Boston College is an interesting team to predict. As happens often, a look at the team on paper raises questions to many, but a look at the coach raises another question for those people.
Month: November 2009
Beantown Slam Playoffs Beckon
As the two playoff weekends beckon in the Beantown Slam fall league, there are plenty of contenders. There is also one thing that has held up through another regular season of play.
Northwestern: Wildcats’ Coble Goes Down With Foot Injury
Northwestern fans are holding their breath as leading scorer Kevin Coble undergoes tests to determine the severity of a foot injury he suffered in practice.
Virginia: Personal Matters Force Tucker to Temporarily Leave Team
Virginia senior forward Jamil Tucker will take an indefinite leave of absence to take care of personal matters, which will hurt the Cavaliers’ frontcourt depth.
Minnesota: Already Suspended for Theft Charges, White a Suspect in Campus Crime
Freshman forward Royce White, recently arrested and charted after shoplifting at the Mall of America, might be in more legal trouble if arrested and charged with the theft of a laptop from a campus dormitory.
North Carolina Ruins Isiah’s Debut
North Carolina won by 16 in Isiah Thomas’ college coaching debut. A look at some numbers reveals a couple of likely strengths and a potential issue for the Tar Heels.
Arkansas: 5 Players Suspended to Start the Season
The Razorbacks will play Alcorn State Nov. 13 without two-thirds of the team’s scoring after coach John Pelphrey suspends five players for violating team rules.
Illinois: Illini Start Season Without Jordan
Illinois will play Southern Illinois-Edwardsville and Northern Illinois without backup guard Jeff Jordan, son of legendary Hall of Famer Michael Jordan.
Journey of Discovery Lies Ahead For Young Providence
A senior-laden team last year, Providence will have a lot of new faces this season, meaning there will be a lot of learning in the next few months.
Villanova: Yarou Cleared to Play After Age Controversy
The NCAA accepted the birth certificate of Mouphtaou Yarou as proof that he is not 25, as possibly indicated by a report that he participated in a 2007 African Cup tournament.
