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Like the author said though, you could flip the other ones around any way you want and that'd be about right. In my opinion I think the Big 10 worse than the ACC. And I could make the argument the Big East is #2 (went undefeated in bowl play).

I'd definitely be down for tailgating. Are we able to drink beer outside the field? Man football season can't come soon enough.

Unfortunately this is not football, and in the words of lotsofbull "UConn will destroy Rutgers"

she looks kinda latina to me. I'll agree she does in that first picture, but in the others she is clearly white.

Apparently America dosen't find minorities attractive. Three in the whole thing? Where's the Latin spice and the sexy black women with the curves.

Pitt pulled in the highest rated Big East class in the 2007 Rivals.com team recruiting rankings. The Panthers placed two coaches on the list of the top 10 Big East recruiters, but Louisville's Mike Cassity was the Big East's most valuable recruiter. Cassity helped keep the Cardinals' class together through a coaching change. He also was instrumental in landing a few prospects that can add some immediate help. Big East 2007 Recruiter of the Year Mike Cassity, Louisville Cassity helped Louisville hang on to several commitments after coach Bobby Petrino left for the NFL. Cassity landed the nation's top junior college player in Woodny Turenne, played a role in landing Willie Williams and pulled C.J. Peake away from Wisconsin. Cassity is a dynamic recruiter. The rest of the top 10, in alphabetical order Greg Frey, South Florida Frey went head-to-head against programs like Nebraska, N.C. State, West Virginia, Kentucky and others to highlight this class. Frey pulled in the quarterback of the future for the Bulls in Alton Voss. Linebacker Calvin Sutton is undersized, but was coveted by many. Frey was excellent in Florida as well, and many of the most athletic players in this class were his recruits. Frey is now at West Virginia. Hank Hughes, Connecticut Hughes pulled in UConn's highest-ranked commitment ever in linebacker Jarrell Miller. Hughes also recruited three-star offensive lineman Gary Bardzak and stat stuffer Robbie Frey. Hughes got primary credit for five of UConn's commitments for the 2007 class. Robert Jackson, Rutgers Jackson was instrumental in Rutgers' in-state efforts. He landed defensive linemen Wayne Thomas and Keith Newell and outrecruited many schools for athlete Mason Robinson. Jackson also added Al-Ghaffaar Lane and went out of state to reel in Joe Lefeged. Bob Junko, Pitt Junko was as steady as ever despite some health issues. He pulled in offensive lineman Chris Jacobson, linebacker Brandon Lindsey and safety Dom DeCicco – all big keys to Pitt's class. Charley Molnar, Cincinnati Molnar did an outstanding job in New Jersey for the Bearcats, pulling in five quality prospects. Wide receiver O.J. Woodard could be the prize of the class. Randy Martinez, Craig Parmenter and Tahree McQueen are all good athletes who could fit at different positions. Greg Nord, Louisville Nord took running back Victor Anderson back from West Virginia following his early commitment. He also kept three-star wideout Doug Beaumont in state. Nord also went into New Jersey to sign Greg Tomczyk away from many other programs. Paul Rhoads, Pitt The Pitt staff did such a good job across the board that finding standouts beyond Junko is hard. However, Rhoads lured Kyle Hubbard out of Ohio and landed two very important in-state players, Maurice Williams and Dan Matha. Rhodes beat out West Virginia and others for Williams and Matha. Jim Salgado, Syracuse Salgado landed in-state standouts Doug Hogue and David Legree. He also went into Virginia to pull out linebacker Chad Battles, and went down to Florida to get tight end Nick Provo and sleeper Kevyn Scott. Salgado was also key in the recruitment of Chaz Cervino and Ryan Gillum. Bill Stewart, West Virginia Stewart led the way for what is arguably the most athletic class in the Rich Rodriguez era. Running back Terence Kerns and quarterback Bradley Starks are both four-star talents. Some feel that athlete Brandon Hogan could be the best kept secret in the country. Shame to see him go.

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Pat Green? :-?

I'd say Auburn as well because I want to prove the SEC as being able to be beat. However, I think beating Louisville and WVU is more important for winning the BE

And if Grothe can get rid of the ball quicker, as well as not choose the receiver he's going to throw to before snapping the ball. I know he'll be improved and I love him, but it's not just the lines fault.

Such a crappy time for a game of this magnitude. Try to make it out once I get out of class.

