Friday’s Arizin: Big East Schedule Drop?! (Sept. 9)

Friday is looking like the day that the Big East drops its conference schedule, the last remaining pieces to Villanova’s scheduling puzzle.

This is what the Big East men’s basketball Twitter account posted:

There weren’t any hints for what time specifically it would drop, so just mash refresh until your hand gets tired, then repeat process with the other hand, until it finally shows up.

Or, in the meantime, browse your daily dose of links:

Candid Coaches: Should college basketball keep the 30-second shot clock or change to 24 like the NBA and FIBA? - CBSSports.com
The votes are in, the quotes are thought-provoking and the question lingers: Is the 30-second clock hurting college hoops?

Jay Bilas Wants To See 1 Major Change In College Basketball - The Spun: What's Trending In The Sports World Today
The ESPN analyst responded to a split poll of coaches asked about the ideal shot clock length.

Bills vs Rams: Christian Benford gets the start at CB2 - Buffalo Rumblings
The Bills’ first-round pick is on the sideline, as sixth-round pick Christian Benford of Villanova takes his place.

‘If I had the chance and didn’t take it, I would regret it’; 49-year-old Freshman joins NDSCS Football team
Not Big East or Villanova-related, but something pretty cool you don't see every day. Ray Ruschel, an Army Veteran, joined the NDSCS Wildcats this fall.

Coach Cooley Providence College basketball contract a deserved reward
This is the latest example of Providence College being proactive. That’s been its athletic department's culture for the better part of a decade.

Minnesota's Training Camp Will Feature Intense Competition - Zone Coverage
The Minnesota Timberwolves' first day of training camp is just about a month away. Teams use those two weeks to get their players on the same page. Eric Paschall one of many looking for a spot.