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UConn went 2-1 against the Big East's current top five with a loss to Marquette last Sunday.
By Diego Fragachan Campus Correspondent 15. Providence (=) Big East (0-3-0) Overall (2-7-2) This week, Providence recorded its fifth game in a row without a win. It lost against Seton Hall (2-1) in its conference game, and tied against Columbia (1-1) later that week. 14. DePaul (=) Big East (0-4-0) Overall (3-8-2) DePaul had two games this week. It lost its fourth conference game of the season against Villanova (0-1) and tied its game against Valparaiso (1-1). 13. Cincinnati (-2) Big East (2-1-1) Overall (5-5-3) Cincinnati had two conference games this week. It tied its first against USF (0-0), and later had a harsh away loss against St. John’s (3-0). 12. Rutgers (-3) Big East (1-2-1) Overall (5-5-1) Rutgers also lost one game and tied another this week. It tied its conference game against USF (2-2), and lost its away game against Maryland (2-1). 11. Seton Hall (+1) Big East (2-1-0) Overall (6-6-0) Seton Hall beat Providence in its conference game early this week (2-1). Later in the week, it crushed Pittsburgh in a home game (4-1),
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but later lost an away game against NJIT (1-0). After scoring two of the six goals for Seton Hall this week, George Velasquez (Jr.) was included in the Big East Honor Roll. 10. Pittsburgh (=) Big East (0-4-0) Overall (6-5-2) This week, Pittsburgh was harshly beaten by Notre Dame in an incredibly high scoring game (7-1). Later in the week, it lost another away game against Seton Hall (4-1). Pittsburgh advanced to its next game without a single conference win. 9. USF (-1) Big East (1-0-3) Overall (6-2-4) USF played two conference games this week. First it tied against Cincinnati (0-0), then it tied a home game against Rutgers (2-2), its third straight conference tie. 8. Louisville (+1) Big East (3-1-0) Overall (7-4-0) Louisville had a great week after beating DePaul (3-0) in an easy game, and later achieved an important victory against Syracuse (1-2). Andrew Farrell (Jr.) contributed to both victories with one goal and two assists in the games and was included in the Big East Honor Roll 7. Syracuse (-2) Big East (2-2-0) Overall (9-4-0) This week, Syracuse played two conference games. First it beat
Rutgers (2-1) and later lost its game against Louisville (1-2). Rookie Jordan Vale (Fr.) scored two goals and was Rookie of the Week. 6. Villanova (+1) Big East (1-0-2) Overall (9-2-2) Villanova had three games this week. It tied St. John’s (0-0) first, later beat DePaul (0-1), and finally beat Lafayette (2-1). After these three great games, John Fogarty (R-Sr.) was named Goalie of the Week. 5. Notre Dame (+1) Big East (2-2-0) Overall (10-3-0) The Fighting Irish had an amazing week with two great victories. The team beat Pittsburgh (7-1) with the biggest scoring difference this season. It also beat division rivals Georgetown (3-0) in another great game. After these victories, Ryan Finley (Sr.) was named Offensive Player of the Week. 4. St. John’s (=) Big East (2-1-1) Overall (8-1-4) St. John’s had two conference games this week. It tied its game againstVillanova (0-0) and later beat Cincinnati (3-0). After a week with no goals conceded, Jack Bennett was named Defender of the Week. 3. Georgetown (=) Big East (2-2-0) Overall (11-2-1) Georgetown lost its second game of the season this week against Notre Dame (3-0), but later beat Lehigh (2-0). . 2. Connecticut (=) Big East (3-1-0) Overall (11-1-1) The Huskies lost its first game of the season this week against Marquette (3-2), but beat Iona (2-0) later in the week. The team wasn’t able to remain undefeated, but it continues to have an amazing season, and it seems like Marquette will be its biggest rival in postseason. 1. Marquette (=) Big East (3-0-0) Overall (12-0-0) Marquette remained one of two teams in the whole NCAA to have won all its games. This week it beat its closest conference rival, UConn (3-2), in a close matchup. Later this week, it beat Northern Illinois (1-0). After another perfect week, Andy Huftalin (Sr.) was included in the Honor Roll.
