By Paul Gotham Setting: Hot times tonight in the Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center when Jim Calhoun and his Connecticut Huskies (17-12/ 7-9) come a calling for a Big East battle with Mike Brey's Notre Dame Fighting Irish (19-10/ 8-8). Plot: A first round bye is at stake. The Irish possess eighth place and the final bye for the upcoming conference tournament. UConn is … [Read more...] about UConn-Notre Dame: Tale Of The Tape
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Duke – UConn: Tale of the Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: The corner of 7th Avenue and 32nd Street will be hopping this evening when the Duke Blue Devils (5-0) take on the University of Connecticut Huskies (4-0) in the finals of the NIT Season Tip-Off. Plot: For the first time in NCAA history coaches with 800 or more victories do battle when Mike Krzyzewski (838) and Jim Calhoun (809) square … [Read more...] about Duke – UConn: Tale of the Tape
College Hoops Countdown | #12 UConn
Leading up to the 2009 NIT Season Tip Off on November 16th, Pickin' Splinters will be counting down the top 25 of the college hardwood nation. '08 - '09 Results: 31 - 5 (15 -3 Big East) Lost in the Final Four to Michigan State, 82 - 73. Coach: Jim Calhoun 557 - 205 (23 years at UConn) 805 - 342 overall (37 seasons) Key Returners: Gavin Edwards - 3.8ppg, … [Read more...] about College Hoops Countdown | #12 UConn
I’m Jim Calhoun; not Bernard Madoff
by Paul Casey Gotham Jim Calhoun must be wondering if he is the victim of mistaken identity. After a recent diatribe in response to an activist's assertion that his salary lacked fiscal responsibility, Calhoun has shouldered a bevy of harsh criticism. Some Connecticut officials have even called for a reprimand of the Husky coach. A quick look at the path … [Read more...] about I’m Jim Calhoun; not Bernard Madoff
Big East Bracketology in December
by Doug Potter This year in College Basketball is shaping up to be a special year due to the fact that we could witness one of the most dominating college basketball teams in North Carolina that we’ve ever seen. With a highly qualified coach in Roy Williams and arguably the best player in college basketball, Tyler Hansbrough, the Tar Heels are poised to breeze through this … [Read more...] about Big East Bracketology in December