Steve Alford’s firing at UCLA was no surprise. That still doesn’t make it right in the middle of a season.
Tag: Virginia
The Morning Dish – Thursday, December 20, 2018
On a night with three matchups between the conferences, the ACC had the SEC’s number, especially in Raleigh. Plus the hits keep coming for one conference out west, another west coast team looks better all the time, and a couple of coaches will be under contract a little longer.
The Morning Dish – Thursday, November 29, 2018
There was plenty of drama and a lot of good basketball, and in the end the ACC/Big Ten Challenge ended up even. Plus Big East teams add wins, a Bonnie is finally back in action, and a couple of monster games with teams on opposite ends of the bottom line.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, November 24, 2018
For the second time in three days, a big-time matchup for a tournament championship was at least as good as advertised. Plus several more tournament final matchups are set, a concerning development in Nashville, and a first loss of the season in a blowout.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – October 23, 2018
In our latest podcast, we look at the preseason AP Top 25, plus the continuing trial in the FBI investigation, some news with the NBA G League, and a look at how the Big East shapes up now that one team just got a big boost.
March Madness: Numbers and notes
With the first weekend in the books and the second one almost here, a look at a few notes is in order, from UMBC’s historic upset to Syracuse’s confounding zone defense and the inspiration of Sister Jean.
2018 NCAA Tournament first week review: Chaos not so surprising in a season full of it
Notes, numbers and review from the first weekend of the 2018 NCAA Tournament, including highlights, lowlights, thoughts on television coverage and more.
Talking Hoops With Ted Sarandis – March 17, 2018
In our latest podcast, there is one main story to focus on: history being made in Charlotte and its aftermath. But we also talk about tough times for the Pac-12 and a key member school, plus an added challenge ahead at Pittsburgh.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, March 17, 2018
History of the kind some of us never imagined occurring happened on Friday night. It was shocking in so many ways. Plus injury questions abound heading into the next round, while the next head coach at one school may have more headaches from the outset.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Being a small, relatively unknown, Franciscan Catholic school is plenty enough to appeal to the average, underdog-loving fan of the NCAA Tournament, but St. Bonaventure provided all the more reason to for fans to take notice with its play Tuesday night.
