16. Louisville 2005 Record: 9-3
Why to get excited: Get ready for the onslaught. With QB Brian Brohm coming back, and RB Michael Bush deciding not to turn pro early, it

10. West Virginia 2005 Record: 11-1
Why West Virginia could be the Pre-preseason No. 1: There isn

50. Rutgers 2005 Record: 7-5
Why to get excited: After getting to a bowl, the program is on a bit of a roll and welcomes back just enough players to make a run at another post-season game. The return of RBs Brian Leonard and Ray Rice gives the offense a focus, while the line has the potential to be really good. PK Jeremy Ito should be one of the nation

52. Pitt 2005 Record: 5-6
Why to get excited: Fine, so QB Tyler Palko had an oddly bad year, but he

59. South Florida 2005 Record: 6-6
Why to get excited: If you liked last year

66. Connecticut 2005 Record: 5-6
Why to get excited: Last year was a rebuilding one full of suspensions and injuries, but the Huskies still almost pulled off a winning season. Matt Bonislawski will be back at quarterback, while Terry Caully returns after a sensational season. Along with the normally mediocre Big East slate, UConn gets a breezy non-conference schedule playing Wake Forest, Army and Navy at home, and going on the road to face Indiana.
Why to be grouchy: The defensive front seven takes a hit, and the running back depth is a little thin with the early departure of Cornell Brockington to the NFL. The Big East appears to be better in 2006, so finishing in the top four might be tougher than expected.
The number one thing to work on is: Punting. The passing game was the biggest issue of 2005, but that

Central Florida was #61 and Memphis was #73

87. Syracuse 2005 Record: 1-10
Why to get excited: Things can

94. Cincinnati 2005 Record: 4-7
Why to get excited: Mark Dantonio

[quote="cardtopper"]94. Cincinnati 2005 Record: 4-7
Why to get excited: Mark Dantonio

If Louisville beats Miami and WVU handles their end of the bargain, the game at Papa John this fall will be for a shot at the national championship. That sounds like pretty good motivation for both teams. It will come down to who can outscore the other, and ought to be one hell of a game to watch.

bitcruncher Wrote:If Louisville beats Miami and WVU handles their end of the bargain, the game at Papa John this fall will be for a shot at the national championship. That sounds like pretty good motivation for both teams. It will come down to who can outscore the other, and ought to be one hell of a game to watch.

With akk the WVA fans that will come, it could be a record attendance as well.

Wilkie01 Wrote:With akk the WVA fans that will come, it could be a record attendance as well.

That a roger!!!

I am sure glad that we will be playing each other ever year. It is a great rivarly!

It will top anything WVU had with BC, Miami, or VT. This game and the backyard brawl are the marquee matchups in the Big East so far. This game will be the game of the year in the Big East next year. Bet on it, and take it to the bank.