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26 results for "top plays"
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Big East: Yards to Glory
Brian BennettThe countdown has continued in the Yards to Glory project on ESPN.com, counting down the top plays in college football history -- by yardage. Here is a rundown of the latest Big East plays featured: 80 -- Ed Reed's interception return against B...
Blog | August 03, 2011 -
Yards to Glory: Big East
Brian BennettToday, ESPN.com began a look at the most memorable scoring plays in college football history -- by yardage. Everybody in the college football group came up with their top plays and then we narrowed it down to the best of the best. Here are the Big...
Blog | August 01, 2011 -
McGloin, Kovacs finalists for walk-on trophy
Brian BennettTwo of the top three former walk-ons in the country play in the Big Ten, according to the Burlsworth Trophy. The award, which goes to the most outstanding player who began his career as a walk-on, named its three finalists on Tuesday. Two of them ...
Blog | November 27, 2012 -
Four from B1G are Butkus semifinalists
Brian BennettThere's one area where you can't criticize the Big Ten's performance this year: linebacker play. The Butkus Award, which goes to the nation's top linebacker, announced its 12 semifinalists on Monday, and one-third of the list is populated by Big T...
Blog | October 22, 2012 -
Nine from B1G on Butkus Award watch list
Brian BennettAs another week begins, another award watch list has been unveiled. Today, it's the Butkus Award, which goes to the top linebacker in the nation. The Big Ten placed nine players on the list, though there was one curious omission. Here are the play...
Blog | July 16, 2012 -
'Top 6' plan not ideal but sensible for B1G
Brian BennettWe know there is going to be a four-team college playoff. We still don't know how the teams will be selected. Some conference commissioners want only league champions to qualify, while others say the top four teams, period, should play for the nat...
Blog | May 03, 2012 -
Live from Lexington: Florida vs. Kentucky
Brian BennettLEXINGTON, Ky. -- Hello from Rupp Arena, where No. 1 Kentucky will put its top ranking on the line against a Top 10 opponent. To which fans of other teams say: Finally. The Wildcats (23-1, 9-0 SEC) have won 15 games in a row, but they haven't play...
Blog | February 07, 2012 -
Big East recruiting update
Brian BennettThe Under Armour All-America Game is Thursday night in St. Petersburg, Fla., where some of the top prospects in the country will play in front of a national television audience. ESPN Recruiting Nation has had full coverage all week, so let's catch...
Blog | January 03, 2012 -
Nebraska leads Big Ten in BCS standings
Brian BennettWith no teams in the national title hunt, the Big Ten doesn't have to get too nervous or excited about the BCS standings anymore. But they still could come into play before the season is over. A week after no Big Ten teams cracked the top 10, Nebr...
Blog | October 30, 2011 -
What to watch: UConn-Pitt
Brian BennettHere are my three top storylines to watch when UConn plays at Pitt on Wednesday night: 1. More Ray Graham? It is obvious the Panthers are going to need a heavier dose of Graham. The last time out, he had just 12 carries against Utah. While you can...
Blog | October 26, 2011 -
More notes on Week 8 Big Ten games
Brian BennettThanks to the fine folks at ESPN Stats & Info, here are some more nuggets on this week's Big Ten games featuring Top 25 teams: Michigan State is holding its opponents to no gain or a loss on 45.6 percent of their plays this season, the second...
Blog | October 21, 2011 -
Nick Toon of Wisconsin Badgers sidelined with injured foot
Brian BennettTop Wisconsin receiver Nick Toon won't play Saturday against Indiana because of a left foot injury, school officials said.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2011 -
Big East lunchtime links
Brian BennettRaise your hand if you had Pitt winning by 27 points ... The Cincinnati defensive front has added depth, which has led to better play and fewer snaps for the starters this season. UConn is not happy with its 2-2 start. Top UConn booster Robert ...
Blog | September 30, 2011 -
Yards to Glory: Flea kicker, Snow Bowl
Brian BennettESPN.com's "Yards to Glory" series, which looks at the top scoring plays from each distance on the football field, wraps up today with yards 0-to-20. Once again, there's a heavy Big Ten presence and some very memorable plays. Here they are: 14. Tw...
Blog | August 05, 2011 -
Is Syracuse still in mix for Chad Kelly?
Brian BennettTop ESPNU150 quarterback prospect Chad Kelly is set to announce where he will play today amid reports that Syracuse is no longer in contention. Kelly, the nephew of Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly, has a 3 p.m. ET news conference set at St. Jos...
Blog | June 16, 2011 -
Connecticut recruiting analysis
Brian BennettCONNECTICUT HUSKIES The class 2011 signees: 16 Top prospects: Jefferson Ashiro is an outside linebacker with ready-made size who could play on the defensive line someday. Marquise Vann is another solid outside linebacker who knows how to t...
Blog | February 03, 2011