwishesto evervanefora restful weekend and a happy and heaithv New Vear. Mike Michael L. Aresco Commissinner The Bis E'As'i Conference 15 Park Row West, Providence, RI 02903 (401) Ono, Santa onosa From: one. Santa (orlosa) sent: Fnaay. December 23. 2012 7:47 PM To: Jl.ldy'5 Grnall suhleel: Re. Boise T|1anksJudv, wishing you, your loved ones and usr all the best in the new year. Santa Sincerely, Santa J. Ono Presudent Professor of Pediavics Biulugy of On Dec 28, 2012, at 5.14 PM, "Judy's small" curn> wrote: Hi santa, Congrats on your win over Duke the bowl game! Happy New vearl Judy Genshart On Del: 28, 2012, M309 PM, "Ono, Santa [Ono5a)" wrote: I spoke earller to Joel Lulla, laws consultant, and delivered um message. Joel and I had a cordial conversation, and he asked lf he and Bub could attend ourlanuary 11 Dallas meeflng. lreplled that we would be happy to have them and that we wanted them to remain in the Confierence. have a call mte Dub. Best wlshesto ellervonefor a restful weekend and a happy and healthy New Year. Mlke Michael L. Aresco The ma EAST Conference 15 Park Row West, RI 02903 (401) Hi Ryan (halvirn) From: Michael L. Aresco sent: Saturday, December 29, 2012 1:53 PM To: HIRSHMAN Elliot", TURNER Gerald; KHATOR Renu; ENGLERT Richald, Ono, Santa (nnosa); RAINES Shirley; HEREST Susan; Ballald Steve, Vice Admiral Michael Millet,' Cowerl Scott; Cr: BRADSHAW em, GLADCHUCK Chet; RHOADES Mack', HART Rick, BOWEN Tom; MANUEL Warde; Holland: Richard Dickson; Zem Peter Subject: Fwd: Re Forwarded by this email is a message received this moming from Joe] Lulla, Bob's consultant, along with my initial response, Below is a przmosed follow-up response that I will send minowuw if I do not hear any obj eeti nus today. would note that we are better served not to be pressured into commitments that we have not have the opportunity to think through, Dear Joel Although we would not rule out anything out-of-hand, any or other approach would need to he carefully considered by our membership. Please feel ('tee to make us a proposal in advance of our January 11th meeting. We would welcome, per your suggestion yesterday, Bob's and your presence at this impm1ant meeting where these ssues could be discussed in a oollaborativc manner. Please feel flee to call me if you have any questions. thanks, Mike Sent my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: "Michael L. Aresco" wrote: Mike: Iwas thinking abnut out situation during a somewhat sleepless night lasl night (I'd imagine you've had many ufthuse lately) If your nffer of a guarantee tied to revenues is slill on the table, rather than rejeazting lhe concept out of hand, please send me a term sheet and we'll take a look at it and see if Lhe1e's some common ground there. Let me know what you think of Lbat. Juel Sent via iPhLme Hazs Rxan (haxsrn) From: Neil D. Theobald Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2012 2:43 PM To: Michael L. Aresm, HIRSHMAN Elli Gerald; KHATDR Renu; Ono, Santa (unosal; RAINES HIERBST Susan: Ballard Steve, Vlze Admiral Michael Cowen Cc: BRADSHAW Bill; GLADCHUCK Chet; STERK llm, RHOADES Mack: HART Rick aowm Tom, MANUEL Warde; Babcuck, (babcocwt), Terry Holland; Richard Zem Peter Subjenz RE Re: This lonks perfectly Mike. Neil V.-nu manna Kemur View lhenmrvu maul. Uni-/unity am. am am was mm :4 From. Chael L. Aresm sem: Saturday, December 29, 2012 1:53 PM To: HIRSHMAN Elliot; TURNER Gerald; KHATOR Renu; President @311 ggfiu; ONO Santa', RAINES Shirley; HERBST Susan; Ballard Steve; Vice Admiral Michael Miller; (men Scott; Neil Theobald Ct: BRADSHAW Bill; GLADCHUCK Chet; STERK Jlm,' RHOADES Mack,' HART Ridcd intn commitments that we have not have the oppurtunity tn think thmugh. Dear Joel Although we would not mle out anyming out-of-hand, any revenue at other approach would need to be carefully considered by our membership. Pl eme Feel flee to make us a proposal in advance of out January 1 It}: I. mseting. We would welcome, per your suggestion yestetd ny, Bob's amt your presence at this important meeting Where these issues could bc discussed in a collaborative manner. Please feel free to call me if ynu have any questians. Thanks, Mike Sent from my iPad Begin fonvarded message. From: "Michael L. Ammo" Date: Decembez 29, 2012, 12 17 35 PM EST To: "Joel Lulla. Subject: Re: Joel, Pu' discussion them is nothing on the table at the moment. I anticipate getting back to you tomonow. Sent from my iPl1one On Dec 29, 2012, at 8:53 AM, "Joel Lulla, wrote: Mike: lwas thinking about our situation during a somewhat sleepless night last night (I'd imagine you've