Eight games on the docket today with a trip to the Sweet Sixteen in the offing. South Region Third Round No. 4 Michigan Wolverines (27-7) vs. No. 5 VCU Rams (27-8) Tip Off: 12:15 p.m. Location: South Regional, Auburn Hills, Mich.Arena: The Palace of Auburn Hills (24,276) The Rams (27-8) earned their highest seed in the NCAA Tournament since 1985 (No. 2) in its first … [Read more...] about Billikens, Bulldogs, Rams, Shockers and NCAA round three
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Creighton displays all the tools to make a tourney run
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Creighton (27-7, 13-5) displayed its versatile tools as it slipped by Wichita State (26-8, 12-6) 68-65 for the Missouri Valley Conference tournament championship on Sunday. In doing so, the Jays proved that they can sustain a formidable attack even when its All-American forward, Doug McDermott, struggles from the field. The 6'8" forward shot 5-13 … [Read more...] about Creighton displays all the tools to make a tourney run
He made his bed, now John Calipari must lie in it
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Kentucky's (20-10, 11-6) hopes of an NCAA bid this season took a wrong turn at Georgia (15-15, 9-8) Thursday evening. The Bulldogs, who came into the SEC contest at .500 in the league and one game below that mark overall, beat the Wildcats 72-62. Chalk that as one of those proverbial "bad losses" on the ESPN-scale. The real story, … [Read more...] about He made his bed, now John Calipari must lie in it
Andy Dufresne, Jay Gatsby and the Billy Baron effect
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- In the closing moments of Thursday night's victory, the nearly 1,400 in attendance stood and applauded the efforts of the Canisius Golden Griffins. It was a gesture not to be taken lightly. Outside more than a foot of snow blanketed Buffalo. Inside, Canisius added to the undeniable energy and enthusiasm growing on Main Street. The Griffs … [Read more...] about Andy Dufresne, Jay Gatsby and the Billy Baron effect
Taking offense to Jack Taylor’s offensive milestone
By Joe Manganiello Everyone grew up with the kid that never learned how to pass the ball. In pick-up games during grade school, nobody wanted to end up on that guy’s team because they knew it wouldn’t be any fun. In high school, “that guy” would almost be good enough for the school team, but he would inexplicably get into a yelling match with the varsity coach during … [Read more...] about Taking offense to Jack Taylor’s offensive milestone