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University of Georgia Athletic Graduation Rates Appallingly Low
New stats released by the NCAA about SEC football and basketball graduation rates show the University of Georgia almost dead last in conference.
Ohio State Must Pay O’Brien Millions Plus Interest
An Ohio judge has ruled that the university must pay former basketball coach Jim O’Brien over $2 million for firing him without compensation.
North Carolina Beats Illinois to Win NCAA Championship
Roy Williams won his first national championship and Sean May was voted NCAA Outstanding Player when the University of North Carolina Tar Heels beat the University of Illinois Fighting Illinis to win the men’s NCAA Championship game Monday night.
Working with March Madness College Basketball Brackets
Bracketology can make a sports bettor a lot of money during March Madness if they know what to look for.
Top 25 -- Week 2
Brush up on who Dave Singleton thinks the top 25 teams in the country are after the second full week of the NCAA season.
The alternate reality of the NCAA
Amid the ever-changing realities of college sports, the NCAA lives in its own reality, one governed by outdated ideals and beliefs. Unfortunately, athletes like Mike Williams -- athletes the NCAA sets out to protect -- are the ones that get hurt.
NCAA does it again
Mike Williams cannot return to USC thanks to the NCAA. The best receiever in the nation now finds himself without a league thanks to another bonehead decision by the NCAA.
Sports Games: Video game war brewing (Pt. 2)
Last Tuesday I was able to get EA's NCAA 2005, and come back to give a review before the release of ESPN's 2K5 this week. Here's my piece...
NCAA investigations are never fun when personal
The news coming out of my alma mater is painful for me. Here are some thoughts and feelings regarding the recently completed investigation at the University of Missouri.
Another black eye for Missouri
Once again, the NCAA addresses rule violations at Missouri. It appears that Quin Snyder will retain his head coaching position, but his staff will look much different in the fall.
Making good use of home cookin'
How big is home-court advantage? It means a lot in the women's NCAA tournament. But has that advantage become misguided? Fixing the problem could make it worse before it gets better.
Calhoun's calm evident once again
With Emeka Okafor getting two fouls in the first 3 minutes of the NCAA semifinal against Duke, Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun had the confidence to sit Okafor the rest of the entire half -- a move that proved decisive in the end.
You can keep your Cinderellas
The UConn Huskies haven't gotten as much attention as the Cinderellas of the NCAA Tournament, but they are well on their way to the Final Four and the National Championship.
Experts foiled again
Think its funny when sports analysts eat crow? Then there is no better sporting event than the NCAA men's tournament.
The best of times, the worst of times
For two days, this was the worst NCAA tournament ever. Higher-seeds were 28-4 in the first-round. A couple of 12 seeds did get through, but where was Bryce Drew? Where was the buzzer-beating bomb David launches to knock out Goliath? Here's a look at the upsets so far.
Pass the TUMS
The NCAA Tournament has once again filled people with joy, happiness, agony and anguish. For eSports columnist Ron Geronimo, the pain the tourney brings can only be relieved by one thing...
Diary of Dementia (Part 1 of 2)
An in-depth look at the greatest day in sports -- the first day of the NCAA tournament.
Diary of Dementia (Part 2 of 2)
Here's the conclusion of the greatest day in sports -- the first day of the NCAA tournament.
General: Ramble on
Random thoughts on the world of sports, including Curt Schilling, the NCAA Tournament and Brian Leetch.
Tournament Preview -- St. Louis Region
The brackets are out and the field is set. Here's a look at the NCAA Tournament teams, players and coaches. In this article, we look at the St. Louis Region.
Picktometry 101
Batting zero for his lifetime in NCAA tournament office pools, Guy Shewmaker looks at some different ways people fill out their brackets. Maybe he can find a way to win this year.
Tournament Preview -- Atlanta Region
The brackets are out and the field is set. Here's a look at the NCAA Tournament teams, players and coaches. In this article, we look at the Atlanta Region.
Tournament Preview -- East Rutherford Region
The brackets are out and the field is set. Here's a look at the NCAA Tournament teams, players and coaches. In this article, a look at the East Rutherford Region.
Changes need to be made in Indiana
If the Indiana Hoosiers want to return to the top of the NCAA, changes need to be made this offseason. Here's a look at why one of those changes -- firing head coach Mike Davis -- needs to be made now.
Spreading the bubble bug infection
As NCAA tournament time begins, there may be hope for smaller schools to get some at-large bids. This all thanks to a new "virus" attacking several big-time programs. But has the effect reached enough schools to make chaos even more of a possibility among the perennial powers?
Good things in small packages
With conference season in full-swing, it's time to start thinking about teams that are primed to make a run deep in the NCAA tournament. As recent history has shown us, teams with strong backcourt play are usually the last teams standing come the end of March and this year looks to be no exception.
2003 NCAA Football Awards
It was a long, enjoyable, and well played 2003 NCAA football season. Here's how the awards should be given out this year.
Now is the time for the playoffs
With the dominating performance of Kansas State over number one Oklahoma on Saturday night, the NCAA should consider a playoff system to decide its champion. Don't leave it up to computers. Let the players decide.
No pay for play
Should college athletes be paid for playing? This author gives his views on why college athletes should not be paid until they turn professional.
NCAA -- Week 6
I don't know how this stuff can get any better. Tune in this Saturday to see!
NCAA -- Week 4
If you have any breath left from watching last Saturday's track meets on the college gridirons, wait until you see what awaits us this Saturday.
General: Sterno's Talkin' Smack -- Episode #24
Sterno's Talkin' Smack... All trash, all the time... Today's topics include the contrasting reports in the Patrick Dennehy case, the stubbornness of the NCAA regarding the BCS standings, and asinine remarks made by former partial owner of the Mets, Nelson Doubleday.
The Wal-Martization of the NCAA Continues
With the Genie out of the bottle on Conference member shake-ups, it's worth asking, "is this a good thing for college athletics?"
A letter to the NCAA
It's never too early to start thinking about next year, particularly if you happen to be a Bluegrass sympathizer. So here are some improvements that could be made for next year's NCAA tournament.
Carmelo, why not return?
Did Syracuse clinch Carmelo Anthony's fate when they clinched the NCAA National Title on Monday? Surprisingly, that may not have been the case. Anthony may want to stay another year and fix his place as the top pick next season.
The best of March Madness
Everyone loves March Madness. Although it's very possible that all four No. 1 seeds could get to the Final Four, anything can happen. Here's a look at the top-10 moments from the NCAA tournament's first weekend.
Memoirs of Day 1 of the NCAA Tourney
These are the Lombardo brother's memoirs of the first day of the 2003 men's NCAA Tournament.
64 no more
The best weekend in all of sports is over. What was once 64 teams is now only 16. Read on for some casual observations on the first two rounds of the men's NCAA Tournament.
What to watch in the tourney
Unpredictable upsets, heroes who were never heard of before or since their shining moment, and indelible images define the NCAA tournament. This March should be no different. So who are the leading candidates to be this year's Valparaiso, Bo Kimble, and Tyus Edney?
Breaking down "The Big Dance"
The moment when we all cheer or root against colleges we never heard of has arrived. It's NCAA tournament folks and good luck to everyone participating in office pools. Let's break it down.
Women have the brackets down
We all partake in NCAA Tournament pools, don't we? And who usually wins your office pool? A women that seems to have no clue about the sport. Well, I have insight into how she might do it, as well as some trends in the NCAA Tourney to watch for.
Selection infidelities
Is the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee on drugs? A possible Kentucky-Arizona matchup -- in the semis? Texas gets a No. 1 seed, Alabama is in? And have you seen the West bracket?
Forget a Hoosier return trip
Indiana University played for the NCAA Championship last season. However, based on the team's disappointing play this season, and a 1-6 road record, you can count out the Hoosiers for another title run this March Madness.
Dissecting the Big Dance
The NCAA Selection Committee meets in a few weeks and the office pools start shortly after that. Get prepped for your bracketology application with this report on team trends and stats.
Bubble breakdown -- Who will make it and who won't
An analysis and breakdown on the chances of all designated bubble teams making it into the NCAA tournament as March approaches.
Gearing up for March Madness
As we approach the end of February, we are only a few weeks away from the most exciting time in college sports -- the NCAA Tournament. Here is an analysis of the tournament since 1985 to help tournament fans fill out their brackets.
While 'Canes wanted respect, Buckeyes wanted to win
The Miami Hurricanes weren't upset in this year's NCAA Championship Game at the Fiesta Bowl. They were simply out played and out coached.
Return of the Cardinals
Regardless as to whether or not Rick Pitino stinks as an NBA coach (which he does), his ability on the collegiate level cannot be underappreciated. It's only a matter of time before the Cardinals are NCAA champs, and it could happen this year. Why not? No one else seems unbeatable.
One shinning moment -- Not!
So you thought CBS' coverage of the NFL was like eating nails? Holy cow! Compared to its NCAA Tournament coverage, a Fall Sunday with CBS is like eating warm apple pie.
Are college athletes treated fairly?
