Big East News Articles

As a redshirt freshman in 2011, Lyle McCombs gave Husky fans reason to believe he might be the program’s next great running back. Since joining the BIG EAST in 2004, Connecticut has consistently turned out prolific runners including all-Americans Donald Brown and Jordan Todman.

As a former offensive lineman, Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone takes great pride in the quality of his team’s offensive line. Senior guard Zack Chibane stands out as an excellent pupil of his – both on the field and off.

Connecticut saw a streak of four straight postseason appearances end with last year’s 5-7 season.

Louisville safety Hakeem Smith emerges as a leader for Charlie Strong's defense

QB Ryan Nassib leads a group of five returning starters on offense. Nassib enters his third year as the starter ranked fourth in school history in career yards (5,441) and touchdown passes (44).

Temple, which competed as a BIG EAST member in football from 1991-2004, returns to the league as a football-playing member in 2012.

Mike Aresco, Executive Vice President, Programming of CBS Sports, has been named Commissioner of The BIG EAST Conference. The appointment was made by a unanimous vote of the league’s Presidents

Each Wednesday leading up to the football season, BIGEAST.org will profile two players from the conference who will look to make an impact in 2012. This week, players from USF and Temple are represented

Each Wednesday leading up to the football season, BIGEAST.org will profile two players from the conference who will look to make an impact in 2012. This week, players from USF and Temple are represented.

Check out this Storify recap of BIG EAST Football Summer Kickoff 2012