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Archive for March, 2010

Tom Izzo and the Spartans Look to End Northern Iowa’s Cinderella Run in the NCAA Tournament

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

After Korie Lucious’ last second three pointer ripped through the net against Maryland, Michigan State celebrated because they were onto the Sweet Sixteen.  However, the celebration didn’t last too long as the win came with an enormous price.  The Spartans best player, Kalin Lucas, ruptured his Achilles tendon in the ...

Lorenzo Romar is Still Dancing, But Not Singing (Yet)

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

Remember when the Pac-10 wasn't any good at basketball? Early in the season, many pundits wrote off the conference as a one-bid league that would solely be represented by its conference champion in the NCAA Tournament. Two rounds into that tournament, the Pac-10 is 3-1 with said conference tournament champion, ...

Joey Porter Eager To Bring His Trash Talking to Arizona

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Seems like all we've heard this off-season from the Arizona Cardinals is how they've lost key contributors from their successful teams from the past several seasons. First it was the retirement of Kurt Warner. Then it was the trade of  exodus of free agents Karlos Dansby and Antrell Rolle along ...

Northern Iowa is Starting to Get Fitted for the Glass Slipper

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

March Madness is in full swing and what great games we have seen through two rounds of the tournament so far.  Can you honestly ask for anything more?   This tournament through two rounds has had it all.  We’ve seen a number of buzzer beaters, we’ve seen games go into overtime, ...

John Calipari: Cornell got “Worst Seed in the Tournament”

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Some coaches, especially when faced with an underdog team against a superior opponent, like to build their players up, instilling the confidence in them that they are better than they are and can win against anyone. John Calipari is the opposite. He generally has one of the most talented teams ...

David Stern: “The proof is going to be in the pudding, but he persuaded me and I’m looking forward to the Michael Jordan ownership era”

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

The Charlotte Bobcats have made a lot of headlines recently.  First of all, the team is in line for the first ever playoff spot in franchise history, they have beaten some of the top teams in the NBA, and they look like they are headed in the right direction.  The ...

Pete Carroll Takes Another Gamble

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

A little over two months into his new job as the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, Pete Carroll is already being questioned for a decision most believe was quite a gamble.  Carroll and Seahawks GM, John Schneider, decided to trade some draft picks for an unproven player that has ...

Lance Armstrong Responds to Tony Kornheiser’s Comments on Cyclists that Motorists Should “Run Them Down”

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Tony Kornheiser, of Pardon the Interruption and Washington Post fame, is no stranger to controversy, especially lately with rants on his radio show in Washington D.C. Just a month ago, Kornheiser was suspended from ESPN for on-air comments he made about SportsCenter anchor Hannah Storm's attire. More recently, he decided ...

The Charlotte Bobcats Have Their Eyes Set on the First Ever Playoff Spot in Franchise History

Friday, March 19th, 2010

The race for the top spot in the Eastern Conference is all but over with the Cavs and the Magic.  Right now Cleveland has a five-game lead and unless LeBron James sits out every single game for the rest of the season, the regular season crown will once again belong ...

Tyler Hansbrough’s Rookie Season has Been Derailed by Injuries

Friday, March 19th, 2010

Tyler Hansbrough was one of the most accomplished College Basketball players of all-time, but his rookie season in the NBA hasn’t gone according to plan.  After the Pacers drafted him in the lottery this past season, Indiana was hoping to bring toughness and an attitude to their frontcourt.  And when ...