The identity of the Notre Dame football program always has been one-of-a-kind. So now the question posed to university administrators, alumni, fans and athletes, “Does being independent in football weigh enough as part of our tradition?” The answer could determine how stubborn the Irish can be toward joining the Big Ten Conference -- and all of college football is … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Does Not Need Big Ten Expansion
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Big East Tournament Predictions
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
2009-2010 Big East Basketball Preview: Part 2 of 5
by: David Kay Part of two of our week long Big East Hoops Preview continues with the teams that will likely fall on the wrong side of the NCAA Tournament bubble. Unfortunately, I have to include my beloved Marquette team in that category. This list includes the most hatred duo to ever play on one college basketball team, a usual conference powerhouse re-tooling, my MU … [Read more...] about 2009-2010 Big East Basketball Preview: Part 2 of 5
2009-2010 Big East Basketball Preview: Part 1 of 5
by: David Kay Yes, it is still just the end of September, but the college basketball season is a little more than five weeks away from tipping off. Aka, I am beginning to shake like Amy Winehouse after going a day without a fix. EVERY WEEKDAY until the season starts, thesportsbank.net will provide in-depth pre-season conference previews and predictions to get you up to … [Read more...] about 2009-2010 Big East Basketball Preview: Part 1 of 5
Top NBA Small Forward Prospects
here are the top three small forwards in this year's NBA draft class. To Read the rest click here 1. Earl Clark, Louisville Height: 6-10. Weight: 228. Year: Jr. Projected Selection: 9-15. Top ten potential, but heart has been questioned... Incredibly versatile on the offensive end... Can put the ball on the deck, is explosive around the basket, and has a nice … [Read more...] about Top NBA Small Forward Prospects
The Big East’s Battle Tested NBA Prospects
By Paul M. Banks and David Kay During the 2008-2009 season, the Big East set itself apart from any other conference in the history college basketball. It became the first conference in NCAA Tournament history to not only send five teams to the Sweet Sixteen, but also advance four schools to the Elite 8. At one time, eight Big East teams were ranked in the AP Top 25, the … [Read more...] about The Big East’s Battle Tested NBA Prospects