The Sports Goddess herself lights the fire under the NCAA and it's treatment of collegiate athletes.
Knight to the Izzo
Texas Tech and Michigan State were bounced in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, but it shouldn't take away from the outstanding jobs their respective coaches did this season.
Catching up -- Subregional rewind
As we wait for NCAA action to resume Thursday, here is a review of the eight sub-regional sites and a look at the 16 teams still left in the tournament. Who's going to Atlanta and who's going home?
Mid-Majors get the shaft again
Gonzaga, the sixth ranked team in the country, is a sixth seed. Three deserving teams did not get in, while Charlotte did. I propose radical changes to the current format, but yet the changes do appear to work out. Read on for a great source of information on the NCAA Tournament.
Rawk, chalk, Jayhawk!
Led by Drew Gooden, I believe the Kansas Jayhawks have what it takes to win the NCAA championship. Here's why.
Upsets on the way
Watch out for the lower seeds in the 2002 NCAA Tournament. All of those teams demand respect, and by the second round, a lot of mid-majors will still be in the mix.
Put on your dancing shoes
Sixty-five teams head into the NCAA tournament with at least a glimmer of hope of winning it all. Who will emerge victorious? Here's a preview.
Who are these guys? -- The Week 11 Mid-Major Poll
Have you ever heard of a college whose mascot is a retriever? Do you want an early preview of what upsets to pick in your NCAA Tournament office pool? Then check out this week's mid-major rankings, the last before the tournament seedings are announced.
The elite three
If you thought that Duke's loss to Maryland on Sunday might have opened up a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament, you are mistaken. It did quite the opposite. What it did was all but lock up three of the four No. 1 seeds which, unless dinosaurs come out of extinction in the next three weeks, will be Duke, Kansas and Maryland.
Alabama -- "Staring down the barrel of a gun"
The latest accusations against Alabama are the cause of stiff penalties, but their sentencing by the NCAA could have been the "death penalty."
College athletes -- pay for play?
This article evaluates the question of whether college athletes should be paid to participate in athletics.
General: This week's poll...
Did Nebraska deserve to play for the NCAA Championship or did another team deserve the chance to play for the title? That's the question we asked you and here's what you said. Plus, this week's new poll question.
Rose Bowl Preview
Jonathan Balog takes a look at the Rose Bowl between Miami and Nebraska. The game that could determine the NCAA National Champion for 2001.
NCAA: It's easy to hate Duke
Not that you should hate Duke...I'm just saying...
Bowls that the NCAA turned down for 2001
A humorous look at some college football bowl games that could have taken place this season.
LSU makes one fine BC-Mess
LSU foiled the NCAA's best-laid plans by laying waste to Tennessee on Saturday night, but don't think that means a change is coming.
Lute's fresh look
Arizona head coach Lute Olson has had to rebuild before. So when three underclassman left after last season's NCAA Finals run, Olson knew he what he had to do. He's now the only one not surprised by Arizona's quick vault to the top.
Tide and True
Alabama is known for its winning tradition, however, this season there has been more defeats than wins. With a new coach, and NCAA sanctions pending, a championship may be a long way away.
Friday morning questions -- NCAA style
This week in college football, it's back-to-work, but not back-to-normal.
NCAA: Don't worry about Izzo
Most of his rotation from last season's Final Four team is gone, but don't be surprised to see Tom Izzo and his Spartans make another run in March.
NCAA: Will the junior Simms be a senior in 2K2?
With all the hype swirling around Chris Simms and his Longhorns, will he be around after 2001-2002 no matter what happens this year?
The NCAA's new tournament format
A few weeks ago, the NCAA totally changed up the NCAA Tournament, giving advantages to the No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 seeds.
NCAA WOMEN: Tournament Play Is Underway
This article looks at the past weekend's results and a look ahead at the upcoming tournament.
NCAA: The failure and success of Lou Holtz
In the past five years, coach Lou Holtz has experienced highs and lows in his coaching career.
NCAA: Legislate collegiate gambling?
In college sports today, the most important battle may not be on the playing field, but in Congress. Several Senators are trying to stop college gambling. Is it going to help? Of course not, says Sean Rogers.
NCAA: What early departures REALLY mean
Arizona could lose up to four players from its NCAA runner-up team to the NBA draft. But while Arizona and other schools suffer in the short term, it's the NBA that will some day be hurting more...
NCAA: Let the exodus begin at Arizona
Richard Jefferson and Michael Wright’s departures leaves the door open for other Wildcats. Like it or not, Arizona Wildcat fans, the squad that finished runner up for the NCAA title will be a "new-look" team when they hit hardwood next season.
NCAA: Duke - The team America loves to hate
There have been too many sports articles blasting away at the National Champs, and I hate it. Scott Willyerd gets loose with some candid anaylsis on Duke's Championship.
NCAA Basketball: A Burning Desire for Victory
What motivates fans to set things on fire? And what do they do when they get older?
NCAA: The Final Four: A tale of four coaches
Coach K and the Duke Blue Devils were the best prepared team with the best coach in the Final Four this year.
NCAA: Advantage Duke?
The Blue Devils might be masters of the court in more ways than one. Controlling the refs seems to be part of the winning game plan.
NCAA: Burning down the house: A night to forget
After the Maryland Terrapins lost a heart breaker to the Duke Blue Devils in the Final Four some fans chose to set the campus ablaze.
NCAA: Blue Devils, heavenly touch
A touch of everything quite literally enabled Duke to reach the mountaintop and place Mike Krzyzewski in very elite company.
NCAA: Arizona and Duke set to end the Dance
It all comes down to tonight.... winner is crowned National Champ. The loser goes home.
NCAA: Corruption at Duke University
Sunday night, at 7:55 p.m. several NCAA officials told the media that Mike Krzyzewski and Duke University illegally recruited one of their freshman players this season.
NCAA: Hot Cats, cool Devils, one destination
Arizona and Duke were on the opposite sides of huge leads in their National Semifinal victories yesterday. Other than that, the two teams reached Monday night's NCAA championship game in strikingly similar ways.
NCAA: March Madness isn’t just the NCAA
So March has come and gone, and March Madness did not disappoint. But it’s more than college hoops. There was craziness in all areas of the sports world.
NCAA: Semifinal Saturday: a national affair
The week-long layoff is over, and it's time for the Big Dance to throw its biggest party. The chilled Twin Cities are in for some hot hoops.
NCAA: Sometimes, different is better in NCAA basketball
The Final Four -- women's Final Four. Believe it, says e-sports.com columnist Matthew Traub.
NCAA: Division II Basketball - These girls got game
Division II Basketball. Before last weekend, the mere thought of it would cause me boredom. However, after what I saw, that has all changed.. Read on and find out.
NCAA: Stop blaming Title IX
Title IX was passed in 1972. Its concept was to help increase the participation of girls and young women in sports, which it has done successfully. However, there have also been some unwelcome consequences, but is Title IX really at fault? Here's some thoughts on the subject.
NCAA: Move over Aurora Borealis! The Final Four is here!
The Final Four is a grand showcase for the best basketball the collegiate ranks have to offer, and the four teams who were lucky enough to get this far will be ready to put on a show that rivals the beauty of Minnesota’s Northern Lights..........
NCAA: The power of prose
The Perspective changes gears this week and looks at the upcoming Final Four, and the Power of Prose.
NCAA: 'Maryland, my Maryland'
It's been a great year to be a sports fan in Maryland. First the Ravens, and now the Terps. Maybe the Orioles will be next.
NCAA: Soderberg feels he deserved better
After an 18-10 season and an NCAA tournament birth, all looked well for Wisconsin Interim Coach Brad Soderberg. Too bad looks aren't reality.
NCAA: Will the merriment last for Gary Williams?
This article, first published a month ago, focused on the questions surrounding Gary Williams and the Maryland program. Now that the Terps have climbed the mountaintop, the past serves as prelude to a fourth meeting with Duke.
NCAA: Anything but Spartan
The Michigan State Spartans are living high on the hog after clinching a third straight Final Four appearance yesterday. The Izzone and all the folks in East Lansing are not living a Spartan existence.
NCAA: Home away from home
The USC Trojans, after beating a Tubby Smith-coached team in the NCAA Tournament, seem poised to give Duke a test on Saturday with the Final Four on the line
NCAA: Cooper case grows in Columbus
The John Cooper case is taking on a life of its own in Columbus.
NCAA: Few's Zags shake their fluke tags
Their greatest claim to fame may be former alumni crooner Bing Crosby and Utah Jazz pasty wonder John Stockton, but after three consecutive trips to the “Sweet 16” the Zags don’t wear fluke tags any more.
NCAA: Too many cooks
Ever wonder if we're too hard on athletes?
NCAA: Pitino proves success is a choice
This article takes a look at Pitino's book, Success is a Choice, as well as his new position with the Louisville Men's Basketball team.
