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Archive for February 2008

February 29th, 2008

Injury bug hits Kentucky

The Kentucky Wildcats, who are only one game behind Tennessee in the race for the SEC Eastern Division title, suffered a major injury blow on Friday when stud freshman Patrick Patterson was diagnosed with stress fracture in his left ankle. Patterson will miss the rest of the season.
Patterson, the leading freshman scorer in the SEC, […]

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February 28th, 2008

Games to watch this week - February 28th

The clock is ticking…
March Madness is fast approaching.
Every conference game matters. One big win could secure your team a birth in the NCAA tournament. One huge loss could dash your team’s hopes to play in the post-season.
Here are some of the biggest games to watch this week:

Tonight: #15 Michigan State at #9 Wisconsin - the […]

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February 27th, 2008

ESPN’s Andy Katz: Big Men on Campus report

If you haven’t seen Andy Katz’s latest Big Men on Campus report, you need to watch it. Katz is always informative and insightful.

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February 26th, 2008

F Dyson reinstated by UConn

The 16th ranked Connecticut Huskies received a boost to their lineup on Tuesday as suspended forward Jerome Dyson was reinstated to the squad.
Dyson was suspended for nine games after he was cited by campus police for possession of alcohol by a minor. Following the citation, Dyson failed a drug test and was suspended.
Dyson was averaging […]

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February 25th, 2008

Top 25 rankings - ESPN/USA Today poll - 2/25

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new #1 team in the nation - the Tennessee Volunteers. After their thrilling victory over previously undefeated Memphis last weekend, the Vols are the new unanimous #1 team in the latest ESPN/USA Today poll.
1. Tennessee (31 first place votes) 25-2 775 points
2. North Carolina 26-2 726 points
3. Memphis 26-1 […]

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February 23rd, 2008

Quote of the day - 2/23

Many pearls of wisdom have come out of the world of college basketball. Some are profound…some are humorous…all are enjoyable. Here is today’s Quote of the Day from the main man himself, Dr. James Naismith:
The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need. Those boys simply would not play […]

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February 22nd, 2008

IU head coach Sampson is gone

ESPN’s Andy Katz is reporting that Indiana University and embattled head coach Kelvin Sampson have reached a buyout agreement of $750,000. Under the terms of the agreement, Sampson will not sue IU for wrongful termination. Apparently, IU learned a valuable lesson that happened a couple of years ago when former Ohio State coach Jim O’Brien […]

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February 21st, 2008

Top 10 Dumbest college sports mascots

The collegiate basketball landscape is filled with tradition, pageantry, school spirit and folklore. There are unforgettable plays, legendary players and coaches, dramatic wins and heartbreaking losses.
Oh, and one more thing - mascots. Lots of mascots. Big ones. Small ones. Clever ones. Ridiculous ones.
So, in honor of those mascots that are either ridiculous, stupid, boring, or […]

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February 20th, 2008

Games to watch this week - February 20th

No matter what sports you follow, you should always want to see the best teams and/or players competing against one another. #1 vs. #2.
It appears that college basketball fans are going to get their wish, as long as Tulane and Auburn don’t spoil the party tonight.
#1 Memphis versus #2 Tennessee on Saturday headlines the […]

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February 19th, 2008

Video interview with Memphis coach John Calipari

If you haven’t heard, the Memphis Tigers are on top of the college basketball world. The Tigers are the unanimous #1 team in the country and are one of the favorites to win the NCAA championship this March.
ESPN conducted a great interview with head coach John Calipari, which is posted below.

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