Here is one more reason why the Big East is the best conference in the world. Now, I know you’re thinking – “Doesn’t he mean the best conference in the country?” Sure, but if you’re the best in America, which has the best in the world, it automatically makes you the best in the world. For example, the best fast food in America is also the world’s best.

Anyway, as for one more reason why the Big East is the best conference in the world, here it comes. The Big East Tournament lasts for FIVE DAYS! It’s incredible. That’s like if Christmas all of a sudden was 48 hours.

Today is the first day of the 2010 BET, and even though only teams #9 – #16 are in action, you will be seeing a LOT of talented teams at Madison Square Garden today.

If you love the Big East, you’ll be pulling for UCONN against St. John’s to keep hope alive for another Big East team making the NCAA Tournament. If UCONN makes the tourney, it means the 12th best team in the Big East is one of the 34 best at-large teams in the nation…world.

If you have a favorite team in the Big East, you will likely be cheering against Connecticut.

If you are an old school Big East fan, you can enjoy the classic battle of Seton Hall versus Providence.

If you just love the game, you’ll be satisfied too.

Most likely if you’re familiar with our site, you’re a Hoya fan, in which case here are a few bits of advice.

• First, hope DePaul comes up with a stunning upset to advance to play the Hoyas (maybe the ghost of Dallas Comegys can provide some inspiration).
• Second, don’t cheer for extra Big East teams to make the NCAA Tournament. The Hoyas just had to deal with these incredibly tough teams for the past two months, the fewer Big East teams in the big dance, the better for the Hoyas.
• Third, take a quick little refresher course on Georgetown Big East Tournament History. The Hoyas owned the tournament for about 10 years, and even in the down times they still were at their best in the Garden in March.

Here are some stats to get you even more ready for Noon today.