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Can the football team win six games? from WILL, page 14 Mike: Scott, yes I love this school, but just because I am an optimist does not mean I’m blind. Yes, the offense needs to figure out why they can beat Maryland in College Park one week and then falter seven days later against a team like Western Michigan. But the Huskies have never been an offensive powerhouse. Heck, I’m pretty sure the majority of our firepower the year we went to the Fiesta Bowl came from our kicker. UConn is a defensive-minded team and always will be. Behind
the prowess of Yawin Smallwood, Sio Moore and Trevardo Williams (11 sacks between the three of them so far), no quarterback is going to go out of their way to take on our defense. Scott: Yes, Mike, you’re right. The only difference between our team in 2012 and the 2010 Fiesta Bowl runner-ups is a great kicking game. You’ve really cracked the case. Clearly it wasn’t our first team pre-season All-American at linebacker and the rest of the defense that is light years beyond where we are now. Might I also address the fact that we had Randy
Edsall at the helm of that team? Any comparison to that team is asinine and unfair; we’re a different program now. UConn’s defense isn’t strong enough to carry the whole team. A team still needs to score. While we were able to score against Maryland (a respected member of the ACC), I believe this was more due to the high emotion surrounding the game since their head coach is our ex-head coach. Until UConn figures out how to score consistently, we will not be bowling.
Callahan: Dr. Drew checks back in from DR. DREW, page 14 Dear Dr. Drew, I’ve lost my mojo. Some people are comparing me to Vince Young and I don’t like what’s going on. Things aren’t fun and it’s not my fault. We’re suffering injuries as a team, getting beat badly and the playoffs don’t look good. What do I do? Kitty without claws, Cam Newton, QB Carolina Panthers Cam Complainer, Listen, snap out of it. There’s not a single player in the NFL that hasn’t struggled in their career for a stretch of games; now it’s your turn. Teams have seen you enough to take advantage of your tendencies, Lady Luck apparently is on vacation and your team is simultaneously struggling. It’s time to hone your focus and not let the first time you’ve faced adversity in football get you down. This team will take after you, so quit pouting on the sidelines. Bad plays happen. Losses then follow as a result. There’s no avoiding it. You might as well pout about the fact you won’t ever be eligible for the Heisman again. Focus on what you control, and start working back up to that Superman image. Dear Dr. Drew, The Cardinals have us one game away from elimination after we brought the first playoff game
to D.C. since the FDR administration. Oh yeah, and we had the best record in baseball this year. Two places we’ve never been before. What do we do to avoid a National disaster? On the edge, Washington Nationals Nats, You’re not going to like this, but warm up your fireballer Stephen Strasburg. Right now, you face a one-game problem until a “winner take all, may the best team win” game 5. All you need is a one-game solution. He’s your best hurler and the Cards are the only team he’s ever faced not to score against him. Sure, it was just one start, but speaking of that outing— how does six innings of two-hit ball and nine strikeouts sound right about now? Pretty darn good, indeed. Dear Dr. Drew, It’s me again. I know we talked a couple times last year but I need some help again. We’re 2-3, have a quarterback situation that has Obama and Romney agreeing blows harder than anything and we can’t find a solid running game. How do we get out of this? Slim but with a heavy heart, Rex Ryan, Head coach New York Jets Rex, You’ve got a ways to go before this Jets team does anything but crash land. That’s just the way it is.
It’s unfortunate that your biggest playmakers on both sides of the ball are out for the season, but as you know, you have to move on. In addition, you need to execute two complete opposites. Offensively, keep it simple and play ball control. If you believe without a doubt that Greg McElroy is not a better option at quarterback than Mark Sanchez, stick with Sanchez until week 17 ends. You have two subpar backs behind an average offensive line and at this point, you have to settle moving the ball in small increments. Mix in the Wildcat with Tebow but focus on stringing small plays together for long drives. Defensively, throw out your odd fronts and best coverage disguises. Simply manning up on the outside with Revis and Cromartie is not an option anymore, just like guaranteeing Super Bowls. Hold teams at bay against the run on first downs, move your guys around pre-snap and use the exotic blitzes you’re known for. Mix it up on special teams, too. You’ve got one of the best coaches in the league in charge there. Otherwise, get on your knees and start praying like the Pope.
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