NCAA: Despite turmoil, firing Runge is not the answer
Stories ran a plenty during this past season for Oregon's female hoopsters, but none as big as a possible mutiny against coach Jody Runge
NCAA: A Raft-pack weekend
No, it's not Sinatra, Sammy, and Dino; it's CBS' brilliant pair of broadcast crews, led by the two best basketball analysts on the planet: Bill Raftery and Billy Packer
NCAA: It's Christmas in March for college hoops fans
The NCAA Final Four tournament is the best tourney of all. With all its emotions and the excitement of the games, you can't watch better sports entertainment.
NCAA: Remembering the Alamo and other regional monuments
A recollection of the last time an NCAA regional visited this year's four sites: San Antonio, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Anaheim
NCAA: You can fool half the teams...
Joey Ware reveals the results of his pre-pre-tournament predictions along with an apology to the Pac-10.
NCAA: Pitino will take job at Louisville
It looks as if Louisville may just win the Rick Pitino sweepstakes.
NCAA: And then there were 8... in the East and West of MM2K+1
A quick look at my round 1&2 results of the East and West brackets.
NCAA: Alabama feels cheated
The Alabama Crimson Tide. In football, they're a force to be reckoned with. In hoops... well, they feel downright cheated.
NCAA: Boisterous in Boise
The bomb shelter bracket of the NCAA Tournament shows why the Big Dance epitomizes the very best of human athletic competition.
NCAA: 'Play In' Game Punishes Players
The 'play-in' game was a travesty that punished the very people that the tournament is for... the athletes themselves.
NCAA: Boston College upset over seeding
When the NCAA brackets were released on Sunday, many met their announcement with shock and surprise. The seedings of many teams raised eyebrows all over the country....
NCAA BASKETBALL: Duke's week to remember!
The week of March 4-11, 2001, was a memorable one for the Duke men's and women's basketball teams. Here is a look back at what they both accomplished.
NCAA: Big East officials want streamlined conference
It's Tourney Time, but college football officials in the Big East are grousing about the need for a streamlined conference.
NCAA: Welcome to March Madness 2K+1
Here's a quick look at my picks for the 2001 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
NCAA: Brackets contain multiple shocks
If you think your team's in good shape for the NCAA Tourney, the bigger question is what do they think?
NCAA: Let's get the Pac-10 tournaments started
The Pac-10 will hold its men's and women's tournaments starting in 2002. Some of the concepts are great and some are not so great.
NCAA: Big Ten poll watch
This article offers a closer look into the "State of the Big Ten Conference" as related in the polls. The regular season is complete and the Big Ten Conference is well represented once again in the Big Dance. Four teams could be poised for another Big Ten run to the Final Four.
NCAA: March basketball bliss
A "Clash of the Titans," if you will, this game is pure basketball nirvana. This is the kind of game that makes sports fans fanatical, casual observers paint their faces, and non-believers start doing the wave.
NCAA: Gonzaga 'gonzo' and other stories
A look at the particularly appetizing first-round matchups in the Midwest and South Regions, the two Friday-Sunday brackets in the 2001 NCAA Tournament.
NCAA: Financial hardships forced Carter to enter draft
Quincy Carter's decision to enter the NFL was purely based on his financial situation.
NCAA: Badgering Lefty and other stories
Looking at the best first-round matchups in the East and West Regions, the two Thursday-Saturday brackets in the NCAA Tournament
NCAA: You have to win to lose
The play-in game is perhaps one of the worst ideas ever. What does the NCAA hope to accomplish with this?
NCAA: Seeds of spring have been planted
Now that the NCAA basketball tournament field has been announced, it’s time to look at some of the questionable seedings, intriguing potential match-ups, and – of course – this writer’s picks for the Final Four and this year’s champion.
NCAA: Dickey explodes after firing
James Dickey is out at Texas Tech... but he's not taking it lying down.
NCAA: Cooper may be prosecuted
John Cooper may be out at Ohio State, but his problems are far from over.
NCAA: Bracketology: Last call on Selection Sunday
The time has come for Selection Sunday. One of the few genuinely suspenseful days in all of sports.
NCAA: Light for Lute
As big as they are, regular season games can always be minimized against the bigger backdrop of March. Arizona's epic win over Stanford last night was a definite exception.
NCAA: Home not-so-sweet home
The strange circumstances surrounding Denny Crum's last game, and other musings from the first full day of Championship Week.
NCAA: Who will be the sweetest in 2001
A pre-preview gives the picks for the sweet sixteen in the NCAA tournament, before the brackets are announced.
NCAA: Bubble bites and bracket bits
Little things to keep track of as the big conference tournaments get underway.
NCAA: The call of the Carolinas
The game is old news, now that the day-after buzz has subsided. Duke buried North Carolina "way back" on Sunday, 95-81.
NCAA: Bracketology - The calm before the storm
Ah, it's that magical time of year: Championship Week. Small conference tournaments are providing the classic nail-biting, stomach-churning drama they're famous for.
NCAA: Duke Slaps Tar Heels In Prelude To Tournament Fireworks
When Coach K’s Duke smacked down Matt Doherty’s upstart Tar Heels for a share of the ACC regular season crown, it merely lit the fuse for the fireworks to come in the upcoming ACC & NCAA tournaments.
NCAA: The Hoosiers are in
The Indiana Hoosiers are no longer on the bubble with teh NCAA Tournament Committee. Three impressive wins in a row make them a definite post season team.
NCAA: A man for March
Duke’s Shane Battier is one of the college game’s best - a player perfectly suited to weather the tribulations of March Madness.
NCAA: Life marches on with a nearer and dearer friend (pt 2)
Seven years ago, the NCAA Tournament was there when I needed it. Today, after surviving the Seattle earthquake, I will be around to see another one. More importantly, I better understand how the Tournament and my life's journey are connected. (part two of two)
NCAA: Life Marches on with a nearer and dearer friend (pt 1)
Seven years ago, the NCAA Tournament was there when I needed it. Today, after surviving the Seattle earthquake, I will be around to see another one. More importantly, I better understand how the Tournament and my life's journey are connected. (part one of two)
NCAA: Bursting some logical bubbles
Whether they're being genuinely stupid or creating artificial suspense, some people need to be more authoritative and less panicky when it comes to the dreaded NCAA Tournament bubble.
NCAA: Bluegrass nightmare in Kentucky
Five years ago, Hal Mumme came to the mostly basketball obsessed Kentucky campus. He brought with him a unique approach to football and an attitude that he could bring winning to the Kentucky campus.
NCAA: A crying Crum
Long-time Louisville Cardinal head coach Denny Crum is as good as gone. However, he is going down fighting and tooting his own horn.
NCAA: Tourney watch 2001
Accessing the mid-major NCAA Tournament contenders.
NCAA Volleyball: Pieter Olree keeps the Buckeyes on track
He is one of Ohio State's top players, both offensively and defensively, and this is his story.
NCAA: Trial and turmoil in Tennessee
Jerry Green's program produces aesthetically pleasing and somewhat successful basketball. However, a little nasty and a lot of mental toughness need to be injected into his collapsing ballclub.
NCAA: Bracketology: The red carpet special
With just 9 days until the start of the smaller conference tournaments, it's late enough to get an early peek at the shape of this year's NCAA Tournament field.
NCAA: Cool Carolina
North Carolina is riding an eighteen-game winning streak with one of their most confident and exciting squads - and coaches - in years.
NCAA: Fresno State a power to be reckoned with
They lost to TCU on Thursday, but don't think for a second the Bulldogs are going to go away before late March. They've got size, depth, speed and the Tark to lead them to the promised land. Oh yeah, they also have a future NBA star in point guard Tito Maddox.
NCAA: Ranking the best in college
A recent article in Baseball America proposed the question which athletic conference is the best in collegiate baseball? The SEC or the PAC-10?
NCAA: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus: Pete Gillen
One of the coaches opponents don't want to face in the NCAA Tournament, Pete Gillen, will bring back his well-worn Dancing Shoes with Virginia.
NCAA: Big East bubble buddies
The Connecticut Huskies and St. John's Red Storm, who are battling for the final spot in the NCAA Tournament from the Big East Conference, show just how difficult it is to discern one team's resume from another.
NCAA Hoops: Tar Heels may ride Doherty’s fire to the Final Four
Matt Doherty isn’t your grandfather’s North Carolina head coach. Hell, he’s not even your Tar Heel head coach. And we may find the Tar Heels riding the fire in his belly all the way to this year’s Final Four.
NCAA Basketball: Tar Heels may ride Doherty’s fire to the Final Four
Matt Doherty isn’t your grandfather’s North Carolina head coach. Hell, he’s not even your Tar Heel head coach. And we may find the Tar Heels riding the fire in his belly al the way to this year’s Final Four.
NCAA: O'Brien's best bucks the odds
Without the security blanket known as Scoonie Penn, Jim O'Brien's Ohio State Buckeyes have still put themselves in a position to make the NCAA Tournament.
NCAA: Iowa State cruising into NCAA tourney
Iowa State may not be mentioned with the big names, but when the NCAA tournament comes, they might have to be. They might be able to repeat their performance of last year and even maybe further.
