It's tournament time in the city. Ring-a-ling. Hear them ring. Soon it will be the Final Four... A trip to the Sweet Sixteen is on the line when the Big East meets the SEC in a re-match of last year's East Regional final. The Mountaineers tamed the Wildcats a year ago. Some names on the backs of the shirts have changed. Bob Huggins vs. John Calipari. West … [Read more...] about West Virginia – Kentucky thread
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West Virginia-Duke: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana is the stage when Bob Huggins and his No. 2 seed West Virginia Mountaineers (31-6) take on Mike Krzyzewski and the No. 1 seed Duke Blue Devils (33-5). Plot: Big East meets Atlantic Coast Conference for a spot in Monday night's national championship. Sub-plot: The status of WVU's Darryl "Truck" Bryant … [Read more...] about West Virginia-Duke: Tale Of The Tape
College Basketball Splinters | March 29, 2010
By Paul Gotham Coaching through adversity To get to the Elite Eight or Final Four a team has to confront its fair share of hurdles. Some teams have more than others. Tom Izzo, Bruce Pearl, and Bob Huggins deserve a tip of the hat. Each of these guys guided their squads through some trying times. New Years was not a time of celebration for Pearl. Four of his guys were … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | March 29, 2010
West Virginia – Kentucky: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: The Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York is the place for the East Regional final as Bob Huggins and his No.2 seed West Virginia Mountaineers (30-6) tip it off with John Calipari and the No. 1 seed Kentucky Wildcats (35-2). Plot: Big East clashes with the SEC for a spot in the Final Four. The Mountaineers seek their first trip to the Final Four in 50 … [Read more...] about West Virginia – Kentucky: Tale Of The Tape
Washington-West Virginia: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: The Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York is the place for the East Regional semi-final as Lorenzo Romar's No.11 seed Washington Huskies (26-9) take on Bob Huggins and the No.2 seed West Virginia Mountaineers (29-6). Plot: Pac 10 meets the Big East for a spot in the Regional finals. Both schools seek their first trip to the Final Four in over 50 … [Read more...] about Washington-West Virginia: Tale Of The Tape