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The Big East's three-year ascent flatlined in '07, but the conference's only disappointment is the quality of its officials, writes Joe Starkey.

Dave Wannstedt and Rich Rodriguez know better than anyone how heated the Backyard Brawl can be. But even these coaches (and former players) admit the stakes are higher in the 100th edition.

With only three weeks left to play, the Big East is still up for grabs with as many as seven teams having a shot at a share of the title, writes Joe Starkey.

It's no secret that Louisville and Rutgers have struggled. But at the midway point of the 2007 season, the conference isn't fairing as poorly as many have thought.

Once the target of jokes, the Big East proved itself last season and is ready to shine again in 2007.

With spring practices under way, our Big East notebook addresses the big quarterback questions facing each team.

With spring practices under way, our Big East notebook addresses the big quarterback questions facing each team.

Defense hasn't been Pitt's strong suit the last two seasons, but the Panthers say that should change in 2007, Joe Starkey writes.

With spring practices underway, our Big East notebook addresses the big quarterback questions facing each team.

With spring practices getting started, our Big East notebook addresses the big questions facing each team.

With spring practices getting started, our Big East notebook addresses the big questions facing each team.

Pitt and Rutgers are determined to prove that West Virginia and Louisville aren't the only horses in the Big East race.

Pittsburgh's Derek Kinder caught a break with intense special-teams play -- and is now catching the nation by storm.

This week's Big East spring notebook takes a look at the quarterback situations at each school in the conference.

This week's Big East spring notebook takes a look at the quarterback situations at each school in the conference.

As spring practices start, our Big East notebook addresses the big questions for each team.