NCAA: Wreckage in Lawrence, thanks to Cyclones
Iowa State's win over Kansas turned a lot of heads. Now, last year's Big XII champions are once again the focus instead of the league's longtime standard-bearer.
NCAA: Changes needed for the rights of college athletes
College athletes need to have more freedom of choice from the NCAA, e-sports.com columnist Matthew Traub says.
NCAA: Wisconsin's Alvarez does it right
How Wisconsin Head Coach Barry Alvarez set a shining example by turning down the opening at Miami.
NCAA: Epitome of a champion: Mauer verbally commits to FSU
You have probably heard of Robert Smith, Payton Manning and Tim Couch. However, the name Joe Mauer is most likely unfamilar to you. Read on and find out what the Cretin-Derham Hall (Saint Paul, Minnesota) standout has in common with these NFL greats.
NCAA: The new OSU staff has a feel of Bruce
With just a few hires left to make as of right now, Jim Tressel's first OSU football staff is beginning to take shape. Tressel's selection of coaches will go a long way toward telling us about Jim Tressel and determining if he will be successful at OSU.
NCAA: Raising Arizona
Wildcats prove they have a long way to go. Will the real Arizona please stand up?
NCAA: The Greatest Cloud Piercer of All
In loving memory of Al McGuire, the Saint of the Sidewalks and a man for all seasons. (part three of a three-part series)
NCAA: Absolutely worthless
"If The season ended today ..." Toss those sample NCAA Tournament brackets out and you might come to some thoughtful conclusions at this point in the NCAA basketball season.
NCAA: New blood at State
For years now, Penn Staters have been complaining about the lack of diversity, about a staff that was almost all home-grown.
NCAA: The Greatest Cloud Piercer of All
In loving memory of Al McGuire, the Saint of the Sidewalks and a man for all seasons. (part two of a three-part series)
NCAA: The Greatest Cloud Piercer of All
In loving memory of Al McGuire, the Saint of the Sidewalks and a man for all seasons. (first of a three-part series)
NCAA: Tarheels Retire Three Jerseys of Former Stars
This is a brief article announcing the retirement of UNC jerseys.
NCAA: Time To Go Back To The Lab
Penn State fans have endured several disappointing seasons recently. Now, they appear to be unable to secure some top recruits. Has the Grand Experiment failed? Is it time to put on the goggles, fire up the bunsen burners and start all over again?
NCAA: McGuire Will Be Missed
Hall of Fame Coach and former broadcaster Al McGuire has died at the age of 72. Take a look back at his career and how much he meant to the game.
NCAA: March Madness Is In The Air
Sure, there's a long way to go before Selection Sunday. But, conferences are shaking out and the tournament picture gets a little more clear every game. So, as the media goes nuts over the Super Bowl, here's an early look at the greatest sports spectacle of the year.
NCAA: Inauguration Day
The Best Team In Men’s College Hoops plays Inside The Beltway
NCAA: Hoya Paranoia Returns
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight is Gone at Georgetown
NCAA: Can Notre Dame Fans Expect National Championships Every Year?
Notre Dame faithful watched Oregon State dismantle their team in the Fiesta Bowl. The question is: Can the Fighting Irish rebound from this bout of mediocrity?
NCAA: Oklahoma Wins National Title, Is A Big XII Team Next?
Is a seismic shift in the future for college football?
NCAA: Continuing Problems Exposed At OSU
John Cooper's dismissal as head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes reveals a deeper problem in the Big Ten powerhouse. Simply put, there's something wrong in Columbus.
NCAA: Hoosier Hysteria
Hoosier Hysteria is back in Bloomington. After upsetting the Spartans, Mike Davis might keep his job longer than just this year.
NCAA: Texas fans must admit OU doesn’t suck, for now
Bob Stoops has awakened a monster in Norman Oklahoma and molded it into a national champion. So, for now, Texas Longhorn fans have to own up to the fact that OU doesn’t suck.
NCAA: Squandered Glory
Florida State came up empty in the national title game for the third time in five years. They shouldn't have. Sportsview demystifies the FSU curse.
NCAA: Oh, You Sooners (or: The Taste of Crow)
Like most of the rest of the country, I was blindsided by Oklahoma's victory over Florida State in the Orange Bowl. But the Sooners believed all along.
NCAA: Wrapping up the bowls: A gift for the BCS system
A fabulous victory by Oklahoma saves us all from having to manually recount the AP votes, worry about hanging Beavers, weather a Hurricane, or get bitten by a Huskie. In short, OU let the BCS system off the hook. This, and some other post-bowl thoughts.
NCAA: Sweet as Citrus
During the 2001 Citrus Bowl, Michigan running back Anthony Thomas proved to be, not only one of the finest RB's in the land, but the greatest back in the history of the winningest program in all of Division 1-A football
NCAA: A True All-Star Lineup
Notwithstanding the upcoming onslaught of all-star games, the 2000 collegiate football season, for all intensive purposes, is over. It is never too early, however, to look ahead to the 2001 season and the all-star lineup of teams scheduled to visit the University of Kansas.
NCAA: The Day That Time Stood Still... Sort Of
Reflections of a National Championship Game.
NCAA: Enough Of The Irish
It's time for the Fighting Irish to step aside.
NCAA: The Miami of the West and Mushy Midwestern Minds
New Year's notes and coaching grades from a climactic football weekend.
NCAA: Orange Bowl Preview
After months of hype and hundreds of football games, the end of the college football season is nigh. It's time for the Orange Bowl, the BCS title game, and the much-awaited showdown between Florida State and Oklahoma.
NCAA: Orange Bowl Preview: 'Noles' Defense a Hidden Gem
You could generate an entire county with the amount of power on Florida State's offense. But, FSU's defense is just as talented, features just as much experience, and should play just as big a part in the Orange Bowl, where the 'Noles are favored to roll by the No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners.
NCAA: Rose Bowl Preview
Have a look at the "granddaddy of them them all," Pasadena's Rose Bowl. This year features a showdown between Washington and Purdue...
NCAA: Sugar Bowl Preview
Florida and Miami are set to blow the dust off of their rivalry and blow the roof off of the Louisiana Superdome. Take a look at the Sugar Bowl...
NCAA: Fiesta Bowl Preview
Notre Dame returns to the BCS Bowl scene to take on Oregon State in the Fiesta Bowl. Here's a look at how the game should break down...
NCAA: Holiday? Bah, Humbug!
In sunny, seductive San Diego, Oregon and Texas engage in a grim battle for respect.
NCAA: New Year's Day Bowl Preview
With the College Football Bowl Season upon us, a pair of e-sports.com columnists decided to match wits and preview the Outback, Cotton, Citrus and Gator Bowls.
NCAA: Bowl Picks
It's the season to be jolly or to sit in front of the television set eating left overs, if you're a college football fan.
NCAA: Former PSU Asst. Looking At UVA
It looks like one year off wasn't enough to get 34 seasons of coaching football out of Jerry Sandusky's blood.
NCAA: Rants and Predictions Surrounding the Bowl Games
Rick Reighard goes out all in his rants, raves, and predictions in this week's article.
NCAA: Court Orders Major Decision on Reinstatement
If a college player signs a pro contract, is he ineligible to play in college? Not in Muhammed Lasege's case.
NCAA: Buckeyes Tack On Another Win
The Ohio State women's basketball team beat UCLA 79-57 for its tenth-straight win in as many games.
NCAA: Buckeyes Improve Record to 9-0
The Ohio State women's basketball team improved its record to 9-0 after defeting Akron, 100-35 Tuesday evening.
NCAA Volleyball: Nebraska is Perfect, Wins National Title
Nebraska completed an undefeated season, beating Wisconsin in an exciting five-game match, to take home their second national championship. Read on for more.
NCAA: A Look Inside the Ohio State Women's Basketball Team
The Buckeyes are 8-0, the best they've been since the 72-73 season. With the problems of last season apparently behind them, Ohio State has learned to win. Read on to find out why they are winning.
NCAA: Through Blue Eyes: A Duke Fan Speaks Out
In 1998, Peter Gloviczki, Jr. was privileged to witness the championship game at the Final Four in Tampa, Florida. What he saw, after two and one half hours of bartering with scalpers, was, in his view, one of the greatest sporting events ever.
NCAA: No Recount Jokes ... Please!
Did Chris Weinke really deserve to win the Heisman?
NCAA: Here's a What to Do List for U of M basketball fans
Are you a Michigan fan sick of the poor performance of the basketball team? Well, here's a list of things you can do to help make it through the season.
NCAA: Highest Honors Given To The Committed
How can you tell a true fan? Tips from one of the committed.
NCAA: NSCAA/adidas All-American Teams
This article takes a brief look at the All-American teams.
NCAA: It's Report Card Time
With the closing days of the fall semester at universities across the nation now upon us, it's time to hand out grades to the sports world for events and happenings of the past few months.
VOLLEYBALL: Road to the NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship
Two weeks ago, 64 teams began play in the NCAA women's volleyball tournament. This weekend, the last four teams, Nebraska, Hawai'i, USC, and Wisconsin will meet in Richmond, Virginia to determine the 2000 champion. Here's how they got there.
