Cleveland State’s shocker against Vanderbilt serves notice that the Vikings are ready to move on from the Norris Cole era without slowing down too much.
Month: November 2011
The Value of Tempo Free
With another season now upon us, a look at tempo-free analysis is in order. A couple of Atlantic 10 teams provide a jumping-off point for it.
Northeastern’s frontcourt looks much better already
One reason Northeastern is a hard team to project this season is the frontcourt. If first impressions are worth anything, though, the Huskies may be a team we can project more favorably.
Long night for UCF
The NCAA’s investigation into potentially major recruiting violations already has several critical members of the Knights, including coach Donnie Jones, sidelined with suspensions, possibly derailing what looked to be a promising season in Orlando.
Henson sets the tone for Tar Heels
Appropriately, North Carolina used its superior defense to get past Michigan State in the teams’ season opener on an aircraft carrier in honor of Veterans Day.
Northeastern-BU reminds us what we miss and will miss more
Northeastern’s 82-74 win over Boston University in overtime isn’t a story of utmost national significance all by itself. But it’s an old rivalry that means something to both schools and their fans.
Michigan State and Big Ten look for port during storm
There’s plenty of news coming out of the Big Ten to overshadow Michigan State’s opener against North Carolina on the USS Carl Vinson. But the nod to honoring U.S. troops and veterans embodies the positivity that we love in college hoops.
And here we go…
On a day when we honor our active-duty military personnel and veterans across the country, we also celebrate the full-fledge return of college hoops, highlighted, fittingly, by a game played on an aircraft carrier.
Quick Hitters – November 11, 2011
A few quick notes as the college basketball season begins, with thoughts on young St. John’s winning two out of the gate, George Mason’s point guard situation, intriguing early matchups and an under-the-radar commitment.
2011-12 Big East Conference Preview
Who knows what the Big East will look like in a few years, but for 2011-12, the conference looks like the home of the defending national champs, in addition to the home for a few teams eying this season’s title.
