Rebounds & Putbacks | January 31, 2010 »
Ironically, it was Brookshier, a former Philadelphia Eagle, who nurtured my love for the New York Giants. A former defensive back, much of Brookshier’s analysis of the Giants focused on New York’s ability to stop the ball. Of course, in the 70s he would not have had much of a choice. The Giants’ offense personified ineptitude. The thought crossed my mind that it was Brookshier who introduced the influence of defense to me.
Duke-Georgetown: Tale Of The Tape »
Georgetown is coming off a road loss to Syracuse – a game in which they opened with 14-0 lead. Last time out Duke beat Florida State 70-56 at Cameron Indoor Stadium, but the Seminoles out-rebounded the Devils 38-29. All three of Duke’s losses have come on the road this season (North Carolina State, Georgia Tech, and Wisconsin). Georgetown is 9-1 at home losing to Old Dominion, 61-57.
Syracuse Orange: Addition By Subtraction »
Andy Rautins, Arinze Onuaku and Rick Jackson remained, but concern revolved around whether the ‘09-’10 team could survive.
Blind Resume | Point Guard-1/29/10 »
Today, we look at the position of shooting guard. Do you like the the traditional point guard? The guy who puts the ball in the hands of teammates who can score, where they can score. Or, do you like a point guard who fill it up?
Open Thread Thursday | January 28, 2010 »
Okay loyal readers, here is your chance to get the discussion going. Please post a topic and get us started.
College Basketball Splinters | 1/27/10 »
Devan Downey led a spirited Gamecock squad to an upset of the previously last remaining undefeated team, Kentucky. Downey scored 30 including 17 in the second half as South Carolina triumphed…
State of the Union — An analysis of Notre Dame Basketball »
I just read a very thoughtful and provocative top-to-bottom analysis of the ND basketball program. Also sheds quite a bit of light on the Big East. The author did quite a bit of research and his very reasonable recommendations are built on that homework.
The Chinchillas at Abilene Bar »
If the winter months are causing you to feel cooped up, The Chinchillas have just the remedy. Pete Anvelt, ‘Motorcycle’ Bill Ribas…
Who Am I? | January 27, 2010 »
I was the center piece of the trade referred to as the Louisiana Purchase. I went in one direction and two players and four draft picks went in the other direction. Two of those eventual draft picks were…
Notre Dame-Villanova: Tale Of The Tape »
It’s a Big East battle at the Wachovia Center as Mike Brey brings his Notre Dame Fightin’ Irish (15-5/ 4-3) to the City of Brotherly Love for a conference showdown with Jay Wright’s No. 3 Villanova Wildcats (18-1/ 7-0).
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