NCAA: Who's On The All-Tournament Team?
A brief look at the women who all-tournament team honors.
NCAA: It's Gonna Be a Long Season for the Hoosiers
IU's basketball team will struggle this year and the new coach won't be around next year when they are better.
NCAA: Enjoy the Bowl Games, Then Dump the BCS
It's time for a playoff system. Games need to be decided on a field, not by a computer.
NCAA: National Championship Rematch: New Faces, Same Result
In the rematch of last year's national title game, the Spartans once again defeated the Florida Gators Wednesday night. Both teams lost their best players to the NBA draft last year, but they still will be lethal threats in March Madness.
NCAA: Another Race Too Close to Call
Another race which is too close to call. Yes, sports fans another race in whichever ballot will have an affect on the outcome. No this person will not be leading the free world but rather be the 2000 winner of the John Heisman Memorial Trophy.
NCAA: Who’s Getting Screwed?
An examination of the BCS fiasco.
NCAA: Who Should Win the Heisman Trophy
This weekend, the Downtown Athletic Club bestows the most prestigious award in college football. Voters should take into account the each player's statistics, play during the entire year and their intangibles. After judging those three criteria, one man stands above the rest.
NCAA: Hoops Suspension Gone Awry
The NCAA committee has never been too sane when it comes to adjudicating student-athlete infractions. This time however they’ve thrown common sense right out the window, and may convince even more college hoopsters that staying in school isn’t in their best interest.
NCAA: Donnan Stars in Latest SEC Soap Opera
Jim Donnan had a 39-19 record as the University of Georgia’s head football coach, but he was still fired this week in one of the most surprising college football moves in a long time.
NCAA: Without Limits Mid-Week Edition
Can Indiana take out the Fighting Irish... and other thoughts.
NCAA: Vote "OK" For Chris Weinke
I have no love for the Heisman Trophy, but if there’s got to be a winner, it should be Florida State’s Chris Weinke.
NCAA: Lounging Around After the Action
With the college football regular season in the books, here's a bowl-ful (pun intended, thank you) of bite-sized comments, served with the drinks -- be they celebratory wines or beers to cry in -- at my place, a three-dot lounge in cyberspace (with acknowledgment to the late, great Herb Caen).
NCAA: How Sweet it is: NCAA Volleyball Tourney down to 16
With the first two rounds in the books, the top 16 volleyball teams in the country lock up this weekend with their sights set on a Final Four berth.
NCAA: New Horizons
Without Limits' Rick Wilson gives you the skinny on tonight's top NCAA hoops games.
NCAA: Sorry, OU: I’d Sooner Be Florida State
After weeks of controversy, the Orange Bowl is now set. Oklahoma and Florida State, the top two teams in the BCS, have a date in January. But it’s going to be a long night for Oklahoma.
NCAA: The Problem With Sports Today is ...
This piece will discuss the problem with sports today, and in particular, college football. As we near closer to the college bowl season, this is something all readers should consider.
NCAA: Kentucky Wildcats Falling Fast
Kentucky has lost it's luster. No longer one of the top team's in the country, what does it need to do to get back to the top?
NCAA: Who Truly Deserves Championship Status? - Part 1
For College Football, the Miami Hurricanes and other teams before them deserved a championship shot and did not get it. Who says they don't deserve one and who says Florida State does?
NCAA: When Good Enough is Not Good Enough
For many reasons, Kansas State and Oklahoma will have to be great on Saturday night
NCAA: It's All Greek To Me
For the first time, The BCS won’t have a true title game.
NCAA: Bowl Season Viewpoints
Peter Simons tells Oregon State and Miami to remember that life isn't fair, and offers suggestions for improving bowl season.
NCAA: The Green Storm
Only a sophomore, Boston College RB William Green may prove not only to be one of B.C.'s greatest all-time players, he may take the national scene by storm...
NCAA: 2000 PSU Report Card
Penn State has had another terrible season. There were a few shining moments, however. Here's how the team's 2000 season stacked up.
NCAA: Semester Review
A final assessment of coaches before bowl game final exams
NCAA: Here We Go Again
Split National Champs? Another off season of controversy?
NCAA: The Last Classic
At 3:30 p.m. Eastern time, on the 25th day of November, in the year 2000, a classic announcer will annouce a classic rivalry for the last time.
NCAA: A Few Observations
College football. It's about the fans, the kids and the alumni. So how has the 2000 season shaped up? Some observations...
NCAA: The Argument For Florida State
The BCS has put FSU ahead of Miami--again. Are the Noles deserving?
NCAA: I'm Glad I'm Not A Hokie
I'm glad I'm not a Hokie, a Hurricane or even a Horned Frog this year. It has nothing to do with the letter H. I also don't mind not being a Beaver or a Huskie for that matter.
NCAA: Only JoePa Has The Answers
The Nittany Lions have dropped 10 of their last 16 games and haven't finished higher than fourth in the Big Ten the last three seasons.
NCAA: ND=BCS???????????
The circumstances surrounding Notre Dame's trip to Southern Cal are similar to its previous three trips there. The Irish head west needing one more victory to secure a major bowl berth.
NCAA: End of Season Musings: Ten Thoughts
Taking a look at everything from what might have been for Northwestern and Oregon to unknown players to watch in bowl games.
NCAA: The NCAA Deserves the BCS Yo-Yo
Is it Florida State? Or Miami? The answer seems to change week to week, but the NCAA made this mess for itself. Plus the weekly dish, featuring proposed playoffs, a Heisman update, Frank Beamer, and coaching vacanies.
NCAA: The Next Political Hurricane in Florida
The BCS was supposed to solve problems not create them. So why are the Miami Hurricanes so upset?
SOCCER: Round Three of the NCAA Tournament Wraps Up
This article looks at the winners in round 3 and the match-ups in the quarterfinals.
NCAA: Globetrotters No Longer Undefeated, Notice College Athletes
The Globetrotters received a wakeup call. It only took 1,271 games to do it, and from a college team, none the less. Hopefully, this will provide a basis for evaluating the tremendous talent that college teams possess.
NCAA: The Funniest Thing In Florida
With all the election hoopla happening in Florida the past week, there is one thing us sports writers can look at and get a chuckle.
NCAA: The Political Becomes Personal
Politics enters the upcoming Rivalry Week match-up in South Florida. And, with the situation in South Florida already tense, it could make for a strange weekend.
NCAA: The Ducks In The Title Game
Oregon is on the verge of a great season. Here's how they stack up in the context of the Bowl Championship Series and what they must do in order to win a National Championship.
NCAA: War for the Roses
This Saturday's game between Oregon and Oregon State in Corvallis may decide the fate of the Pac-10 title and the Rose Bowl. e-sports reporter Ryan McCarthy takes a look at this rivalry and others that may affect the national championship picture.
NCAA: Showdown Saturday
There are big games this weekend, and for some final games. We will take a look at the bowl picture, for teams like Ohio State, Michigan, Purdue, Northwestern, Oregon, Oregon State, Florida State and Florida.
NCAA: Down To The Wire
Seven going to the wire conference races in College Football. Stephen Baker sizes them up.
NCAA: Hoosiers Win for New Coach, Boras Screws Up, and More....
Think Scott Boras is an idiot? Sick of hearing about Barry Sanders? Well, this is your place as e-sports columnist Anthony Goegan takes a peak at the latest news surrounding the sports world....
NCAA: The Battle for Florida
Will the AP voters suffer electile dysfunction in the Battle for Florida this weekend? The Florida bowl won't solve the presidential election and may confuse the national championship picture as well.
NCAA: Of BCS Points and Ball Plays
Less than a week to go until the annual Sunshine State Showdown, and everyone—the Miami Hurricanes included—has an eye on Tallahassee. Plus, the weekly dish, including Georgia’s Jim Donnan, the Heisman race, Nebraska, and Oregon State.
NCAA: The Rule of Three
Say it loud and clear: three-loss teams must be excluded from BCS bowls
NCAA: College Hoops Begins March to March
A look at both the men's and women's games, including the teams and players most likely to make major impacts, for better or worse.
NCAA: OSU And Michigan Classless
What has college football become? Has the BCS corrupted what was once a classy game? I believe so.
NCAA: Problems At Penn State
Has senility set in at Penn State? Does Paterno really think that his program is ok? Is a mid to lower tier Big Ten what Nittany Lion fans should expect for the future?
NCAA: Penn State Playing a Manly Schedule
Not since the days of Dick Harter has the Penn State men’s basketball played this tough of a non conference schedule.
NCAA: Team Pride At Stake In Ann Arbor
While Michigan's hopes for the Rose Bowl or any other BCS Bowl are over, while Joe Paterno just wishes he had a chance at any .com bowl game.
NCAA: BCS is Bogus
Like the Electoral College, the Bowl Championship Series works under a cloak of mystery and mind numbing senselessness. There is nothing but confusion and frustration associated with these two items.
