He did it. It wasn’t easy. It took a lot of pandering, false parallels, unfair doling out of responsibilities, and a pinch of dog whistle, but Rick Telander managed to connect this city’s position in NBA free agency to the plague of gun violence here. It’s brilliant in its absurdity, magnificent in how dually counterproductive it is to both the topic of sports contracts … [Read more...] about Rick Telander Tied Chicago Violence To NBA Free Agency For Some Reason
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For DePaul Blue Demons, Big East Tournament is their NCAA Tournament
Hopefully, this week in Madison Square Garden will say goodbye to the league in style, by winning a few consecutive games. The Blue Demons are part of the Catholic seven who are starting their own conference, and bringing the Big East name with them. Yes, seven Catholic schools gave up their conference for Lent. DePaul will play Rutgers next in the final Big East as we know … [Read more...] about For DePaul Blue Demons, Big East Tournament is their NCAA Tournament
Pitt Panthers win comfortably at DePaul; #20 Pitt Panthers on hot streak
On an episode of Mr. Belvidere, the character played by Bob Uecker once sang karaoke "My kind of town..Pittsburgh is" The rift on the popular Sinatra tune about Chicago is apt for #20 Pitt Panthers basketball as they own a winning record at DePaul. The Pitt Panthers shot 76% from the field, 83% on three pointers in the first half to build a big 46-35 lead after the first 20 … [Read more...] about Pitt Panthers win comfortably at DePaul; #20 Pitt Panthers on hot streak
DePaul basketball has made a three in 608 straight games
DePaul basketball has made at least one three-pointer in 608 straight games. That’s insane. The last time they were scoreless from behind the arc was February 16th, 1993 versus UAB. The streak almost fell Wednesday night in a loss to Louisville. DePaul didn’t hit a three until late in the second half and they finished just 1-9 from the field. Something to watch for when they … [Read more...] about DePaul basketball has made a three in 608 straight games
Louisville basketball keeps DePaul ranked opponent losing streak alive
It wasn't always pretty but #9 Louisville basketball cruised to a 79-58 Big East road victory tonight extending a now 42-game losing streak against ranked opponents for DePaul. So much for the 8-0 start tonight by DePaul and the close, gritty first half that was anyone's ballgame for awhile. The Blue Demons' last win over a ranked-team was 84-76 over No. 17 Villanova on Jan. 3, … [Read more...] about Louisville basketball keeps DePaul ranked opponent losing streak alive
College basketball is AWFUL in all of Illinois, yet again
What a shame. What a crying shame that Chicago, which every year has some of the best preps talent in the country, has zero going for it on the college level. Unless the Illinois Fighting Illini can somehow go 6-3 down stretch (and they face some brutal opponents so this highly unlikely) what Land of Lincoln team will get into the big dance? An improved UIC team that is 9-2 at … [Read more...] about College basketball is AWFUL in all of Illinois, yet again
Duke Blue Devils, 903 and Mike Krzyzewski: Class Acts
In 1990, I was a grade-school student who loved sports, and had many teams. However, when it came to college basketball, I was at a loss. I grew up in Chicago. I love Notre Dame football, but beyond David Rivers and LaPhonso Ells, ND basketball left a lot to be desired. In the mid-80’s I loved Dallas Comegys and Rod Strickland, but after their respective departures, DePaul … [Read more...] about Duke Blue Devils, 903 and Mike Krzyzewski: Class Acts
DePaul Will Continue Running and Gunning This Year
Last night DePaul defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, a team that will spend the first two months of the season on the road, with trips to No. 1 North Carolina, eighth-ranked Florida, and No. 15 Wisconsin along the way. The Delta Devils opened the season on Saturday, losing 80-67 at Notre Dame. As they embark on the long road trip, they'll no doubt remember … [Read more...] about DePaul Will Continue Running and Gunning This Year
DePaul Blue Demons off to 2-0 Start
In two of the last three years, DePaul has won four of their first five. So very early season success is nothing new to them. It's the Big East conference games where the trouble starts. But January 1 versus Syracuse can wait for now, as the Blue Demons rolled past the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (Yes, Blue Demons versus Delta Devils, Satan no doubt loves the … [Read more...] about DePaul Blue Demons off to 2-0 Start
DePaul, UIC Signing Day Synopsis
DePaul coach Oliver Purnell inked two players Wednesday to a National Letter of Intent with DeJuan Marrero and Jodan Price. Marrero is a 6’5” forward from Gary, Ind. and Price is a 6’7” guard/forward from Beverly Hills, Mich. Marrero averaged 22.1 points and 15.3 rebounds per game as a junior at Gary’s Bowman Academy. The two-time member of the Times of Northwest Indiana … [Read more...] about DePaul, UIC Signing Day Synopsis