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THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWS ORGANIZATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI | WWW.NEWSRECORD.ORG WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 26 | 2011
TNR’s guide to a
Hau nting Halloween From haunted Cincinnati spots to the best spooky events, we’ve got the scoop on a week of tricks and treats.
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UC NAMES NEW POLICE CHIEF 4
LIBYAN STUDENTS LOOK FORWARD 5
TOP 10 MOST FEARED SPORTS TEAMS 8
BEARCATS MID-SEASON STATS 10
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adam croxton | TNR Contributor Rapid economic expansion in the East, coupled with near stagnant United States market was the hot topic of concerned citizens in Ohio as across the nation. EmpowerU, Ohio — a Tea Party organized series of seminars that aims to train citizens to be aware of what is going on in local, state and federal government — hosted an informational event on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the Connections Church in Kenwood, Ohio. The topic was on how the United States measures up against a growing world power: China. “We can’t keep letting China steamroll us with their economy”, said David ‘Doc’ Thompson, host of local radio talk show “The Doc Thompson Show” on 700 WLW. Thompson’s speech was did not specify on what policies he would like to see in place. He was very vocal, however, with his opinions that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulations
and high taxes have hindered the United States’s manufacturing. “We have a finite amount of time before [China] no longer need us,” Thompson said, alluding to the trade deficit — amount of goods being imported more than exported — and China’s expanding growth rate which is close to doubling that of the United States. Currently, the United States has a trade deficit of $45.6 billion, while China a surplus of $14.5 million. Thompson also spoke on how the deevolution of competitiveness was based on the policies implemented by government, including: restrictions on manufacturing, EPA and other regulations, high taxes on individuals and corporations and even bad policies on education. “Americans are probably hung up on existing manufacturing, but there aren’t foreseeable manufacturing markets if the free market doesn’t exist,” Thompson said.
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UCPD names Michael Cureton new chief
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The student body can rest assured, Lt. Col. Michael Cureton has been named the new chief of police and director of public safety for the University of Cincinnati. Officially beginning his position on Nov. 21, Cureton joins the UC Police Division — extending his career of 37 years with the Cincinnati Police Department to the UC campus. Cureton replaces Gene Ferrara, who retired after more than 30 successful years at the university. Cureton expressed his respect for Campus CRIME BLOTTER Tuesday, Oct. 18
Ferrara, who was Cureton’s police instructor nearly 40 years ago. “I have big shoes to fill. He earned a great level of respect and trust, and that cureton can be a hard thing to follow,” Cureton said. “I have to earn the reputation. It takes time to develop those relationships.” While an era ends with the retirement of Ferrara, UC welcomes a man who said he bleeds red and black. Cureton is currently enrolled as
a student in the masters program for criminal justice while serving as director of public safety. He is expected to graduate with his degree Fall quarter 2012. “Being a student and working at the same institution is very appealing to me,” Cureton said. “I get the best of both worlds.” Cureton is also an alumnus, having graduated in 1976 with an associate’s degree in law enforcement technology. Cureton also graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy and the Senior Management Institute for Police in 2001.
When: 12:40 p.m. Where: 2766 UC MainStreet What: Theft, shoplifting Suspect: Arrested
wednesday, Oct. 19 When: 9:47 p.m. Where: 345 Clifton Ct. What: Sexual Imposition Suspect: No Arrest
thursday, Oct. 20 When: 6:00 a.m. Where: 231 Albert Sabin Way What: Theft from buildings Suspect: No arrests
Friday, Oct. 21 When: 6:00 a.m. Where: 301 Goodman St. What: Criminal Damaging Suspect: No arrests
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thursday, Oct. 20 When: 2:50 a.m. Where: 234 Goodman St. What: Theft Suspect: No Arrests
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When: 11:00 p.m. Where: 101 West Daniels St. What: Underage Drinking Suspect: No arrest
When: 10:30 p.m. Where: 45 West Daniel St. What: Underage Drinking Suspect: Arrested
Cureton said he is focused on keeping connections strong with Cincinnati police and changing the perception that UC is a dangerous campus. “I look forward to understanding the uniqueness of the job and making the campus a great environment. My door is always open to students,” Cureton said. Cureton emphasized the need for students to utilize technology in preventing unsafe situations. “Students should really take advantage of social media and technology,” Cureton said. “It can connect you with safety resources.
