There are three different sections to the Big East through two weeks of conference play: The top tier, potential NCAA Tournament teams, and the bottom five. Pitt, Syracuse, and Villanova have earned the title of the teams to beat but the next eight are battling for their tourney lives already... and it is only the second week of January. Here are my updated Big East … [Read more...] about Big East Basketball Power Rankings (1-11-11)
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Big East Basketball Power Rankings (1/3/11)
Cincinnati is still unbeaten. West Virginia is really struggling. UConn needs someone else to step up besides Kemba Walker. TCU is coming to water down the conference. We learned a lot in the first week of Big East play so here are my updated power rankings. Be sure to check back every Monday for an update. … [Read more...] about Big East Basketball Power Rankings (1/3/11)
Rejoice TCU! You’re joining the Big East, and will soon have BCS Chances
In a deal that's great for both parties involved. TCU joined the Big East conference today. If you've watched ESPN College Football Gamenight this season, you've noticed their running gags "Big East Bound and Down" and the "ACC Wheel of Destiny" to make fun of how mediocre, or just plain the respective conferences are. Although this move will not help the TCU Horned Frogs … [Read more...] about Rejoice TCU! You’re joining the Big East, and will soon have BCS Chances
DePaul Learns BIG EAST Opponents for 2010-11.
DePaul coach Oliver Purnell learned Thursday his first round of home and road BIG EAST opponents as the conference office unveiled each program's opponents and locations for the 2010-11 season. Purnell and the Blue Demons are scheduled to face Cincinnati, USF and West Virginia twice next season while splitting the remaining dozen conference contests between the road and … [Read more...] about DePaul Learns BIG EAST Opponents for 2010-11.
Notre Dame Does Not Need Big Ten Expansion
The identity of the Notre Dame football program always has been one-of-a-kind. So now the question posed to university administrators, alumni, fans and athletes, “Does being independent in football weigh enough as part of our tradition?” The answer could determine how stubborn the Irish can be toward joining the Big Ten Conference -- and all of college football is … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Does Not Need Big Ten Expansion
Big East Tournament Predictions
By: David Kay I love Big East basketball so much that when the time comes that I am lucky enough to find a wonderful woman to marry; my bachelor party will be held in New York City the weekend of the Big East Tournament. While my friends are out stealing a famous person’s tiger, eloping with strippers, and trying to pull their teeth out with a wrench; I will contently sit … [Read more...] about Big East Tournament Predictions
Big East Power Rankings
By: David Kay 1. Syracuse: 15-2, 28-2 (LWR: 1) In whipping Villanova, Syracuse not only clinched the Big East title and earned the #1 ranking, but established themselves as the team to beat in the NCAA Tournament. Seriously, first thing you do when you fill out your bracket is put the ‘Cuse in the Final Four. Before that, a big revenge game at Louisville who beat the … [Read more...] about Big East Power Rankings
Big East Power Rankings
By: David Kay 1. Syracuse: 13-2, 26-2 (LWR: 1) I love Andy Rautins. There I said it. Judge me, I don’t even care. He honestly deserves to be in All-American consideration. I am not drunk. He is the calming force for this ‘Cuse team and does everything on the floor. By the way, words cannot describe how excited I am for the ‘Nova-‘Cuse game Saturday night. We’re … [Read more...] about Big East Power Rankings