Once was a time when November college hoops consisted of nothing more than glorified scrimmages with fans in the bleachers. Top 25 teams looking to catch their stride would schedule games against bottom of the barrel squads in contests that would amount to nothing more than a match up resembling the one-sided affairs of the Harlem Globetrotters and Washington Generals. With … [Read more...] about NCAA Hoops – Early Returns
Archives for November 2008
Cooking with Chas: What to Do When the Hot Stove Cools Off
Just a month removed from the Philadelphia Phillies' World Series celebration, the pilot light on the hot stove appears to have flickered out. All of the post-season awards have been announced, the Jake Peavy trade rumors have died down, and none of the major free agents seem to be in a hurry to find new homes. So, unless you're interested in more talk about the Mitchell … [Read more...] about Cooking with Chas: What to Do When the Hot Stove Cools Off
Tuesdays with Smitty: The Thanksgiving Edition
Well it is that time of year again. The leaves are gone...or on the ground, snow has made a brief appearance and is close to staying for a couple of months. Football is in full swing as we bear down down on the NFL playoffs and a spot in the BCS. This week brings us together with a favorite combination - turkey and football. Thanksgiving brings us loads of turkey, mashed … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: The Thanksgiving Edition
ND Is Toast … Wildcats Boast
To say that Notre Dame fans across the country are disgusted, embarrassed, disappointed, angry, ticked off, agitated and/or sickened would cover approximately 80% of the emotional spectrum. For the other 20%, insert some expletives in front of those adjectives and we'll have everyone covered. On the morning after ND's 24-23 defeat to the lowly Syracuse Orange, one thing I … [Read more...] about ND Is Toast … Wildcats Boast
Breaking down the AP’s top 25: Five to keep in mind
Over the last couple of weeks we have spent some time reviewing the AP’s Pre-Season poll. First we looked at 1-5, then 6-10, moved on to 11-15, looked at 16-20, and finished with 21-25. Any time a poll like this is published, skepticism has to be expected. I scratched my head at a few of these picks. Then I considered last year’s pre-season poll - many thanks to crossword … [Read more...] about Breaking down the AP’s top 25: Five to keep in mind