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BIG EAST TOURNAMENT COVERAGE: MERNAGH’S THOUGHTS ON DAY I

by RAY MERNAGH

USF 58 DePaul 49

A lot is being made about South Florida winning without scoring from outside a few feet and I’ll concede it’s one of the more stranger things I’ve seen in a long time.

But it also points to the control that Stan Heath has over this squad. The Bulls finished 0-8 from three but only took two of those in the second half.

Why? Because they didn’t have to make three’s or a lot of jump shots to beat DePaul. Heat told them that and they executed their game plan of getting to the rim.

Today against Georgetown they’ll have to hit some J’s, but because they realized they didn’t need to yesterday they got to today.

It’s all about advancing folks.

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2010 BIG EAST TOURNAMENT COVERAGE: WEDNESDAY PRIMER

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After a thrilling doubleheader Tuesday to close the first day of action of the 2010 Big East Tournament, we roll on into Wednesday with four more games as the action will continue to heat up into the weekend at Madison Square Garden.

Here is Wednesday’s schedule (and your chance to get tickets to the games):

9) South Florida vs. 8] Georgetown, Noon.
13) St. John’s vs. 5) Marquette, 2 PM.

Big East Basketball Tournament Tickets – Session 3 March 10 2010 (USF vs GTown & SJU vs. MU)

10) Seton Hall vs. 7) Notre Dame, 7 PM.
11) Cincinnati vs. 6) Louisville, 9 PM.

Big East Basketball Tournament Tickets – Session 4 March 10 2010 (SHU vs. ND & UC vs. UL)

The rest of the schedule this week (and your chance to buy tickets to see the action live at MSG):

QUARTERFINALS: THURSDAY, MARCH 11th:

Big East Basketball Tournament Tickets – Session 5 March 11 2010

1) Syracuse vs. GTown/USF, 12 noon.
4) Villanova vs. MU/SJU, 2 PM.

Big East Basketball Tournament Tickets – Session 6 March 11 2010

2) Pittsburgh vs. ND/SHU, 7 PM.
3) West Virginia vs. UL/UC, 9 PM.

Semifinals, Firday March 12th:

Session 7:

Big East Basketball Tournament Tickets – Session 7 (Semifinals) March 12 2010

Championship, Saturday March 13th:

Session 8:

Big East Basketball Tournament Tickets – Session 8 (Championship) March 13 2010

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BIG EAST TOURNAMENT COVERAGE: DAY ONE RECAP

by RAY FLORIANI and MATT WHITFIELD

NEW YORK CITY – The first round of the 2010 Big East Tournament is in the books. Four games, one upset with St. John’s over UCONN in a surprisingly lopsided contest . The scores:

South Florida 58, DePaul 49

St. John’s 73, Connecticut 51

Seton Hall 109, Providence 106

Cincinnati 69, Rutgers 68

—Be sure to visit NBE’s 2010 Big East Tournament home page (HERE!) for the full schedule and links to get tickets to each session—

Ray’s ten points of emphasis from this first day:

1. Loved the attitude of South Florida coach Stan Heath. His Bulls defeated DePaul and are 20-11. Rather than discuss the bubble Heath simply tells his players to keep playing. “We win we get to keep playing,” Heath said, “and that takes care of itself.” Bulls jumped out to a 30-15 halftime lead and outside of a late run fueled by DePaul’s Will Walker (20 points), did a good defensive job.

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2010 BIG EAST TOURNAMENT: TUESDAY PRIMER

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Let the Madness begin!! The 2010 Big East Tournament tips off today at high noon with a double-header this afternoon at Madison Square Garden.

16) DePaul vs. 9) South Florida, 12 noon.
13) St. John’s vs. 12) Connecticut, 2 PM.

It is not to late to find tickets, but you have to act fast for this afternoon’s session:

Big East Basketball Tournament Tickets – Session 1 March 9 2010 (DePaul/USF & UConn/SJU)

The nightcap doubleheader for the opening day:

15) Providence vs. 10) Seton Hall, 7 PM.
14) Rutgers vs. 11) Cincinnati, 9 PM.