NCAA Volleyball: ASU's Burbridge is Heating Up the Desert
Amanda Burbridge is heating up the desert in Arizona for the Sun Devils in the 2000 NCAA Volleyball season. While other players on Top 10 teams get more recognition, she is quietly having a dream season in her final year of play. Here is her story.
NCAA: And Then There Was One
With TCU and Virginia Tech taking it on the chin this past weekend, only the Sooners control their own BCS destiny. For all the rest, they'll need more than MasterCard.
NCAA: High Noon in Texas, Manhattan by Night
Big XII BCS busters headline a crucial Saturday
NCAA: Ratings Schmatings!
e-sports.com reporter Ryan McCarthy takes a peek at some Division 1-A teams that have been overlooked this college football season.
NCAA: Political Possibility, Pigskin Parallels
Postcard from Husky Stadium has Election Day relevance
NCAA: Penn State Digging a Hole for Next Year
It has been 12 years since Penn State has not gone to a post season bowl game and with the loss on Saturday to lowly Iowa the Nittany Lions will not be heading south for the Holidays.
NCAA: Lefevre Matures On And Off The Ice At Colgate
Colgate goalie Jason Lefevre is using his father's lessons to have success on the ice, e-sports.com columnist Matthew Traub writes.
NCAA: Surprise Teachers Exam
Following up on last month's first report card
NCAA: Time To Start Throwing Penalty Flags
The NCAA doesn't have any problem legistlating morals on the field. If you take off your helmet and taunt the other team, you're guilty and the flags fly. But rob a liquor store, and there's no penalty as long as you keep your helmet on.
NCAA: Penn State Still Doesn't Get It!
Newsflash: Rashard Casey is cleared of all charges in New Jersey. Those are the headlines on every sports page across the state of Pennsylvania today.
NCAA: DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN!
DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN! And Rashard Casey is indicted. Unfortunately, the media today has not come very far despite fiberoptic and electronic technology.
NCAA: Sunshine Showdowns: Not THIS Saturday
An analysis of the remaining season and the four BCS bowls
NCAA: BCS? Yeah, Baby, Yeah
Guess What? The BCS Actually Works
NCAA: BCS Flaws Exposed
The BCS rankings, which placed Miami below Florida State this week despite the outcome of their October 7 matchup, have been exposed as flawed.
NCAA WOMEN: Lady Vol Basketball: Prepped and Ready
The 1999-2000 season ended in an unusual way for the Lady Vol basketball team -- with a loss. This year, however, they are ready to prove that they still have the heart of a champion.
NCAA: The Sooners the Better
The 2000 college football season has more ups and downs than the stock market. So what does a football fan do when his own team cannot be more removed from the national championship picture than a winless Arkansas State? Sometimes, you have to pick the lesser of the evils.
NCAA: Title Road Still Runs Through Florida
Oklahoma’s run for the Orange Bowl has everyone waxing nostalgic, but the teams from Florida haven’t finished having their say about the national championship yet. Plus the weekly dish, including Bob Stoops, Miami and Oregon, and the Heisman Trophy.
NCAA: The Nectar of the Sports Gods
A college football Saturday to remember
NCAA: In Week of Upsets, Sooners Strike Hardest
A week after just two top 25 clubs lost to unranked opponents, a slew of favorites suddenly looked very vulnerable this week.
NCAA (WOMEN'S): DiGiacomo Too Much For Tar Heels
Marina DiGiacomo, Old Dominion's ace from Argentina, score the tying and game winning goals to defeat the University of North Carolina women's field hockey team, 2-1.
NCAA: Ducks Remain Poised in New Surroundings
Mike Bellotti has Oregon focused as the Ducks reach new heights this season, debuting at #8 in the BCS standings.
NCAA: Heartland Brunch Buffet and Southern Cocktail Party
Two Saturday showdowns fill the plates of pigskin lovers
NCAA: Who Is Running Penn State?
There have been both published and broadcasted reports over the past 24 hours that indicate the Penn State quarterback Rashard Casey has been indicted in Hudson County, New Jersey in the alleged assault of an off-duty police officer last spring.
NCAA: Communist Penn State
Booing and taunting are as common at athletic contest as long lines to buy an over priced hot dog and to the lines to the restrooms.
NCAA Volleyball: Logan Tom Is Back and Better Than Ever!
After a solid performance at the Sydney Olympics, Logan Tom has returned to Stanford for her sophomore year of play and she's already driving Cardinal opponents crazy. But will it be enough to help Stanford get back to the Final Four?
NCAA: Badly Conceived System
So the BCS standings came out yesterday. Computer nerds and average joes are joining in the same activity, for once: crunching numbers--from Clemson to Blacksburg to Norman.
NCAA: Fragile Glory
Close calls for two of the nation’s top five teams just shows there’s no such thing as a gimme in college football. Plus, the weekly dish, including Tennessee, the Heisman race, and Oregon State.
NCAA: The Dynasty of North Carolina Women's Soccer
This article takes a look at how the Tarheels have become the team to beat year after year.
NCAA: The BCS for TCU?
The question among college football fans is whether or not TCU deserves to go to the BCS Bowl come January. The Horned Frogs are the one team in country that the forecasters can say with some certainty that they will run the table and become the Champions of the WAC.
NCAA: Roughriders In The Heartland
The rivalry of the great plains is made great again
NCAA: Retro Fever!
Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Clemson, top 10 mainstays during the ‘80s, are all back near the top of the charts. Plus, the weekly dish, including Coach of the Year candidates, deep trouble at USC, and Minnesota.
NCAA: What is Paterno Doing????
Over the past couple of football seasons, Nittany Lion Fans have been wondering what is wrong with offense.
NCAA: Michigan Coach Brian Ellerbe: Just Let the Man Do His Job
The University of Michigan's head basketball coach, Brian Ellerbe, has been picked on and ridiculed since he was hired four years ago. For what, you may ask? Well, for doing his job and doing probably what every other NCAA coach should be doing.
NCAA: Grading Our Well-Paid Teachers
Laying down the verdict on college football coaches
NCAA: Time To Look At PSU's Talent
With a bye week this week, the Nittany Lions must once again this season start trying to fix what has happened to team that less than a year ago was ranked #2 in the country and now has fallen to a 2 and 5 football team.
NCAA: Amidst Upset Mania, Several Favorites Keeping Strong
Several more undefeated favorites went down this week. As the list of national championship hopefuls continues to dwindle, here is a look at the remaining undefeated teams in the nation and where they should stand at the end of the year.
NCAA: Penn State/Pitt Meet politics
Should the Penn State-Pitt series be continued? That is a question that has been bounced off of college football fans around the Keystone State for almost a month since the scoreboard at Three Rivers Stadium read all zeros on September 17.
NCAA: The Reasons Why I Think College Hockey Is Better Than Pro
Many people out there will agree or disagree with this column, but in this column I give my reasoning on why I think college hockey is better than Pro Hockey.
NCAA: Memories of my youth and Texas vs. OU
Going back in time and ruminating on the glitz, gore and ritual that has always made for an exciting Texas vs. OU weekend in Dallas at the Cotton Bowl.
NCAA: BCS Balance, SEC Survival On the Line
With all due respect to the good folks in Dallas, Starkville, West Lafayette, and Madison, there are two games that rise above all others on a five-star college football Saturday. Here they are.
NCAA: Is Payback On Lions' Minds?
November 6 1999 is day that will be remembered forever in the eyes of both Minnesota and Penn State fans. All that one has to do is pick up a copy of the Minnesota Media Guide.
NCAA: Student-Athletes At UT--the Other Side Of The Story
Over the past year, the University of Tennessee has been rocked by an academics scandal. The women's athletics department, though, has come through unscathed.
NCAA: Quack Attack Claims Another Victim
Hardly anyone predicted the Oregon Ducks would be among the national elite after five games, but there they are. Plus the weekly dish, including Drew Henson, Alabama, Florida’s defensive woes, and Northwestern.
NCAA: Tomlinson, TCU Could Go Undefeated
The Texas Christian Horned Frogs are rolling. They are 4-0 so far in 2000, and they are a man among boys in the Western Athletic Conference.
NCAA: Koehn Hopes to Impact Wildcats
Freshman Laurie Koehn, who will be playing for the Kansas State Wildcats women's basketball team, is looking to show her skills in the upcoming season.
NCAA: UCLA To South Carolina: Buckle Up On The Road
South Carolina is making some noise.... here's what it's all about.
NCAA: Ducks, Wildcats Gain Spotlight With Upsets
The Oregon Ducks were supposed to finish in the middle of the Pac 10 this year. The Northwestern Wildcats were supposed to finish towards the bottom of the Big 10 this year. But, for one week, maybe they deserve another look.
NCAA: Weird Poll Science
A comparative study of the latest big moves in the college football polls reveals that…ranking teams is hard. Plus the weekly dish, including: the Pac-10…coaches on the hot seat…Notre Dame…Clemson
NCAA: Gamecocks Primed For Run Now And In Future
When Lou Holtz took over South Carolina last year, things looked good for the rebuilding Gamecocks. But after a disastrous first season, Holtz is putting a pretty good team on the field, now and for the future.
