Month: January 2009

Willard Speaks on Siena-Holy Cross Game

Holy Cross head coach Ralph Willard was hoping to hear from Siena head coach Fran McCaffery to talk about what happened last week when the two teams met and had an ending that surprised just about everyone there. His preference was, understandably, to keep things in-house on the matter.

Illinois: Poor Economy Delays Illini’s Plans

Illinois officials decided that now is the wrong time to spend $121 million on a new basketball arena or major revisions to Assembly Hall. Officials planned to decide by the end of 2008 whether to renovate or replace the Illini’s home court. However, they anticipate a shortfall in fundraising caused […]

Temple: Chaney Joins Second Hall of Fame

Former Temple coach John Chaney will become a member of the Owls’ Athletics Hall of Fame Jan. 24, eight years after the college basketball hall of fame inducted him. Chaney won 741 games as a coach, including 510 with the Owls. In 24 seasons at Temple, Chaney guided the team […]