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Alabama Demolishes Florida, Puts Nation on Notice in Big Win

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In what was supposed to be a showcase of two of the best defenses in the country, the Alabama Crimson Tide steamrolled the Florida Gators 38-10 on Saturday night in Gainesville. Trent Richardson racked up 181 rushing yards and scored twice, and Courtney Upshaw returned an intercepted John Brantley pass 45 yards for a touchdown as the Tide dealt the Gators a crushing defeat, … [Read more...] about Alabama Demolishes Florida, Puts Nation on Notice in Big Win

Kentucky Wildcats Land Top Shooting Guard Archie Goodwin

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The Kentucky Wildcats have owned the top ranked recruiting class in the nation the past three years. College basketball royalty, they're off to a good start already in the 2012 recruiting cycle. It started with NC State transfer Ryan Harrow, a point guard. Now UK has an elite shooting guard to pair with in the backcourt: Archie Goodwin of Sylvan Hills (AR) committed this week. … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats Land Top Shooting Guard Archie Goodwin

2011-12 Basketball ESPN College GameDay On-Site Schedule

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2011-12 ESPN College GameDay/Saturday Primetime Schedule Jan 14: North Carolina @ Florida State (Game at 2pm ET) Jan 21: Louisville @ Pittsburgh (Game at 9pm ET) Jan 28: Washington @ Arizona (Game at 7pm ET) Feb 4: Kansas @ Missouri (Game at 9pm ET) Feb 11: Kentucky @ Vanderbilt (Game at 9pm ET) Feb 18: Ohio State @ Michigan (Game at 9pm ET) Feb 25: … [Read more...] about 2011-12 Basketball ESPN College GameDay On-Site Schedule

College Football 77 in 77: #64 Kentucky Wildcats

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I know what you're saying, yet another team that falls into one of three categories: a.) good, although obscure mid-major program, b.)  BcS conference team that has fallen from grace c.) college basketball powerhouse where college football is an overlooked afterthought. Obviously the Kentucky Wildcats fall into that final category. (But they are an official TSB team … [Read more...] about College Football 77 in 77: #64 Kentucky Wildcats

Kentucky Wildcats Set New Record for NBA Draft Representation

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For the first since the NBA Draft was reduced from seven rounds to two rounds in 1988, only one college basketball program, the Kentucky Wildcats, has seen at least four players get selected in back-to-back drafts. Last year five Cats got picked (John Wall Washington Wizards, DeMarcus Cousins Sacramento Kings, Patrick Patterson Houston Rockets,  Eric Bledsoe Oklahoma City … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats Set New Record for NBA Draft Representation

Who Really Thought the UConn Huskies Would Get Here?

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The Connecticut Huskies have quietly been the surprise of the season. Butler and VCU are the surprises of the tournament, yes, but no one expected this out of Connecticut.  This season has been full of surprises, but there hasn’t been one bigger than the progression of the Connecticut Huskies. The team went through the Jim Calhoun recruiting violations and his possible … [Read more...] about Who Really Thought the UConn Huskies Would Get Here?

2011 March Madness Predictions

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It's crunch time. The tournament is less than 24 hours away. By now you have gone through a dozen brackets, second guessing each pick. You want to choose the upset that no one is talking about, but your sleeper is becoming everyone's sleeper. We see it every year; an upset pick that becomes so popular that it is no longer an upset, i.e. Richmond over Vanderbilt this year. At … [Read more...] about 2011 March Madness Predictions

Gene Smith Gives Rational Behind the 2011 NCAA Tournament Field of 68

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Every year there seems to be controversy surrounding the NCAA tournament field. The selection committee, just like referees, receive the most attention when a poor decision is made. This year, with the field expanding by three teams, the scrutinization is at an all-time high. Once the brackets were revealed Sunday evening, Gene Smith held a teleconference to give rational to … [Read more...] about Gene Smith Gives Rational Behind the 2011 NCAA Tournament Field of 68

Kentucky Wildcats Lead the Way with Three McDonald’s All-American Recruits

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McDonald’s® unveiled the official rosters for the 34th annual McDonald’s All American Boys Game and 10th annual Girls Game during its annual selection show today on ESPNU. The Games will be played on March 30 at the famed United Center in Chicago, Ill. 5 schools (Duke, North Carolina, Louisville, Syracuse and Ohio State) boast two All-Americans, but Kentucky leads the … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats Lead the Way with Three McDonald’s All-American Recruits