NCAA: The Pac is 'Without Limits'
As college football's season is in full swing, the PAC-10 is surging!
NCAA: Summit Better Stock Up On Her UCONN Gear
With a plethora of good teams out there, the final should be the same as last-UCONN vs Tennesse
NCAA: The Will to Win
For the second year in a row, Florida managed to beat Tennessee in a game that could--and probably should--have gone the other way.
NCAA: Florida Ready For A Challenge
Today's Florida/Tennessee game is sure to light up the scoreboard. Here's a lowdown on the big game
NCAA: Jayhawks Look To Excel In 2001-2001
The Kansas Jayhawks are getting ready for another season, and as a fan, I like their chances to make some noise.
NCAA: The Pac Once Again Answered The Call
After another good weekend of PAC-10 football, then answer to whether the Pac is back is a rousing, "YES."
NCAA: Welcome to the New Parity
All of the upsets and near-upsets in the second full week of the 2000 college football season got me thinking. Are these close games the exception, or are they becoming the rule?
NCAA: Yes, Indeed, the Pac is Back
The Rose Bowl was swelled with athletes this past weekend as the Bruins busted out for 35 points over the then #3 rated Alabama.
NCAA: Around The Pac-10 This Week
Here is a look at what happened over the weekend in the Pac-10.
NCAA: The Best Game Nobody Saw
College football doesn’t always have to be about BCS points. Sometimes fun is enough.
NCAA: USC Makes Biggest Statement on Opening Weekend
The Kickoff Classic usually lives up solely to the first part of its name - it kicks off the year with a highly-touted matchup, but it rarely produces enough of a contest to be considered a classic.
Bracketology can make a sports bettor a lot of money during March Madness if they know what to look for.
Top 25 -- Week 2
Brush up on who Dave Singleton thinks the top 25 teams in the country are after the second full week of the NCAA season.
The alternate reality of the NCAA
Amid the ever-changing realities of college sports, the NCAA lives in its own reality, one governed by outdated ideals and beliefs. Unfortunately, athletes like Mike Williams -- athletes the NCAA sets out to protect -- are the ones that get hurt.
NCAA does it again
Mike Williams cannot return to USC thanks to the NCAA. The best receiever in the nation now finds himself without a league thanks to another bonehead decision by the NCAA.
Sports Games: Video game war brewing (Pt. 2)
Last Tuesday I was able to get EA's NCAA 2005, and come back to give a review before the release of ESPN's 2K5 this week. Here's my piece...
NCAA investigations are never fun when personal
The news coming out of my alma mater is painful for me. Here are some thoughts and feelings regarding the recently completed investigation at the University of Missouri.
Another black eye for Missouri
Once again, the NCAA addresses rule violations at Missouri. It appears that Quin Snyder will retain his head coaching position, but his staff will look much different in the fall.
Making good use of home cookin'
How big is home-court advantage? It means a lot in the women's NCAA tournament. But has that advantage become misguided? Fixing the problem could make it worse before it gets better.
Calhoun's calm evident once again
With Emeka Okafor getting two fouls in the first 3 minutes of the NCAA semifinal against Duke, Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun had the confidence to sit Okafor the rest of the entire half -- a move that proved decisive in the end.
You can keep your Cinderellas
The UConn Huskies haven't gotten as much attention as the Cinderellas of the NCAA Tournament, but they are well on their way to the Final Four and the National Championship.
Experts foiled again
Think its funny when sports analysts eat crow? Then there is no better sporting event than the NCAA men's tournament.
The best of times, the worst of times
For two days, this was the worst NCAA tournament ever. Higher-seeds were 28-4 in the first-round. A couple of 12 seeds did get through, but where was Bryce Drew? Where was the buzzer-beating bomb David launches to knock out Goliath? Here's a look at the upsets so far.
Pass the TUMS
The NCAA Tournament has once again filled people with joy, happiness, agony and anguish. For eSports columnist Ron Geronimo, the pain the tourney brings can only be relieved by one thing...
Diary of Dementia (Part 1 of 2)
An in-depth look at the greatest day in sports -- the first day of the NCAA tournament.
Diary of Dementia (Part 2 of 2)
Here's the conclusion of the greatest day in sports -- the first day of the NCAA tournament.
General: Ramble on
Random thoughts on the world of sports, including Curt Schilling, the NCAA Tournament and Brian Leetch.
Tournament Preview -- St. Louis Region
The brackets are out and the field is set. Here's a look at the NCAA Tournament teams, players and coaches. In this article, we look at the St. Louis Region.
Picktometry 101
Batting zero for his lifetime in NCAA tournament office pools, Guy Shewmaker looks at some different ways people fill out their brackets. Maybe he can find a way to win this year.
Tournament Preview -- Atlanta Region
The brackets are out and the field is set. Here's a look at the NCAA Tournament teams, players and coaches. In this article, we look at the Atlanta Region.
Tournament Preview -- East Rutherford Region
The brackets are out and the field is set. Here's a look at the NCAA Tournament teams, players and coaches. In this article, a look at the East Rutherford Region.
Changes need to be made in Indiana
If the Indiana Hoosiers want to return to the top of the NCAA, changes need to be made this offseason. Here's a look at why one of those changes -- firing head coach Mike Davis -- needs to be made now.
Spreading the bubble bug infection
As NCAA tournament time begins, there may be hope for smaller schools to get some at-large bids. This all thanks to a new "virus" attacking several big-time programs. But has the effect reached enough schools to make chaos even more of a possibility among the perennial powers?
Good things in small packages
With conference season in full-swing, it's time to start thinking about teams that are primed to make a run deep in the NCAA tournament. As recent history has shown us, teams with strong backcourt play are usually the last teams standing come the end of March and this year looks to be no exception.
2003 NCAA Football Awards
It was a long, enjoyable, and well played 2003 NCAA football season. Here's how the awards should be given out this year.
Now is the time for the playoffs
With the dominating performance of Kansas State over number one Oklahoma on Saturday night, the NCAA should consider a playoff system to decide its champion. Don't leave it up to computers. Let the players decide.
No pay for play
Should college athletes be paid for playing? This author gives his views on why college athletes should not be paid until they turn professional.
NCAA -- Week 6
I don't know how this stuff can get any better. Tune in this Saturday to see!
NCAA -- Week 4
If you have any breath left from watching last Saturday's track meets on the college gridirons, wait until you see what awaits us this Saturday.
General: Sterno's Talkin' Smack -- Episode #24
Sterno's Talkin' Smack... All trash, all the time... Today's topics include the contrasting reports in the Patrick Dennehy case, the stubbornness of the NCAA regarding the BCS standings, and asinine remarks made by former partial owner of the Mets, Nelson Doubleday.
The Wal-Martization of the NCAA Continues
With the Genie out of the bottle on Conference member shake-ups, it's worth asking, "is this a good thing for college athletics?"
A letter to the NCAA
It's never too early to start thinking about next year, particularly if you happen to be a Bluegrass sympathizer. So here are some improvements that could be made for next year's NCAA tournament.
Carmelo, why not return?
Did Syracuse clinch Carmelo Anthony's fate when they clinched the NCAA National Title on Monday? Surprisingly, that may not have been the case. Anthony may want to stay another year and fix his place as the top pick next season.
The best of March Madness
Everyone loves March Madness. Although it's very possible that all four No. 1 seeds could get to the Final Four, anything can happen. Here's a look at the top-10 moments from the NCAA tournament's first weekend.
Memoirs of Day 1 of the NCAA Tourney
These are the Lombardo brother's memoirs of the first day of the 2003 men's NCAA Tournament.
64 no more
The best weekend in all of sports is over. What was once 64 teams is now only 16. Read on for some casual observations on the first two rounds of the men's NCAA Tournament.
What to watch in the tourney
Unpredictable upsets, heroes who were never heard of before or since their shining moment, and indelible images define the NCAA tournament. This March should be no different. So who are the leading candidates to be this year's Valparaiso, Bo Kimble, and Tyus Edney?
Breaking down "The Big Dance"
The moment when we all cheer or root against colleges we never heard of has arrived. It's NCAA tournament folks and good luck to everyone participating in office pools. Let's break it down.
Women have the brackets down
We all partake in NCAA Tournament pools, don't we? And who usually wins your office pool? A women that seems to have no clue about the sport. Well, I have insight into how she might do it, as well as some trends in the NCAA Tourney to watch for.
Selection infidelities
Is the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee on drugs? A possible Kentucky-Arizona matchup -- in the semis? Texas gets a No. 1 seed, Alabama is in? And have you seen the West bracket?
Forget a Hoosier return trip
Indiana University played for the NCAA Championship last season. However, based on the team's disappointing play this season, and a 1-6 road record, you can count out the Hoosiers for another title run this March Madness.
Dissecting the Big Dance
The NCAA Selection Committee meets in a few weeks and the office pools start shortly after that. Get prepped for your bracketology application with this report on team trends and stats.
