Ivy League 2006-07 Preview by Phil Kasiecki In some ways, the 2005-06 season was a typical one in the Ivy League: Penn and Princeton came out on top of everyone else. But the end result doesn’t tell the whole story. No prognosticator figured the Tigers would be in the hunt […]
Month: November 2006
Season Opening Notes
Early Season Notes by Ray Floriani SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. – A few warm-ups as the season is finally here, from the gridiron to the world of officiating. The call was made a few days ago to the Rutgers Media Relations office. Kathy answered the phone and said media relations director […]
Mountain West Preview
Mountain West Conference 2006-07 Preview by Brad Best With most of the top talent returning for another helping of collegiate competition, this looks to be a resurgent year for men’s basketball in the Mountain West Conference. Quality freshman recruits, impressive transfers and upperclassman leadership should add up to some real […]
Boston College Preview
New Season, New Look at The Heights by Phil Kasiecki CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The Eagles have a new look in their second season in the ACC, and it’s not just in their desire to run more, although that was plainly evident in their 111-65 win over St. Francis Xavier […]
Southland Preview
Southland Conference 2006-07 Preview by Phil Kasiecki The Southland Conference had one of the big moments in the 2006 NCAA Tournament, as Northwestern State became the first team in the conference to reach the second round in 21 years when they rallied from a 17-point deficit to defeat Iowa. The […]
Providence Preview
Friars Trying to Take Next Step by Phil Kasiecki PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The freshmen who were the face of the Providence Friars last season are now sophomores. It’s time to grow up fast just like they had to last season. To be sure, the Friars aren’t just their sophomores – […]
Minnesota: Winona Beats Gophers
Winona Beats Gophers: That headline might conjure thoughts of a certain beleaguered actress committing animal abuse. Minnesota fans would probably prefer that to the outcome of last night’s exhibition game against Winona State — an embarrassing 69-64 defeat. Winona State is the defending Division II championship squad, and the team […]
UNLV: Rebels Retire Anthony’s No. 50
Rebels Retire Anthony’s No. 50: UNLV honored former Rebel point guard Greg Anthony during Wednesday’s exhibition game vs. Dixie State College by retiring his No. 50 jersey. Anthony helped lead UNLV to a championship in 1990 and finished his career as the school’s leader in assists and steals. With Johnson […]
Kansas: Self Tires of Giles’ Antics
Self Tires of Giles’ Antics: Kansas coach Bill Self has dismissed junior forward C.J. Giles for violating the team’s behavior codes. Police gave Giles a ticket for misdemeanor battery following a run-in with an ex-girlfriend, who Giles said refused to leave his apartment. Self condemned Giles’ behavior. He had already […]
Oklahoma: Oklahoma Sharpshooter Will Miss First Two
Oklahoma Sharpshooter Will Miss First Two: Oklahoma senior guard Michael Neal must watch from the sidelines when the Sooners open the season against Norfolk State and Liberty. Oklahoma reported that Neal will miss the two games because he violated NCAA policies by participating in a summer league that is more […]