Impact Redshirt Freshmen: Big East By David Fox, Rivals.com College Football Staff Writer The Big East doesn't have to be reminded of the impact redshirt freshmen can have on a season. In his first year as a starter, South Florida quarterback Matt Grothe led the Bulls to nine wins and was second in the conference in total offense behind seasoned veteran Brian Brohm. Behind Grothe, the Bulls went to their second consecutive bowl and won in the postseason for the first time. A year earlier, another quarterback - West Virginia's Pat White - elevated his team as a redshirt freshman with a Big East title and Sugar Bowl victory. In 2007, the impact redshirt freshmen might not be under center. Instead, they might be found in the trenches or on defense. Who will make the most of their year away from the field in the Big East? Find out about five impact redshirt freshmen we'll be watching in the Big East next season: Impact Redshirt Freshmen: Big East 1. Brandon Heath, S, Louisville Heath, a four-star recruit out of Palm Beach Lakes (Fla.), was on track to see immediate playing time as a true freshman. However, a broken bone in his left foot before training camp derailed his season. A healthy Heath (6-1, 195) could see playing time in a secondary that lost three senior starters. 2. Charlie Noonan, DT, Rutgers Noonan fits the mold of many of Rutgers' key players from the 2006 season. He was lightly recruited and undersized, but has an excellent motor. The Scarlet Knights lose starter Ramel Meekins and backup Joe Giacobbe at defensive tackle, leaving a spot for Noonan. He should compete for regular playing time if he is fully recovered from a knee injury sustained before coming to Rutgers in 2006. 3. Adam Rosner, OL, Syracuse While the Syracuse offense sputtered behind a weak offensive line, the former four-star Rosner played on the scout team. In 2007, Rosner should reach the field after spending 2005 in prep school and redshirting last season. The Orange is counting on Rosner (6-6, 215) to be healthy and to contribute. Syracuse will also welcome help from three-star Tucker Baumbach and Jim McKenzie, who also redshirted last season. 4. Jason Sherman, WR, South Florida The Bulls will have five redshirt freshmen vying for a spot in the rotation in 2007, including a starting job vacated by leading receiver Ean Randolph. The 6-foot-4, 200-pound Sherman has an intriguing mix of size and speed. He was clocked at 4.4 seconds in the 40-yard dash during the recruiting process. The coaching staff has also spoken highly of local product Carlton Mitchell. 5. Greg Webster, LB, Pittsburgh Pittsburgh will miss tackling-machine H.B. Blades at middle linebacker next year, but the Panthers could have help on the way from Webster (6-1, 235). A three-star recruit in 2006, Webster should compete to replace Blades. During the season, coach Dave Wannstedt raved about Webster's hard-hitting on the scout team. Anyone know much else about this Sherman guy? Haven't heard or seen his name on the board at all.

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**** you lotsofbull...Beat me to your own quote.

USF 3 Buckley 17 Gransberry 11 57.4%

If you are referring to the UF game, it is the 27th. We play Manhattan the 23rd

I don't think it'll be a prolem filling that miniscule stadium when the Gaytors come to town. Half of the crowd will be UF fans I'm sure. I went to opening night and the place was almost full. I chose to stand along th e1st base line just because I like it better. I'm going to be sure to get there early for that game though because it'll be a nice crowd.

The tournament starts with 64 teams, which are divided into 16 double elimiantion regionals (4 teams in each region). These are selected pretty much like the basketball tourney with conference winners, highly ranked teams, and high revenue providing teams making it. The winner of each of these regions moves to the super regionals. These are 8 best of 3 series. Then the winners of these move onto the CWS and it goes back to double elimination until the final series which is best of 3.

Florida sports fans are fickle that way. Win and they will come. Look at Miami for example. Here's a team that has 5 NCs, but one down year and the upper deck of the OB was empty. When they are having a great season, that place is rocking. You also have to take into consideration that Tampa is all about their Bucs. It's not exactly a college football town because everyone who lives here has most likely come from UF or somewhere else. There are only 6 years of alumni for the football team, and back then they weren't in the BE and going to bowl games. Give it a few years and you'll see more alumni starting to come back.

Anyone have the final from today? Couldn't make it out unfortunately.

Luhlville 17 Mattis 19 Gransberry 13 72.1%

destroys*

All these people talking about how we need to compete with WVU, Louisville and Rutgers. Everyone needs to take a look at Pitt. They have by far the best class in the Big East, and I would think it ranks right up there nation wide. http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=141&p=9&c=8&yr=2007

I think with the signings of this guy and Ford, our RB position has gone from one of the thinnest poisitions on the team to one of the best. With a healthy Plancher and non-suspended Ponton it is going to be excellent. This definitely helps with the unfortuante loss of Dorsey. You take a look around the nation on all levels of football, the multiple running back systems are what is getting it done. Ohio State, USC (esp. w/ Bush and White), Chicago, New Orleans, New England...and of course the Colts. Look out for the Bulls next year.