Big East Notebook by Kevin Reilly Topsy-Turvy An unpredictable season of college hoops continues to be just that – unpredictable. Let’s take a look at three ball games this weekend in this conference that didn’t exactly flow according to form. But, why should they? It’s been that kind of season. […]
Month: February 2003
SEC Notebook
Southeastern Conference Notebook by Rainer Sabin Once considered a doormat by fans and sportswriters alike, Vanderbilt (10-8, 3-4 SEC) has emerged as a team that is not only competitive, but also dangerous. The Commodores, who are led by senior forward Matt Frieje, knocked off No. 15 Georgia and Ole Miss […]
Patriot League Notebook
Patriot League Notebook by Harry Adams Lehigh drops two straight The great physicist and mathematician Albert Einstein developed many theories with which he based his scientific research. If Einstein were a college basketball reporter he would be discussing his theory that for every action there is an equal and opposite […]
Morning Dish
The Morning Dish – Tuesday, February 4th, 2003 by Adam Shandler Cancer. It’s that disease that other people get. Cancer. Folks in the athletic community aren’t supposed to get it because they know how to take care of themselves. Cancer. It’s for smokers and drinkers and people who work in […]
Dwyane Wade
Wading above the Talent by Bill Thayer His name evokes images of a certain sit-com character. You know, the one with the flip glasses who was in love with Denise Huxtable. He plays in Milwaukee, not for the Bucks, but in the same arena. He’s an All-America candidate from Chicago, […]
Shots in the Dark 3
Shots in the Dark by Jon Gonzalez Sweet Little Lies:I have to say, I’m a little confused over this whole Arizona candy stealing situation. As far as I’m concerned, the only thing we know for sure is that Luke Walton, one of the best players in the country, is a […]
ACC Notebook
Atlantic Coast Conference Notebook by Michael Protos Dissecting a rivalry Round one of the ACC’s most historic rivalry kicks off Wednesday night in Durham as the North Carolina Tar Heels (2-5, 11-9) attempt to upset the No. 7 Duke Blue Devils (4-3, 14-3). But with recent dominance by Duke, how […]
Mid-Continent Notebook
Mid-Continent Conference Notebook by Matt Amis There were some high velocity twists and turns to go along with the impactful drama. And no, I’m not talking about “The Recruit,” but rather this weekend’s Mid-Con action. For starters, Valparaiso (11-8, 6-1 Mid-Con) suffered its first conference loss, dropping a 71-68 overtime […]
Big West Notebook
Big West Conference Notebook by Shaan Hassan The Rise of Pacific, the Fall of Irvine Anything is possible in the wild, wild west. Examples: Pacific (6-3) has found itself tied for second in the conference with Santa Barbara (6-3), while Irvine (5-4) has lost three games in a row, tying […]
Mid-American Notebook
Mid-American Conference Notebook by Adam Trumble Filling in this week for Adam: Jeremy Speer A different week brings different leadership in the wild MAC West, as Saturday victories for Central Michigan and Northern Illinois propelled the two to supplant Bowling Green atop the division. Kent State continues its steady play […]
