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Civardi said 07/19, 06:47 PM
1. West Virginia
2. South Florida
3. UConn
4. Pittsburgh
5. Cincinnati
6. Rutgers
7. Louisville
8. Syracuse

Civardi said 07/20, 09:02 PM
Uconn has 19 of 22 starters returning from there 9-4 season last year so theres no reason why they wont contend for the title once again. Yes they got blown out against West Virginia but they beat South Florida by a touchdown so they deserved second last year. Plus they crushed Pitt 34-14 and won all there home games with there four loses on the road. Since they play West Virginia and Pitt at home if the trend continues they should only have one lose in the big east against South Florida but even if it doesnt those games will help them and lead them to another great season.

Rutgers - New starting running back, left tackle, and guard there going to be one demsional this season. Yes they have great wide receivers but when the line crumbles Teel isnt the best on the run passer. Yes he has great numbers the past few years but without a running game he will be forced to do to much. Plus they play South Florida, West Virginia, Cincy, and pitt on the road which will be three loses right there and Louisville and Uconn are no easy task. Last year they were 3-4 in the big east and only went 8-5 because they played week non conference teams which like last will hurt them

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Civardi said 07/22, 02:47 PM
Great use of a turn, anyway...

Pitt will not finish in the top three this year. Last year they finished 5-7 with loses against MSU, Virginia, Navy, Rutgers and a few others. If it wasent for the win against WV they wouldnt be in consideration for the title and your just buying into the hype. There returning 17 starters from a 5-7 win team, and 3-4 conference record, which doesnt fit the bill of a top three big east team.

Rutgers has been relaying on the running game to carry there team ever since Greg Schiano came there. This year with a pretty week offensive line and sophmore tailback last years strong point now turnis into a week one. Teams will be able to leave extra men in coverage which will only make Teels job harder, Not to mention they have a new defensive coordinator which doesnt make fourth place any easier to get.

Uconn has 19 of 22 starters returning so how could you say they lost many weapons from last there. Except for there big play wide receiver there qb and rb are still there along with a great defense that only let up 19 points per game last year. There in prime postion to make a run at the big east title this year, no way there finishing fifth.