Again, tickets are still available and for great prices:

Big East Basketball Tournament Tickets – Session 2 March 9 2010 (PC/SHU & RU/UC)

All three NYC/NJ-area teams are in action today, as well as UConn. South Florida and Seton Hall desperately need wins to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive and kicking.

For tickets to any session of the Big East Tournament, or to purchase a full tournament ticket package, please visit our 2010 Big East Tournament and Tickets page for the complete schedule and links to purchase tickets. Stub Hub and the Big East conference have teamed up to provide fans with quality tickets and your tickets are guaranteed to be in hand before the game, even when purchasing for the early sessions of the BET: StubHub.com – The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online.

Read on below for more News & Notes on today’s action as well as other notes regarding the Big East Tournament…

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NBE POST-SEASON ALL-BIG EAST TEAMS & AWARDS

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The regular season is complete and the Big East Tournament tips off Tuesday so be sure to visit our 2010 Big East Tournament & Tickets page for the full tournament schedule and the links needed for Big East basketball fans to purchase tickets to any or all of the 2010 Big East Tournament sessions.

Throughout the day the majority of NBE writers and contributors contemplated, debated and discussed our post-season awards for the Big East conference. Its been another great season with 16 teams battling it out for 18 games each through the 71 days of Big East action from December 26th through this past Saturday. After much deliberation…here are the NBE Big East 2009-2010 season awards:

NBE Big East Player of the Year: Scottie Reynolds, Villanova

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BIG EAST NEWS & NOTES (3/8/2010)

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The regular season is complete and the Big East Tournament tips off tomorrow so be sure to visit our 2010 Big East Tournament & Tickets page for the full tournament schedule and the links needed for Big East basketball fans to purchase tickets to any or all of the 2010 Big East Tournament sessions. The Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden is an event Big East fans must experience when they have the opportunity and here is your chance to get your tickets early before they become harder, and more expensive, to find. They still have plenty of seats, and inexpensive options, for the early sessions as well as the entire tournament.

Stub Hub and the Big East conference have teamed up to provide fans with quality tickets and your tickets are guaranteed to be in hand before the game, even when purchasing for the early sessions of the BET: StubHub.com – The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online.

Before we dive into the stories of the Big East Tournament and the post season awards and the latest on this coach’s future and who doesn’t like this coach, which is all below, we urge everyone to check out Keith Sargeant’s blog post at Scarlet Scuttlebutt titled Caring for Brayden and see the stories he wrote on Rutgers men’s basketball recruiting coordinator Jim Carr. His son, Brayden, has been battling epilepsy for most of his 18-month old life and the efforts of the Carr family and those close to them and young Brayden to find a cure.

Now, onto today’s News & Notes around the Big East…

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2010 BIG EAST TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE & TICKETS

Madison Square Garden in New York City is the place to be beginning next Tuesday

After 18, hard fought regular season contests all 16 teams head to New York City and Madison Square Garden for the 2010 Big East Tournament as this year’s ‘Garden Party’ tips off at high noon, Tuesday, March 9th.

There is a lot at stake once again in MSG as teams fight for NCAA Tournament seeding and a few fight for their postseason lives. This year’s conference tournament promises to be as wide open as any in recent memory. Below we map out the week’s schedule and offer fans links to buy tickets through StubHub.com and your tickets are guaranteed to be in your hand prior to the games with StubHub’s guarantees.

Enjoy the week…March Madness is here!

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MERNAGH: MR. GIBBS ALL ABOUT BUSINESS – PC FEELS DAGGER

Basketball isn’t always fair.

Providence came into the Peterson Events Center having lost eight straight games. Mid-January is the last time Keno Davis’ group tasted victory. Last night, behind the athleticism and power of Jamine ‘Greedy’ Peterson (24 points and 18 rebounds) the Friars smelled it. Smelled it enough that they were licking their lips in anticipation — this win was going to be extra special going down the hatch. Only one thing remained to get it.

Up 71-70, Providence needed a stop (and that’s been a problem for the Friars all year).

They needed to prevent Pittsburgh from going the length of the court in 3.5 seconds.

