Month: November 2005

Syracuse: Boeheim to Take 2-3 Zone International

Boeheim to Take 2-3 Zone International: The U.S. Olympic basketball team might have to wear a shade of orange somewhere on their jerseys, an appropriate color once they are indoctrinated by the Orange’s Jim Boeheim. Boeheim is one of three coaches who will serve as assistants to U.S. basketball head […]

Temple: Open Mike Night at Temple

Open Mike Night at Temple: As Temple finished off Miami Sunday, a fan tossed an unidentified object onto the court, stopping play and pissing off Owls’ coach John Chaney. Chaney, known for his unparalleled success at Temple and a fiery temper, let loose on the Owls’ faithful by admonishing them […]

Illinois: Broken Foot Hobbles Weber

Broken Foot Hobbles Weber: Illinois and coach Bruce Weber exorcised some demons last night when the Illini stormed Chapel Hill to beat North Carolina 68-64 in a rematch of the national championship game, which the Tar Heels won. With significant losses on both teams, the Big Ten/ACC Challenge match offered […]

Seton Hall: Orr Punishes Another Pirate

Orr Punishes Another Pirate: Seton Hall coach Louis Orr issued a one-game suspension to junior guard Carl Marshall because he violated a team rule. Orr did not specify which rule Marshall failed to follow, but he becomes the second Pirate in two games to receive a suspension. Orr prohibited Jamar […]

Boston University: Terriers Take a Big Hit

Terriers Take a Big Hit: Boston University suspended forward Tony Gaffney indefinitely prior to Tuesday’s game against Rhode Island for a violation of team policy. The sophomore forward averaged 6.7 points and 5.7 rebounds in 21.7 minutes per game in the team’s first four games this season. Head coach Dennis […]

Lamar: Cardinals’ Long Finishes Short Season

Cardinals’ Long Finishes Short Season: Lamar senior point guard Jeremy Long had decided to leave the team, and coach Billy Tubbs said the decision represented a mutual agreement. Long started all three games for Lamar in the team’s trip to Alaska for the Top of the World Classic. He scored […]

Navy: Navy Pays Respect to an Elder

Navy Pays Respect to an Elder: Navy will honor Dave Smalley, a 1957 graduate who was twice the team’s captain and also worked as a coach and administrator for the Midshipmen, by naming the court for him during a ceremony in January against Bucknell. Smalley also played baseball for Navy […]

Winthrop: Wounded Eagle Limps By

Wounded Eagle Limps By: Winthrop senior guard Torrell Martin may miss some time after injuring his knee in a win against Portland Saturday. The Eagles pounded the Pilots 77-46, but the loss of Martin could end the Eagles’ domination of opponents. Martin is the Big South preseason player of the […]

Hawaii: Little Matt in the Doghouse

Little Matt in the Doghouse: It’s hard to find trouble in paradise, but Hawaii junior guard “Little” Matt Gibson managed to do so and is no longer in good graces with coach Riley Wallace. Wallace suspended Gibson indefinitely for conduct detrimental to the team. Gibson was the Rainbows’ leading scorer […]