Computer problems (I need to upgrade to Windows 7), internet problems (I need to switch to Firefox) and a very late roundup. Please accept my apologies…
Cincinnati has the best quarterback in the league. And the second-best too. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
A win over West Virginia officially set Cincinnati on its way to the BCS last year. Another one now can do the same. (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Coach of the Year candidates. Guess who’s on the list. (ESPN.com)
That second BCS spot could come down to Cincy, TCU or Texas. The merits of each. (Bleacher Report)
Live chat on UConn recruiting today at 2 p.m. (New Haven Register)
The on-campus memorial for Jasper Howard is set for tonight. (wtnh.com)
Down in Miami, Jasper Howard’s mom may lose her home. (cbs4.com)
They’ve moved on to basketball in Louisville. (Louisville Courier-Journal)
The whole league needs to stand up to Notre Dame…Pitt’s keying in on how Notre Dame blitzes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
And on Jimmy Clausen; Pitt DC Phil Bennett said, “This is the best passing team, maybe in the country.” … The long haul, the patience, it’s all paid off for Dorin Dickerson…. The Pittsburgh mayor’s called for the entire city to put on blue Saturday. (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Breaking down Rutgers-South Florida. (Star-Ledger)
Scouting the game another way. (Home News Tribune)
Very cute Q&A with Rutgers WR Tim Brown. Joe Lefeged has never played spy to a QB like BJ Daniels. (Daily Targum)
South Florida apparently isn’t into Greg Schiano’s 24-hour rule. The Bulls are still thinking about last year’s meeting. South Florida’s winning some serious recruiting battles this fall. (Tampa Tribune)
There’s definitely bad blood between Rutgers and South Florida. Breaking down the match-up from a Tampa angle. (St. Petersburg Times)
Syracuse gets junior safety Ryan McKinnon back; he’s shaken the flu. Arthur Jones is looking forward, to rehab, the combine and the NFL. (Syracuse Post-Standard)
West Virginia needs to jump its offense. (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
West Viriginia linebacker Branko Busick and Cincy quarterback Zach Collaros go back. (Times West Virginian)
Breaking down the conference races. (AP)
Watch to watch for these next three days. (ESPN.com)
Aditi Kinkhabwala has written a regular column for SI.com and been published in Sports Illustrated.