by Wally Before y'all go out and celebrate, a few things to ponder and debate before we hit the boatload of games coming our way Saturday: * I'm still surprised that Miami is favored over the Irish by 2 1/2 in today's Sun Bowl. I woulda pegged ND the fave by 4 or so. I guess Miami is still viewed to have superior team speed and athleticism, etc, but they sure didn't … [Read more...] about Casual New Years Eve
Archives for December 2010
Fredette’s memory loss keys BYU victory over UB
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- More than 5,800 fans packed Alumni Arena on the campus at the University of Buffalo anticipating an All-American performance. The UB Bulls nearly stole the show. All-American Jimmer Fredette recovered from a sluggish first half scoring 28 of his game-high 34 points after the break to lead the 16th-ranked BYU Cougars over the University of … [Read more...] about Fredette’s memory loss keys BYU victory over UB
Florida-Xavier: Tale of the Tape
By Paul Casey Gotham Setting: The Cintas Center on the campus of Xavier University is the scene when Billy Donovan brings his Florida Gators (9-3) to Cincinnati for a non-conference battle with Chris Mack and his Xavier Musketeers (8-3). Plot: Southeastern Conference meets Atlantic 10 in this clash of perennial NCAA tournament contenders. Sub-plot: Injuries woes … [Read more...] about Florida-Xavier: Tale of the Tape
Hymes paces Canisius with record setting performance
By Paul Casey Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Alshwan Hymes made it look like child's play. The sophomore must have mistaken the hardwood of the Koessler Athletic Center (KAC) for the asphalt on the playgrounds and family driveway at and near his home in DeWitt, New York. He treated the Canisius faithful to a record-setting shooting display that seemed more like a game of … [Read more...] about Hymes paces Canisius with record setting performance
Who Am I? | 12/29/10
By Paul Casey Gotham ****Remember, try this without research. Release your inner James Joyce and show us your stream of consciousness as you try to decipher the answer. I'm not sure I fit with your other Who Am I? cast. It seems like you guys spend a lot time dwelling on skill position players. Let me tell ya. Those guys wouldn't get very far without any protection. Did … [Read more...] about Who Am I? | 12/29/10