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Archives for March 2010

Marquette’s Wesley Matthews Establishes Himself in the League

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By: David Kay and Paul M. Banks For every college basketball player hoping to continue their career at the next level, hearing their name called at the NBA Draft is a dream come true.  On June 25, 2009, sixty names were read at the podium in Madison Square Garden, but Wesley Matthews’ was not one of them.  Some things in life are a blessing in disguise and for the former … [Read more...] about Marquette’s Wesley Matthews Establishes Himself in the League

Big East Tournament Predictions

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By: David Kay I love Big East basketball so much that when the time comes that I am lucky enough to find a wonderful woman to marry; my bachelor party will be held in New York City the weekend of the Big East Tournament.  While my friends are out stealing a famous person’s tiger, eloping with strippers, and trying to pull their teeth out with a wrench; I will contently sit … [Read more...] about Big East Tournament Predictions

Ryan Newman talks comeback, milestones & engineering

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By Paul Schmidt There are many different ways to be a successful NASCAR driver. Four-time reigning champion Jimmie Johnson, for instance, is an ardent note-taker, the kind of person who records every minutae about races, tracks and other drivers. Ryan Newman is an engineer and applies a lot of analysis to his racing, and to the track.  Is his the best way? … [Read more...] about Ryan Newman talks comeback, milestones & engineering

Big Ten Post-Season Awards

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By: David Kay With the exception of the four teams who finished within a game of each other atop the Big Ten standings, the conference as a whole has to be considered a disappointment.  Teams like Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota failed to meet the expectations put upon them in the pre-season. Still, the junior class running the Big Ten put forth some tremendous … [Read more...] about Big Ten Post-Season Awards