By Paul Gotham One outscored his opponents outside the paint. Another outdid the opposing team in the final minutes. The other infected his team but still matched a career high. And all three pushed their teams to the Elite Eight. Friday night Seth Curry, Trey Burke and Russ Smith all showed the power of the little man. They didn't single-handily win games, but the three … [Read more...] about Trey Burke, Seth Curry, Russ Smith and Friday night with the guards
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Buckeyes, Orange, Shockers and the Elite Eight
Two games with two tickets to Atlanta on the line. East Regional Final No. 4 SYRACUSE (29-9) vs. No. 3 MARQUETTE (26-8) Verizon Center ‐ Washington, D.C #16/18 Syracuse (29-9) upset #4/t4 Indiana, 61-50, and moved on the NCAA Tournament’s “Elite Eight” for the ninth time in program history. The Orange will face #15/16 Marquette (26-8) on Saturday, March 30, with the … [Read more...] about Buckeyes, Orange, Shockers and the Elite Eight
It’s okay Elijah, the Cowboys gave Romo $108M
By Paul Gotham Friday brought plenty of eye-brow-raising decisions. There are times to be compared to Michael Jordan. And there are times to not be compared to Michael Jordan. Elijah Johnson passed up a layup to make a pass for an off balance 3 pointer. Worst basketball decision made since Jordan picked Kwame. — Not Bill Walton (@NotBillWalton) March 30, … [Read more...] about It’s okay Elijah, the Cowboys gave Romo $108M
Cards, Ducks, Gators and the Sweet Sixteen
Midwest Region Semi-final No. 12 seed Oregon Ducks (28-8) vs. No. 1 seed Louisville Cardinals (31-5) Indianapolis, Ind. – Lucas Oil Stadium (41,000) Both the Cardinals and Ducks won their first two games of the tournament handily. Louisville’s average margin of victory in its first two tournament games was 28.5, while the Ducks beat No. 5 Oklahoma State and No. 4 Saint … [Read more...] about Cards, Ducks, Gators and the Sweet Sixteen
Explorers, Hurricanes, Shockers and the Sweet Sixteen
Four games help decide the Elite Eight. Here's a snapshot of each contest. East Region Semi-finals No. 2 seed Miami Hurricanes vs. No. 3 seed Marquette 7:15 p.m. at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. Miami is 2-2 all-time against Marquette, winning a pair of games at home and dropping the two road contests. The Canes first faced the Golden Eagles on March 5, … [Read more...] about Explorers, Hurricanes, Shockers and the Sweet Sixteen