Backyard Brawl
Eric Angevine, Special to ESPN SportsTravelPittsburgh and West Virginia are fixin' to kick off the 102nd edition of this border war.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Williams' interception sparks Pitt's blowout of Syracuse
Associated PressGreg Williams' 51-yard interception return for a touchdown late in the first half got slow-starting Pittsburgh going, and the Panthers (No. 13 BCS, No. 14 AP) extended their best start to a season since 1982 by beating Syracuse 37-10 on Saturday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 07, 2009Eat at the pro's
Shaun Assael, ESPN The MagazineChances are, your favorite athlete has just the place for you to show him some love. And it doesn't require a ticket. Shaun Assael examines the phenomenon of the athlete-owned restaurant.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2009Backyard Brawl got a little more heated after last year's contest
Brian Bennett, ESPN.comIn a conference that's relatively young, the Big East has a heated rivalry in the Backyard Brawl. It's one that got a little spicier after last season's game, writes Brian Bennett.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2008Separation Saturday showed the Big 12's Haves and Have-Nots
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom the Big 12's Haves and Have-Nots to the extent of hiding signals to the SEC's lack of offense, the Dash runs through it all.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2008These schools put the student back in student-athlete
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom real student-athletes to September superlatives to what's ahead in October, the Dash runs through it all.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2008Before the Turner frenzy begins, consider these cautionary RB tales
Aaron Schatz, Football Outsiders.comAfter years as LT's backup, Michael Turner figures to enjoy a free-agent bonanza soon. But teams should recall other backup RBs who had middling results once they became starters elsewhere.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2007Rutgers 38, Syracuse 14
Associated PressRutgers 38, Syracuse 14
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 13, 2007Vick's departure leaves cutback lanes clogged
Aaron Schatz, FootballOutsiders.comWithout Michael Vick, Falcons running backs are seeing cutback lanes clogged.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2007Two-point tries, storied programs struggling and SEC showdowns
ESPN.comLincoln Blocks By Bob Davie, ESPN.com Saturday's showdown between No. 1 USC and the No. 14 Huskers (ABC, 8 p.m. ET) will be a rematch of last season's...
Page | Conversation32 Questions: Pittsburgh Steelers
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell examines whether the Pittsburgh running game will be affected by a new coach.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2007USF stifles WVU ground game, stuns No. 7 Mountaineers
Matt Grothe ran for a touchdown and passed for another and South Florida slowed down West Virginia's dominant running game for a surprising 24-19 win Saturday that could dash the Mountaineers' chances for a BCS bid.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 25, 2006Slaton (345 total yards, 4 TDs) leads No. 8 WVU past Pitt
Pat White and Steve Slaton crossed up Pitt by teaming as a passing combination in a high-scoring first half, then put away the Panthers with a string of long runs in a comeback second half to lead No. 8 West Virginia's 45-27 victory Thursday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 16, 2006Parker's speed changes complexion of rushing attack
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWillie Parker has brought a different dimension to the Steelers' backfield -- the ability to break a long run from anywhere on the field.
Story | Conversation | January 30, 2006The Bus isn't one of the best
David Schoenfield, Page 2Are you sick of hearing about Jerome Bettis too? Yes, his Super Bowl homecoming is a great story -- but he's not an all-time-great running back.
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