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The death toll in southeastern Turkey rose to 432 on Tuesday, two days after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake devastated the region.
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2 - Iraq War Toll • 4,477 U.S. service members have been killed; 3,524 from hostile incidents and 953 from non hostile incidents. • Army: 3,245 Marines: 1,022 Navy: 102 Air Force: 55 Coast Guard: 1 • 312 foreign nationals have been kidnapped with 149 killed, 60 killed, 4 escaped, 6 rescued and the status of 94 is still unklnown. • 149 journalists have been killed. All information derived from Brookings Institute report Aug. 30, 2011.
Some 53 bodies discovered over the weekend were those of loyalists of former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi who appeared to have been executed after capture, the latest in a string of extrajudicial attacks attributed to revolutionary fighters from the western city of Misrata.
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Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, heirapparent to the Saudi Arabian throne, died Friday in New York, according to media reports. Sultan, whose age was given as 80 in a statement by the royal court, died of colon cancer. All news derived from news wire services unless otherwise annotated.
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Moftah Abaid, a 41-year-old geography Ph.D. student, and Abdo Allah Masud, a 40-year-old geography Ph.D. student, University of Cincinnati students from Libya shared their feelings about the death of Gadhafi. “For all Libyans, Oct. 20 had a unique taste. Instead of exchanging sadness expressions over someone’s death, the news of killing Ghadaffi was like a whistle signaling the start of massive celebrations taking place in everywhere in Libya,” said Masud. Abaid and Masud said news from their friends and families in Libya told of celebrations so large that roads leading to “martyrs’ square” in the center of Tripoli were rendered useless as carloads full of people stopped to rejoice at the former dictator’s death. “The sound of gunfire, which Libyans heard over the last eight
months, causing much pain and sorrow, was now means of celebration,” Abaid said. He said a friend described the scene in his hometown, 100 km south of Tripoli, as a hoard of people on the ground and heavy smoke in the sky. “I was reborn at the same moment I heard the news,” said Masud. “There will be no more killing, no more rapes, and no more destruction.” In addition to the end of Gadhafi’s rein, Masud said Libyans can once again be proud of their nation. “[Libyans] used to regret our nationality because of [Gadhafi] and his heinous deeds, but no longerMasud said. “Now, we are so proud.” “As a student, I’d like to have this opportunity to appreciate and thank every single person within UC community who supported Libya during that difficult time we just passed,” he said.
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In the modern pantheon of the world’s dictators, Moammar Gadhafi stood apart. Far apart, until his death Oct. 21. Erratic and mercurial, he fancied himself a political philosopher, practiced an unorthodox and deadly diplomacy, and cut a sometimes cartoonish figure in flowing robes and dark sunglasses, surrounded by heavily armed female bodyguards. He ruled Libya with an iron fist for 42 years, bestowing on himself an array of titles, including “king of culture,” “king of kings of Africa” and, simply, “leader of the revolution.” It was as an actor on the world stage, though, that he showed his gift for unpredictability. Former President Ronald Reagan called him “the mad dog of the Middle East.” Anwar Sadat, the late Egyptian president, once said Gadhafi was “either 100 percent crazy or possessed of the devil.” Others thought he was both.
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Your guide to a kickass Halloween 2011
Halloween is fast approaching, and if you’ve been slacking on prepping for this spectacular spookfest of a holiday, it’s time to read on and rev up. TNR’s got the details on eerie events, horrifying haunted houses and spooky spots to check out for the week leading up to Halloween. This guide’s got everything you need to treat yourself to a tricked-out week of thrills.
Spooky Cincy spots great stops for scares TNR will be visiting Bobby Mackey’s Music World to investigate one of the most haunted locations in the Cincinnati area this week. The nightclub, covered extensively in the book “HELL’S GATE: Terror at Bobby Mackey’s Music World” by Douglas Hensley, is known for its frequent ghost sitings and chilling atmosphere. Check Monday’s edition of The News Record for a recount of our experience at the haunted landmark. Apparently, Greater Cincinnati is littered with paranormal activity. ForgottenOH.com lists some of the local locations that have been deemed haunted.
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1. Cincinnati Music Hall: The structure was built on top of the site of the city’s Commercial Hospital and Lunatic Asylum, according to John B. Kachuba in his book, “Ghosthunting Ohio.” According to legend, PHOTOS BY ANNA BENTLEY | CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER when the patients died, they were buried in mass DRESSED TO KILL Actors in gruesome costume spook graves where Music Hall now sits. patrons walking through the USS Nightmare in Newport, 2. Coney Island: Believe it or not, this familyKy., during the weekend nights leading up to Halloween. friendly amusement park has a dark side. People
Create your costume!
