Sunday, December 11, 2011
Jim Littell will head Oklahoma State program
Associate head coach Jim Littell will be Oklahoma State's head coach, the University has announced. He has been interim head coach since the Nov. 17 death of Coach Kurt Budke, and assistant coach Miranda Serna. OSU Athletic Director Mike Holder said Littell has been "a rock" for the program.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Buffalo high school team suspended for repeatedly using racial slurs
Unbelievable: the entire Kenmore East High School basketball team has been suspended due to their repeated use of the N-word in practices and before games. The lone black member of the team had been upset by the practice and was suspended after hitting a teammate who had called her "a black piece of s#$@."
Should their season be canceled? What do you think?
Should their season be canceled? What do you think?
Friday, December 9, 2011
Ariel Massengale out 2-3 weeks after finger dislocation
Tennessee starting point guard Ariel Massengale sustained a dislocated finger in practice yesterday, and will be out 2-3 weeks. I'm bummed - was looking forward to seeing her when the Vols play UCLA next weekend.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Quirks and upsets
Love this piece about University of Washington assistant coach Mike Neighbors - a self-described quirk:
"He puts a lot of time into everything he does," says McGuff, who has worked with Neighbors for five seasons, the first four at Xavier. "When he scouts an opponent, he doesn't just do a general scout. He tells you what they're doing and also what they're trying to accomplish. Then, he takes it to the next level and says, 'Here's what I think we can do against them.' His ability to think about the game on multiple levels is very important."
Neighbors' routine is always the same. He is too superstitious to deviate. He also stays consistent because it makes him more efficient. He studies the opponent's statistics first. Then he watches the opponent four times before writing any notes. When it's time to take notes, he uses the same instruments — purple pen, black pen and two sharpened pencils — and writes on the same kind of legal pad, a Docket Gold Pad.
"If you have a routine, you don't waste time," Neighbors says. "Every 10 or 15 minutes saved is 10 or 15 minutes of film that you can watch."
Upsets:
#10 Kentucky beat #5 Duke 72-65, in front of the largest home crowd for a women's game in Kentucky history.
Moments ago, Fresno State upset #23 Oklahoma 69-66.
Extras:
With their victory tonight, Baylor has won 28 consecutive home games.
The Maggie Dixon Classic and Green Bay are among Dishin & Swishin's topics this week.
Author and educator Pat Griffin reflects on Tayshana Murphy's death.
"He puts a lot of time into everything he does," says McGuff, who has worked with Neighbors for five seasons, the first four at Xavier. "When he scouts an opponent, he doesn't just do a general scout. He tells you what they're doing and also what they're trying to accomplish. Then, he takes it to the next level and says, 'Here's what I think we can do against them.' His ability to think about the game on multiple levels is very important."
Neighbors' routine is always the same. He is too superstitious to deviate. He also stays consistent because it makes him more efficient. He studies the opponent's statistics first. Then he watches the opponent four times before writing any notes. When it's time to take notes, he uses the same instruments — purple pen, black pen and two sharpened pencils — and writes on the same kind of legal pad, a Docket Gold Pad.
"If you have a routine, you don't waste time," Neighbors says. "Every 10 or 15 minutes saved is 10 or 15 minutes of film that you can watch."
Upsets:
#10 Kentucky beat #5 Duke 72-65, in front of the largest home crowd for a women's game in Kentucky history.
Moments ago, Fresno State upset #23 Oklahoma 69-66.
Extras:
With their victory tonight, Baylor has won 28 consecutive home games.
The Maggie Dixon Classic and Green Bay are among Dishin & Swishin's topics this week.
Author and educator Pat Griffin reflects on Tayshana Murphy's death.
Top recruit Rachel Hollivay leaves team; Coach Yolanda Moore fired
Some serious drama in Mississippi this week, as top 2012 recruit Rachel Hollivay left her Heritage Academy high school team, and Coach Yolanda Moore was fired. A reported "cussing exchange" between coach and player last night lead to the circumstances.
Hollivay, who recently verbaled to Rutgers, is ranked eighth in her class and second at the post position.
Hollivay, who recently verbaled to Rutgers, is ranked eighth in her class and second at the post position.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Junior college rankings
This week's top 20:
1 Trinity Valley Community College
2 Northwest Florida State College
3 Hutchinson Community College
4 Central Arizona College
5 Pensacola State College
6 Casper College
7 Gulf Coast State College
8 Weatherford College
9 Northern Oklahoma College-Enid
10 Walters State Community College
11 Seward County Community College
12 Independence Community College
13 Shelton State Community College
14 Chipola College
15 Arizona Western College
16 North Idaho College
17 Jefferson College
18 Paris Junior College
19 Middle Georgia College
20 Hill College
Last year's champion North Idaho College is 18, while runner-up Trinity Valley is ranked first. Who will take the title this year?
