By Paul Gotham When it comes to winning a national championship, Bill Self knows there is very little margin for error. In an interview earlier this week, the Kansas coach talked about the difference between winning and losing in March. His conclusion is that it comes down to one possession. That is as small a margin as it can be. The Midwest Region makes the margin … [Read more...] about The Gauntlet Otherwise Known As The Midwest Region
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Burning Questions For This Final Weekend of Regular Season Play
By Paul Gotham In less than 48 hours, we will be fully immersed in conference tournaments. As the regular season of college basketball ends, here is a smattering of questions to consider. 1. Does Jim Boeheim have any voodoo is in his bag of tricks? Louisville is 11-4 against Syracuse, including a Cardinal win less than a month ago. Rick Pitino seems to have a hex on his … [Read more...] about Burning Questions For This Final Weekend of Regular Season Play
This Date in College Football Belt History – November 5
The 3rd ranked, 7-1 Auburn Tigers & coach Pat Dye welcomed the 7th ranked Maryland Terrapins of coach Bobby Ross who stood 7-1. Three different Auburn running backs rushed for more than 100 yards with a touchdown as the Tigers amassed 450 yards rushing & Auburn's RB Tommie Agee scored 2 touchdowns as the Tigers retained The Belt with a 35-23 win over the … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – November 5
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