Full listing of channel assignments, tip off times and announcer pairings for the entire first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Enjoy! … [Read more...] about FULL LIST: NCAA Tournament First Round Tip Times, Announcers, Channel Assignments
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ACC Joins NCAA in Sending Anti-Bigotry Message to North Carolina
UPDATE: the ACC has pulled their basketball conference championship tournament out of Charlotte, North Carolina. The ACC announced: “As members of the Atlantic Coast Conference, the ACC Council of Presidents reaffirmed our collective commitment to uphold the values of equality, diversity, inclusion and non-discrimination. Every one of our 15 universities is strongly committed … [Read more...] about ACC Joins NCAA in Sending Anti-Bigotry Message to North Carolina
Illini Football vs North Carolina Tar Heels Game Preview, Prediction
New Illini football coach Lovie Smith had a debut that went about as well as anyone could have wanted. Illinois wasted no time pouncing on lowly FCS opponent Murray State, forcing turnovers on the Racers first two drives and the score was 14-0 before a lot of people had even reached their seats. The 52-3 final matched Bill Cubit's debut as Illini head football coach versus Kent … [Read more...] about Illini Football vs North Carolina Tar Heels Game Preview, Prediction
Former Illini Football Coach Tim Beckman Quits New Gig with UNC
Update: Tim Beckman releases statement, steps down from position at UNC. … [Read more...] about Former Illini Football Coach Tim Beckman Quits New Gig with UNC
NCAA Final Four Picks and Predictions
Now that the dust has settled from a shocking Elite Eight weekend, it’s time to take a closer look at those left standing. Oklahoma and North Carolina didn’t surprise too many with their victories. The emergence of Villanova and Syracuse though definitely turned quite a few heads. With that, let’s examine the standouts and surprises of the Final Four. … [Read more...] about NCAA Final Four Picks and Predictions
How the North Carolina Tar Heels Will Run the Table
In the season of no clear favorite and no obvious dominant team, you can make a case for numerous teams as a smart pick to win it all. When the NCAA Tournament began, Michigan State emerged as the trendy pick, with 22.2% of brackets in ESPN's Tournament Challenge going with the Spartans. You know how that worked out. So who do you go with now? I'm thinking North Carolina Tar … [Read more...] about How the North Carolina Tar Heels Will Run the Table
2015 College Basketball transfers list (6-5-15)
College basketball transfers are becoming a growing trend. Here is a list of players from the marquee conferences who are transferring out of their respective programs after this past season and a list of college basketball transfers who will be eligible to play at their new school for the 2015-16 season. Bookmark this page as we will continue to update the list as the … [Read more...] about 2015 College Basketball transfers list (6-5-15)
Michael Jordan still better than Lebron in UNC Tar Heels nation
This past Christmas I gave my nephews (one born in 1999, the other in 2001) a Sports Illustrated for Kids book chronicling the history of basketball. They were genuinely offended that SI rated Lebron James, not Michael Jordan as the greatest basketball player of all time. Bear in mind that Michael Jordan played his last game with the Chicago Bulls in 1998; before either of my … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan still better than Lebron in UNC Tar Heels nation
UNC Tar Heels to see “Mean Roy Williams” now
As the North Carolina Tar Heels head toward ACC season, they will get to see the hard-liner Roy Williams, the tough love Roy Williams, the no-nonsense Roy Williams. … [Read more...] about UNC Tar Heels to see “Mean Roy Williams” now
North Carolina Tar Heels: Kentucky Wildcats Light
It should comes as a surprise to nobody that the North Carolina Tar Heels once again have a talented roster that welcomes three more McDonald’s All-Americans and should compete for the ACC crown. … [Read more...] about North Carolina Tar Heels: Kentucky Wildcats Light