By Paul M. Banks NU beats Iowa State 67-65 to take Chicago Invitational Championship. Forward John Shurna named MVP, Guards Jeremy Nash and Michael "Juice" Thompson named to all-tournament team. When Northwestern's star forward Kevin Coble went down for the season with a foot injury, someone needed to step up. That someone is turning out to be two people: Juice Thompson … [Read more...] about Juice (Thompson) is Loose as Northwestern takes Chicago Invitational Title
Archives for November 2009
Chicago Invitational Blog Day 2
By Paul M. Banks Another day at the Chicago Invitational Challenge, and another day that St. Louis Head Coach Rick Majerus camps out along the baseline, and gives me and the other reporters next to me a front row view of his behind. But hey, he wears all black both days, and as we know black is slimming. It's great to be back watching college basketball, and not out at the … [Read more...] about Chicago Invitational Blog Day 2
Luke Harangody Reacts to 1st Loss of Season
By Paul M. Banks Luke Harangody received more votes for the AP All-American team than any other player in the nation. The 2 time All-American senior forward is also the Big East preseason player of the year. Here's how he reacted to #23 Notre Dame's first loss of the season, coming at the hands of Northwestern, who beat the Irish 72-58. Harangody led the Irish with 21 … [Read more...] about Luke Harangody Reacts to 1st Loss of Season
Northwestern Gives #23 Notre Dame 1st loss of season
It's official, ND is once again overrated. And NU is once again underrated. In the Chicago Invitational Challenge at the UIC Pavilion, John Shurna, Juice Thompson and the Northwestern Wildcats gave Luke Harangody and the Notre Dame their first loss of the season, in dramatic upset fashion 72-58. So is this redemption for the loss to Butler a couple weeks ago? "Butler is a … [Read more...] about Northwestern Gives #23 Notre Dame 1st loss of season
Northwestern-Notre Dame Private School Battle for Chicago’s Heart
By Paul M. Banks Welcome to the Chicago Invitational Challenge Live blog day one. It's both an invitational and a challenge. Not just an invitational, nor merely a challenge, or tournament. But a challenge and an invitational. The fun started at noon today with the mid-majors going at it, but the action ramps up with Iowa St. vs. Saint Louis. Where it's currently 30-27 … [Read more...] about Northwestern-Notre Dame Private School Battle for Chicago’s Heart
Illini Don’t Embarrass Selves, Program or School Against Cincinnati
By Paul Schmidt No one expected the Illini to win, let's be perfectly honest. But, as 18.5-point underdogs, most expected the Illini to get run right out of Nippert Stadium by the number-5 ranked Cincinnati Bearcats. And while the final score, 49-36, certainly indicates problems, there a couple of things that come out of the game that really reflected well on the … [Read more...] about Illini Don’t Embarrass Selves, Program or School Against Cincinnati
Tiger Woods Injured in Car Accident?
By: Melissa S. Wollering Preliminary reports, cited from Florida State Highway Patrol documents, say Tiger Woods was injured in a car accident early Friday morning. According to the report, he was driving and hit a fire hydrant or tree near his Florida home. Alcohol doesn't appear to be involved whatsoever. However, the report does indicate he suffered injuries as a … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods Injured in Car Accident?
2010 NBA Rookie of the Year Race
By: David Kay 1. Brandon Jennings, Bucks (Last Week Ranking: #1) ’09-’10: 23.4 ppg, 5.8 apg, 4.5 rpg, 1.2 spg My ’09-’10 Prediction: 12 ppg, 7 apg, 2 spg He is single-handedly reviving the Bucks franchise as they are out to an 8-5 start. Jennings scoring has dipped since Michael Redd returned from injury, but more so because Jennings has shot 10-36 in those two … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Rookie of the Year Race