had many of Lhose lalely), If your offer of a guarantee tied to tv mvenues is still on the table, rather than rejecting the concept out ofhand, please send me a sheet and we'll take a look at it and s::ciftl1eIe's some common ground there. Let me know What you think ul' llmt. Joel via il'honc Hays Ran (l1aErn) From: Turner, Gerald Sent Saturday, December 29, 2012 3:19 PM To: Michael L. Aresca Cc: HIRSHMAN Gera HATOR Rem; ENGLERT Richard; Orin, Santa (oriosa); RAINES Shirley, HERBST Susa allard Steve: Vice Admiral Michael Miller, Cowen Scufi, BRADSHAW Chet, STERK Jim, RHOADES Mack: Hart, Richard', BOWEN Tom, MANUEL Warde: Babwck, Whit Terry Holland; Richard Dickson; Zern Peter Suhjut: Re: Mike, I like this approach very much after our experience of not being able to come up with anything acceptable to them, Everything can be discussed, but they shmild tell us what they are expecting. my sprint phone 'Michael L.Aresco" wrote: Forwarded by this email is a message i received tnis morning from Joel Lulla, Bob's consultant, along with my initial response. Below is a proposed followup it I do not hearariy objections today. I would note thatwe are betterserueo notto be pressured into commitments that we have not have the opportunity to think Ihmugh. Dear Joel Although we would not rule out anything aumf-hand, any revenue or otherapproach would need to be carefully cunsidered by nurmemhership. Please feel nee to make us a pruposal in advance ofourlanuary 11th meeting, We would welcome, per your suggestion yesterday, Bob': and your presence at tnis important meeting where these issues could be discussed in a collaborative manner. Please reel free to call me if you have any questiuns. Thanks, Mike sent from my iPad Begin foniiaroeo message: From: "Michael L. Aresco"< oi east.or > Subject' ite- Joel; Per our discussion yesterday, there is nothing on the table at the moment. I anticipate getting back to you tomorrow. Mike Sent from my '(Phone On Dec 29, 21112, at 3:53 AM, "Joe! Lulla, wrote: Mike: about oursimanon during a somewhat sleepless night last nigmqm imagme you've had many of thase lately). Vfyour offev of a guarantee tied to tv revenues is still an the table, rather than rejecting the concept out of hand, piease send me a term sheet and we'll take a look at It and see \fthere's some common ground [here let me know whatvau think of that. Jae! Sam Via \Phone From: Michaei L. Aresco Sam: Saturday, December 29, 2012 3139 PM To: Turner, Gerald CC: HIRSHMAN Elliot, Turner, Geratd; KHATOR Renu. ENGLERT Richard, Ono, Santa (anusa); RAINES Shirley HERBST Susan; Ballard Steve; vice Admirai Michaei Miller, Cowen Scott BRADSHAW ant, GLADCHUCK Chet; RHOADES Mack; Harl, Richard, BOWEN Tom, MANUEL Warde; Babcock. whit Terry Hoiiand; Richard Dickson; Zern Peter suhject: Re: ifmembership wants to do something more for Bob, we should consider some incentii/e--hased items. But we cannot have Bub getting too much more than the other members. interested (0 near what Fox says Thanks. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 29, 2012, at 3:19 PM, "Turner, Gerald" wrote: Mike, I like this approach very much arterour exnenenze of not being able to come up with anything acceptahie to them. Even/thing can be discussed, but they should tell us what they are expecting. Sent from my phmie "Michael Arescu" wrnte . Fonnarded bythis email is a message I remitted this morning from Joel Luila, Bob': consultant, almtg with my initiai response. Beiow is a proposed tuliow-up responsethat I will send tnrrinrrow it i do not nearany objections today. would note thatwe are betterserved nottu be pressured into commitments that we have have the uppurtunitvlo tltink thmugh. Dearloel Aithuugh we would not rule outartytitirig nut-nfiitand, any revenue oi-other approach wuuld need to be carefully considered by ourmemhership. Please feei free to make us a propasal in aduanoe at nurlanuary 11th meeting, We would welcome, per your suggestion yesterday, Bob's and your presence at this imponant meeting wheve these Issues cuuld be discussed in a collaborative manner. Please < wrote: Mike: Iwas thinking about um situation uuiing a somewhat sieepiess night iast night [I'd Imagine you've had many of those lately). ifynur oifer ofa guarantee tied to tv revenues is on the table, rather than rejecting the concept out of hand, piease send me atevm sheet and we'I\ take a look at It and see ifthere's some ground there Let me know what you think oithat. Joe! Sent via iPhone Ono, Santa onosa From: Ono, Sanla (uriosa) Sank: Saturday, December 29 2012 3 56 PM Tl): Michael