Month: February 2007

Big Ten Notebook

Big Ten Conference Notebook by Nils Hoeger-Lerdal With the first half of the Big Ten season coming to a close, and in honor of Hollywood’s awards season, it’s time to hand out some mid-year prizes. I present to you, the Tennies. Work with me people. Best Visual Effects: Wisconsin’s Alando […]

Brown: Family Ties

Family Ties: Here’s a little tidbit offered by the Philadelphia Daily News’ Dick Jerardi that could come in handy the next time you’re stuck in a conversation about which political candidates are stuck on the presidential bubble when you’d rather be discussing the NCAA Tournament bubble. Brown coach Craig Robinson […]

Michigan State: Spartans to Honor 2000 MVP

Spartans to Honor 2000 MVP: Michigan State announced Tuesday that it will retire former All-American Mateen Cleaves’ No 12 jersey. Cleaves, the all-time assists leader in Big Ten history, was most valuable player of the 2000 national champion Spartans and their only three-time All-American. He was chosen by the Detroit […]

Horizon Notebook

Horizon League Notebook by Cory Eve Ramblers Ramble Out, Raiders and Bulldogs Running Away The Loyola, Ill. Ramblers may have missed their opportunity to make another run at the regular season Horizon League championship. Last Thursday, the Ramblers were only a game and a half out of first place when […]

Big Sky Notebook

Big Sky Conference Notebook by Nick Dettmann ISU coach suspended First-year Idaho State men’s basketball coach Joe O’Brien was suspended for one game by the Big Sky Conference, following comments he made about the officiating during the Bengals’ 67-65 loss to Portland State on Saturday. “I don’t think you call […]

SEC Notebook

SEC Notebook by Ryan Glenn I do not think too many people understand what a home game has been become in this league. SEC fans are passionate. When two SEC schools come together, the atmosphere in the gym become electric. 10 of the 12 SEC schools have seen an increase […]