Super-conferences might seem like the endgame in football, and they might work. In basketball, they don’t, and for other sports it’s even worse. A better idea is to let football be the only sport for these super-conferences.
Author: Jay Pearlman
The Call to Pay College Football and Basketball Players a Good Excuse to Abolish Title IX
The discussion about paying college football and basketball players faces obstacles to adoption, the biggest of which is Title IX. It also presents an opportunity, which would be to put an end to Title IX.
Cedric Jackson and Cleveland State Rock Wake Forest
As Cedric Jackson has gone, so has Cleveland State. On Friday night, that proved to be a good thing in light of what Jackson did against Wake Forest.
No. 13 Akron Scares No. 4 Gonzaga in South Region
Akron was in control for a lot of the game against Gonzaga, and for good reason. But the Bulldogs got their sense of urgency and came alive, and ended the Zips’ season in Portland.
In the MAC, It’s Akron
It was thought to be a rebuilding year at Akron with all the youth the Zips have. But after Saturday night’s win in the MAC championship game behind a well-balanced attack, the Zips are off to the NCAA Tournament.
Akron Fights Off Nate Miller and Bowling Green to Reach MAC Final
In a back-and-forth game, Akron had enough to hold off a great second half by Nate Miller and Bowling Green to advance to the MAC title game.
Buffalo Pounds Ball State Into Submission
Sometimes what’s predictable happens exactly as predicted. For much of the evening the Buffalo Bulls doubled the Ball State Cardinals on the boards, with the rebounds evenly distributed up and down the roster. The end result would mirror that, as the Bulls move on to the MAC championship.
No Point Guard, No Problem For Akron
Trailing by ten early and without a true point guard on the floor, it didn’t look good for Akron. But a couple of unexpected players picked up the slack, got the Zips back to life and sparked a quarterfinal victory.
Buffalo Too Tough for Kent in Second MAC Quarterfinal
Buffalo was stronger on the glass than Kent State, but couldn’t shake them for much of the afternoon. It took one last defensive stop for them to hand on for the quarterfinal.
Ball State Survives Central Michigan in Overtime in First MAC Quarterfinal
The matchup of Ball State and Central Michigan was one of contrasting styles. In the end, the athletic and guard-oriented Cardinals came out on top in overtime.