Anesco Sublectt Re: What was SDSU '5 response? sincerely, Santa J. Ono President Prviessur of Pediatrics 81 On Dec 29, 2012, at 3:38 PM, "Michael L. Arescc" hdne >Dn Dec 29, 2012, at 3:19 PM, "Turner, Gerald" wrole: Mike, I like this approach very much alter out expevience or not being able lo cdnie up with anything acreplabielo them. Everything can be discussed, but tlieyshould tell us what they are expecting sentircrn rny Sprint phone "Michael L. Aresm" wmte' Furwarded bv this email is a message I resolved this Ll.tHa, Bub': consultant, aiang with my inlliai response Below is 2 prapused fallow-up response that I will send tomorrow If I do nut hear any ahieetidns today. Iwould note that we are hettersetyed nnltu be pressured into commitments that we have not have the think through, Dearloel Although we would not ntie out anything duuot-linnd, any revenue mother approach would rieedtu be carelully considered by out membership Piease teel nee to make us a proposai in advance atdurianuary 11th W: would weilsolne, per yutlrsuggr.-stiarl yesterday, Bob': and yuul presence at this important meeting where these Issues couid be discussed in a collaborative niaiiner Please feel Freeto can rne iivnu have any questinin Thanks. Mike senurorn my man Begin forwarded message: rm Michael Aresm" Date December25,1D12,12:17 35 PM EST To: 'Joel Luna, LuHaLLC.com>> Subject: Re: mew, Per our yesterday, there Is on me tame at me moment I anticipate gemng hack to you Mlke Sent from my whone on Dec 212011.31 3:53 AM, "luel Luna, Luz" wrme: Mike: lwasthinking about oursrtuanon during a nught last [Pd imagine you've had many at those late\y). lfynur olfer afa guarantee med revenues is mu on the table, ralher than rejecfinglhe concept out nf hand, p\ease aend me a term sheet and we'll take a look a( it and see iHhere's some tommun ground (here. let me knuw whafi you lhmkuflhat. Juel Sent via whone Frnm: Michae\ L. Aresco Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2012 4:19 VM To: Ono, Santa (onasa) Subject: Re: Haven'! gotten one yet. sent my iPhone On Dec 29, 2012, at 3:55 PM, "Ono. sahta Ionosa)" what was sosu 's response? Sincerely, santaJ. one Preswdent Pmfessorul Pediatrics er Biology Umversity of Cincinnati On Dec 19, 2012, at 3:38 PM, "NHchae\ L. Aresco" wrote: If membership wants tn do sumething more for Bob, we should consrder some incentive-based items. But we cannot have Bob getting too much more than the other members. Interested to hear what Fox says Thanks. Sent frum my rvhane on Dec 29, 2012, at3:19 PM, "Turner, Geraki" wrote: Mike, I hke this approach very much after our experience of hot to come up with anything acceptable to them can be discussed, but they show tell us what they are expecting. Sem from my Sprim phone 'M:chae| L. Arescu" wrote: Fnrwarnled bvthis email is 3 message recewed this morning Joe! Lulla, Bob's consultant, alung mv initial response. Below Is a proposed foIIow--up respanse that I send if i do not hearany nbjectlans today. I would note that we are better served not to be pressured into commitments that we have not have the to through. Dearluel Although we would not rule out am-ofihand, any revenue arotherapproach would need to be carefullv considered by our membership. Please feel free to make us a proposal in advance ofourjanuary 11th meeting. We wouhi welcome, per vuul suggestion yesterday, Bali's and your presence at this important meeting where these wssues Could he discussed in a manner. Please feel free to call me if you have any quesnons. Thanks, Mwke sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: "Michael L. Alesco" > wmle: Mike: 1 was thinking about uursiluation during a somewhat sleepless night wast night (I'd imagine you've had many larew). lfyour Dffer ufa guarantee med tow revenues we sun on the tame, ratherthan rejectingthe concept out of hand, p\ea5e send me a term sheet and we'|Itake a Iaukat It and see some common ground (here. let me know what you think afthat. Jnel Sent via Phone From: Michae\ L. Arescu sem: Saturday, December 29, 2012 1113 PM To: Ono, sama (onasa) Santa, Elliot responded. Thinks It might help to have a cunulratury general firs: sentence that mnvevs our desire to have Boise remain in the conference. That makes sense tn me. Thanks' Mike Sent from my iPhone Ono, Santa onosa From: Onn, sama (onosa) Sent: Saturday' Deoember 29. 