Every year, there are different projected strengths [for teams] and we’re trying to balance it as...

Every year, there are different projected strengths [for teams] and we’re trying to balance it as much as we can. The only tool we have is trying to split the home and aways, and the repeats, as fairly as we can so we can group like teams as best as possible with a similar schedule.

Tom Odjakjian, Big East Associate Commissioner commenting on why certain teams only play each other once this year. The Big East uses a custom computer program to assist in generating its schedule. League officials also weigh factors such as rivalries, geography, projections from coaches and television contract obligations.

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