Coaches often speak of the importance of the first four minutes, as they can set a tone for the ballgame. It is no guarantee of the outcome, but it often tells us something, and two games in New Jersey this weekend illustrate that.
Month: February 2011
Terriers, Catamounts Enter Tournament in Opposite Directions
Sunday’s regular season finale between Boston University and Vermont didn’t mean anything in the standings or the seeding for the America East Tournament. But the end result could foreshadow what lies ahead for both teams.
Seniors Carry Brown on Their Big Night
On a night that was all about the seniors, the play on the court followed the pregame ceremony for Brown. It was Senior Night, and while it’s easy to look at Brown’s underclassmen and the promise and growth they have shown, the seniors were the focus for more reasons than the obvious in Brown’s 100-76 blowout of Dartmouth.
Jimmer and the Cougars Take Aim at a No. 1 Seed
In our weekend roundup, we track the short- and long-term comings and goings of a few coaches. Plus we’ve got a compelling argument for BYU to be a No. 1 seed.
Northeastern Closes Out Regular Season Like Old Times
If you knew nothing else about Northeastern this season and only watched Saturday’s game in a vacuum, you might think it was like old times – last year, in fact. The Huskies looked like a team with a lot of energy, in great spirits, and picking up a win on their home court as they pulled out a 78-68 win over UNC-Wilmington on Senior Day.
UNC Wilmington a Pleasant Surprise in Peterson’s First Year
Put Saturday’s 78-68 loss at Northeastern aside for a minute. UNC Wilmington has to go down as one of the pleasant surprises in the Colonial Athletic Association this season as the conference tournament beckons.
For Harvard, History Repeats Itself at Brown
History repeated itself on Friday night, and fortunately for Harvard, it was in a good way. Their 74-68 win at Brown looked a little like what happened less than two weeks earlier.
Coaches Behaving Badly Edition
It wasn’t a great week for a couple of big-name coaches and one small-school coach who’s garnering far more attention than he bargained for.
NCAA Tournament Bracket Breakdown: Projected Field 3.0
The overall No. 1 seed is the most coveted spot in the NCAA Tournament, and once again, a Big East team holds the advantage heading down the stretch.
Miami Follows Formula For a Key Road Win
Miami followed a pretty simple formula for getting a good win, and one on the road, on Wednesday night. They got strong play inside, didn’t let Boston College get very close during a second-half rally, and played a good defensive game, resulting in a 73-64 win over the Eagles.