2012 11:13 PM To: M1chae\ L. Aresco Subject: Re I agree' Warmth 15 away; a gocnlfirst sentence Smcerely, Santa J. Ono Presuient Prclessor of Pediatrics uinlogy uuiversityorcinc nah On Dec 29. PM, "Michael Aresm" wrma: Santa, rr:sp0ndcd,Th1nks Vtmight new to have a concillatorv gcnem conveys our to have Balsa remam in me cnr1ference.Th:n makes sense to me Thanks Mike Sent from my iPhone Hag Rzan (hazsrn) From: Michael Aresco Sent: Sunday, December an 2012 12 o9 PM TO: Joel Lulia, LLC sulaject: Re Joel. First, let me state that our membership values Boise and wants them to remain a memberofthe Conference. And although we would not rule out anything out-of-hand, any revenue orother approaches would neeuto be rzrefuliv considered by ourmembership. i would suggest that you make us a proposal in advance otourianuary meeting, to which Bob has been invited. we would welcome, per your suggestion yesterday, your presence, as well as Bob's, at [his important meeting where these issues can be discussed in a collaboratlve manner. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Thanks. Mike Sent my IPad On Dec 29, 2011, at 12:17 PM, "Michael L. Aresca" wrote: >JoeL Perour discussion yesterday, there is nothing on the table at the moment. i anticipate getting back tn you turnorrow. Mike sent from ml/iPhonE On Dec 29, 2012, at 3:53 AM, "Joel Lulla, wrote. Mike: i was thinking oursitualicn during a somewhat sleepless night last night ll'u imagine you've harl many of those lately). iiyour otter guarantee tied totv revenues is still on the table, rather than rejecting the cnnceptout at hand, please send me a term sheet and we'|4 lake a look at it and see if there': some common ground there. Let me know whatynu think of that. Joel Sent via iFhone Hazs. Rzan (hazsrn) From: Michael Aresco Sent: sunday, December 30, 2012 1:14 PM To: ENGLERT Richard; HIRSHMAN Elliot; TURNER RGerald; KHATOR Renu; Onu, same (onosa); RAINES Shirley; HEREST Susan; Vice Admiral Michael Ballard Steve; Coweri Soon; BRADSHAW Bill, GLADCHUCK Chet; STERK Jim,' RHOADES Mack, HART Rick.' BOWEN Tum, MANUEL Wards; Whit (babcocmn), Terry Hoiiand; Rirhard Dickson, Zem Peter Subject: Boise Bub Kustra called me this rnorningiust before I was about to send the email to Joel Luiia, which, as you know, i did eventually send. Bob enoouraged me to send it. I discussed with him why last week's ideas would not work. He again asked about doing his own TV deal, likely with NBC, and volunteered that he has had talks with them He meritiizlned an NBC offerto pul three games on the NBC broadcastnetwork surrounding Nntre Dame games, but then backlracked a bit as whether NBC would realiy do that. I explained why we cuuld not let him do his own Tvdeal. He mentioned that he was getting close with the Mountain west and might get something done soon or in the next few days, we talked about the January 11 meeting, Bob tlidn't commit one way or the other on that, but his preferred tactic is still to put pressure on us. reiterated that we wanted him in the Conference, would explore ways to compensate him reasonably, but under an arrangementthat would make sense. I reminded him ofthe value of helrlg in the conference in 2013, and that in the meantime things would he stabilized and TV could get done for 2014 and beyond. I suggested that Bob make us a proposal, tell us what he needs to stay in the Conference and that we wauld review it. Although he didn't commit to doing that, I think he may. I received a subsequent call from Jdei Lulla, who said he was trying to slow down the process. I again suggested that they send us a proposal, tell us what they need. Joel will talk to Bob, and they may give us a number, or a percentage of our overall revenue, that they would want regardless of what ourTV deal is. Although that puts risk on us. and likely would remain unacceptable to us, they do not seem to wait until we get an indication on ourwdeai, which their actions have clouded. of course, this may be more posturing, Just don't know. Nevertheless, I said we would review any proposal they make, which I will relay to youtor dislzussirlli. please let me know ifyou have any queslicins. Thanks. Mike Sent from mv iPad From: One, Santa (onosa) Sent: Monday, Decemberal 2012 2 33 PM To: Micilaei Li Aresco Subject: Re: Boise Anytruth to this tweet? Boise State remaining in not join Big East in 1013, sources told Sincerely, sanlal. Ono President Prolassur Pediatrics F4 Biniogy University ofcincinriati On Dec 30, 2011, at 1:14 PM, "Michael Aresco" wrote' Bub Kuslra tailed me this mumingjusl before I was nlioill to send the email to Joel Luila, which, as ynu know, i did eventuaiiy send. Bob encouraged me In send ii. i with him why has! weeks ideas wouid not work. He again asked ahuul doing his own TV deal, iikely with NBC, and that he has