If you don’t already have your costume created, you better get it together now. Don’t have time to start from scratch? There are plenty of festive Halloween stores in the Cincinnati area to choose from, offering tons of decorations and costumes.
Cappels, Halloween Inc.: Race and Elm Headquarters: West Chester streets downtown, Anderson Township, Township Blue Ash and Cheviot
Halloween Express:
Kenwood, Ohio, and Florence, Ky.
Spirit Halloween:
Northgate, Eastgate and Tri-County malls.
believe that a man and woman haunt the park’s Moonlite Gardens and that Native American spirits wander the attraction, as well.
3. Satan’s Hollow: Located in the Blue Ash sewer system, Satan worshippers are rumored to have raised demons in Satan’s Hollow. Some people believe that a demon still lurks in this eerie spot. 4. Buckley Road in Oxford, Ohio: People say that a bicyclist died after colliding with a car on Buckley Road. Supposedly, if drivers drive to the curve, turn around facing 732, shut off their cars and flash their headlights three times, a light will appear and move toward their car. 5. Buffalo Ridge: Ghosts are rumored to wander across the road near the speculated location of an abandoned crematory. A park on this road is also said to be haunted by a little boy, the victim of a reckless driver. If that’s not enough to spook you, watch out for the legendary black van rumored to chase people down the road.
Visit haunted houses!
There’s no better way to get in the Halloween spirit than walking through a good, old-fashioned haunted house. Check out the best of the best and kick off weekend festivities a day early.
St. Rita Haunted House: St.
Rita School for the Deaf, 1720 Glendale-Milford Rd., Woodlawn. $10.
USS Nightmare:
Newport on the Levee on the Levee riverbank. $16.
Dent Schoolhouse:
5963 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati. $20.
Get your costume party on! It’s officially Halloween weekend, and everyone everywhere is ready to celebrate. Now that you’ve got your costume and you’re in the Halloween spirit, check out the events available in the city.
Fountain Square Costume Contest:
Noon-1 p.m. at Fountain Square. Be there by 11:45 a.m. if you plan to compete. Free.
Zombie Walk: 7:30 p.m. Friday, National Underground Freedom Center. The event will include a costume contest. Participants ages 21+ can attend the after party at Mynt Martini on Fountain Square. Walk participation is free.
Dent Schoolhouse screamin’ good time STEFANIE KREMER | STAFF REPORTER
After some mental preparation and talking ourselves into it, my friend and I decided we would embrace the Halloween season by attending a haunted house. As if haunted houses aren’t scary enough already, we chose to go to The Dent Schoolhouse, ranked the No. 1 haunted house in the tri-state and No. 6 in the nation. While I haven’t been to all the haunts in the country or even to a haunted house in approximately eight years, I have seen my fair share of scary movies, and based on the history of The Dent Schoolhouse and my experience here, I will go ahead and agree that it is probably one of the scariest places around. What was once was a well-esteemed Cincinnati public school back in the late 1800s and early 1900s, is now actually believed to be haunted. Legend has it that numerous children once vanished from the schoolhouse. Before the mystery was revealed, it was rumored that the children ran away or “followed the train tracks” and then disappeared. According to the story, people at the school reportedly smelled a strong scent from the basement, and it is rumored that only after a mob of unhappy town residents knocked down the schoolhouse door, they found dead bodies in the basement along with the school janitor, Charlie, guilty of the crime. Charlie apparently disappeared and has never been seen again, but it is likely that he could still be haunting the dark basement, where the trail for
a double dose of zombie madness, this live music/pub crawl kicks off Saturday from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at The Drinkery, Japps, MOTR Pub and Neon’s Unplugged in Over-the-Rhine.
Final Friday OTR Skate: 8-11 p.m. Friday at
Sundays are meant to be lazy, and after a weekend of parading around town in a costume, TNR recommends checking out one of the (semi-) local pumpkin patches for a scenic afternoon before Halloween hits.
Blooms and Berries Probst Farm: 11 a.m. to
Gorman Heritage Farm:
Noon to 5 p.m. at 6 p.m. at 9669 Ohio 10052 Reading Road, 48S, Loveland. Cincinnati. $5 adults, $5 adults, $3 children. $3 children.
