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Villanova Produces Outstanding Seven Minute Video on Pros and Cons of Moving to Big East for Football
By Kyle Scott
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Homer alert!
Today, Villanova sent a survey to alumni asking them for their opinions on a move to the Big East conference for football. Perhaps this video, which was released on Friday, should have come with it.
Simple sentences aside, they broke down all that a move to the Big East would entail- citing possible negative press (read: football players get in trouble) and performance (read: they might suck) as reasons why a move might not be the best idea. The video also says that, not surprisngly, the most likely game facility would be PPL in Chester. Insert joke here about a bunch of Villanova kids invading Chester.
Villanova would also be forced to build a $35 million practice facility and open up 22 more women's sports scholarships to comply with Title IX (read: paying for the education of 22 additional students who won't generate a dollar for the school).
It's a tad, um, dry, but is quite possibly the best use ever of social media to inform a fan base of a decision-making process. Facsinating look inside the business of sports, too.
via The Nova Blog
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.