2009-10 Result: 28-8 (11-5 in the Big 12) lost to Duke 78-71 in the South Regional final. Coach: Scott Drew 129-114 in eight seasons (109-103 in seven seasons at Baylor). Eight Bears have signed contracts in the National Basketball Association including Brian Skinner and Epke Udoh. The Bears have gone dancing in March on six different occasions. Baylor reached the … [Read more...] about Pre-Season Countdown | #15 Baylor
Archives for October 2010
We’re #1 !!!
by Wally Well, at least Notre Dame is getting the "college" part of college athletics right. (See article below.) Given Irish athletes' tendency to do very well in the classroom, the cynical part of me (admittedly, a large portion) suggests that ND should start The All-Academic Football Conference with the other members being Duke, Northwestern, Rice, Stanford, Wake … [Read more...] about We’re #1 !!!
Pre-Season Countdown | #16 Temple
2009-10 Result: 29-6 (14-2 in the Atlantic 10) lost to Cornell 78-65 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Coach: Fran Dunphy 394-212 in 21 seasons (84-49 in four campaigns with Temple). Thirty-three Owls have signed contracts with teams in the National Basketball Association including Mardy Collins who currently plays with the Los Angeles Clippers. Twenty-eight … [Read more...] about Pre-Season Countdown | #16 Temple
Who Am I? | 10/27/10
By Chas ****Remember, try this without research. That is, make like James Joyce and release your inner Wally. Show us your stream of consciousness as you try to decipher the answer. Even if I can't make claim to being a great pitcher, you have to give me at least a little credit for longevity. I'm in the top ten among active pitchers in four cumulative statistical … [Read more...] about Who Am I? | 10/27/10
Pre-Season Countdown | #17 San Diego State
2009-10 Result: 25-9 (11-5 in the Mountain West Conference) lost to Tennessee 62-59 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Coach: Steve Fisher 307-228 in 20 years of coaching (198-149 in 11 years with SDSU). Through the years, six Aztecs have laced them up in the NBA. The Aztecs have made six appearances in the NCAA Tournament and are still looking for their first … [Read more...] about Pre-Season Countdown | #17 San Diego State