by Paul Casey Gotham Monday broke ominously for Head Coach Mike Brey and his Notre Dame Fightin' Irish Men's Basketball team. Still reeling from a 69-61 defeat at the hands of the U Conn Huskies - ND's first loss at their home court - Joyce Athletic and Convocation Center in 45 games - the Irish found little reason to re - "Joyce" as they found themselves in the AP … [Read more...] about Mike Brey: Someone Please Lend Me a Tourniquet
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Bruce Pearl’s Vols – the new definition of overrated
by Paul Casey Gotham Ah pre-season polls -those dainty morsels that we feast on like pizza and wings. After the summer months drift into fall, basketball fans look forward to 'Midnight Madness' and the eventual tipoff of a new season. Pre-season polls whet the appetite of many a college hoops fan - providing an opportunity for folks to debate the … [Read more...] about Bruce Pearl’s Vols – the new definition of overrated
Grievis Vasquez is no Norman Dale
by Paul Gotham Surely Maryland junior, Greivis Vasquez, has watched the movie Hoosiers. Even though the classic 'David vs. Goliath' tale graced the big screen more than a decade before the 6'6" guard was born, it is on the required viewing list for every basketball player. Right? Assuming he fulfilled his requirements for entry into the basketball brotherhood, Vasquez would … [Read more...] about Grievis Vasquez is no Norman Dale
Tale of the tape: Xavier at L.S.U.
by Paul Casey Gotham Setting: The Pete Maravich Assembly Center is the scene for this pivotal non-conference matchup as Sean Miller's #15 Xavier Musketeers (16-2 / 5-0) travel south to take on Trent Johnson's Louisiana State University Tigers (15-3 / 3-1). Plots: LSU rides a 17-game home-winning streak into the contest. The Tigers are coming off an 81-57 triumph over … [Read more...] about Tale of the tape: Xavier at L.S.U.
Make mine an upset special
by Paul Casey Gotham Our scene opens in a non-descript diner somewhere in Midwest United States. It's the breakfast hour, and like so many roadside establishments there is an apparent purpose to the movements of all in the restaurant. Hosts, waitresses, and cooks all temper their movements so that customers may continue on their way. Despite the din of silverware … [Read more...] about Make mine an upset special