had talks with them. He mentioned an NBC offer to put three games on the NBC broadcast netwark surrounding Notre Dame games, butthen backtraicked a bit as to whether NBC would really dolhat. i explained why we would not let him do his uwn TV deai. He mentioned that he was getting close Wilii(i1EUR Mountain West and rnightgel sornelhing done soon or in the next few days we talked atmuttlie Januavy 11 meeting, Bob didn't izornrnitone way or the olher on that, but his preferred tactic is still to put pressure on us. i reiterated that we wanted h'iin in the conferente, would Expiule ways to compensate him reasonably, but under an arrangement that wauid make seiise. I reminded him oflhe value of being in the Conference in 2012. and that in the meantimelhings wnuid be stabilized and TV could get done for 2014 and beyond. i suggested that Bob make us a pmpasal, (Eli us what. he needs to stay in the Conference and that we would review it Although he didn't commit to doing that, I think he may. I received a subsequent Joei Lulia, who said hr: was trying to slow down the process. again suggested thattheysend us a proposal, tell us what they need. Joel will talk to Bob, and they may give us a riurnher, or a percentage of our overall ievehue, thal they would want regardless of what our TV is. Although that puts all the risk on us, and likely would remain unacceptalaieto us, they do not seem wlilingtu wait untilwe get an inclination on our IV their acnaris have Df course, this may be more Dostlirins, just dDn't know. Nei/Elrtheiess, I said we would review any proposal they i will relay to you for discussion Piease let me know it you have any questions 7 Thank. ll/like >Sen( lrurn my iPad Hazs. Rxan From: Michael Aresco Sent: Monday, December 31, 2012 5:21 PM To: ENGLERT Richard; HIRSHMAN Eliioti TURNER RGeraid; KHATOR Renu; Ono, Santa (uriasa), RAINES Shirley,' HERESY Susa Vice Admirai Michael Ballard Steve: Cowen Scott', BRADSHAW Elli', GLADCHUCK Chet; STERK Jim, RHOADES Mack, HART Ritic BOWEN Torn; it/iANUELWarde; Babcock, Whit (babcoiwlii Terry Rithard Dickson; Zem Peter Subject: Re: Boise upon ianriing, I received a vcicemail from Bob Kustra confirming the reports. I will have a slatementforvciur review shortly. Thanks. Mike sentfrom my iPhtme on Dec 31, 2012, at 4:07 PM, "Michael Arescci" wrote: i just landed in Neworleans forthe sugar Bowl and got the reports about Boise returningto the MWC. I will call Bob to verify. lfaccurate, asappears it may be, I issue an Initial statement atteryou have had a chance to review and COMMEVII. >Thanks. Mike Sent from my iPhone [in Dec an, 2012, at12:14 PM, "Michael L. Aresco" wrote: Bub Kustra called me this morning just before i was about to send the emailtoioel Lulla, which, as you know, i did eventuaiiv sends Bob encouraged me to send it i discussed with him why iast week's ideas would not work. He again asked about doing his ownTV deai, likely with NBC, and volunteered that he has had taiits with them. He mentioned an NBC oiterto put three games on the NBC broadcast network surrounding Notve Dame games, but than backtracked a hit as to whether NBC would reaily do that. i explained why we could not iet him do his own TV deal. He mentioned that he was getting dose with the Mountain west and might get something done soon or in the nextfew days. we taiked about the January 11 meeting, Bob didn't commit one way orthe other on that, out his preferred tacti 's stiil to put pressure on us. I reiterated that we wanted him in the conference, would explore ways to compensate him reasonably, but under an arrangement that would make sense. I reminded him of the value of being in the Conference in 2013, and that in the meantime things would be stabilized and TV couid get done tor 1014 and beyond. i suggested that Bob make us a proposal, tell us what he needs to stay In the conference and thatwe would review it. Although he didn't commit to doing that, I think he may. I received a subsequent call tram Joel Lulla, who said he was trying to slow down the process. I again suggested that they send us a pruposaI,telI us whartliey need. Joei talk to son, and they may give us a numher, or a percentage ofour overaii revenue, that they would want regardless ofwhat 1 ourTV deal is. Aimcugh that puts an the risk on us, and iikeiy would remain unacceptable to us, they do notseem willing to Wall untll we get an indicaiian an ourTV deal, which their actions have cioudedi Of course, this may be more ;1OStLIring,justdon't know. Nevertheless, I Said we wuuld review any proposal they make, which I will reiay to you