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The New Year Report: Conference Previews – Part One
New Year’s Eve is right around the corner. Some people think of resolutions. Others think of champagne corks. Still others reflect back on another year gone by. But, for me, one of the things I think of first when I … Continue reading
Conference Season Preview, Part One: The Big Boys
Major, High-Major, The Big Six, BCS Conferences, or my most common backhanded phrase, The Rich Conferences…whatever you want to call them, there are 6 conferences that garner the majority of the attention of the national media when it comes to … Continue reading
Day 12 Preview
You have to hate basketball not to love this day. Wall-to-wall hoops with some of the best teams and matchups and rivalries in the country. I think my head might explode. Also, the CTC is getting really tight, and today … Continue reading
Day 11 Preview
47 games yesterday. Only 39 today. But, have no fear, there are a LOT of points at stake as each tournament moves on to another round of play. This might be the fifth best sports day of the year (behind … Continue reading
CTC Day 10 Recap: Doogan Takes the Overall Lead, But a Historic Day for Teddy Makes it Very Interesting
Last year on Day 10, CTC rookie, Lynch, broke the all-time single-day scoring-record. It was a record that last one year–exactly. Day 10 of the 2010 CTC, another CTC rookie, Teddy, smashed that record, becoming the first player to ever top … Continue reading
Day 10 Preview
After 30 games last night, there are 44 more today. Is this heaven? BIG EAST QUARTERFINALS ROUND (20 points each): The third consecutive day with a Big East quadruple-header in Madison Square Garden is today. The first two days were fantastic and … Continue reading
CTC Day 9 Recap: Alexi Edges Teddy and J for the Day Title, As the Race Gets a LOT Closer
Thirty games = amazing day. And, this race just got a lot tighter. Just when it looked like the top 4 might pull away from the field, the middle pack fires back and makes a free-for-all. DAY 9 SCORES: 188 … Continue reading
CTC Day 9 Preview
Wednesday and Thurday of Championship Week are about as good as it gets in this sport. So, buckle your seatbelts, put in your vacation requests, and turn on the TV, as there is wall-to-wall basketball for the next 72+ hours. … Continue reading
CTC Day 12 Recap: Bry Wins Big at the Right Time, Clinches Second Straight Overall Title
A shocking day all around the country, particularly in the three conference semifinals that took place today, the CTC was decided because there are very few points left on the board for Sunday. Bry has a huge day, fueled by … Continue reading
CTC Day 12 Preview
Well, here we go, folks. The 2009 CTC Title is on the line today. There are a TON of points out there to be won. Oh, and some pretty good basketball games as well. ATLANTIC 10 CHAMPIONSHIP: Not exactly the matchup … Continue reading