Found February 09, 2012 on College Sports University: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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Is anyone sick of conference realignment yet? Isn't it time to just make four, 16 team super conferences and get it over with? The latest news has Memphis joining the Big East for all sports in 2013. At least we know now who will finish last in the Big East football standings.
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