As you are likely unaware, the Iowa Hawkeyes advanced to the NIT semifinals for the first time in school history with wins over Indiana State, Stony Brook and Virginia. The Iowa Hawkeyes will meet Maryland and their NBA lottery pick Alex Len in the semifinals on Tuesday, April 2 at approximately 8:30 p.m. (CDT). The Iowa Hawkeyes have the prime time game, following BYU vs. … [Read more...] about NO ONE CARES, but Iowa Hawkeyes in NIT Final Four!
Archives for March 2013
Phil Jackson on Twitter: off to a ROUGH start
I have to admit it I did not see this one coming. Phil Jackson joined Twitter yesterday and that in itself is a story. The first tweet from Phil Jackson is in fact a much better story. If you're a hard-core techie and you hold that stereotype about senior citizens and computers...well you just got a lot more material from the 67-year-old Phil Jackson. The legendary former … [Read more...] about Phil Jackson on Twitter: off to a ROUGH start
Duke Blue Devils replace Chris Collins with Nate James
With the departure of Chris Collins to take the head coaching job at Northwestern, the Duke Blue Devils will promote Nate James to assistant coach on the Duke staff, head coach Mike Krzyzewski announced in a statement. One of two formal statements that Chicago media have spent all day waiting to arrive in their inboxes. "This will be a seamless transition for the Duke … [Read more...] about Duke Blue Devils replace Chris Collins with Nate James
Duke Assistant Chris Collins takes Northwestern job
Northwestern has a new coach: Duke Blue Devils assistant Chris Collins. Collins was the top choice of Athletic Director Jim Phillips. Collins was rumored to be Bill Carmody's replacement as far back as last year. Chris Collins is a local guy so this is a homecoming. He's from the North Shore, his Dad is former Chicago Bulls coach and current Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug … [Read more...] about Duke Assistant Chris Collins takes Northwestern job
New York Knicks, Rangers have new CEO; former Mets VP Dave Howard
The New York Knicks, New York Rangers and the world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden all have a new boss today. And the people of New York are familiar with his work from the New York Mets. Hank Ratner, president and chief executive officer of The Madison Square Garden Company announced that Dave Howard joined the company as president, MSG Sports, effective April … [Read more...] about New York Knicks, Rangers have new CEO; former Mets VP Dave Howard
Former New England Patriots QB Drew Bledsoe now an Eco-Investor (video)
You know Drew Bledsoe as the New England Patriots QB from 1993-2001 and #1 overall NFL Draft pick out of Washington State. After losing his starting gig to Tom Brady, Drew Bledsoe went on to play for the rival (well, they're too poor a team to be considered a real rival) Buffalo Bills and Dallas Cowboys. Today, the former NFL quarterback for "America's Team 1a" and "America's … [Read more...] about Former New England Patriots QB Drew Bledsoe now an Eco-Investor (video)
Kendall Gill: what will become of Bulls TV analyst, Illini legend?
As you now have heard, Kendall Gill, former Illinois Fighting Illini star and Chicago Bulls pre-and-post game analyst for Comcast SportsNet Chicago (and WGN sometimes too) is suspended for the rest of the year. It's all in the station's hands, but Gill's job could be in serious jeopardy when CSN re-evaluates his contract this off-season. During his suspension, Gill won't … [Read more...] about Kendall Gill: what will become of Bulls TV analyst, Illini legend?
Tubby Smith Fired! No more Tubby Time in Minnesota
University of Minnesota Director of Athletics Norwood Teague announced minutes ago that Gophers basketball coach Tubby Smith has been dismissed. A formal press conference will be held in about an hour. The Golden Gophers upset UCLA in an #11 seed over #6 game in the NCAA Tournament Friday night in Austin, TX. However, after winning in convincing fashion, Tubby Smith lost in … [Read more...] about Tubby Smith Fired! No more Tubby Time in Minnesota