John Marinatto's Big East: The Best There Is, The Best There Was, The Best There Ever Will Be

"...this may be the best lineup we've had in the history of the Big East from top to bottom." - John Marinatto on the state of the Big East, January 29, 2010

"...the Big East conference is stronger today, in every way, than at any point in its history." - John Marinatto, at Big East Media Day, August 3, 2010

"The Big East is stronger and has more vitality today than it ever has had in its 32-year history." - John Marinatto at Big East Media Day, August 3, 2011

"When the dust settles, we will emerge stronger than ever." - John Marinatto, after Syracuse, Pitt and TCU decided to leave the conference, October 18, 2011

"...the future of the Big East is as bright as it's ever been." - John Marinatto introducing "new" Big East member Temple, March 8 2012

"We feel the conference is stronger than it's ever been," Cincinnati president Gregory Williams, after John Marinatto announced his resignation, May 7, 2012