Backyard 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, 2008Run game is bedrock of Turner's offense
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Chargers' Norv Turner has always been a coach who tries to challenge opposing defenses with a power run game. Don't expect that to change against the Patriots on Sunday, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | January 18, 2008
Before 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 | ConversationOrange face tough tests to start the season
Joe Starkey, Special to ESPN.comSyracuse is struggling on the field. Pitt is struggling to get guys healthy. UConn is struggling to get fans in the seats. But the opponents of Rutgers, West Virginia, Louisville and South Florida are really the ones struggling.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2007
32 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, 2006Until defeated, Rutgers still a Big East force
Joe Starkey, Special to ESPN.comUntil someone beats Rutgers, it has to be considered a major factor in the Big East race.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2006
Parker'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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