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

Of all eight teams in the Big East, South Florida easily proved to be the biggest disappointment in 2012. The Bulls were hurt by a litany of close losses, a rash of injuries and an inability to force turnovers. Ultimately, all three cost former coach Skip Holtz his job. ...more

Cincinnati coach Butch Jones narrowly defeated three others to win CBSSports.com's Big East Coach of the Year. With 65 first or second-year players on the roster, the Bearcats still earned a share of the conference title with Rutgers, Louisville and Syracuse. ...more

Louisville QB Teddy Bridgewater's gutsy effort in the season finale at Rutgers leads the way in CBSSports.com's five best offensive performances in the Big East this season. ...more

Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was sensational throughout the season -- dominant, at times -- leading the Big East in efficiency and touchdowns, and becoming the CBSSports.com Big East Offensive Player of the Year. ...more

Temple coach Steve Addazio resigned on Tuesday to take the head coaching job at Boston College. Addazio, a former offensive coordinator at Florida, went 13-11 in his two seasons at Temple. ...more

Syracuse QB Ryan Nassib heads our list of Big East NFL Draft prospects to watch heading into bowl season. Rutgers LB Khaseem Greene, Syracuse WR Alec Lemon and Pittsburgh DT Aaron Donald are also ones to watch. ...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

Charlie Strong was able to flip an Ole Miss commitment, as South Florida lost prize recruit Asiantii Woulard. ...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