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Travis Haney looks back to last season's results to identify teams from the 2012 preseason polls that have the most potential to rise up the rankings or drop out of them.

Blog | Conversation | August 08, 2012

Mark Schlabach offers a post-spring way-too-eaarly look at the top 25 teams for the 2012 season.

Tavon Austin returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown, Pat Miller scored on a 52-yard interception return and Tyler Bitancurt kicked a 28-yard field goal as time expired, helping West Virginia clinch a share of the Big East championship.

The Big East is considering adding Boise State football to help bolster the conference's chances of retaining its BCS automatic bid, though both sides still need to be persuaded that it's the right move.

The presidents and chancellors of the 14 remaining Big East members and TCU have authorized Commissioner John Marinatto to "aggressively pursue discussions" with certain schools interested in joining the league.

Southeastern Conference rivals LSU and Alabama held the top two spots in The Associated Press college football poll after the Crimson Tide jumped past No. 3 Oklahoma and into second.

East Carolina of Conference USA announced on Wednesday it has applied for membership in the Big East Conference.

College basketball is essentially slinking around to the side door these days as football programs from Texas to Notre Dame to Syracuse look around with their hands out to make the best deal.

Big East commissioner John Marinatto says all the members of his conference are committed to staying together.

Leaders of the football-playing members of the surviving Big East schools will meet Tuesday night in New York City to discuss the state of the conference, ESPN.com has learned.

Chris Sprow looks at 10 teams that are fringe Top 25 squads at best but could rise to the top of the polls based on their schedules. The Virginia Tech Hokies and Michigan Wolverines top the list.

Story | Conversation | July 19, 2011

For defensive back Dwayne Norman (Jacksonville, Fla./University Christian) his commitment to Duke came from his belief that it's a new day for football in Durham. The 6-foot, 185-pounder had kept the Blue Devils near the top of his list since they o...

Blog | Conversation | May 20, 2011

There's cautious optimism for better things from the Big East this season. Clearing the bar set in 2010 won't be difficult.

Defensive back Larry Hope (Hialeah, Fla./American) has set high standards for himself during the recruiting process. And although West Virginia recently became the eighth school to offer the 5-foot-11, 170-pounder, he still has a long way to go. "I...

Blog | Conversation | May 03, 2011

There are lots of new things going on for talented wide receiver James Brooks. Even though the 5-foot-9, 190-pounder hasn't had an official offer yet, he is on the move and will be showcasing his talents for a different program this season. "I tran...

Blog | Conversation | March 24, 2011

Sometimes the best way to recruit can be word of mouth and in the case of OLB Joseph Jackson (Jacksonville, Fla./First Coast) it helped drive him to make a commitment to West Virginia. The 6-foot, 200-pounder chose the Mountaineers over a host of of...

Blog | Conversation | March 23, 2011