Devin McCourty News

Devin McCourty isn't usually a big fan of style points, but the senior cornerback knew Rutgers needed to do more than simply beat free-falling Louisville on Friday.

Devin McCourty thought for a second before realizing he's never been away from his brother, Jason, on Thanksgiving.

Will Webb admits he has always been intrigued by the prospects of luring Rutgers to the Meineke Car Care Bowl in Charlotte, N.C. Next month, he might just get his wish.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. a ' Junior linebacker Doug Hogue broke the SU career record for tackles for loss in a game with 6.5 in Syracusea TMs 31-13 win against No.

Scott Vallone, shown competing in a bocce tournament in June, says Syracuse 'is all I talked about growing up.' Scott Vallone did all of the things that good Long Island football players used to do on the way to eventually winding up at Syracuse.

25 in this week's Associated Press Top 25 poll, looks for its 15th victory over its last 17 games as the Scarlet Knights travel to Syracuse for a BIG EAST Conference game vs.

Throughout the recruiting process, Steve Beauharnais watched countless games of the teams by which he was being recruited.

As Rutgers coach Greg Schiano broke the news that Kordell Young would need another knee surgery, the Scarlet Knights' team room went silent.

Here's a sampling of what was written about Rutgers' 31-0 stomping of South Florida on Thursday night: The Rutgers defense is back , Stephen Edelson writes in the Home News Tribune.

Rutgers' Brandon Jones is about to intercept a pass in the Scarlet Knights' 31-0 win over South Florida on Thursday.

Rutgers cornerback Devin McCourty bats away a muffed punt from USF returner Faron Hornes in the first half of Rutgers' 31-0 win over South Florida.

No. 23 South Florida at Rutgers , 7:30 p.m. Line: South Florida by 1. Series record: Rutgers leads 3-1. Last meeting: 2008, Rutgers, 49-16. What's at stake: Both teams would become bowl eligible with a win.

Rutgers cornerback Devin McCourty says it's important younger players don't take bowl appearances for granted: 'You try to make sure they understand that bowls are not promised.' It could happen Thursday when South Florida visits.

Devin McCourty insists it begins with the opening kickoff and continues through to when the offense takes the ball.

For UConn , this one was worse than the North Carolina, Pittsburgh and West Virginia losses combined.

Rutgers quarterback Tom Savage throws during Saturday's victory over Connecticut.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Tom Savage warms up before the start of the game against the Connecticut Huskies at Rentschler Field.

In the midst of a jubilant locker room following Rutgers' 28-24 win over Connecticut on Saturday, Devin McCourty sat motionless on the floor.

Lost in the wild finish of Rutgers' last-second victory yesterday was how head coach Greg Schiano helped set the stage for the Knights to have a last-gasp chance by using his timeouts as UConn drove for the go-ahead score - saving the precious few seconds his team would need.

In the cramped visitors' locker room afterward Tim Brown wasn't sure whether to laugh or cry.