Links roundups
Collection of news links for the day
Another day, another round of college basketball media days. But that’s a good thing! Even the most mundane press conference have some tidbits worth sharing.
OK, it helps that the stories focus on Kentucky, North Carolina and Kansas, among others. Still, the best factoid came from Arizona State. Derek Glasser threw Rob Evans under the bus.
But I’m saving the best for last. Check out these others first.
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Attention all Bracketologists: Hold off on penciling in Binghamton for back-to-back appearances in the Big Dance.
Seems as though a fracas with the Kansas basketball and football isn't always the worst thing that can happen.
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Self-promotion/programming alert!
The plan to roll out a new preview for the 2009-10 season began Sunday with the Top 10 conferences. Coming this week: Games you can’t miss.
I know, I know, you can hardly wait. Perhaps these links will help tide you over.
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Myles Brand’s death on Wednesday prompted an outpouring of stories and columns reflecting on his time as the NCAA president, his impact in that position and the move that vaulted Brand into the public eye, how he handled and eventually fired Bob Knight at Indiana.
Here’s a roundup from the best I read on the web.
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Despite an abundance of talent, Lance Stephenson’s college career is still on hold. And it could be that way for a while.
Maryland – fresh off the news that do-it-all point guard Grevis Vazquez will return to school – has stopped recruiting the high school star. Yes, Gary Williams’ program could use a boost. Doesn’t matter. Sounds like they’ll take their chances without one of 2009’s elite talents. (Much to some fans’ chagrin.)
Terps officials are worried about a possible fiasco with Stephenson’s eligibility. He also faces a court date later this month regarding a misdemeanor sexual assault charge.
Sure, he’s talented, but there’s enough baggage that teams are scared of taking him. And really, who wants to get burned?
Turns out there’s still one school that is recruiting Stephenson.
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LeBron James’ magnificent game-winner against the Magic (and because I’m at work on a long weekend) just makes me want to watch more buzzer-beaters.
That’s normal, right? One good buzzer-beater deserves another – even if it isn’t March…
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When the Connecticut women's basketball team visited the White House and President Obama Monday, it was the typical news story -- President honors NCAA champs, etc, etc -- but with a nice spin.
He played the Huskies in a game of pig.
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So, you’ve spent the past two days pouring over every bit of info related to the NCAA tournament. You’ve scoured the Web sites, the blogs, the newspapers (or not), listened to the radio, watch the TV and talked with friends about your bracket.
And now, here you are, still agonizing over which 5 seed will lose first, if North Carolina can win with an ailing Ty Lawson, and just which mid-major is the most likely to make a run.
It’s a bear, right? Here’s some help.
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We hit some random college basketball milestones in the last few days. Tyler Hansbrough, Stepehen Curry, Herb Magee (yes, Herb Magee) all reached some kind of plateau, to say nothing of UConn, UNC and more.
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Anyone with a Facebook account’s seen the latest note making the rounds: 25 things about me. I haven’t written one yet, but the guys over at Storming the Floor put together 25 things about the college basketball season so far.
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