Alex Callos
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Alex Callos is the lead Big East writer. He graduated in 2007 from The Ohio State University with a degree in journalism and is also a featured columnist at Bleacher Report. Alex grew up in Cincinnati and is an avid Cincinnati sports fan.
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Big East Future in Jeopardy With Possible Move of Missouri to SEC
With Texas A&M already slated to join the SEC next season, it is looking more likely that Missouri is getting ready to make a break and follow their Big 12 rival. This would not only leave the Big 12 with eight teams, but also open up the question of whether or not the Big East [...]
TweetBig East Football: Cincinnati Defense Much Improved From Last Season
After struggling last season to stop anybody, the Cincinnati Bearcats defense has held four of its five opponents this season to 14 points or fewer. In their past two games, Cincinnati has allowed negative yards rushing to both NC State and Miami (OH). For the season they are only allowing 71.4 rushing yards per game [...]
TweetBig East Rankings: How the Eight Team League Stacks Up
With the season nearly halfway over and Big East play having just started, the conference is wide open. There are no undefeated teams remaining and the BCS spot that goes to the Big East champion is clearly up for grabs. Here is a list of how the eight Big East teams rank. 1. West Virginia: [...]
TweetBig East Struggles Against Non-Conference Opponents on Saturday
In a weekend that all but finished off the non-conference season for the Big East, they failed to show up against a few smaller non-conference opponents. For a league looking to gain more respect and make a name for themselves, going 2-2 out of conference does not bode well. Here is a recap of yesterday’s [...]
TweetPreviewing Saturday’s Big East Battles
With Big East conference play beginning this weekend, there has already been one upset as Pittsburgh knocked off South Florida. Some teams are still in non-conference play, but there is one other Big East conference game on the slate for today. Here is a preview of each of the Big East games this weekend. Rutgers [...]
TweetGraham Helps Pittsburgh Run Past South Florida
Pittsburgh running back Ray Graham proved why he is one of the best in the country last night, running all over the South Florida Bulls, while helping lead the Panthers to a 44-17 victory at home in the Big East opener. South Florida (4-1, 0-1 Big East) entered the game as nearly a touchdown favorite [...]
TweetBig East Realignment Now Almost a Certainty
With the departure of Syracuse and Pittsburgh to the ACC now official, it’s time for the Big East to take action; Not time to sit back and watch. Losing Syracuse and Pittsburgh hurts, but over the last five years they have totaled 1/3 of a Big East championship. Simply put, they haven’t done much. Replacing [...]
TweetBig East Set to Take Center Stage on Thursday Night
Big East conference play will kick off Thursday night in front of a national television audience on ESPN when South Florida takes on Pittsburgh. No. 16 South Florida is the highest ranked team in the Big East and along with West Virginia, is the favorite to represent the conference in a BCS bowl game. The [...]
TweetSyracuse Victory Over Toledo Will Stand
In a somewhat bizarre ending, the victory will stand for the Syracuse Orange over the Toledo Rockets from Saturday will be upheld. Syracuse seemingly took a 30-27 lead after scoring a touchdown with just over two minutes remaining. However, the extra point was clearly wide. Big East replay officials reviewed the tape and ruled the [...]
TweetBig East: Week 4 Review
For a conference that has been much maligned over the past few seasons, the Big East conference has been better in 2011 and had a few big wins on the field. Here is a recap of all eight Big East games over the weekend. Cincinnati 44 NC State 14: The Bearcats were impressive on Thursday [...]
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