http://www.collegesportsmatchups.com/ News, stats and previews all in one place. http://www.collegesportsmatchups.com/images/csm_logo.gif http://www.collegesportsmatchups.com/ http://www.collegesportsmatchups.com/commentary/entry/big-east-rewind-week-1-projected-champ-stumbles-cupcakes-gobbled-up/612 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:14:21 -0600 mattnascone@collegesportsmatchups.com Follow Matt on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MattNascone In a weekend filled with expectations for the Big East, the two-time defending champ and presumed champion for the 2010 season did enough to unravel hopes of getting multiple teams into the top 25 polls in the upcoming versions… http://www.collegesportsmatchups.com/commentary/entry/forecasting-the-big-east-week-one/601 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:58:12 -0600 mattnascone@collegesportsmatchups.com The first week of the college football season is finally upon us. The build up to the first game always seems like it takes forever to get here, and then when it is time for that first kickoff, it feels like no time has… http://www.collegesportsmatchups.com/commentary/entry/big-games-for-big-east-football-fans/591 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:58:03 -0600 mailto:info@collegesportsmatchups.com Follow Matt on Twitter: www.twitter.com/MattNascone Every fan of the Big East should know that the Backyard Brawl, the conferences oldest rivalry, is always a heated game that provides many exciting moments. Louisville and Cincinnati fighting for the Keg of Nails provides drama, and the… http://www.collegesportsmatchups.com/commentary/entry/big-east-football-is-still-very-much-alive-and-well/587 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:53:25 -0600 Follow Matt on Twitter: www.twitter.com/MattNascone mailto:info@collegesportsmatchups.com The cataclysmic shift that was rumored to end the existence of the Big East Conference did not happen this summer, but the apocalyptic realignment could be right around the corner for the Big East. Even though the Big 12… http://www.collegesportsmatchups.com/commentary/entry/big-east-football-who-could-be-in-the-heisman-talk/575 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:08:42 -0600 Follow Matt on Twitter: www.twitter.com/MattNascone Big East country does not usually have a dog in the Heisman Trophy fight when the first week of December rolls around, but a pair of speedy backs and strong-armed quarterbacks could change that perception in 2010. There have only… http://www.collegesportsmatchups.com/commentary/entry/big-east-football-need-a-field-goal-to-win-a-game-who-is-the-best-choice-in-the-big-east/570 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:54:59 -0600 It is still hot outside, but if you look closely it is starting to resemble fall on college campuses across the nation as football practices have started. As we march forward to the kickoff of the season we will continue to evaluate various position groups… http://www.collegesportsmatchups.com/commentary/entry/big-east-football-cincinnati-has-experienced-talent-at-receiver-pitt-will-combine-youth-and-experience/558 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:45:57 -0600 mailto:info@collegesportsmatchups.com When preseason all conference teams are announced and coaches start getting that focused look in their eyes you know that football is almost here. For the players that means the lazy days of summer will soon give way to hot two-a-days(except at Georgia) and… http://www.collegesportsmatchups.com/commentary/entry/bog-east-receivers-cincinnati-has-talent-to-be-the-best-unit-but-pitt-will-emerge-as-a-solid-unit/557 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:48:49 -0600 mailto:info@collegesportsmatchups.com When preseason all conference teams are announced and coaches start getting that focused look in their eyes you know that football is almost here. For the players that means the lazy days of summer will soon give way to hot two-a-days(except at Georgia) and… http://www.collegesportsmatchups.com/commentary/entry/big-east-defensive-lines-west-virginia-looks-to-be-best-pitt-will-step-it-up/546 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:33:55 -0600 mailto:info@collegesportsmatchups.com As we near ever so closer to the beginning of fall camp, we go from the grunts blocking for the field general last week to the guys trying to take him down. The defensive line. On the one side you have the guys who… http://www.collegesportsmatchups.com/commentary/entry/big-east-offensive-line-preview-west-virginia-looks-solid-pitt-needs-help-upfront/535 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:08:36 -0600 Conference expansion forced a shift in focus, but now we are back to discussing who the studs on the field will be in 2010 instead of where the studs will play in 2011. We will continue the position-by-position breakdown for the next four weeks and…