It was almost like a switch had been turned on when he he came into the game against Louisville. It was off to the races after that.

I think it's like when you watch a boxing match. Ever notice that the guy who lands the first couple good punches usually comes out on top?

We have the chance to show that the Big East is not a powder-puff conference. We really mean business. The Big East is here. We're going to be a powerhouse, and some national contenders are going to come out of the Big East in the future.

We went to the game Friday night and on the way in, Georgia Bulldogs fans were barking at us, telling us now that you lost Miami there is no Big East. They said we should be called Little East.

We just have to land a couple punches early when it's our turn.