Big East Football News

The Seven Sisters. A term coined in ancient times to describe part of a heavenly body seen at night.

The Big East has always been overshadowed by other conferences in the country. This year they have several teams that are ready to make the league take notice of the Big East.

The New Jersey Nets have signed guard/forward Terrence Williams, whom they took with the 11th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft.

Welcome to another edition of our summer series Arena Wars, where we've summoned the fans to defend their home court.

Lance Stephenson , a 6-foot-6 forward and a 2009 McDonald's High School All-American, has signed a financial aid agreement with the Bearcats and will join the team for the 2009-10 season.

Andre McGee of the Louisville Cardinals cuts down the net after defeating Syracuse during to win championship game of the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.

Former Syracuse star Jonny Flynna s decision to enter the NBA draft after playing two seasons for the Syracuse Orange is paying off; the point guard was selected sixth overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

There has been something that has been bothering me since I've started following football two preseasons ago.

Hasheem Thabeet canceled a pre-draft workout with the Grizzlies on Sunday citing a shoulder injury, but he also had plans to talk to other teams.

The Miami Hurricanes will have the leading ground game in 2009. The USF Bulls will be right up there with them.

After two years with the Scarlet Knights, Earl Pettis swapped quiet suburban campus living for the hustle and bustle of Philadelphia.

Loading ... The UConn Huskies and the University of South Florida Bulls were rained out for five-hours during the Big East Conference Championship which took place at bright house field on May 21st.

Each season football fans have their senses assaulted with rankings. We see the gamut run from best to worst, favorite to least favorite, less likely to succeed to most likely to surprise.

USC transfer Vidal Hazelton will not play for Cincinnati this season after the NCAA denied his request to become immediately eligible.

The 2006 season was supposed to be a dream year for Michael Bush and the Louisville Cardinals.

University of Louisville outfielder Ryan Wright and pitchers Derek Self and Tony Zych have been named Louisville Slugger Freshman All-Americans by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper marking the third straight season at least one Cardinal player has earned the honor.

What I didn't mention is that he was also the '05 Gatorade football player of the year...and current Syracuse Orange quarterback.

Vanderbilt continued their unlikely postseason run today, defeating the home-standing Louisville Cardinals 8-4 in the NCAA Regional.

TUESDAY ... in the "There is a God'' department, we learn that we can at least make deadline on the Oregon State-Cincinnati football game, which is being picked up by Fox Sports Net with a 3:45 p.m. kickoff schedule.

The Big East Champion Louisville Cardinals will open up NCAA tournament play against the Big 10 Champion Indiana Hoosiers.