Shaw Farms:
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 1737 Ohio 131, Milford. Free.
Celebrate in style!
The holiday is finally here, so be sure to don your witch hats and mount your broomsticks. Here are a few ways to finish up the Halloweekend with a bang.
Yuengling Fling: For ages 21 and up, this event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at Fountain Square. In addition to celebrating Yuengling returning to the city, there will also be a pumpkin toss event. Trick-or-Treat: Locate your area’s trick-or-treating times at news.cincinnati.com and stock up on the Reese’s for the little ghouls and goblins seeking sweets this evening.
Pop Punk Halloween Party: If you’re looking for
live music to top off your Halloween, visit the Mad Hatter at 6 p.m. in Covington, Ky. Featured bands include 21st Streamline, Don’t Wait Up, Anderson State, For the Fairest, The Cutouts and Sea Over Comfort. Admission costs $8.
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1715 Republic St. The fun will move to The Drinkery for an after party at 11 p.m. Admission is $3, skate rental included.
Traipse through a pumpkin patch!
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the haunted house lies. Outside the school house, a line of about 75 people steadily moved towards the entrance of the haunted attraction. Some people dressed in zombie gear, celebrating the second annual “zombie night.” Those dressed as the walking dead received a discounted price off of the regular admission of $20. Some guests, including the nine-foot Frankenstein and his wife, Mrs. Frankenstein, were dressed scary enough to perhaps even scare the zombies inside the schoolhouse. The “best dressed” had the chance to win gift cards and prizes. The inside was decorated true to its original purpose as it included just about every aspect that a normal school would have ... except haunted. There were classrooms with children wrapped in spider webs sitting in desks, a playground with ghostly children being swung by the wind and even a cafeteria with an angry lunch lady yelling about her food. I’ve always wondered if people working these haunted houses can sense attendees’ fear and mess with them accordingly, so I tried to stay strong. However, there was no stopping me from grabbing my friends hand and holding onto it for dear life as the zombied monsters jumped out at us from unsuspecting corners and growled in our ears. If you’re looking for a good scare this Halloween, this truly was one terrifying experience. The Travel Channel walked through The Dent Schoolhouse Sunday, Sept. 25, and filmed for the Halloween special, “Halloween Crazy” which premieres Sunday, Oct. 30 at 9 p.m.
6. Detroit Pistons
The first basketball team to make the list are the 1988-89 Detroit Pistons. Dubbed “the most hated team in NBA history” by Sports Illustrated, the “Bad Boys”were led by the cutthroat IsaiahThomas on offense and were anchored defensively by Joe Dumars — one of the few players who could consistently guard Michael Jordan — and by the elbow master Bill Laimbeer. If that wasn’t enough, the somewhat sane Dennis Rodman also graced the Pistons’ first championship team.
SAM WEINBERG AND JASON HOFFMAN | THE NEWS RECORD The last 20 years in American sports have become less violent, more family friendly and gentler in nature. This list of the 10 most terrifying teams and athletes harkens back to the glory days when American sports looked more like the Roman coliseum than Disney-approved television.
7. Miami Hurricanes
The 1990-91 Miami Hurricanes are the first and only college team to make the list. The Canes earned their fearsome stripes when they smacked the Texas Longhorns into submission during the 1991 Cotton Bowl. The Canes had over 200 yards worth of penalties, knocked two Texas players out cold and celebrated incessantly, creating the restrictive celebration rules we all see nowadays.
DOUG KAPUSTIN | MCT CAMPUS
ONE BAD MOFO The Ravens’ linebacker was accused of stabbing a man in 2000, making the list at No. 3.
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1. The Philadelphia Flyers
First on the list, are the 1972-1978 Philadelphia Flyers or “The Broad Street Bullies,” as they’re known by. For six seasons, the Flyers had a monopoly on fear in the NHL and were so intimidating that players on opposing teams would fake illness so they didn’t have to step on the ice with them. The Bullies even made the 1976 Soviet Union’s Central Red Army team crap their communist britches. The two teams met in an exhibition match, and the Bullies forced the Soviets to leave the ice just one period into the game after tossing them around like ragdolls. The Broad Street Bullies were led by Dave “The Hammer” Schultz, Bob “The Hound” Kelly, Andre “Moose” Dupont and Don “Big Bird” Saleski. From 1972-75, the Flyers had at least 50 percent more penalty minutes than any other team in the NHL, but also captured the Stanley Cup in 1974 and 1975.
