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The Daily OrangeBig East | Cantwell hoping for more success vs. Kansas State
By Meredith Galante
Posted: 9/17/08, 1:44 AM EST Section: Sports
Cantwell may have to outduel Freeman if the Cardinals plan on defending its home field and coming up with a vital win.
"K-State is playing extremely well right now, led by its quarterback Freeman," Kragthorpe said. "He's having an outstanding year, a big, strong physical passer. (He's) a guy we certainly are going to have to play well against."
Bull rush
South Florida took home most of the Big East's weekly awards following its dramatic, 37-34 win over then-No. 13 Kansas.
USF freshman kicker Maikon Bonani earned Big East special teams player of the week honors, making 3-of-4 of his field goals, including the game-winner from 43 yards.
Junior safety Nate Allen took home defensive player of the week after he intercepted Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing's pass in the final minute of Saturday's game to help seal the win for the Bulls.
Finally, quarterback Matt Grothe was named to the Big East weekly honor roll after completing 32-of-45 passes for more than 338 yards and two touchdowns.
Rival for the Victory Bell
Cincinnati will take on its in-state rival, Miami (Ohio), Saturday at Nippert Stadium. The two schools have played each other every year since 1888.
"Our kids certainly are excited about this one," said Brian Kelly, Cincinnati head coach. "Anytime there's proximity and geography, you know they're only about 40 miles away, makes for an exciting game. Miami was the (Mid-American Conference East) champs last year. For us, that's three consecutive weeks of conference champions."
Miami leads the series, 59-46-7. This will be the 113th time the two teams have met. The rival for the Victory Bell is the oldest non-conference rival in college football.
mkgalant@syr.edu
"K-State is playing extremely well right now, led by its quarterback Freeman," Kragthorpe said. "He's having an outstanding year, a big, strong physical passer. (He's) a guy we certainly are going to have to play well against."
Bull rush
South Florida took home most of the Big East's weekly awards following its dramatic, 37-34 win over then-No. 13 Kansas.
USF freshman kicker Maikon Bonani earned Big East special teams player of the week honors, making 3-of-4 of his field goals, including the game-winner from 43 yards.
Junior safety Nate Allen took home defensive player of the week after he intercepted Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing's pass in the final minute of Saturday's game to help seal the win for the Bulls.
Finally, quarterback Matt Grothe was named to the Big East weekly honor roll after completing 32-of-45 passes for more than 338 yards and two touchdowns.
Rival for the Victory Bell
Cincinnati will take on its in-state rival, Miami (Ohio), Saturday at Nippert Stadium. The two schools have played each other every year since 1888.
"Our kids certainly are excited about this one," said Brian Kelly, Cincinnati head coach. "Anytime there's proximity and geography, you know they're only about 40 miles away, makes for an exciting game. Miami was the (Mid-American Conference East) champs last year. For us, that's three consecutive weeks of conference champions."
Miami leads the series, 59-46-7. This will be the 113th time the two teams have met. The rival for the Victory Bell is the oldest non-conference rival in college football.
mkgalant@syr.edu
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