While I am happy for today's news for SU, this will put a little damper on it. Gavitt was a class act, and created the Big East through his vision. RIP Mr. Gavitt.
http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/2011/9/17/2431686/dave-gavitt-big-east-founder-dies
http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/2011/9/17/2431686/dave-gavitt-big-east-founder-dies