Month: March 2007

Kansas State: No Chickens at Kansas State

No Chickens at Kansas State: An animal rights group’s complaint will likely put an end to Kansas State’s chicken-toss tradition. For years, Kansas State fans have smuggled live chickens into games against Kansas and thrown them onto the court and behind the visiting team’s bench before tip-off, a prank intended […]

Miami: Clemente Becomes Second Miami Suspension

Clemente Becomes Second Miami Suspension: Miami point guard Denis Clemente has been suspended for the season for violating an undisclosed team rule, making him the second Hurricane lost to behavior problems this month. Clemente had also been suspended for Miami’s season-opener by coach Frank Haith. Forward Raymond Hicks was also […]

Tennessee: Tennessee Women’s Coach Builds Pyramid

Tennessee Women’s Coach Builds Pyramid: Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt, playing catch-up to men ‘s coach Bruce Pearl, dressed up as a cheerleader and sang “Rocky Top,” propelling the Volunteers men’s team to an 86-76 upset of Florida Tuesday night. Summitt, the winningest basketball coach in NCAA history, ended […]

Arizona: Olson Condemns ‘Vicious, Vicious Rumor’

Olson Condemns ‘Vicious, Vicious Rumor’: Arizona coach Lute Olson dismissed speculations that he has Parkinson’s disease as an untrue and a “vicious, vicious rumor” during his weekly news conference Tuesday. He said he heard the rumors, which apparently started after people noticed Olson’s hands shake, a couple of weeks ago […]

Missouri Valley Notebook

Missouri Valley Conference Notebook by Neal Heston Competitive weekend ahead Advancing to the semifinals is a must to even have a view of an NCAA berth. For most teams, reaching the title game would make hearts beat a lot slower come March 11. Two statements can be made with high […]