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2010 BIG EAST TOURNAMENT PROJECTED SEEDS/SCHEDULE

The last days of the 2009-2010 regular season are here as we prepare for the conference tournament

All 16 Big East teams will conclude their regular season with a conference game beginning tonight and finishing on Saturday We go through the scenarios and break down the seed possibilities for the 2010 Big East Tournament as this year’s ‘Garden Party’ tips off at high noon, March 9th, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. There will be a lot riding on these final regular season games, but the real action will begin next week a teams will be fighting for their collective seasons and trying to make their final cases in impressive the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee. Selection Sunday is just nine days away…are you ready?

Below we break down the scenarios and lay out the Big East Tournament seeding landscape in the conference. Also, we provide links for fans to secure tickets to all the action, closing the regular season and opportunities to buy 2010 Big East Tournament Tickets. This year’s tournament promises to be wide-open and exciting, secure your seats today!

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BIG EAST NEWS & NOTES (3/4/2010)

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There was one lone Big East game on the Wednesday Night schedule and it was an important meeting in South Bend (IN) between UConn and Notre Dame. Riding Tory Jackson, the Irish picked up another resume padding late-season win while UConn is dealt a critical blow to their NCAA Tournament chances. Tonight, Pitt looks to lock down the final double bye into the 2010 Big East Tournament quarterfinals when hosting Providence and the Seton Hall/Rutgers rivalry commences for round two in nine days.

Austin Freeman returned to the practice floor for Georgetown on Wednesday, but the Hoya junior also released the news he has developed diabetes. It will not impact his long-term basketball career, but the immediate impact is still to be determined in regards to his availability on the court in upcoming Georgetown games of the next week or so.

Also, Pat Stevens updates us on some of the happenings in the NEPSAC playoffs with several Big East commits and targets looking to extend their seasons. Finally, Rutgers to the Big 10 looks like a possibility and a good fit for the Scarlet Knights if an offer is extended to them in the future.

It is now less than a week away, so be sure to visit our 2010 Big East Tournament & Tickets page for the links needed for Big East basketball fans to purchase tickets to any or all of the 2010 Big East Tournament sessions. The Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden is an event Big East fans must experience when they have the opportunity and here is your chance to get your tickets early before they become harder, and more expensive, to find. Stub Hub and the Big East conference have teamed up to provide fans with quality tickets and you can get tickets to ANY Big East conference or non-league game by following this link: StubHub.com – The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online

Now, onto today’s News & Notes around the Big East…

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UPDATED 2010 BIG EAST TOURNAMENT SEEDING SCENARIOS

Calendar flips to March and the last week of the regular season is upon us as teams jockey for position

All 16 Big East teams were in action with eight highly competitive conference match-ups this past weekend. This year’s conference tournament is shaping up to be as wide-open and as important as ever with NCAA Tournament seeding and bids on the line for several teams. We go through the scenarios and break down the seed possibilities for the 2010 Big East Tournament as this year’s ‘Garden Party’ tips off at high noon, March 9th, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Between tonight’s Big Monday contest (3/1) and next Saturday (3/6), everyone in the Big East will close their regular season with two conference games. Everyone is jockeying for position with conference tournament seeding up for grabs, NCAA Tournament bids and NCAA Tournament seeding riding on the outcomes of these games.

Below, we break down the scenarios and lay out the Big East Tournament seeding landscape in the conference. Also, we provide links for fans to secure tickets to all the action, closing the regular season and opportunities to buy 2010 Big East Tournament Tickets. Later today we will do the same with the NCAA Tournament and how the Big East teams are shaping up for their shot at making, or earning a top seed, in the Big Dance.

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2010 BIG EAST TOURNAMENT SEEDING AT A GLANCE

Plenty left to play for in the Big East over the final eight days of the regular season beginning tomorrow

A rare two-day break from conference action allows us to go in-depth and analyze where everyone stands with three regular season games left before the postseason gets underway. We go through the scenarios and break down the seed possibilities for the 2010 Big East Tournament, which promises to be as exciting and as wide-open as a game of online roulette. This year’s ‘Garden Party’ tips off at high noon, March 9th, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Between tomorrow (2/27) and next Saturday (3/6), everyone in the Big East will close their regular season with three conference games. Everyone is jockeying for position with conference tournament seeding up for grabs, NCAA Tournament bids and NCAA Tournament seeding riding on the outcomes of the games.

