(Editor's note: with legendary crooner Tony Bennett having passed away this past weekend, we now update and re-publish this piece from seven years ago) Virginia Head Coach Tony Bennett has become a "rock star" college basketball coach now. Well, maybe he's more like a "standard singer" college basketball leader given that he's got the same name as an iconic vocalist, … [Read more...] about Virginia Basketball Coach Tony Bennett vs Singer Tony Bennett
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Manchester City = Gonzaga: College Hoops, Euro Football Doppelgängers
The time has come for our final post on college basketball and European football doppelgangers. Because after all, there are two sporting competitions, in tournament format, captivating us this time of year: college basketball’s NCAA Tournament, also known as "March Madness," and the UEFA Champions League. Our final pairing is Manchester City and the Gonzaga Bulldogs. After we … [Read more...] about Manchester City = Gonzaga: College Hoops, Euro Football Doppelgängers
Real Madrid = Duke Blue Devils: College Hoops, Euro Football Doppelgängers
There are two sporting competitions, in tournament format that captivate us unlike any other this time of year: college basketball’s NCAA Tournament, also known as "March Madness," and the UEFA Champions League. In late winter and early spring, sports fans all across the globe are transfixed by both tourneys. In this month we see both March Madness and the UCL transpire, so … [Read more...] about Real Madrid = Duke Blue Devils: College Hoops, Euro Football Doppelgängers
Manchester United=Kentucky: College Hoops, Euro Football Doppelgängers
There are two sporting competitions, in tournament format that captivate us unlike any other this time of year: college basketball’s NCAA Tournament, also known as "March Madness," and the UEFA Champions League. In late winter and early spring, sports fans all across the globe are transfixed by both tourneys. In this month we see both March Madness and the UCL transpire, so … [Read more...] about Manchester United=Kentucky: College Hoops, Euro Football Doppelgängers
Picking Purdue to Win Your Bracket? Here’s Why and Why Not
Maybe not beware, but perhaps behold the ides of march?! Yes it is March 15, and you know what that means- #1 seeded Purdue will learn their first round opponent tonight. They'll take on the winner of the First Four game between Fairleigh Dickinson or Texas Southern. This is the fourth No. 1 seed all-time for Purdue and their first since the 1996. Should you pick Purdue to … [Read more...] about Picking Purdue to Win Your Bracket? Here’s Why and Why Not
Ironclad, Rock Solid March Madness Bracket Picking Tips
The real ones wait until until Monday night, or maybe even Tuesday or Wednesday, to fill out their March Madness brackets. Feel free to use this info at your own risk. It's like when a stockbroker tells his client: "hey, these are my stock picks, but I can't be held liable if you lose your money." hahahaha! It's the biggest sports betting month of the year, so for the latest … [Read more...] about Ironclad, Rock Solid March Madness Bracket Picking Tips
Michigan State B1G Tourney Doesn’t Predict March Madness Results
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo will officially be making his 25th straight NCAA tournament appearance this week and that is the longest streak ever for one single coach at one single school. It's also the second longest current streak, behind only Kansas. It's also the longest March Madness streak ever for a Big Ten coach, and it's tied for the third longest all-time … [Read more...] about Michigan State B1G Tourney Doesn’t Predict March Madness Results
Northwestern Basketball Seeks School Record for Single Season Wins
It would be a very tall order, but this Northwestern basketball team can still match the 2016-17 team in total victories. Currently 21-11, if they reach the Elite Eight, these Cats would have 24 Ws, matching the only other NCAA Tournament team in school history, for the program's record for single season victories. Let's take a look at the path, and how to get through it. … [Read more...] about Northwestern Basketball Seeks School Record for Single Season Wins