A Statement From The BIG EAST Conference

May 16, 2003

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (BIG EAST) –

STATEMENT FROM MICHAEL TRANGHESE REGARDING LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP

The following is a statement from BIG EAST Commissioner Michael Trangheseregarding the ACC extending invitations to BIG EAST Conference membersMiami, Boston College and Syracuse.

“I received a phone call from John Swofford this afternoon. He informed methat the ACC has extended invitations for membership to Miami, BostonCollege and Syracuse. This comes as no surprise. We are looking forwardto productive meetings this weekend. I am anxious to get started.”