1. Kansas 2. Syracuse 3. Kentucky 4. West Virginia 5. Georgetown 6. Kansas State 7. Villanova 8. Duke 9. Michigan State 10. Gonzaga 11. Butler 12. Tennessee 13. Purdue 14. Texas 15. Wisconsin 16. New Mexico 17. Baylor 18. Brigham Young 19. Temple 20. Pittsburgh 21. Northern Iowa 22. Wake Forest 23. … [Read more...] about Casey’s Top 25 | February 7, 2010
Archives for February 2010
Rebounds & Putbacks | February 7, 2010
By Paul Gotham Taking time here on the 'un-official' holiday known as Super Bowl Sunday to ponder a sampling of topics going on around the sports world. The NHL getting it right this time The last time the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins met, the NHL took a little heat. Critics spewed about the league's perpetual inability to highlight its marquee games. … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks | February 7, 2010
Xavier-Dayton: Tale of the Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: The Blackburn / McCafferty Trophy is on the line at the University of Dayton Arena when Chris Mack takes his Xavier Musketeers (16-6 / 8-1) north on I-75 for a tilt with Brian Gregory and his Dayton Flyers (15-6/ 4-3) . The Trophy honors former Dayton coach Tom Blackburn (1947-64) and Xavier coach and athletic director, Jim McCafferty … [Read more...] about Xavier-Dayton: Tale of the Tape
Canisius-Niagara: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: It's the 'Battle of the Bridge Part II' as Tom Parrotta takes his Canisius Golden Griffins (11-12/ 6-6) north on I-290 for a tilt with Joe Mihalich and his Niagara Purple Eagles (12-12/ 5-7). Plot: The meeting is the second in seven days for the Metro-Atlantic Conference rivals divided by just 21 miles. Sub-plot: Canisius is tied for fourth in … [Read more...] about Canisius-Niagara: Tale Of The Tape
College Basketball Splinters | February 3, 2010
By Paul Gotham Don't sweat the small stuff... ...unless you lose a conference game in overtime, at home. Preparation for a basketball game does not get much more basic than free throw box outs. Defensive players wait for the shooter's release, step in front of the opponent, and maintain contact. Easy. Right? Saturday night, that concept cost Kansas State a win over … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | February 3, 2010