By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- On the surface, the task at hand appears straightforward: develop a program which can maintain success over an extended period of time. It sounds simple. Right? Take a team and move forward making steady progress along the way. The execution of such a plan can get tricky. Jim Baron, the 23rd head coach in the history of Canisius men's … [Read more...] about Baron emphasizes chemistry at Canisius
Archives for October 2012
Six Divisions in Six Weeks: Central (part one)
By Joe Manganiello 5. Cleveland Cavilers (’11-’12 record: 21-45) Best player: Kyrie Irving did not just silence any doubters heading into his rookie campaign, he eliminated them. Irving might be the best number one overall selection since Derrick Rose in 2008, showing poise and efficiency that John Wall and Blake Griffin, despite their obvious talents, have not … [Read more...] about Six Divisions in Six Weeks: Central (part one)
Conger, Kloof selected to preseason All-Big Four teams
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com. BUFFALO, N.Y. – St. Bonaventure's Demitrius Conger and Charlon Kloof have been named to the 2012-13 Preseason All-Big Four Basketball Teams, which were unveiled Thursday at Pearl Street Grill and Brewery. Conger, a senior forward, was selected to the First Team, … [Read more...] about Conger, Kloof selected to preseason All-Big Four teams
SJU renews partnership with 610 WIP
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com. PHILADELPHIA - Saint Joseph's University has renewed its partnership with SportsRadio 610 WIP for the 2012-13 season and for the second year in a row, the station will carry the broadcast of every Hawks' men's basketball game. The broadcast schedule begins on Monday, November 12 with the season opener against Yale in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic. … [Read more...] about SJU renews partnership with 610 WIP
Butler to cut its A-10 teeth on the road
By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Forgive Brad Stevens if he sounds a little ungrateful. The sixth-year head coach of the Butler University men's basketball team knows full well the advantages gained when the Bulldogs joined the Atlantic 10. That doesn't change the attitude Stevens has when looking at his conference schedule. In a conference of 16 teams with an equal … [Read more...] about Butler to cut its A-10 teeth on the road