2. Wanderlei Silva
In the late 1990s to early 2000s, Wanderlei “Axe Murderer” Silva ran through opponents in the now-defunct Pride Fighting Championships, thanks to an aggressive Shute Box style, an insanely durable jaw and straight-ahead style of hand, knee, elbow and foot to face combat. He also looked the part: half caveman and half deformed science experiment.
The 2000 Baltimore Ravens were not only the best defensive team in the modern National Football League (they won five consecutive games without scoring an offensive touchdown), but their defensive leader, Ray Lewis, was accused of stabbing a man.
4.Pittsburgh Steelers
Next on the list are the 1976 Pittsburgh Steelers. Led by their defensive line — “The Steel Curtain” — the Steelers enjoyed a decade-long dynasty in the NFL where they raked in four Lombardi Trophies. The ’76 Steelers were the most fearsome of the bunch, however. After starting quarterback Terry Bradshaw went down with an injury, the Steelers’ defense was forced to anchor the team for the rest of the season. Led by “Mean” Joe Greene, L.C. Greenwood, Ernie Holmes and Dwight White, the Steel Curtain posted three-consecutive shutouts — five total for the season — and in Pittsburgh’s final nine games of the season, the defense allowed just two touchdowns, limited opponents to an average 3.1 points per game and had a 22-point margin of victory. Eight of the 11 defensive starters went to the Pro Bowl that season, and four went into the Hall of Fame. They were scary good.
5. New Zealand All Blacks
If you don’t know who the New Zealand All Blacks are, YouTube them immediately. They’re the country’s national rugby team and probably one of the scariest group of athletes to ever step onto a playing field. The team is known for doing the Haka before each game, which is a Maori war dance and challenge. The team is as good as they are intimidating, currently with 10 World Cups.
8. Minnesota Vikings
With a nickname like “The Purple People Eaters,” how could the Minnesota Vikings of the 70s not make the list? Led by one of the best defenses to ever grace the gridiron, the “Purple Gang” were a fearsome bunch that captured four Super Bowl titles. Just an example: In the 1971 game against the Detroit Lions, Vikings’ defensive tackle and future hall of famer Alan Page was called for three offside penalties throughout the game. In the fourth quarter, Page decided he was fed up, and unfortunately for the Lions’ offense, they were the only people who were in reach of Mr. Page’s wrath. On first down of the Lions’ drive, Page sacked the quarterback. On second down, he forced a fumble, which the Lions recovered. Third down? Another sack, and, on the Lions’ punt, Page broke through and stuffed the ball, which forced a safety. Talk about an army of one.
9. Oakland Raiders
The 1976 Oakland Raiders stand alone at the top of the “badass” mountain in the NFL. One play summarizes not only the team, but the entire season of pain John Madden’s men inflicted — the paralysis of Darryl Stingley during the divisional round of the playoffs. Jack “the Assassin” Tatum nearly decapitated Stingley when he came across the field attempting to catch a pass and ended the receiver’s career.
10. Portland Trail Blazers
In the late 1990s, the Portland Trail Blazers, better known as the “Jail Blazers” were known more for their off-court legal troubles than their then less than stellar on court performances. While not instilling the fear most other teams on this list did, any group of guys that get in enough trouble to have fans and journalists rename them the “Jail Blazers” deserve to be mentioned.
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Hopefully the Rangers! They’ve been through a lot as a team, and I just really dislike the Cardinals.
Josh Hamilton in ridiculous “Roy Hobbs” fashion.
I don’t care who wins — as long as Albert Pujols doesn’t.
Who cares? It’s football season, isn’t it?
The Rangers. The National League sucks.
2. What do you think of Carson Palmer’s first start in Oakland?
Pick-six? I’m not surprised. I’d like to see him do well, but I really don’t see that happening.
This is what happens when you take almost an entire calendar year off from football.
It looked like the majority of his starts in Cincinnati.
Hopefully the bye week will give him some time to learn the offense. I wish him the best.
Surprised?
3. What are your thoughts on the Bearcats’ football and basketball teams ranked in the top-25?
I’ll be happy when the football team gets recognized in the BCS rankings.
Good for them ... for now.