for discussion' Please let me know ilyou have any questiuns. Thanks. Mike Sent from myivad Neil D.Theohald Tuesday, January 01, 2013 9:09 AM HIRSHMAN Elliot; TURNER RGera|d; KHATOR Renu; Ono, sama (nnusa); RAINES Shirley HERBST Susan; Vice Admiral Michael Miller; Ballard Steve, Cowen Scott; jgensha@usf.edu; SIIh|e:t: Happy New Veer Afier ten years in the Pac 10 (Washington) and 20 years in the Big 10 (Indiana), am thrilled this morning to join the Big East as the 10th president ofTem ple University. Our Conference possesses tremendous athletic and For example, Temple yesterday became the 6th team In NCAA history to win 1,800 men's basketball gameswjoining Dulce, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Syracuse. I very much look forward to with all of you in the months and years ahead. Neil Ne D. Theobald President, Temple University 215-204-7405 an (ha srn) Michael Aresco Tuesday, January 01, 2013 9:23 AM Nell D. Theobald HIRSHMAN Elliot; TURNER Gerald; KHATOR Renu. Ono, Santa (onosa); RAINES Shirley, HERBST Susan: Vice Admiral Michael Miller, Ballard Steve: Cowen Scott, jgensha@usl.edu, Subject: Re: Happy New Vear Thanks, Neil. On behalf ofthc Conference and Conference oflice. I extend a wami welcome to you. I concur with your description of our Conference, and congratulate you and Temple on yeslm-day's milestone. I Incl: fmward to working with you and our uthcr presidents to assure a strung future For the Big East. Best) Mike from my iPhone On Jun 1, 2013, at 8:09 AM, on D4 Theobald" qhzobald wrote: Alterten years in the Pa: 10 and 20 years in the Big 10 (lndiana), 1 am thrilled this morningtojuin the Big East as the 10th president of Temple University. Our Conference possesses tremendous athletic and academic For example, Temple yesterday became the 6th team NCAA history to wm 1,300 men's basketball Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, Carulina, and Syracuse. [very much look forward to working with all of you in the months and years ahead. Neil Neil D. Theobald President, Temple University 215-204--74(l5 Hays, Ryan (hafirn) Cowen, Scott Tuesday, January 01, 2013 9:58 AM Neil Theobald; HIRSHMAN Ellial; TURNER Gerald; KHATOR Renu; Ono, Santa (miosa), RAINES Shiriey; HEREST Susan; Vice Admiial Michaei Miller; Bailard Sieve, jgensha@usfedti, C: miarescu@bigeast.org Subject: RE: Happy New Vear Dear Neil, This wasa welcome and timely message this morning Thank ym-rursending 'it. i, like yvu, am pleasedformlane to join the conference nextyear. I honestly believe the conference has a bright future if we individualiy and culiectively work together In define our future ralherthan letting the press, TV networks, rumors and others collection brand name and respected academic universities in large and exciting markets with a collective history uf suctess In all the major sports. This Is a powerful platform on which to build a vibrant and suixessfui conference. I, for DHE, look forward to the challenge. Start From: NEII D. Theubald Sent' Tuesday, January D1, 2013 8209 AM To: RSHMAN Eiliuc TURNER Gerald; KHATOR Reriu; ONO Santa; RAINES Shiriey; HEREST Susan; Vice Admiral Michael Baiiard Steve; Cowen, Scott 5; jgensha@usf.edu; jnhn.hitt@ucf.edu Cc: Subject: Happy New Year After ten years in the Pac 10 (Washington) and 20 years in the Big 10 (Indiana), I am thrilled this morning to join the Big East as the president of Temple University' our Conference possesses tremendous athletic and academic For example, Temple yesterday became the 6th team in NCAA history to win 1,800 men's baslzetbail games--joining Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, North Caraiina, and Syracuse. i very much look forward to working with all of you in the months and years ahead. Neil Nail D.Th2uba|d President, Temple University 215-2047405 Hay (haysrn) From: John Hit! Sent: Tuesday. January 01, 2013 14112 AM To: Neii D. The-obaid Cc: HIRSHMAN TURNER Gerald: KHATOR Renu, Ono, Santa lonosa). RAINES Shiriiyl HERBST Susan; Vice Admiral Michael Mliler; Bailard Steve', Cowen scou; John Hm; miaresco@bl'geasl org Subject: Re: Happy New Vear Thanks and welcome, Neil. As you and Scott have said so well. our conference has outstanding sireugih and pm/emial. Ilook fmward 10 working with you and our colleagues In build 3 bright future for the Big East. Hope lo 556 you in Dallas on the I Hli. John John C. Hit! Presidtmt, UCF On Jan 1, 2013, at 3:09 AM, "Neil Theobald" wrote: After ten years in the Pac 10 (Washington) and 20 years in the Big 10 (Indiana), I am thrilled this morning to join the Big East as the 10th president