Xavier’s Veterans Have Seen It All by Phil Kasiecki SOUTH KINGSTON, R.I. – Stanley Burrell said it best when talking about how his team responded to a rally by Rhode Island on Monday night. “We’ve been in so many situations like that, at this point, we’re so poised nothing really […]
Month: February 2008
ACC Notebook
Atlantic Coast Conference Notebook by Michael Protos The ACC is entering its final lap of the regular season, with the conference tournament quickly approaching. For the fourth time in five years, the conference is No. 1 in the RPI. But that might not translate into a slew of invitations to […]
Georgetown’s Seniors Win At Providence
Georgetown Calls on Seniors in Win at Providence by Phil Kasiecki PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Needing to get his team going, John Thompson III turned to some trusted personnel on Monday. It was a move that didn’t require a lot of intense thought. “When I coach, I don’t necessarily coach with […]
Arkansas State: Nutt Resigns at Arkansas State
Nutt Resigns at Arkansas State: Arkansas State coach Dickey Nutt announced Tuesday that he will resign. Assistant coaches Shawn Forrest and Al Grushkin will lead the Indians for the final three games of the regular season and during the Sun Belt Conference tournament. Nutt finished with a 189-187 record in […]
Michigan: Merritt’s Season Ends
Merritt’s Season Ends: Michigan senior guard David Merritt will not play again this season after tearing a ligament in his left knee in the Wolverines’ 80-70 victory against Ohio State. Merritt had his best game of his career against the Buckeyes, scoring seven points and dishing out four assists. He […]
Memphis: Two Tigers End Legal Trouble
Two Tigers End Legal Trouble: Memphis sophomore forward Shawn Taggart and freshman guard Jeff Robinson won’t face charges after prosecutors dropped charges for disorderly conduct and inciting a riot. Taggart and Robinson completed an anger management class and earned good grades in school, which were the conditions of the agreement […]
North Carolina: Williams and Coach K Fuel the Fire
Williams and Coach K Fuel the Fire: The Duke/North Carolina rivalry is already one of the most intense clashes in sports. The team’s two coaches are adding intrigue to the March rematch by trading barbs in the media. After the Blue Devils’ loss at Wake Forest, coach Mike Krzyzewski told […]
UNLV: Kruger Boots Lawrence for DUI
Kruger Boots Lawrence for DUI: UNLV coach Lon Kruger has dismissed guard Marcus Lawrence after the sophomore was arrested Friday for driving under the influence. Police arrested Lawrence after responding to a one-vehicle accident at 7:30 a.m. Kruger said Lawrence has run out of second chances after three or four […]
Ivy League Notebook
Ivy League Notebook by Phil Kasiecki As another weekend of Ivy League basketball has completed, there hasn’t been much change at the top. With two more road wins, Cornell has run their record to 8-0 and remains two games in front of Brown. The Big Red could move even closer […]
Virginia’s Much-Needed Win
Cavaliers Start Trying to Salvage Season With Win Over Eagles by Phil Kasiecki CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Virginia got a couple of things on Sunday that have been in short supply all too often this season. They had scoring balance and some emotional involvement, and the end result was their […]
