Open Thread Thursday | June 30, 2011 »

Open Thread Thursday | June 30, 2011

Loyal readers, here is your chance to get the discussion going. Let us know what is on your mind. Today is a great day for the Pine!

A-10 Bounce »

A-10 Bounce

The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee has announced that the Road to the Final Four will begin once again at the University of Dayton Arena this year…

Who Am I? | June 29, 2011 »

Who Am I? | June 29, 2011

I was one of the inaugural winners of the Rolaids Relief Man Award. The year before that, I finished third in Rookie of the Year voting.

SBU to Host NC State at Blue Cross Arena December 20 »

SBU to Host NC State at Blue Cross Arena December 20

NC State and SBU have met just once on the hardwood – during St. Bonaventure’s NCAA Final Four run in 1970. St. Bonaventure earned an 80-68 victory over the Wolfpack in the second round of that year’s NCAA Championship, led by 24 points and 19 rebounds from Bona legend Bob Lanier.

Is Verlander the new Ryan Express? »

Is Verlander the new Ryan Express?

by Wally Every time I catch a glimpse of Detroit’s Justin Verlander pitching, I can’t help being reminded of Nolan Ryan.   What a treat it is to watch him throw a baseball and whiff a batter just about every inning!   But it’s a combination of things that make me think of the Ryan Express.    At 6’5″, [...]

Justin Harper, Lavoy Allen Selected In 2011 NBA Draft »

Justin Harper, Lavoy Allen Selected In 2011 NBA Draft

For the second time in three years, two student-athletes from the Atlantic 10 Conference were selected in the NBA Draft.

Masiello Names Kidani Brutus Manhattan Basketball Team Captain »

Masiello Names Kidani Brutus Manhattan Basketball Team Captain

After a successful off-season signing three recruits, Manhattan first year men’s basketball coach Steve Masiello designated the Jaspers’ leader for the 2011-2012 campaign by naming senior Kidani Brutus (Bronx, N.Y./Wings Academy/Carl Albert State) team captain.

MAAC Press Break »

MAAC Press Break

Saint Peter’s College has announced that Head Men’s Basketball Coach John Dunne has received a contract extension through the 2015-16 season. He led the Peacocks to their first MAAC Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance since 1995 and their first 20-win season since 1990-91…

Brett Roseboro to leave SBU »

Brett Roseboro to leave SBU

Redshirt sophomore Brett Roseboro has been granted a scholarship release and will not return to St. Bonaventure for the 2011-12 season, men’s basketball head coach Mark Schmidt announced on Thursday.

Bostick is keeping time on his side »

Bostick is keeping time on his side

“It’s a tossup,” Bostick said when asked if he will sign with the A’s or take advantage of a full scholarship offered by St. John’s. “I haven’t even started negotiating.”


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