... Tagliabue as a special adviser for strategic planning, according to ESPN.

Tagliabue previously served as commissioner of the NFL from 1989-2006.

This hire by the conference is in anticipation of a move by the Big Ten to expand its own league from 11 teams up to a possible 16 members.

"Few individuals have had as broad and deep experiences in sports as Paul Tagliabue," Big East commissioner John Marinatto said in a news release. "Paul's understanding of collegiate athletics and academics and his extensive experience and leadership of the NFL for 17 years will certainly be invaluable to the Big East."

The Big East was raided of its two best football teams in 2003, when Miami and Virginia Tech moved to the ACC. Seven year...

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