Big East Power Rankings…Week 13

Cincinnati (8-2, 4-1): They continue to win close games, a huge confidence booster at the college level. Next Step..A game possibly for the conference against Pitt.

Pitt (7-2, 3-1): A trip to a bowl game is in the future, but will it be in South Beach? Next Step…Finding a way to win at the ‘Nati to keep the BCS hopes alive.

West Virginia (6-3, 3-1): Will the offense show up in the first half? Or will it be another long day for the Mounties? Next Step…A must-win at Louisville to stay in BCS contention.

Rutgers (5-5, 4-2): The hottest team in the conference is one win away from bowl eligibility. Next Step…Hosting the Black Knights of Army.

UConn (7-3, 3-2): They have their QB back, and are looking to roll the rest of the schedule. Next Step…A huge road test at South Florida.

South Florida (6-4, 1-4): Losers of four out of their last five games. There is no end in-sight for the collapse. Next Step…Trying to find some heart against UConn.

Louisville (5-5, 1-4): Haven’t been the same since losing to Syracuse three weeks ago. Next Step…Trying to avoid a complete meltdown against West Virginia.

Syracuse (2-8, 1-5): Greg Robinson has been fired, but will finish out the season. Will his players rally around him, or just tank it? Next Step…Looking for a bit of luck against Notre Dame.

Friday Morning Quick Hitters

#23 South Florida’s Big East record takes another hit. South Florida loses to unranked Cincinnati 24 – 10.

Let’s see who gets the 15 yard unsportsmanlike flag this year as the Florida – Georgia game heats up.

911 tapes identify Isiah Thomas as the person not breathing in a trip to the Thomas household, not his daughter.

The LA Lakers and Andrew Bynum agree to a 4 year extension.

The Houston Rockets move to 2 – 0 on the season as they spoil Rick Carlisle’s debut for the Dallas Mavericks. Rockets beat the Mavs 112-102.

Philadelphia…Friday…World Series Parade..Halloween….OH BOY!!!! Noon time today for the World Series parade on Broad Street today.

The Florida Marlins trade 1st baseman Mike Jacobs to the Kansas City Royals for Relief Pitcher Leo Nunez.

The Detroit Tigers buyout Edgar Reneria’s contract and decline his 2009 option.

Ken Macha is hired to be manager of the Milwaukee Brewers…In other news..NESN Fans everywhere REJOICE!

The Indianapolis Colts lose another big piece as CB Marlin Jackson is out for the rest of the season. There is no truth to the rumor that brother Tito to replace him.

Vince Wilfork fined $35,000 not suspended but severely warned by the NFL.

Pittsburgh is holding its collective breaths as Sidney Crosby leaves the game injured in a Penguins 4 – 1 loss to the Phoenix Coyotes

The Calgary Flames beat the Boston Bruins for their 5th straight win, 3 – 2.