Connecticut had one of the most stifling run defenses in FBS in 2012, but struggled to move the ball up and down the field. The offensive inefficiency became too much to overcome, as the Huskies failed to qualify for a bowl game for the second straight season. ...more

There were a number of superlative performances on defense this season in the Big East. Individually, Cincinnati LB Greg Blair and Syracuse DE Brandon Sharpe stood out with stellar efforts against Louisville and Pittsburgh respectively. Rutgers and UConn were also stingy on defense in strong games against Syracuse and NC State. ...more

More than any defensive player in the Big East, Rutgers LB Khaseem Greene has stood out for his tenacity, hard-hitting and leadership ability. Greene is the veritable leader of one of the top run defenses in the nation. The Scarlet Knights linebacker wins our Defensive Player of the Year award. ...more

As evidenced by a regular season that ended with a four-team tie at the top, our Big East All-Conference Team is rife with parity. No team landed more than four players total, and each team had at least two representatives. ...more

Connecticut is looking to gain bowl eligibility for the fifth time in six years when it welcomes Cincinnati on Saturday. ...more

Syracuse QB Ryan Nassib tops our list of Big East NFL Draft prospects heading into the final week of the regular season. Connecticut DE Trevardo Williams, Rutgers LB Khaseem Greene and Pittsburgh RB Ray Graham are also ones to watch. ...more

Louisville needs a win Saturday to set up a matchup next Thursday at Rutgers for a BCS bowl berth. ...more