Below, we break down the scenarios and lay out the postseason landscape in the Big East. Also, we provide links for fans to secure tickets to all the action, closing the regular season and opportunities to buy 2010 Big East Tournament Tickets. Later today we will do the same with the NCAA Tournament and how the Big East teams are shaping up for their shot at making, or earning a top seed, in the Big Dance.

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BIG EAST NEWS & NOTES (2/24/2010)

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Its a busy week as the stretch run in college basketball is fully underway. The Big East had a trio of games last night and four more tonight and we recap/preview all the action below.

Also, Providence has a player leave their team with just three weeks left in the season, Lance Stephenson announces his intentions, as of now, for next season and a former city rival coach takes a shot at Mick Cronin from afar…interesting…

Also, it might still be another few weeks away, but our 2010 Big East Tournament & Tickets page has the links needed for Big East basketball fans to purchase tickets to any or all of the 2010 Big East Tournament sessions. The Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden is an event Big East fans must experience when they have the opportunity and here is your chance to get your tickets early before they become harder, and more expensive, to find. Stub Hub and the Big East conference have teamed up to provide fans with quality tickets and you can get tickets to ANY Big East conference or non-league game by following this link: StubHub.com – The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online

Now, onto today’s News & Notes around the Big East…

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BIG EAST NEWS & NOTES (2/23/2010)

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Here come’s UConn! Jim Calhoun has directed the Huskies to three straight wins just as it looked like they were headed towards missing ghe NCAA Tournament. Now last year’s Final Four participant and #1 seed is right in the mix of the bubble talk. Work is still needed, but suddenly a season left for dead just 9 days ago after an ‘embarassment’ is very much alive with a team that could be very dangerous in March.

Three games on the Big East schedule tonight with the battle of Jersey bewteen SHU and RU taking palce at the ROC. A very big game on the conference schedule features Louisville and Georgetown as the two teams have been heading in opposite directions in recent weeks, but the Hoyas are still possessing a lofty national rank and the Cards are hoping to get off the bubble, even though it is Georgetown looking up at UL in the league standings. Syracuse looks to avoid looking ahead to ‘Nova this weekend when they travel to Providence, who has been run through the wringer of the Big East schedule.

In other news, Notre Dame has to go deeper on the bench that Mike Brey might be comfortable with whil Luke Harangody has been out. Now, it looks like Harangody will be out longer than anticpated. The heat is rising against Mick Cronin as UC stumbles again down the stetch. With four years left on his contract, it has the Cincinnati athletic department in a tough spot. Of course, making a few free throws and this situation could be looking MUCH better. Buzz Williams is back to his aerodynamic hair style after growing out a little fuzz during a five-game winning streak. Mouphtau Yarous is adjusting to life on the Philly Main Line and hopes to make the impact he had hoped before this season is done.

In recruiting, Maurice Walker and Gorgui Dieng are 2010 uncomitted big men that Big East schools are actively recruiting into the spring signing period.

Also, it might still be another few weeks away, but our 2010 Big East Tournament & Tickets page has the links needed for Big East basketball fans to purchase tickets to any or all of the 2010 Big East Tournament sessions. The Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden is an event Big East fans must experience when they have the opportunity and here is your chance to get your tickets early before they become harder, and more expensive, to find. Stub Hub and the Big East conference have teamed up to provide fans with quality tickets and you can get tickets to ANY Big East conference or non-league game by following this link: StubHub.com – The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online

Now, onto today’s News & Notes around the Big East…

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BIG EAST NEWS & NOTES (2/18/2010)

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Three games last night on the Big East schedule with Notre Dame putting up a big fight at Louisville without injured star Luke Harangody. However, Samardo Samuels was too much inside for the Irish to handle. west Virginia bounced back from a pair of losses to keep Providence on their slide and Seton Hall won their first road game since Novmember by getting past ice-cold St. John’s. The bad news for SHU is they might miss Jeremy Hazell for up to a week after he suffered a gash on his hand in last night’s win.

