By Paul Casey Gotham A glance at some of the interesting tilts on this week’s college basketball slate. Syracuse at Pittsburgh - Today Young coaches should cue wahtever recording device they have at their disposal. It's the annual Panthers how-to video on running offense against the 2-3 zone. Reports are Syracuse will play without Kris Joseph who hit his head in … [Read more...] about Games of intrigue 11.2
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Casey’s Top 25 | 12/13/10
1. Duke - The loss of Kyrie Irving makes the Blue Devils all the more mortal. 2. Kansas - Josh Selby's suspension is behind him. The Morris twins might be the best ball-getters in the country. 3. Ohio State - Jared Sullinger is reaping his share of attention. 4. Tennessee - Has controversy unified the Vols? 5. UConn - Who'd a thought? 6. Syracuse - The Orange made the … [Read more...] about Casey’s Top 25 | 12/13/10
Casey’s Top 25 | 12/6/10
1. Duke - It's been Kyrie Irving to the rescue. In fact, how did the frosh NOT get a POTW? 2. Pittsburgh - The Panthers have been prowling through mid-major opponents. Tennessee pays a visit on the 11th. 3. Kansas - The Jayhawks surprisingly struggled with UCLA. Tangle with Memphis tomorrow. Who will get a dose of truth serum? 4. Ohio State - Made Florida State looked … [Read more...] about Casey’s Top 25 | 12/6/10
Syracuse runs past Canisius
By Paul Casey Gotham SYRACUSE, N.Y. - With sixteen and change remaining in the second half of Sunday afternoon's upstate New York basketball clash at the Carrier Dome, Jim Boeheim put his right fingertips into his left palm signaling for a timeout. The Syracuse Orange coach had seen enough. Greg Logins had knocked down his fourth three of the afternoon, and the Canisius … [Read more...] about Syracuse runs past Canisius
Canisius-Syracuse: Tale of the Tape
By Paul Casey Gotham Setting: The Carrier Dome at 900 Irving Avenue in Syracuse, New York is the site as Tom Parrotta and his Canisius College Golden Griffins (1-0) pay a visit to Jim Boeheim and his No. 10 Syracuse Orange (1-0). Plot: It's the Metro-Atlantic Conference versus the Big East Conference. Both teams are coming off season-opening wins at home, Friday night. … [Read more...] about Canisius-Syracuse: Tale of the Tape