Compiled by PAUL GOTHAM Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming players of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with a look at the first-year players of the Niagara Purple Eagles. Niagara finished 7-25 (5-15 in MAAC play) last season and fell to Canisius in the opening round of the MAAC tournament. Chris Casey and his staff welcome to the lineup Kahlil … [Read more...] about Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Niagara Purple Eagles 2016-17
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Andy Enfield gets USC back on the radar
By PAUL GOTHAM LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. -- He's traded coasts, but Andy Enfield didn't trade systems. Enfield, the architect of Dunk City which put FGCU on the map, has the University of Southern California Trojans on the brink of relevance. And the style of play is the same that took a school less than a decade removed from Division II play to the Sweet Sixteen. "We … [Read more...] about Andy Enfield gets USC back on the radar
Rebounds & Putbacks: USC 72 Wichita State 69
First thoughts after the University of Southern California Trojans defeated the No. 20 Wichita State Shockers, 72-69 in the opening round of the 2015 Advocare Invitational. By PAUL GOTHAM LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. -- How it happened Bennie Boatwright led a long-range attack as USC erased a second-half deficit and improved to 5-0 on the season. Boatwright was one of four … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: USC 72 Wichita State 69
OSU’s Meyer hasn’t heard from any third uncles
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- To the victors go the spoils. Then there's the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. The Buckeyes rolled up 572 yards in 56 plays in the season-opening 42-24 win at Virginia Tech. Ohio State set a school record averaging 10.2 yards per play including 9.7 yards per rush (second-best in school history). Six different players corralled passes. And … [Read more...] about OSU’s Meyer hasn’t heard from any third uncles
Oh Caption, My Caption | Lane Kiffin
There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of captions, for you the flag will be … [Read more...] about Oh Caption, My Caption | Lane Kiffin