For Boston College, A Lot Changes in a Short Time by Phil Kasiecki CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Looking for a team that has changed drastically in a week, at least on the surface? Look no further than Boston College. It was only eight days earlier that the inconsistent Eagles lost […]
Month: January 2008
South Carolina: Odom to Retire at End of Season
Odom to Retire at End of Season: South Carolina coach Dave Odom will end his 31-year NCAA coaching career and retire when this season concludes, ESPN’s Andy Katz reported. Odom, 65, is in his eighth season with the Gamecocks. In 21 years as a head coach at East Carolina, Wake […]
Oklahoma: Sooners’ Big Man Has Sprained MCL
Sooners’ Big Man Has Sprained MCL: Oklahoma leading scorer and rebounder Blake Griffin’s MRI has confirmed an MCL sprain on his left knee that could sideline him for as long as four weeks. The freshman forward suffered the injury after landing awkwardly less than five minutes into an 85-55 loss […]
Penn State: Penn State’s Claxton Tears ACL
Penn State’s Claxton Tears ACL: Penn State standout Geary Claxton’s MRI revealed a torn ACL, an injury that will end his collegiate career. The injury occurred during Tuesday’s 80-55 loss against No. 16 Wisconsin when the forward tried to get an offensive rebound, got tangled with Badger center Brian Butch […]
UCLA: UCLA Fans Formally Asked to Leave Coach in Peace
UCLA Fans Formally Asked to Leave Coach in Peace: UCLA fans have been asked to not disturb former coach John Wooden during home basketball games. Wooden, 97, sits behind the Bruins’ bench and is usually asked for his autograph by countless fans. The request to leave him alone was brought […]
Oklahoma State: Sutton Declares Anderson OK to Play
Sutton Declares Anderson OK to Play: Oklahoma State coach Sean Sutton said he believes freshman James Anderson won’t miss any action because of an ankle injury. Sutton said the injury, suffered during the Cowboys’ 79-71 loss at Baylor Tuesday night, is mild but that he’ll limit Anderson in practice. Anderson’s […]
Connecticut: Calhoun Plans to Be Back Tonight
Calhoun Plans to Be Back Tonight: After missing one game and a half, Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun will likely be back for the Huskies’ game tonight against Big East rival Providence. Calhoun left the bench during the second half of Connecticut’s win vs. St. John’s Jan. 8 and also missed […]
Pepperdine: Walberg Resigns at Pepperdine
Walberg Resigns at Pepperdine: Pepperdine coach Vance Walberg has resigned for personal reasons, he announced today. He leaves the team at 6-12 and 0-2 in the West Coast Conference in his second season at the helm. Walberg came to Pepperdine in 2006 from Fresno City College. This season has not […]
UNC Greensboro: UNC Greensboro Prepares to Honor Hines
UNC Greensboro Prepares to Honor Hines: UNC Greensboro senior forward Kyle Hines has had such a successful career that the Spartans plan to retire his number Feb. 28 before the team plays Chattanooga in Hines’ penultimate home game. Hines is averaging 17.5 points and 9.0 rebounds per game this season […]
Nike Super Six
Nike Super Six News & Notes by Ray Floriani NEW YORK – For just over three quarters Paterson Catholic did what was needed. The Cougars were running the break, penetrating and taking care of the defensive end. Then in the final six minutes it all came unglued. Mount Vernon rallied […]
