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Dave Wannstedt, Charlie Weis Heading in Opposite Directions

This week, Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis squared off against a common foe: Dave Wannstedt of Pittsburgh. For years they faced each other twice a season when they were with the Patriots and Dolphins, respectively. In 2005, these two began coaching at their respective universities with very different resumes. Oh, how the tables have turned.

November 15, 2009 | Eric Dorval | Read More »

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Zach Collaros Has Earned the Right to Start for Cincinnati

Is it OK for an athlete to lose his starting job while he's injured?

November 8, 2009 | Eric Dorval | Read More »

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Bill Stull the Driving Force Behind 7-1 Pitt Panthers

Pittsburgh senior quarterback Bill Stull entered the season with one year of starting experience. That year was, shall we say, less than stellar.

October 25, 2009 | Eric Dorval | Read More »

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Brian Kelly, Cincinnati May Be Real Deal in Big East

For the past six seasons, Brian Kelly has done a terrific coaching job at both Central Michigan and Cincinnati. And he has done it the hard way. He takes average teams and turns them into contenders. Kelly doesn't just build players, he builds programs. It's time to give the man some respect.

October 18, 2009 | Eric Dorval | Read More »

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Big East Has Respect Riding on Cincinnati-South Florida Game

Last year, the Big East had only one conference game between two top 25 teams. For comparison, the SEC had two such games just this past weekend. This is why next Thursday’s game between No. 8 Cincinnati and No. 21 South Florida is so important.

October 12, 2009 | Eric Dorval | Read More »

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South Florida Unlikely to Keep Win Streak Going in Conference

South Florida is 5-0 with a road victory against Florida State under its belt. Coach Jim Leavitt's squad cracked the AP poll this week, where it's ranked No. 23. This is business as usual for the Bulls. Of course, business as usual for South Florida also includes going into a major slide once conference play begins.