Big Ten Conference Notebook by Nils Hoeger-Lerdal With the first half of the Big Ten season coming to a close, and in honor of Hollywood’s awards season, it’s time to hand out some mid-year prizes. I present to you, the Tennies. Work with me people. Best Visual Effects: Wisconsin’s Alando […]
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Brown: Family Ties
Family Ties: Here’s a little tidbit offered by the Philadelphia Daily News’ Dick Jerardi that could come in handy the next time you’re stuck in a conversation about which political candidates are stuck on the presidential bubble when you’d rather be discussing the NCAA Tournament bubble. Brown coach Craig Robinson […]
South Carolina: Gamecocks’ Reserve Center Departs Again
Gamecocks’ Reserve Center Departs Again: South Carolina backup center Ousmane Konate has left the team for a second time this month, and coach Dave Odom doubts the 6-10 junior will play again. Konate, who took a leave of absence earlier this month, needed to take care of some personal issues, […]
Michigan State: Spartans to Honor 2000 MVP
Spartans to Honor 2000 MVP: Michigan State announced Tuesday that it will retire former All-American Mateen Cleaves’ No 12 jersey. Cleaves, the all-time assists leader in Big Ten history, was most valuable player of the 2000 national champion Spartans and their only three-time All-American. He was chosen by the Detroit […]
NCAA: March Madness Lands on Forbes’ Most Valuable Sports Brand List
March Madness Lands on Forbes’ Most Valuable Sports Brand List: Forbes Magazine announced the Top 10 sporting events brands in the world, and the NCAA’s March Madness came in sixth. Forbes calculated the list by adding up the TV rights fees, sponsorship revenue from signage, ticket receipts and licensing revenue […]
Horizon Notebook
Horizon League Notebook by Cory Eve Ramblers Ramble Out, Raiders and Bulldogs Running Away The Loyola, Ill. Ramblers may have missed their opportunity to make another run at the regular season Horizon League championship. Last Thursday, the Ramblers were only a game and a half out of first place when […]
Big Sky Notebook
Big Sky Conference Notebook by Nick Dettmann ISU coach suspended First-year Idaho State men’s basketball coach Joe O’Brien was suspended for one game by the Big Sky Conference, following comments he made about the officiating during the Bengals’ 67-65 loss to Portland State on Saturday. “I don’t think you call […]
SEC Notebook
SEC Notebook by Ryan Glenn I do not think too many people understand what a home game has been become in this league. SEC fans are passionate. When two SEC schools come together, the atmosphere in the gym become electric. 10 of the 12 SEC schools have seen an increase […]
Colonial Notebook
Colonial Athletic Association Notebook by Phil Kasiecki Rams Continue to Win VCU’s win over William & Mary on Monday night made the Rams the second CAA team ever to start conference play with 11 consecutive wins. They join the 1985-86 Richmond team with that distinction. The Rams will have a […]
ACC Notebook
Atlantic Coast Conference Notebook by Michael Protos As the ACC’s teams pass the midpoint of conference play this week, some teams have a lot of work ahead to ensure a bid to the NCAA Tournament. Not surprisingly, North Carolina and Duke are locks for the tournament. A shock too many, […]