1 Trinity Valley Community College
2 Northwest Florida State College
3 Hutchinson Community College
4 Central Arizona College
5 Pensacola State College
6 Casper College
7 Gulf Coast State College
8 Weatherford College
9 Northern Oklahoma College-Enid
10 Walters State Community College
11 Seward County Community College
12 Independence Community College
13 Shelton State Community College
14 Chipola College
15 Arizona Western College
16 North Idaho College
17 Jefferson College
18 Paris Junior College
19 Middle Georgia College
20 Hill College
Last year's champion North Idaho College is 18, while runner-up Trinity Valley is ranked first. Who will take the title this year?
Big East takes on five more schools
The Big East added five more schools today: the University of Central Florida, the University of Houston, Southern Methodist University, Boise State and San Diego State.
BSU and SDSU will only participate in the sport of football. Women's basketball will remain in the Western Athletic Conference and Big West Conference, respectively.
Reactions.
C-USA commisioner comments.
Is the future now questionable for the Big East?
Bonus:
National high school player star watch - and they're not all seniors.
BSU and SDSU will only participate in the sport of football. Women's basketball will remain in the Western Athletic Conference and Big West Conference, respectively.
Reactions.
C-USA commisioner comments.
Is the future now questionable for the Big East?
Bonus:
National high school player star watch - and they're not all seniors.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Pat Summitt receives the SI award in New York
Legendary Coach Pat Summitt received the Sports Illustrated Sportswoman of the Year Award tonight in New York. She was introduced by former Vol Michelle Marciniak, whose remarks brought a standing ovation from the audience. Summitt's son Tyler also spoke.
Videos.
Summitt will have to write another speech, however, as the NCAA will honor her with the Gerald R. Ford Award. It recognizes those who "have provided significant leadership as advocates for intercollegiate athletics over the course of their careers."
Videos.
Summitt will have to write another speech, however, as the NCAA will honor her with the Gerald R. Ford Award. It recognizes those who "have provided significant leadership as advocates for intercollegiate athletics over the course of their careers."
Powerade Fab 50 rankings: week one
Here we go, ladies and gentlemen: the first installment of the national high school rankings for this season. Here's the top 10:
1. Nazareth - Brooklyn, N.Y.
2. Saint Mary's - Phoenix, Ariz.
3. Riverdale Baptist - Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
4. Spring Valley - Columbia, S.C.
5. Saint Johns College, Washington D.C.
6. Bolingbrook - Bolingbrook, Ill.
7. St. Mary's - Stockton, Calif.
8. MacArthur - Irving, Tex.
9. McEachern - Powder Springs, Geo.
10. Mater Dei - Santa Ana, Calif.
1. Nazareth - Brooklyn, N.Y.
2. Saint Mary's - Phoenix, Ariz.
3. Riverdale Baptist - Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
4. Spring Valley - Columbia, S.C.
5. Saint Johns College, Washington D.C.
6. Bolingbrook - Bolingbrook, Ill.
7. St. Mary's - Stockton, Calif.
8. MacArthur - Irving, Tex.
9. McEachern - Powder Springs, Geo.
10. Mater Dei - Santa Ana, Calif.
ESPN/USA Today poll for the week
This week's poll doesn't have too many changes, but check out Delaware dropping in:
1. Baylor
2. Connecticut
3. Notre Dame
4. Stanford
5. Duke
6. Maryland
7. Texas A&M
8. Tennessee
9. Miami (Fla.)
10. Kentucky
11. Rutgers
12. Georgia
13. Louisville
14. Purdue
15. Ohio State
16. Wisconsin-Green Bay
17. North Carolina
18. Penn State
19. Vanderbilt
20. Georgetown
21. DePaul
22. Texas Tech
23. Oklahoma
24. Texas
25. Delaware
1. Baylor
2. Connecticut
3. Notre Dame
4. Stanford
5. Duke
6. Maryland
7. Texas A&M
8. Tennessee
9. Miami (Fla.)
10. Kentucky
11. Rutgers
12. Georgia
13. Louisville
14. Purdue
15. Ohio State
16. Wisconsin-Green Bay
17. North Carolina
18. Penn State
19. Vanderbilt
20. Georgetown
21. DePaul
22. Texas Tech
23. Oklahoma
24. Texas
25. Delaware
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