Blue Ribbon: Rutgers

Blue Ribbon Bowl Preview: Rutgers

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

It's a no-brainer for No. 1

Ranking the best and worst bowl games, those decisions were no-brainers. The games in between were the fun part.

Oct 31, 2009; East Hartford, CT, USA; Connecticut Huskies quarterback Zach Frazer (10) looks for an opening to pass against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during...

Brown's last-minute TD lifts Rutgers; UConn QB Endres likely done for season

Tim Brown scored on an 81-yard touchdown pass with 22 seconds left to give Rutgers an improbable 28-24 win over Connecticut, handing the Huskies their second straight emotional defeat following the death of cornerback Jasper Howard.

...hold up signs during a moment of silence to honor murdered player Jasper Howard #6 of the Connecticut Huskies before the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on October 31, 2009 at Rentschler Field in...

Dashing on the brink of an epic year

From Twitter truths to conference credibility rankings to punching the clock at Michigan, The Dash runs through it all.

Power flows horizontally in Big East

Welcome to the Big East. It's a land of equality where six teams are legitimate contenders for the title.

Big East bowl predictions

...to finish 6-6 and hope for help to avoid staying home. My prediction: Papajohns.com Bowl Connecticut Huskies Bowl bound? Possibly Best case: The new no-huddle offense is a smashing success, finally adding...

Rutgers spring wrap

...Oct. 3 Texas Southern Oct. 10 BYE Oct. 16 Pittsburgh Oct. 23 at Army Oct. 31 at Connecticut Nov. 7 BYE Nov. 12 South Florida Nov. 21 at Syracuse Nov. 27 at Louisville Dec. 5...

New coaches, QB battles highlight Big East spring

...an exception. The Bearcats have to find a suitable replacement for two time All-American Kevin Huber. Connecticut Huskies Spring practice starts: March 17 Spring game: April 18 What to watch: • The Huskies offer...

ESPN The Magazine previews: Big East

ESPN The Magazine's August 24 issue contains previews of every conference in college football. This is the Big East preview.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009

Big-money coaches not immune

Most revenue-sport coaches are accustomed to living like CEOs. These financial times have changed some things.

Nov 3, 2007; East Hartford, CT, USA; Connecticut Huskies tailback (2) Andre Dixon runs the ball against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the 1st quarter...

Connecticut v Rutgers PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 18: Running back Andre Dixon #2 of the Connecticut Huskies rushes against...

PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 18: Zach Frazer #10 of the Connecticut Huskies throws a pass against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Rutgers Stadium on October 18, 2008 in...