It's official, with a 50-43 win over the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten title game, the Ohio State University has now become the Evil Empire of the Big Ten Tourney. I've been covering the Big Ten Tournament for four years, and Ohio State has been in the tourney final game each time. Actually, they've gone to 5 straight title games and 8 overall. The tournament has only been … [Read more...] about Ohio State: Evil Empire of the Big Ten Tournament
College Basketball
Wisconsin Badgers knock off top-seeded Indiana and improve resume in the process
Wisconsin Badgers forward Ryan Evans had the game of his life while leading the Badgers with 16 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four blocks in a 68-57 win over the top-seeded Indiana Hoosiers. The Badgers had an underwhelming end to the regular season with a home loss to Purdue and a needed buzzer-beater to fend off lowly Penn State. Yet, they've taken the United … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers knock off top-seeded Indiana and improve resume in the process
Butler, Xavier, Creighton joining Catholic 7 basketball conference (Big East Update)
Multiple sources report The Butler Bulldogs, Creighton Blue Jays and Xavier Musketeers will join the Catholic 7 basketball conference which consists of the seven college basketball only schools previously in the Big East: (Catholic institutions Marquette, DePaul, Georgetown, Villanova, St. John's, Seton Hall and Providence) Not since Martin Luther and the Protestant … [Read more...] about Butler, Xavier, Creighton joining Catholic 7 basketball conference (Big East Update)
Tom Izzo apologizes for AWFUL half of Michigan State basketball
When Tom Izzo greeted the media after an ugly come-from-behind Michigan State victory he rocked the mic right. His Spartans played such an AWFUL first half tonight that they were borderline unwatchable. They still managed to beat the Iowa Hawkeyes 59-56 in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament, despite scoring just 20 points in the first 20 minutes. Tom Izzo did a … [Read more...] about Tom Izzo apologizes for AWFUL half of Michigan State basketball
Zeller, Hoosiers Blow Past Illinois In Big Ten Tournament
The last time these two teams met, it took a furious come back and the last second heroics of Tyler Griffey for the Illini to take down the then top ranked Indiana Hoosiers. On day two of the Big Ten Tournament, there would be no such magic for Illinois. Led by their likely All American center Cody Zeller, the Hoosiers piled on the points against the Illini, keeping them at … [Read more...] about Zeller, Hoosiers Blow Past Illinois In Big Ten Tournament
Illini basketball buzzer beat Gophers; adding to BTT wins record
Illinois has the most all-time Big Ten Tournament wins with 23 and the second-best all-time BTT winning percentage. With a Brandon Paul buzzer beater today, they added to that record. It was ugly, ugly 51-49 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers, but it helps solidify the Illini basketball resume for the NCAAs. Brandon Paul was pretty much the entire team's offense as he scored … [Read more...] about Illini basketball buzzer beat Gophers; adding to BTT wins record
2013 Big Ten Tournament Predictions/Preview
This could be the best Big Ten Tournament of all time. As it returns to its RIGHTFUL home, the United Center in Chicago, the league is as strong as it has ever been. So on paper it should be great. Indiana earned the season outright title for the first time since 1993 and the No. 1 seed for the first time in school history. Ohio State, Michigan State and the Badgers also … [Read more...] about 2013 Big Ten Tournament Predictions/Preview
Loyola Ramblers National Title, Civil Rights accomplishments chronicled by new book
The newly minted Pope Francis is the first Jesuit Pope ever. Perfect time to highlight the accomplishments of a Jesuit school in Loyola. Quick what's the only Illinois team to win it all in college basketball? It's the 1963 Loyola Ramblers. The Illini reached the title game in 2005 and have made five Final Fours but never cut down the nets. DePaul has two Final Fours to their … [Read more...] about Loyola Ramblers National Title, Civil Rights accomplishments chronicled by new book
Big East Tournament will have major impact on NCAA Tournament seedings
The next few days of the Big East Tournament will play a major factor in the seeding that the conference teams earn when the NCAA Tournament brackets are announced on Selection Sunday. A team could easily move up or down a couple of seeds depending on the outcome of their performance at Madison Square Garden. Here is a best case/worst scenario on where the Big East teams … [Read more...] about Big East Tournament will have major impact on NCAA Tournament seedings
Tom Crean apologizes for Michigan postgame comment
Update: Tom Crean apologized this morning for this incident on the Big Ten teleconference call. I think Indiana Hoosiers coach Tom Crean might have a reputation for being an ornery, self-absorbed sort. And now it's getting worse. On February 19th, he chewed out the moderator on the Big Ten conference call. On March 7th, he didn't talk toWalter Football.com A couple years … [Read more...] about Tom Crean apologizes for Michigan postgame comment