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Dickerson named Mackey finalist

Brian Bennett, Big East

...496 yards. One of the other finalists has a Big East connection as well. Hernandez is from Connecticut and is the younger brother of D.J. Hernandez, who was a quarterback and receiver at UConn...

Blog | November 23, 2009

Win boosts UConn's confidence, morale

Brian Bennett, Big East

...but he had planned to send a game ball to Jasper Howard's mother and stepfather once Connecticut won its first game after Howard's death. He didn't know he'd have to wait...

Blog | November 23, 2009

Big East power rankings, Week 13

Brian Bennett, Big East

1. Cincinnati (10-0, 6-0 Big East): The Bearcats have been No. 1 in these rankings ever since Labor Day and did nothing on their bye week to change th...

Blog | November 23, 2009

Week 12 review/Week 13 preview

Brian Bennett, Big East

In ye olden days: Team of the week: Connecticut. Good for the Huskies for finally getting over the hump and winning a close game, their first...

Blog | November 23, 2009

Big East helmet stickers, Week 12

Brian Bennett, Big East

...game. He also scored three times in the Bulls' 34-22 win over Louisville. Jordan Todman, RB, Connecticut: Todman ran for 130 yards and a score on 26 carries and also returned a kickoff 96...

Blog | November 22, 2009

Big East bowl projections

Brian Bennett, Big East

...vs. ACC Papajohns.com Bowl: South Florida vs. SEC International Bowl: Rutgers vs. MAC St. Petersburg Bowl: Connecticut vs. C-USA Here's a complete bowl schedule, and here are complete postseason projections from Mark...

Blog | November 22, 2009

What we learned in the Big East, Week 12

Brian Bennett, Big East

1. The Gator Bowl is back in play: Connecticut's 33-30 double-overtime win at Notre Dame dropped the Irish down to 6-5. With...

Blog | November 22, 2009

Latest loss likely the last straw for Weis

Brian Bennett, Big East

...do today." It was a nice symbolic gesture of support. But ultimately, how the team played against Connecticut in a 33-30 double-overtime loss sent the loudest message. Weis had nothing to gain by...

Blog | November 21, 2009

UConn runs to an emotional victory

Brian Bennett, Big East

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- No one on the Connecticut sidelines could avoid the feeling. Another painful loss was coming. Jonathan Daniel/Getty ImagesUConn's run game...

Blog | November 21, 2009

UConn wins in double OT

Brian Bennett, Big East

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Connecticut has done the Big East a favor and possibly ended Charlie Weis' career at Notre Dame. Andre...

Blog | November 21, 2009

Overtime in South Bend

Brian Bennett, Big East

...the country's two biggest cardiac-kid teams came down to the wire, as expected. And beyond. Connecticut's Dave Teggart missed a 37-yarder with no time left as the game went to overtime...

Blog | November 21, 2009

Halftime review: Notre Dame 14, UConn 10

Brian Bennett, Big East

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Quick halftime analysis from Notre Dame Stadium, where the Fighting Irish lead Connecticut 14-10: Turning point: Notre Dame jumped out to a quick 14-0 lead and had UConn...

Blog | November 21, 2009

UConn capitalizes on mistakes

Brian Bennett, Big East

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- UConn was doing a whole lot of nothing for most of its first four drives. But the thing about playing Notre Dame is, all you have...

Blog | November 21, 2009

UConn-Notre Dame warmups

Brian Bennett, Big East

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Quite a difference between the scene today and the last game I covered here, against USC. On that day, fans were in their seats a...

Blog | November 21, 2009

Who's got balance in the Big East?

Brian Bennett, Big East

...percent. Pass: 52.5 percent Total yardage: 4,780. Run: 34.2 percent. Pass: 65.8 percent Connecticut Total plays: 638. Run: 56.6 percent. Pass: 43.4 percent Total yardage: 3,680. Run: 41...

Blog | November 19, 2009