The Final Four is here and within a few days a champion will be crowned, nets will be cut, and one of the four last coaches will talk to Jim Nantz, just before “One Shining Moment” and the declaration that John Wall will enter the NBA Draft.
And, while you think I’d be happy, I am [...]
The NCAA: “We just wanted to destroy something beautiful”
No Shocker
So, Northern Iowa did in fact beat the Shockers of Wichita State today to get the Missouri Valley automatic bid.
More Tickets Punched
Along with Cornell, Winthrop (Big South), E. Tennessee State (Atlantic Sun), and Murray State (Ohio Valley) have all received automatic bids on Saturday.
Today, the following will be decided:
Missouri Valley: No. Iowa/Wichita State 2p.
Automatic Bids:
Cornell (IVY)
Winthrop (BIG SOUTH)
East Tenn State (ATLANTIC SUN)
Murray State (OHIO VALLEY)
See our 2010 NCAA Tournament Automatic Bids Page!
Last a little longer…
With their win over Brown, Cornell is the first to punch a dance card for the Madness. The Ivy does not have a conference tournament, so the overall conference champion gets the automatic bid.
This is the third straight year for The Big Red who went 12-1 in conference and 26-4 overall.
While the Ivy teams [...]
Calipari on the rocks?
According to Beverly Fortune at Kentucky.com, Maker’s Mark bourbon will be producing a limited edition John Calipari bottle.
Made of a special blend of bourbon, this edition is guaranteed to turn you into the underdog in everyone else’s eyes the never-ending ability to say all the right stuff to Erin Andrews. Don’t drink too much, or [...]
Saturday Services 2/27/10
And, we’re back!
Monday night heralded the return of our most humble temple who was out for three weeks due to injury. Just in time too, since we are currently in Judgment Week, the time where bubbles galore start popping. Just think, next time you hear from me, it will be March! This looks to [...]
Along came a Spider(s)
So, with Tom Brady and his boos, and Mark McGuire and his juice dominating the sports headlines today, two little stories about former Richmond coaches hit the wire today with little if any notice. And the two coaches are going in opposite directions.
First, Jerry Wainwright was fired from DePaul today after 22 consecutive Big East [...]
Dumars to Michigan
File under: Keeping it in the Family – according to AnnArbor.com, former South Florida guard Jordan Dumars, son of Piston great Joe Dumars, will be transferring to Michigan.
File Under: Um…
It’s halftime during the Minnesota/Purdue game. We are back to the studio where Karl Ravich and Steven Bardo are looking at highlights of the UNC/College of Charleston upset for which Steven Bardo said,
“College Basketball players are like teabags. They need hot water to bring out the flavor.”
Steven, could you have come up with a better [...]
I can’t wait for ESPN Classic 3D
Today that ESPN.com reported that the World Wide Leader of Sports will be broadcasting sporting matches in 3D this summer.
ESPN 3D will showcase a minimum of 85 live sporting events during its first year, beginning June 11 with the first 2010 FIFA World Cup match, featuring South Africa versus Mexico, ESPN and ABC Sports president [...]
