Conference USA Preview by Zach Van Hart Last season was a first for Conference USA – the first time a conference member made it to the Final Four. Marquette’s trip through the NCAA Tournament now seems long forgotten, as the probable reshuffle of C-USA will start to take place during […]
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C-USA Offseason News Update
Conference USA Offseason News Update by Zach Van Hart No thanks to this whole ACC/Big East deal, Conference USA has become a hot topic around the nation. With so many rumors flying around of who is going where, C-USA is kind of in limbo right now. Even the latest development […]
Most Famous Midnight Madness
The Most Famous Midnight Madness by Zach Van Hart There is something about Midnight Madness. It’s quirky, it’s late, it’s not a real practice; yet we always come to watch. Friday the tradition returned to college basketball arenas all over the country. For the school I attend, the University of […]
Cincinnati Midnight Madness
Bearcat Madness by Zach Van Hart After a year hiatus, Midnight Madness returned to Cincinnati Friday. There were autograph signings, prizes thrown into the crowd, performances by the cheerleaders and an introduction to the dance team. But what the fans came to see was the men’s team. In fact, quite […]
George Plimpton
A Tribute to George Plimpton by Zach Van Hart Why do sports writers do what we do? Sure, we have literary ability. We like to travel. We enjoy seeing our name in print. But honestly, the real reason is we wish we could be the ones on the field playing. […]
AND 1 Mixtape Tour Cincinnati
On the Riverfront with the AND 1 Mixtape Tour by Zach Van Hart Not to toot my town’s own horn, but Cincinnati was all over US Bank Arena Wednesday night when the And1 Mix Tape tour came to the Queen City. The Cincinnati team, lead by Bearcat-to-be James White, ended […]
Reviewing the ESPYs
Watching the ESPYs by Zach Van Hart Thank goodness ESPN replayed the ESPY Awards Wednesday night immediately after the first showing. Because it aired back-to-back, a boneheaded reporter (yours truly) was able to watch the whole show after he remembered halfway through the live broadcast he was suppose to be […]
NBA Draft Telecast
Watching the 2003 Draft Telecast by Zach Van Hart Thursday night I had two choices – stay home and watch the NBA Draft, live at Madison Square Garden in New York, or go see Finding Nemo at the movie theater. Both were set to start at 7:30 p.m., with some […]
A Look Back at the 2002 Draft
A Look Back at the 2002 Draft by Zach Van Hart With the 2003 NBA Draft merely days away, it’s time to revisit how the First Round draft picks from the 2002 NBA Draft held up during their rookie seasons. To finish off, we will honor our choices for All […]
Horizon League 2002-03 Season Recap
Horizon League 2002-03 Season Recap by Zach Van Hart During the regular season, it was a three-team race for first place – Butler, UW-Milwaukee and Illinois-Chicago. While the upstart Panthers and Flames made great runs, the veteran Bulldogs came away with the regular season crown. However, during the conference tournament […]
