Rutgers Scarlet Knights (Football)
'Canes defense riding high after strong start
Sep 24, 2010 13:33 EDT
Getting defensive: No. 19 Miami's defense is showing early season glimpses of greatness. There was a play in Miami's one-sided win over Pittsburgh where linebackers Colin McCarthy and Sean Spence ended up tackling each other, and still managed to deal the Panthers an 18-yard loss.
Britt, McCourty find going home easier 2nd time
Sep 23, 2010 18:56 EDT
Playing in front of home folks easier 2nd time around for former Rutgers stars Britt, McCourty. Going home is easier the second time around. Just ask Kenny Britt and Jason McCourty.
Big East has a chance to score few big wins
Sep 22, 2010 15:14 EDT
Off to a slow start, Big East teams aim for a few big victories against ranked foes. The Big East could use a few big wins this week.
Ravens' well-rested Rice looks forward to Jets
Sep 09, 2010 18:29 EDT
Ravens' Rice, well-rested from the preseason, looks forward to rushing against Jets. Ray Rice was hardly even bruised during the preseason as the Baltimore Ravens preserved their all-purpose running back for the regular season.
No. 25 Mountaineers rout Coastal Carolina 31-0
Sep 04, 2010 20:10 EDT
Geno Smith shines in 1st career start, helps No. 25 West Virginia beat Coastal Carolina 31-0. West Virginia's offense looked as if it was still on summer vacation for most of the first half. Then quarterback Geno Smith got the Mountaineers moving against an FCS opponent in his first career start.
Rutgers starts slowly, defeats Norfolk State 31-0
Sep 02, 2010 23:50 EDT
Martinek's 109 yards, controversial field goal help carry Rutgers past Norfolk State 31-0. Joe Martinek carried 20 times for 109 yards and a touchdown and Tom Savage completed 10 of 19 passes for 148 yards and a score, leading Rutgers to a 31-0 rout of Norfolk State in both schools' season opener on Thursday night.
Business booming in resurgent Big East
Sep 01, 2010 19:10 EDT
Extreme Makeover: Louisville latest Big East school to give football stadium major facelift. Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich heard the rumblings four years ago when he led the push to expand Cardinal Stadium.
A year later, Pitt's Lewis hasn't slowed down
Aug 31, 2010 16:36 EDT
A big season hasn't slowed Pitt's Lewis, who's still running to prove others wrong. Mark Ingram of Alabama won the Heisman Trophy a year ago, but he's not the leading returning rusher in the nation. Pittsburgh's Dion Lewis is.
Rutgers QB Tom Savage more confident for Year 2
Aug 24, 2010 18:00 EDT
A confident Tom Savage heads into 2nd season as Rutgers quarterback. Rutgers quarterback Tom Savage has gone from homesick freshman to confident sophomore.
Questions abound, JoePa still going at Penn State
Aug 13, 2010 18:49 EDT
COLLEGE FOOTBALL '10: Wins record secure, JoePa still going at Penn St. amid health questions. Joe Paterno is now peerless in his profession.
New coaches facing varied challenges in Big East
Aug 10, 2010 14:39 EDT
New coaches at Cincinnati, USF and Louisville face very different challenges in Big East. The Big East has three new coaches facing three drastically different challenges.
WR Nicks returns to practice, C O'Hara still out
Aug 05, 2010 20:31 EDT
WR Hakeem Nicks back at practice, O'Hara out probably until Monday. Second-year receiver Hakeem Nicks is back at practice for the New York Giants.
Pro Bowl center Shaun O'Hara out again with ankle
Aug 03, 2010 18:37 EDT
Ankle injury to Pro Bowl center Shaun O'Hara causing Giants concerns. Pro Bowl center Shaun O'Hara's swollen left ankle is causing concern for the New York Giants.
Big East returns intact after other realignments
Aug 03, 2010 17:01 EDT
Unscathed by realignment and expansion, Big East prepares for its 20th football season. In the Big East, the big news is there will be no seismic shift.
Pitt picked to win Big East
Aug 03, 2010 09:05 EDT
Pittsburgh picked as overwhelming favorite to win the Big East. Pittsburgh was voted the preseason favorite to win the Big East in the conference's media poll.
AP source: Jets sign 1st-round pick Kyle Wilson
Aug 01, 2010 00:07 EDT
Person familiar with deal: Jets sign top pick CB Kyle Wilson to 5-year, $13 million deal. The Jets signed cornerback Kyle Wilson, the team's first-round draft pick, to a five-year, $13 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday night.
Jaguars searching for another starting receiver
Jul 31, 2010 18:28 EDT
Catching a break: Jaguars hoping to solve long-standing receiver woes in training camp. The Jacksonville Jaguars have spent the past decade trying to replace star receivers Jimmy Smith and Keenan McCardell.
Patriots sign 1st-rounder CB McCourty of Rutgers
Jul 28, 2010 13:10 EDT
Patriots sign rookie CB Devin McCourty, only the 2nd 1st-rounder to sign so far. First-round draft choice Devin McCourty signed a five-year deal with the New England Patriots on Wednesday as the team reached its goal of having all 12 picks under contract by the start of training camp.
Expansion looms large at Big Ten meetings
May 17, 2010 20:01 EDT
Expansion looms large as Big Ten administrators, coaches meet. Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez understands the public would like some answers about Big Ten expansion. Just don't ask him.
Vikings sign 7th round draft pick
May 17, 2010 17:59 EDT
Vikings sign 7th rounder Ryan D'Imperio, 1st of the Class of 2010 to sign with Minnesota. The Minnesota Vikings have signed seventh-round draft pick Ryan D'Imperio.
