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Shorthanded Bonnies and Huskies to duel at Prudential Center

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By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The game can still play out as advertised, even as the individual matchups have taken a hit. An Adama Sanogo-Osun Osunniyi faceoff down low and Kyle Lofton-R.J. Cole duel in the backcourt have given way to a more pressing question: Which team will better handle being shorthanded on Saturday, the 8-1 St. Bonaventure Bonnies or 8-2 Connecticut Huskies? St. … [Read more...] about Shorthanded Bonnies and Huskies to duel at Prudential Center

All-Americans Taking The Super Out Of Super Size

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By Paul Gotham The hits just keep coming for the Golden Arches. It was bad enough when Morgan Spurlock released his documentary exposing the ills of fast food. Like any of us needed a movie to prove that a steady diet of Big Macs, fries, and Coke would lead to poor health. Did Spurlock really need to put himself through 30 days of three meals a day from McDonald's? Wouldn't … [Read more...] about All-Americans Taking The Super Out Of Super Size

UConn-Notre Dame: Tale Of The Tape

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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