By Paul Gotham With four teams alive and kicking in the quest to cut down the nets in Indianapolis, it is time to look at how each of them got to this point. Michigan State Spartans Previous tournament appearances 1957 (Final Four), 1959 (Elite 8), 1978 (Elite 8), 1979 (National Champion), 1985, 1986 (Sweet 16), 1990 (Sweet 16), 1991 (second round), 1992 (second … [Read more...] about Final Four Capsules: Michigan State Spartans
Archives for March 2010
Who Am I? March 31, 2010
By Paul Gotham ****Remember, try this without research. Follow Wally's lead and release your inner James Joyce. Assists are important, and we give credit to those who help contribute to us figuring out the answer. I never knew much about stress and anxiety. At least, I did not know about that stuff while I was on the hardwood. I had quite a bit to do with my school … [Read more...] about Who Am I? March 31, 2010
Final Four Capsules: Butler Bulldogs
With four teams alive and kicking in the quest to cut down the nets in Indianapolis, it is time to look at how each of them got to this point. Butler Bulldogs Previous tournament appearances 1962 (lost in the second round), 1997 (lost first round), 1998 (lost first round), 2000 (lost first round), 2003 (lost Sweet 16), 2007 (lost Sweet 16), 2008 (lost second round), … [Read more...] about Final Four Capsules: Butler Bulldogs
College Basketball Splinters | March 29, 2010
By Paul Gotham Coaching through adversity To get to the Elite Eight or Final Four a team has to confront its fair share of hurdles. Some teams have more than others. Tom Izzo, Bruce Pearl, and Bob Huggins deserve a tip of the hat. Each of these guys guided their squads through some trying times. New Years was not a time of celebration for Pearl. Four of his guys were … [Read more...] about College Basketball Splinters | March 29, 2010
Welcome to Tiger Country
By Aaron M Smith Brian Gionta, Patrick Kane, Ryan Callahan, Marty Reasoner and Erik Cole. Most hockey fans would look at this list and see a list of quality NHL players. What most people don't realize upon first glance is that all of these players have one thing in common - they are originally from Western, New York. Long winters, close proximity to Canada, the Buffalo … [Read more...] about Welcome to Tiger Country