oi'Temp|e University. Our Conference possesses tremendous athietic and academic For example, Temple yesterday becamethe 6th team in NCAA history to win 1,300 men's basketball games--joining Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Syracuse. I very much look forward to working with ail of vou in the months and years ahead. Neil Neil D. Theobald President Temple University 215-Z04-7405 Hays Ryan Fmm: Cowen, Scott Sent: Tuesday, January 01' 2013 10:25 AM Tu: Ono, Santa (onosa) Suhjed: RE: Happy New Vear Santa, Now that you mention it, I do recall ourvisll. Congratulations (or perhaps are impossible) on your Presidency of Cincinnati. They are terminate to have you in that uosition. Fmm: one, Santa (onose) Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 9118 AM To: cowen, Scott 5 subject: Re: Happy New Veer Happy New Scott. I don't if you recall, but WC sowed wi1h.|ohn together on Duke's SACS Visit. Look fozwattl to seeing you again. Sincerely, Santa J. Ono Prcsidcnl Pmfes or of Pediatrics Biology University u1'Cint;innali on Jan 1, 2013, at 9:58 AM, "Cowen. Scott wmhe: Dear Neil, This was a welcume and timely message this mamingr Thank you for sending it. i, ilke you, am pleased forTu|ane to join the conference next year. I honestly believe the conference has a bright future it we indiyiduaiiy and conectiyeiy work together to define ourfumre rather than letting the press, TV networks, rumors and others collection of strong brand name and respeded academic universities in iarge and exciting markets with a cctilective history afsuceess in all the main! sports. This is a powerful platform on whicmn a vibrant and successful conference I, forane, look forward to the chaiienge. Scott Neil D. Theobald Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 8:09 AM To: HIRSHMAN Elliot; TURNER Gerald; KHATOR Renu; ONO Siima; RAINES Shirley; Susan; Vice Admiral Mlchael Bailard Siieve; Ccwen, Scott jg" ensba@y_5[ gfiu; john.hitt@ucf.edu 1 cc-. Subject: Happy New Year After ten years in the Pac 10 (Washington) and 20 years in the Big 1D iindianaj, I am thrilled this morning mjain the Big East as the 10th president of Tempie University Our Conference possesses tremendous athietic and For exampie, Temple yesterday became the 6th team in NCAA history to win 1,800 men's basketball games-joining Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Syracuse' I very much look fnrward to working with all of you in the months and years ahead. Neil Neil D. Theobald President, Tempie University 215-Z04-7405 Haxs, Rxan shazsrn! Elliul Hirshman Tuesday, January 01, 2013 11:25 AM Neil D. Theobaid IURNER Gelaid, KHATOR Renu; Ono. Santa (onosa); RAINES Shirley: HERBST Susan: Vice Admiral Michael Miller; Ballard Steve,' Cowen jgensha@usf.edu: jahn.hilt@ucl edu.' Subject: Re Happy New Vear Neil. Thanks for conveying these positive sentiments and best Wishes to you. your family and the entire Temple community you begin your Presidency. Rest, Elliot On 1/1/2013 AM, Neil D. Theobald wrote: After ten years in the Pa: 10 (Washington) and zu years in the Big 10 (Indiana), i am thrilled this morning tojoin the Big East as the 10th president ofTemple University. Our Conference possesses tremendous athietic and academic strengti1s.Fur example, Temple yesterday became the 6th team in NCAA history to win 1,800 men's basketball games--joining Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Syracuse. I very much lnuk forward to working with all of vau in the months and years ahead. Neil Neii D. Theobald President, Temple University 215--204-7405 Michaei Aresca Fnday, January 04, 2013 1.51 PM Michaei L. Arescc Michael L. Aresco Subject: Newtown Ribbons Allacllmenls: ESPN - Newtown Rlbbansdocx Tn: Presidents, Directors of Athietics, Senior Woman Administrators From: Michaei Aresco CC: Subject: BIG EAST Conlerence Remembers Newtown, CT Date: January 3, 2013 I commend all at our institutions, teams, coaches, support staffs and conference uffice staff for their efforts in honoring and remembering the victims of the Sandy Hook School tragedy in Newlown, Michael L. Aresco Commissioner The BIG EAST Conference 15 Park Row West, Pmvideuce, RI 02903 (401) Kat: Ihursflay, January 3, 2013 Big East honors Sandy Hook The media swarm has lcfi Ncwmown, Conn' The national attention has shifled to the fiscal cliff. The politics from the Newtown tragedy likely return when the new Congress debates an assault weapons ban sometime this winter. But college basketball has an oppotlnnity to eontinue to honor the memory of the 20 children and six adults tragically killed at Sandy