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East Coast Likely to Dodge Hurricane, but Flooding Looms
With already-saturated soils and flooded roads, East Coast states were bracing for another day of dreary and possibly dangerous weather Friday as forecasters predicted more downpours and a possible added punch from powerful Hurricane Joaquin
Big East Announces Addition of Memphis
The Big East Conference announced Wednesday the addition of the University of Memphis as a full conference member beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, according to a report on the conference’s website.
St. John’s Harrison Named to Big East Honor Roll
St. John’s freshman guard D’Angelo Harrison, the country’s third leading scorer among freshmen was named to this week’s Big East Honor Roll as announced by the conference on Monday.
St. John’s Harkless Honored by Big East
St. John’s freshman forward Moe Harkless was named Big East Freshman of the Week Monday after averaging 26.5 points and 13.0 rebounds per contest in games against West Virginia and Duke.
St. John’s Guard Harrison Wins Big East Award
St. John’s Red Storm (8-7) guard D'Angelo Harrison was named Big East Rookie of the Week Monday, according to a release by the conference.
Big East Adds Five Members
The Big East Conference announced Wednesday the addition of five members—though two of them will be football only—to start competition in the 2013-14 academic year.
