By Paul Casey Gotham Nearly a year has passed, but Tom Pecora still gets goose bumps when he recalls the moment. His Fordham Rams had just rallied from 21 points down to defeat St. John's. He left the locker room intending to make his way to the post-game press conference. There in the hallway an older gentleman in a suit and tie greeted him with a hug and began crying on … [Read more...] about Pecora enjoys the flavor of Rose Hill
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Signed, sealed, delivered: Fairfield Stags 2011-12
The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what MAAC basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class. Fairfield's Stags get their spot on the pedestal. The Stags fell to Kent State 72-68 in the second round of the NIT. Since then Sydney Johnson has taken the reins. Johnson and his staff welcome two freshmen that are Signed, sealed, delivered: … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Fairfield Stags 2011-12
SLU Schedule Released
ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis head men’s basketball coach Rick Majerus today announced the Billikens’ 2011-12 schedule. Saint Louis will play at least 17 matchups against teams that advanced to the postseason last year. In addition, SLU will play up to 18 games against teams that posted a winning record a season ago. The challenging non-conference slate kicks off Friday, Nov. 11, … [Read more...] about SLU Schedule Released
Billikens face Boston College to Open 76 Classic
ST. LOUIS – ESPN and tournament organizers today released the pairings for the fifth-annual 76 Classic, which will be played Nov. 24-27 at the Anaheim (Calif.) Convention Center, adjacent to Disneyland. Saint Louis opens the tournament on Thanksgiving (Nov. 24) against Boston College. Tip time is slated for 1 p.m. (St. Louis time) and will be televised on ESPNU. The other … [Read more...] about Billikens face Boston College to Open 76 Classic
St. Bonaventure accepts CBI bid
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – After posting the program's first winning season in nearly a decade, the St. Bonaventure University men's basketball team (16-14) has accepted a bid into the College Basketball Invitational (CBI). The rest of the tournament field will be announced late Sunday evening. The opponent, time and location for an opening round game on Tuesday or Wednesday … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure accepts CBI bid