Big East coaches keep on the sunny side

...in the lower-tier games (such as UConn beating Buffalo and the Bulls defeating Memphis this year, Rutgers taking out Ball State a year ago). "I guess West Virginia beating North Carolina (in last...

Big East lunchtime links

...fans of Hunter Cantwell, Brian Brohm or Chris Redman, Rick Bozich writes in The Courier-Journal. • Rutgers has no excuse for its poor nonconference schedule, Paul Franklin says in the Home News Tribune

Big East lunchtime links

...Ledger. "Kids are committing earlier and earlier and more of them are changing their minds," Rutgers coach Greg Schiano said. "I feel disappointed and I feel bad that we're basically...

Five memorable Big East recruiting moments of the past five years

...Ray Rice spurns Syracuse for Rutgers: The star running back committed...cast his lot with the Scarlet Knights. He went on to become...

Where Big East recruits come from, Part I

...Here are some of the interesting facts about the Big East: As you would expect, South Florida, Rutgers, Pitt and Cincinnati have the most advantageous natural recruiting bases. South Florida got 91.6 percent of...

An early look at the 2009 Big East quarterbacks

...likely be a more passing-oriented offense. Incoming freshman Eugene Smith will be waiting in the wings. Rutgers The issue: Must replace three-year starter Mike Teel. The options: Dom Natale emerged as the backup...

Ball control becomes vogue in Big East

...back set. One of the reasons Rutgers has struggled is because it cannot establish a consistently physical rushing attack, and its passing game is suspect. The Scarlet Knights clearly and dearly miss Ray Rice...

Ranking the Big East's most bitter rivalries

...nbsp;This recent rivalry might eventually become "the game" in Big East play. 4. Rutgers-West Virginia: Scarlet Knights coach Greg Schiano is still looking for his first win after seven tries against...

Breaking down the Big East

Take a look at what questions were answered this spring and what problems linger heading into the fall.

...of the Louisville Cardinals rolls out to pass during the Big East Conference game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on November 29, 2007 at Papa John's Stadium. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Washington...

Despite loss to Pitt, West Virginia proves to be cream of Big East crop

From West Virginia's shocking end to the season to UConn's surprise run to a share of the Big East crown to Cincinnati's growth under new coach Brian Kelly, Joe Starkey looks at the Big East's regular season, team-by-team.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2007

Carmody's late field goal lifts Cardinals over Scarlet Knights

Art Carmody kicked a 33-yard field goal with 20 seconds remaining to lift the Cardinals over the Scarlet Knights 41-38 on Thursday night.

Big East craziness a microcosm of national scene

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.

Mountaineers hoping to contain Louisville's high-powered offense

From Thursday's Louisville-West Virginia matchup to UConn's attempt to extend its perfect conference record to Rutgers' rebound, the Big East is covered here.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2007

Rutgers has chance to make statement against South Florida

From Rutgers' bid for a conference title to Syracuse's goal of not breaking a historic record to Brian Brohm's continuing stellar performances, the Big East is covered here.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2007