So what do the Memphis Tigers bring to the Big East table? Well, they were recently a power in national college basketball, and for years they were kind of held back by their conference in that regard. The Big East is still a major hoops conference, but this move does help replenish the league after the recent defections. In national college football, Memphis has become … [Read more...] about Memphis Tigers joining the Big East
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2011-2012 Big East basketball power rankings (2/3/12)
It seems if you are in the Big East, you are either streaking (Marquette, Notre Dame, Louisville, Pitt) or you are sliding (Cincinnati, UConn, West Virginia, Seton Hall.) All in all, it makes for a competitive conference with several teams still having plenty of work to do on their NCAA Tournament resume. Be sure to check back every Friday for my latest Big East Power … [Read more...] about 2011-2012 Big East basketball power rankings (2/3/12)
Notre Dame’s Mike Brey: His Best Coaching Job Ever?
Call it Ewing Theory Part Deux. When leading scorer and rebounder Luke Harangody when down with injury in 2010 midseason, Notre Dame Coach Mike Brey rallied his college basketball team out of a losing streak and into a solid NCAA Tournament berth with a few adjustments. The major adjustment was shifting to the burn offense, which although extremely boring to watch, limits … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Mike Brey: His Best Coaching Job Ever?
Notre Dame is Now Eric Atkins’ Team
Notre Dame sophomore guard Eric Atkins has been the alpha for ND this season, especially since Abto went down for the season with a ACL injury. Today he was named a captain along with forwards Tim Abromaitis and Purdue transfer Scott Martin for the remainder of the 2011-12 season. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame is Now Eric Atkins’ Team
Should Syracuse Fire Jim Boeheim? 37% of Americans Agree
A new poll released from Poll Position found that 37% of Americans think Syracuse Orange college basketball coach Jim Boeheim should be fired for his disparaging remarks he initially made against the young men accusing his long time assistant Bernie Fine of sexually abusing them. … [Read more...] about Should Syracuse Fire Jim Boeheim? 37% of Americans Agree
Big East New Additions Make Horrible Mockery of Geography, Travel
It is being widely reported that the Big East conference is preparing to announce the additions of Boise State and San Diego State for college football only. And Houston, Central Florida and SMU for all sports as soon as Wednesday. The five schools will join in 2013. Let's say that again: San Diego State, in the most SOUTHWEST portion of the United States, and Houston, a … [Read more...] about Big East New Additions Make Horrible Mockery of Geography, Travel
Big East, Notre Dame Loses Top Player for Year in Tim Abromaitis
Looks like Notre Dame is in serious trouble this season. Their co-captain Tim Abromaitis suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee at practice this morning and will miss the remainder of the 2011-12 season. His loss will be felt not just in South Bend, but throughout the Big East and college basketball worlds. Abro played in two games and was averaging … [Read more...] about Big East, Notre Dame Loses Top Player for Year in Tim Abromaitis
Big East Football Realignment HURTING Big East Basketball
At the Chicago college basketball media day, DePaul coach Oliver Purnell made a joke at the podium about announcing a new additions to a new super-conference that was planning on adding more teams in the near future. We in the media appreciated his jab at the chaotic landscape that is conference realignment/expansion. And again at the DePaul media luncheon, Purnell was asked … [Read more...] about Big East Football Realignment HURTING Big East Basketball