Hook School in the tranquil town on Dec. 14 UConn has done a wonderfuljob of honoring the victims and their families with a Sandy Hook patch on the men's and women's uniforms, a scholarship fund for siblings of the victims and other graduates of the elemenlary selmol Lhal is up to 3500.000 as of Saturday and a basketball elinic last week by t.he men's team' During a recent game, Providence shed its black-and-white attire for green uniforms, the school colors ol'Sandy Hook. The Friars have also sectioned off an area with 25 empty seats. Now, the Big East has chimed in with a collective effort that shows the conference's unity in its final hours. This may go down as one of the lasting legacies of a great conference tilled with old souls in the league office. The Big East huddled in the week before istmas to discuss what it could do to ensure the victims were honored appropriately. The consensus was for the men's and women's coaches, staff, players and officials, the latter two groups on their wni-m--ups. to wear ribbons for the first 26 men's and women's games' The Big East didn't publicize me move, but it' you've watched any of the conferclteds games so far, you saw the staffwearing the ribbons ryieroiandar. sham}; napiui an}: ucoim were the Big East senior associate Paul Rrnzenu said the conference um' wanted to make sure it didn't upstage UConn. The conference wanted to respect how the Huskies had stepped up fu-st to honor the victims and their families. Brazeau said the schools don't have to stop wearing the ribbons if they choose. "The first 26 games for both the men and women recognize the 26 losses in Newtown," he said "Connecticut is in our community, hear all ofour learns. We wanted to do sometliing league-wide to contribute to the memory and to keep everyone'.s mind on the topic." Brazenu said there was tremcmlous cooperation fiom the home teams. The conference didn't have time to send out the ribbons to every team, so it sent them to the home teams and asked for their help in distributing them to their opponents, which is what happened at Pitt with on New Year's Eve. College basketball has plenty of faults and failings, but one thing the sport has done well is drive nwmeuess to causes and honor those who have fallen during the regular season, whether it is coaches wearing sneakers for cancer or no shoes for Samaritans Feet or giving back to the military with on-site games. This display by UCunn and the Big East may he one Offl1C best. From: Llsa Zariecchis [iisez@bigeast org] Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 9 54 AM To: Lisa Zariecchia Cu: Lisa Zariecctiia Subject: San Diego State Update Dear Footbalt Presidents and Directors of Athietics' Please see the statement beiow from Mike Aresco. I want to give you a heaois~up that. according to Eiliot. the discussions between the Mountain West Conference and San Diego State are proceeding I wiil update you as I know more today. Should a decision be made that San Diego State will remain in the Mountain West Conference, we and San Diego State have a ioint statement for you to review that will be positive in nature. Lisa Zanecchia Assistant to me Commissioner Big East Conference 15 Park Row West Providence. Ri 02903 (401) EAST (244-3278) 4o1>>a31>>soeo Fax From: University of Cincinnati President's Oflice (pres/am sem: Wednesday, January 15, 2013 12:34 PM To: - Hays, Ryan (haysrn) Subject: ACC Communication Holiday Card Attachments: uc Holiday Card The attached holiday card was sent on December 11, 2012 to many university Presidents across the country, including Presidents of institutions in the ACC. Sincerely, Santa J. Ono President Universily ofcincinnati 83.8 .m 5:0 4. F_0_o_m0._n. I 69 >>mz 50> Uco mg m>o_o__oc 50> >92 Hag Ran (hazsrn) From: University cl Cincinnati President': Office (presofi) sum: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 12.42! PM To: Hays, Ryan (haysm] Subject: ACC Communicaiion -- Nlppert Stadium Attachment: Nippen Stadium natecarridocx The nolecard was sen! an Friday,Januarv 11, 201310 each ofthe mstilutional Presidents in the ACC. The HDIES wete each accompanied by a [ma ufUC's plans for Nipper! Stadium. Sincerely, Santa J. Ono President University efcmcinnati 1- 1 1 -20 1 3 Dear UC's 12U~year tradition ofgreat college football is taking a major step forward with plans to renovate our historic Nipperl Stadium. Located in the him'! of our Nippert shines as one of the nation's oldest college football venues. I invite you to watch the enclosed DVD to learn more about our excitlng plans. All the best, Santa . Ono