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08:20 AM ET 09.07 | The countdown to Nov. 1, 2012 is on. That's the date the Big East Conference becomes a TV free agent. The league's goal is to be able to present such a solid, far-reaching and valuable product that it lands a deal in the neighborhood of the $4 billion package recently signed by the Pac-12. So when you hear Big East and wonder why schools such as Missouri, Kansas and Kansas State are being mentioned, think Midwest TV markets. Maps are just a piece of paper with lines. With Texas A&M poised to join the SEC, the Big East is looking to add those three Big 12 schools and grow to 12 football schools and swell to 20 in basketball. ... The Big East has studied the creation of four five-team divisions in basketball and two divisions -- East and West -- in football, The Post has learned.

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September 7, 2011 08:41 AM ET

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If the SEC wanted to make a splash, they could rival the ACC as the best basketball conference by adding Kansas. Not a sexy football addition, but to have Kansas and Kentucky for basketball would be huge.

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September 7, 2011 09:02 AM ET

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What, no one wants Iowa State and Baylor? Well, I'll be damned.

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September 7, 2011 09:09 AM ET

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Said it before-the MWC would be very smart to pick up any leftovers. The political pressure from AQ schools to stay AQ could be all the extra boost that the MWC needs....