Short-lived for football. They’ll drop out of the rankings with a loss to WVU Nov. 12. Basketball deserves it.
Mazol Tov. I’m especially happy for Mick Cronin.
I said a long time ago that UC would take the Big East in football this year. I’m happy for Mick and the guys.
I would have said Patriots and Packers, but I guess I’ll go with the 49ers instead of the Pack just to mix it up.
Still Patriots and Packers ... that’s who I picked at the beginning of the year.
Packers are a definitive “yes” in the NFC, but the AFC has been inconsistent this season.
My Texans. They will beat whoever they play from the NFC.
I don’t watch the NFL until mid-January. No idea.
I support an indefinite lockout. Watch hockey, people. It’s better.
The owners — just because I like Mark Cuban.
The owners, because I’m still content with the NBA not being on TV.
1. Who is going to win this year’s World Series?
4. Who are your early Super Bowl picks?
5. Who would you side with in the NBA lockout? Players or owners?
I’m gonna side with Weinberg on this one. Mark Cuban needs to have the money to buy the Bengals someday.
Is that still a league? I thought that was finally done with.
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BIG EAST POWER RANKINGS Bearcats football: 1. West Virginia (5-2, 2-1 Big East) — Even though they took a beating against Syracuse last weekend, the team still has the conference’s topranked total offense, while the defense is ranked third. If the Mountaineers bounce back against Rutgers Saturday, they’ll show what this team is really made of and prove whether or not they’re worthy of a Bowl Conference Subdivision game. 2. Cincinnati (6-1, 2-0 Big East) — It looks like the Bearcats have returned to their winning ways that fans have gotten accustomed to seeing. The win against South Florida in Tampa Bay, Fla. showed that this team is for real. Cincy should run through the Big East, with their biggest test coming from WVU Nov. 12. 3. Rutgers (5-2, 2-1 Big East) — The Scarlet Knights command the Big East’s best defense that has allowed just 11 touchdowns all season, while limiting opponents to an average 301.3 yards per game — the lowest in the Big East. The offense had trouble against Louisville last weekend, however, and will face another tough test against WVU this weekend. 4. Syracuse (5-2, 1-1 Big East) — The Orange are simply a middle-of-the-pack team. They don’t stand out in any particular area, but they don’t have many glaring weaknesses either. ‘Cuse secured its only big win of the
season by upsetting WVU for the second consecutive season last Saturday, but they’ll face a defensive team in Louisville this weekend. 5. Pittsburgh (3-4, 1-1 Big East) — The Panthers are better than their record suggests. They’ve arguably had the toughest schedule out of eight Big East schools. Their losses come against Notre Dame, Iowa, Utah and Rutgers. 6. Louisville (3-4, 1-1 Big East) — A narrow 16-14 win against Rutgers last weekend showed that Charlie Strong’s young team has potential. They command the conference’s second best defense and will have a big test Saturday against a Syracuse team that’s riding a lot of momentum. 7. Connecticut (3-4, 1-1 Big East) — Oh, how the mighty have fallen. The Huskies returned six starters on offense and nine on defense from last season’s Big East championship team, but they now find themselves at the bottom of the conference. 8. South Florida (4-3, 0-3 Big East) — The once ranked Bulls have tapered off after their first game of the season, in which they defeated Notre Dame 23-20. Since then, USF has just beat up on cupcake teams and are currently riding a three-game losing streak — all three losses coming against fellow Big East teams.
mid-season stats
Senior quarterback Zach Collaros has thrown for 1,576 yards — third most in the Big East — and 14 touchdowns. Collaros has also ran for 225 yards and six touchdowns. Running back Isaiah Pead is averaging 100.4 yards per game, and has thus far rushed for 703 yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 6.2 yards per carry. Cincy wide receivers Kenbrell Thompkins and Anthony McClung are both in the conference’s top-10 receivers with 388 and 371 yards, respectively. Defensive tackle Derek Wolfe is averaging 1.43 tackles for loss per game — second most in the Big East. Defensive back Deven Drane and linebacker J.K. Schaffer each have three interceptions, while cornerback Dominique Battle, now injured, has two. Defensive linemen Monte Taylor has forced a conference-high three fumbles, while linebacker Maalik Bomar has recovered two — tied for most in the Big East. The Bearcats are ranked 22nd in the league in points for, averaging 41 per game. For points against, they’re ranked 17th overall, allowing 19 each game on average. -Sam Weinberg
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