Will the Hawks Fly High Again? by Phil Kasiecki AMHERST, Mass. – All good things must come to an end, and if recent games are any indication, 2005-06 could be the end for the great run St. Joseph’s has been having. Over a month ago, the Hawks scored a big […]
Month: January 2006
A Rivalry Gone
Red Storm and Hoyas Aren’t the Same by Ray Floriani NEW YORK – Georgetown against St. John’s was once the hottest ticket in town. Back in 1985 there was no internet. If there were, Ebay certainly would have been deluged for ticket requests and people willing to trade virtually anything […]
America East Notebook
America East Notebook by Phil Kasiecki Seawolves Start Winning Stony Brook was the last winless team in America East before finally picking up two wins last week. The Seawolves have certainly not had it easy in non-conference play, as they have one of the toughest schedules in America. Helping out […]
Villanova vs. Rutgers
Rivalry in Central New Jersey by John Celestand There are so many parallels and so many storylines that will make this match up between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the No. 3 Villanova Wildcats one to watch. Add this to the matchup being of two teams off to their best […]
Cincinnati: Kirkland’s Injury Is Worst-Case Scenario
Kirkland’s Injury Is Worst-Case Scenario: Cincinnati fans and coaches had their fingers crossed that senior forward Armein Kirkland’s knee injury would be minor. But the indications — he heard a pop when coming down after attacking the basket against Connecticut — weren’t good. Neither was the official report. Doctors determined […]
UCLA: Hobbled Shipp Sunk for Season
Hobbled Shipp Sunk for Season: UCLA sophomore forward Josh Shipp is shutting it down because of persistent pain in his hip that requires medical attention. Shipp had arthroscopic surgery before the season to repair a torn labrum and remove a bone spur. The healing had been slow, but Shipp returned […]
NCAA: Bradley and North Dakota Can Keep Nicknames, for Now
Bradley and North Dakota Can Keep Nicknames, for Now: The NCAA’s executive committee ruled that Bradley and North Dakota can keep their American Indian nicknames and mascots for now. The committee could not complete the appeals process, so it will defer a decision until April. The Bradley Braves and North […]
NCAA: 10 Schools Recognized for Diversity
10 Schools Recognized for Diversity: The Laboratory for Diversity in Sport, run by Texas A&M, has recognized the best 10 Division I schools that excel in diversity in their athletic departments. The schools on the list accomplished excellence in diversity strategy, African-American graduation rates, Title IX compliance, employees’ gender diversity […]
Indiana: Hoosier Hurting
Hoosier Hurting: Indiana sophomore forward D.J. White might miss the remainder of the season because he broke another bone in his left foot. The injury occurred Saturday in the Hoosiers’ thrilling 81-79 win against Ohio State. White broke a different bone in his foot earlier in the season, forcing him […]
Georgia Tech: Yellow Jacket Can’t Meet Standards
Yellow Jacket Can’t Meet Standards: Georgia Tech senior forward Theodis Tarver is academically ineligible because he has failed to meet Yellow Jacket standards. He is eligible according to NCAA standards, but coach Paul Hewitt has higher expectations for his players. Tarver played sparingly earlier in the season but cracked the […]