Tonight an ESPN Big East doubleheader with long-time rivals Georgetown and Syracuse reuniting at the Verizon Center and new rivals Pitt and Marquette battling in Milwaukee.

In other conference notes, recruiting updates on Josh Selby, Durand Johnson and CJ Leslie can be found as well as a look at the successful freshman campaign of Dane Miller of Rutgers.

Also, it might be another month away, but our 2010 Big East Tournament & Tickets page has the links needed for Big East basketball fans to purchase tickets to any or all of the 2010 Big East Tournament sessions. The Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden is an event Big East fans must experience when they have the opportunity and here is your chance to get your tickets early before they become harder, and more expensive, to find. Stub Hub and the Big East conference have teamed up to provide fans with quality tickets and you can get tickets to ANY Big East conference or non-league game by following this link: StubHub.com – The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online

Now, onto today’s News & Notes around the Big East…

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BIG EAST NEWS & NOTES (2/17/2010)

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It was a damaging loss for Cincinnati last night on the road against South Florida as once again Dominique Jones makes the difference for his team in a win. Rutgers continues to be on the upswing and comes back from a large deficit on the road to beat DePaul.

Three games on the schedule tonight highlighted by Seton Hall and St. John’s at Carnesecca Arena in Queens. West Virginia will look to snap a two-game losing streak when they visit Providence and tonight’s action is rounded out with Notre Dame and Louisville doing battle in Freedom Hall where one team expects a starter to be back from injury and in the starting line-up while the other has an injured starter making a gametime decision if he will go or not.

Elsewhere, Lance Stephenson might be ‘Born Read’, but he is still a work in progress for UC. Michael haynes is getting some Big East interest as a spring signing period addition and resilient Pitt prepares for surging Marquette this week.

Also, it might be another month away, but our 2010 Big East Tournament & Tickets page has the links needed for Big East basketball fans to purchase tickets to any or all of the 2010 Big East Tournament sessions. The Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden is an event Big East fans must experience when they have the opportunity and here is your chance to get your tickets early before they become harder, and more expensive, to find. Stub Hub and the Big East conference have teamed up to provide fans with quality tickets and you can get tickets to ANY Big East conference or non-league game by following this link: StubHub.com – The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online

Now, onto today’s News & Notes around the Big East…

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NBE BIG EAST POWER POLL (2/16/2010)

Just when you thought you had things figured out in the Big East this season, a week like what we just saw comes along. Louisville and Connecticut seemed to be frittering away their NCAA Tournament chances and then they go on the road and upset top five teams. Rutgers beats Georgetown, Pittsburgh rallies late and hangs on in three overtimes to beat West Virginia, etc.

The top four teams in the Big East have lost five games over the last week. They still hold on to their spots in the power poll in the upper 1/3 of the conference, but this league will not get any easier to navigate through as we head down the stretch with so many teams fighting for NCAA Tournament positions. The 2010 Big East Tournament looks to be one for the ages…don’t miss it!

Here is this week’s Power Poll voting results (including last night’s game), as always, 1st place votes are in parenthesis:

1) Villanova (5): 140 points.
2) Syracuse (4): 139 points.
3) West Virginia: 123 points.
4) Pittsburgh: 115 points.
5) Georgetown: 113 points.
6) Marquette: 96 points.
7) Louisville: 93 points.
8} Cincinnati: 78 points.
9) Connecticut: 65 points.
10) South Florida: 64 points.
11) Notre Dame: 52 points.
tie) Seton Hall: 52 points.
13) St. John’s: 35 points.
14) Providence: 26 points.
15) Rutgers: 24 points.
16) DePaul: 9 points.

