Five games to earn respect for the Big East

Posted Jul 14, 2010
North Carolina at Rutgers, Sept. 25: Is the week of Sept. 25 huge for the Big East or what? The Tar Heels have gotten a lot of preseason pub because of their talented defense. Rutgers is a defensive-minded team as well, and it gets this game at home. The Scarlet Knights have heard a lot about their weak schedules; this is an excellent opportunity to shut people up. (ESPN.com)

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