Voices of the Big East is an ongoing feature intended to capture the essence of the conference through the words of those involved and those impacted. This will come in the form of quotes, Tweets, videos and anything else we feel like sticking in here. It’s perfect for you multitasking short attention-spanners. If you find something you think is a candidate for this feature send it to us and we might even give you credit!
The Blue Hose – Who Dey?
Cincinnati center Yancy Gates, after the No. 20 Bearcats were upset by Presbyterian 56-54 on Saturday.
“You just take it as a learning experience. Probably some guys think we’re better than we are. Hopefully it will humble us as a team.”
(Associated Press)
It’s All About The Benjamins
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim speculating to the Syracuse Post-Standard on why Bobby Davis would be telling his story of alleged abuse now.
“Here’s why,” he said. “The Penn State thing came out and the kid behind this is trying to get money. He’s tried before. And now he’s trying again. If he gets this, he’s going to sue the university and Bernie. What do you think is going to happen at Penn State? You know how much money is going to be involved in civil suits? I’d say about $50 million. That’s what this is about. Money.”
‘Deep’ Thoughts by Jim BoeheimSyracuse head coach Jim Boeheim commenting on how to divvy up playing time between his talented four-guard rotation of: Scoop Jardine, Brandon Triche, Dion Waiters and Michael Carter-Williams.
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New sheriff in FRIARTOWN returns to his old stomping groundsFirst year Providence head coach Ed Cooley on returning to Fairfield last Monday to play his former team
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Tell us how you really feel Mike RiceAfter his team lost handily to Miami, Rutgers coach Mike Rice didn’t hold back in his assessment of his team. He will also — apparently — had a relatively lonely walk to the bus.
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The PITTS, Yins’All!Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon on Wednesday’s upset loss to Long Beach State. Surprisingly Snoop Dogg could not be reached for comment but fo’ shizzle he was happy.
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I Scream, You Scream…But Not Like She Screams!
St. John’s missed like 452 free throws in the waning minutes of their 58-57 loss (yes they could have won by 451) to Billy Kennedy’s Texas A&M Aggies. If you have problems waking up in the morning we suggest using this video as your snooze alarm.
Goodman (@GoodmanCBS) 11/18/11 6:37 PM I’m not kidding when I say this. Billy Kennedy’s daughter, Anna Cate, should get the game ball. She was the difference-maker in this one. |
If you count getting arrested for throwing eggs at cars, in high school I got my name in the paper once
Providence 2012 signee & cover boy Kris Dunn.
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Thanks John! Appreciate you reading and providing feedback. 'Voices' will be a regular feature on the site so we hope to continue having some fun with it. If you see anything out there that would be a good candidate for this feature send it along! rtcbigeast@gmail.com Thanks again!