NBE’s Big East Player of the Week: Scottie Reynolds, Villanova

NBE’s Big East Freshman of the Week: Dane Miller, Rutgers

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It might another month away, but our 2010 Big East Tournament & Tickets page has the links needed for Big East basketball fans to purchase tickets to any or all of the 2010 Big East Tournament sessions. The Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden is an event Big east fans must experience when they have the opportunity and here is your chance to get your tickets early before they become harder, and more expensive, to find. Stub Hub and the Big East conference have teamed up to provide fans with quality tickets and you can get tickets to ANY Big East conference or non-league game by following this link: StubHub.com – The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
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BIG EAST NEWS & NOTES (2/11/2010)

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Last night was a devastating blow to UConn’s NCAA chances as they saw an opportunity for a big road win slip away. While the game was a terrific college basketball game, most will be talking about a late timeout granted to Syracuse when it looked like they were not in possession of the basketball when it was granted.

Tonight is two important games for postseason chances of Seton Hall, Notre Dame and Louisville with St. John’s trying to play spoiler when the Cards come to the Garden. Of course, with Rick Pitino returning home to NY it creates a buzz and this time it is rumors that he is interested in the New Jersey Nets coaching position.

Elsewhere, a couple recruiting articles centering around Kadeem Jack and Derrick Randall for readers to check out as well as a look at Friday’s Backyard Brawl which promises to be interesting as the teams meet for the second time in just 9 days.

Also, a note to readers. The NBE Basketball Report has decided to add a premium content section for subscribers. It has been a long and expensive process over the years to build the wesite and the coverage of the Big East and college basketball recruiting. After many different revenue producing strategies, we have decided to increase our college basketball recruiting coverage and event coverage and use revenue from the premium content to grow the site as a whole. The support from our readers will make the entire experience with NBE Basketball more enjoyable and robust. We will begin the process in earnest this week while covering the Primetime Shootout in New Jersey Friday, Saturday and Sunday as well as more events through the spring and into the summer. Hopefully you will all come along for the ride as it should be a lot of fun. For more info read the update on NBE Premium Subscriber Content and information HERE!

Now, onto today’s News & Notes around the Big East…

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BIG EAST NEWS & NOTES (2/10/2010)

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Georgetown avoided a letdown from last weekend’s win over Villanova and wore down Providence on the road last night as Greg Monroe put up a special stat line. Rutgers slept walked through a game against a D-II opponent at an empty RAC, leaving one player to openly question the logic behind scheduling such a game during the conference season.

Tonight we have the rematch from last March’s 6-OT classic when Syracuse and Connecticut meet at the Dome for a Rivalry Week special. The Huskies are in dire need of an impressive win to enhance a very light NCAA Tournament resume.

Elsewhere around the league, Pittsburgh will need more inclusion from Gary McGhee in the offense against West Virginia Friday night. The Panthers are also getting a lift from Jermaine Dixon’s availability in practice recently. Things have not gone as hoped for Cincinnati, St. John’s and Seton Hall this season. There is still time to turn things around, but there are serious questions based on recent results if that can be accomplished.

Also, a note to readers. The NBE Basketball Report has decided to add a premium content section for subscribers. It has been a long and expensive process over the years to build the wesite and the coverage of the Big East and college basketball recruiting. After many different revenue producing strategies, we have decided to increase our college basketball recruiting coverage and event coverage and use revenue from the premium content to grow the site as a whole. The support from our readers will make the entire experience with NBE Basketball more enjoyable and robust. We will begin the process in earnest this week while covering the Primetime Shootout in New Jersey Friday, Saturday and Sunday as well as more events through the spring and into the summer. Hopefully you will all come along for the ride as it should be a lot of fun. For more info read the update on NBE Premium Subscriber Content and information HERE!

Now, onto today’s News & Notes around the Big East…

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MERNAGH’S BELLY OF THE BE-AST (2/9/2010)

by RAY MERNAGH

Snow has kept me captive the last few days as my neighbors and I replay the most overrated film on Bill Murray’s resume — IMHO — Groundhog Day.

All the debris is cleared from the backyard and both parking places are secured out front after hours of digging out. The inability of this city to deal with a couple feet of snow has been shocking — we actually have the National Guard rolling the streets of Pittsburgh helping folks out of houses on blocks that have yet to see a plow. I understand the city is hilly and the amount of snow was more than double what was expected but man. So I apologize for the lack of production out of this half of the NBE Ownership since this, but I’m fitting to make up for it with this edition of the Belly of the Beast.

How Good Is the Big East?

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