Bubble breakdown -- Who will make it and who won't
An analysis and breakdown on the chances of all designated bubble teams making it into the NCAA tournament as March approaches.
Gearing up for March Madness
As we approach the end of February, we are only a few weeks away from the most exciting time in college sports -- the NCAA Tournament. Here is an analysis of the tournament since 1985 to help tournament fans fill out their brackets.
While 'Canes wanted respect, Buckeyes wanted to win
The Miami Hurricanes weren't upset in this year's NCAA Championship Game at the Fiesta Bowl. They were simply out played and out coached.
Return of the Cardinals
Regardless as to whether or not Rick Pitino stinks as an NBA coach (which he does), his ability on the collegiate level cannot be underappreciated. It's only a matter of time before the Cardinals are NCAA champs, and it could happen this year. Why not? No one else seems unbeatable.
One shinning moment -- Not!
So you thought CBS' coverage of the NFL was like eating nails? Holy cow! Compared to its NCAA Tournament coverage, a Fall Sunday with CBS is like eating warm apple pie.
Are college athletes treated fairly?
The Sports Goddess herself lights the fire under the NCAA and it's treatment of collegiate athletes.
Knight to the Izzo
Texas Tech and Michigan State were bounced in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, but it shouldn't take away from the outstanding jobs their respective coaches did this season.
Catching up -- Subregional rewind
As we wait for NCAA action to resume Thursday, here is a review of the eight sub-regional sites and a look at the 16 teams still left in the tournament. Who's going to Atlanta and who's going home?
Mid-Majors get the shaft again
Gonzaga, the sixth ranked team in the country, is a sixth seed. Three deserving teams did not get in, while Charlotte did. I propose radical changes to the current format, but yet the changes do appear to work out. Read on for a great source of information on the NCAA Tournament.
Rawk, chalk, Jayhawk!
Led by Drew Gooden, I believe the Kansas Jayhawks have what it takes to win the NCAA championship. Here's why.
Upsets on the way
Watch out for the lower seeds in the 2002 NCAA Tournament. All of those teams demand respect, and by the second round, a lot of mid-majors will still be in the mix.
Put on your dancing shoes
Sixty-five teams head into the NCAA tournament with at least a glimmer of hope of winning it all. Who will emerge victorious? Here's a preview.
Who are these guys? -- The Week 11 Mid-Major Poll
Have you ever heard of a college whose mascot is a retriever? Do you want an early preview of what upsets to pick in your NCAA Tournament office pool? Then check out this week's mid-major rankings, the last before the tournament seedings are announced.
The elite three
If you thought that Duke's loss to Maryland on Sunday might have opened up a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament, you are mistaken. It did quite the opposite. What it did was all but lock up three of the four No. 1 seeds which, unless dinosaurs come out of extinction in the next three weeks, will be Duke, Kansas and Maryland.
Alabama -- "Staring down the barrel of a gun"
The latest accusations against Alabama are the cause of stiff penalties, but their sentencing by the NCAA could have been the "death penalty."
College athletes -- pay for play?
This article evaluates the question of whether college athletes should be paid to participate in athletics.
General: This week's poll...
Did Nebraska deserve to play for the NCAA Championship or did another team deserve the chance to play for the title? That's the question we asked you and here's what you said. Plus, this week's new poll question.
Rose Bowl Preview
Jonathan Balog takes a look at the Rose Bowl between Miami and Nebraska. The game that could determine the NCAA National Champion for 2001.
NCAA: It's easy to hate Duke
Not that you should hate Duke...I'm just saying...
Bowls that the NCAA turned down for 2001
A humorous look at some college football bowl games that could have taken place this season.
LSU makes one fine BC-Mess
LSU foiled the NCAA's best-laid plans by laying waste to Tennessee on Saturday night, but don't think that means a change is coming.
Lute's fresh look
Arizona head coach Lute Olson has had to rebuild before. So when three underclassman left after last season's NCAA Finals run, Olson knew he what he had to do. He's now the only one not surprised by Arizona's quick vault to the top.
Tide and True
Alabama is known for its winning tradition, however, this season there has been more defeats than wins. With a new coach, and NCAA sanctions pending, a championship may be a long way away.
Friday morning questions -- NCAA style
This week in college football, it's back-to-work, but not back-to-normal.
NCAA: Don't worry about Izzo
Most of his rotation from last season's Final Four team is gone, but don't be surprised to see Tom Izzo and his Spartans make another run in March.
NCAA: Will the junior Simms be a senior in 2K2?
With all the hype swirling around Chris Simms and his Longhorns, will he be around after 2001-2002 no matter what happens this year?
The NCAA's new tournament format
A few weeks ago, the NCAA totally changed up the NCAA Tournament, giving advantages to the No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 seeds.
NCAA WOMEN: Tournament Play Is Underway
This article looks at the past weekend's results and a look ahead at the upcoming tournament.
NCAA: The failure and success of Lou Holtz
In the past five years, coach Lou Holtz has experienced highs and lows in his coaching career.
NCAA: Legislate collegiate gambling?
In college sports today, the most important battle may not be on the playing field, but in Congress. Several Senators are trying to stop college gambling. Is it going to help? Of course not, says Sean Rogers.
NCAA: What early departures REALLY mean
Arizona could lose up to four players from its NCAA runner-up team to the NBA draft. But while Arizona and other schools suffer in the short term, it's the NBA that will some day be hurting more...
NCAA: Let the exodus begin at Arizona
Richard Jefferson and Michael Wright’s departures leaves the door open for other Wildcats. Like it or not, Arizona Wildcat fans, the squad that finished runner up for the NCAA title will be a "new-look" team when they hit hardwood next season.
NCAA: Duke - The team America loves to hate
There have been too many sports articles blasting away at the National Champs, and I hate it. Scott Willyerd gets loose with some candid anaylsis on Duke's Championship.
NCAA Basketball: A Burning Desire for Victory
What motivates fans to set things on fire? And what do they do when they get older?
NCAA: The Final Four: A tale of four coaches
Coach K and the Duke Blue Devils were the best prepared team with the best coach in the Final Four this year.
NCAA: Advantage Duke?
The Blue Devils might be masters of the court in more ways than one. Controlling the refs seems to be part of the winning game plan.
NCAA: Burning down the house: A night to forget
After the Maryland Terrapins lost a heart breaker to the Duke Blue Devils in the Final Four some fans chose to set the campus ablaze.
NCAA: Blue Devils, heavenly touch
A touch of everything quite literally enabled Duke to reach the mountaintop and place Mike Krzyzewski in very elite company.
NCAA: Arizona and Duke set to end the Dance
It all comes down to tonight.... winner is crowned National Champ. The loser goes home.
NCAA: Corruption at Duke University
Sunday night, at 7:55 p.m. several NCAA officials told the media that Mike Krzyzewski and Duke University illegally recruited one of their freshman players this season.
NCAA: Hot Cats, cool Devils, one destination
Arizona and Duke were on the opposite sides of huge leads in their National Semifinal victories yesterday. Other than that, the two teams reached Monday night's NCAA championship game in strikingly similar ways.
NCAA: March Madness isn’t just the NCAA
So March has come and gone, and March Madness did not disappoint. But it’s more than college hoops. There was craziness in all areas of the sports world.
NCAA: Semifinal Saturday: a national affair
The week-long layoff is over, and it's time for the Big Dance to throw its biggest party. The chilled Twin Cities are in for some hot hoops.
NCAA: Sometimes, different is better in NCAA basketball
The Final Four -- women's Final Four. Believe it, says e-sports.com columnist Matthew Traub.
NCAA: Division II Basketball - These girls got game
Division II Basketball. Before last weekend, the mere thought of it would cause me boredom. However, after what I saw, that has all changed.. Read on and find out.
NCAA: Stop blaming Title IX
Title IX was passed in 1972. Its concept was to help increase the participation of girls and young women in sports, which it has done successfully. However, there have also been some unwelcome consequences, but is Title IX really at fault? Here's some thoughts on the subject.
NCAA: Move over Aurora Borealis! The Final Four is here!
The Final Four is a grand showcase for the best basketball the collegiate ranks have to offer, and the four teams who were lucky enough to get this far will be ready to put on a show that rivals the beauty of Minnesota’s Northern Lights..........
NCAA: The power of prose
The Perspective changes gears this week and looks at the upcoming Final Four, and the Power of Prose.
NCAA: 'Maryland, my Maryland'
It's been a great year to be a sports fan in Maryland. First the Ravens, and now the Terps. Maybe the Orioles will be next.
NCAA: Soderberg feels he deserved better
After an 18-10 season and an NCAA tournament birth, all looked well for Wisconsin Interim Coach Brad Soderberg. Too bad looks aren't reality.
NCAA: Will the merriment last for Gary Williams?
This article, first published a month ago, focused on the questions surrounding Gary Williams and the Maryland program. Now that the Terps have climbed the mountaintop, the past serves as prelude to a fourth meeting with Duke.
NCAA: Anything but Spartan
The Michigan State Spartans are living high on the hog after clinching a third straight Final Four appearance yesterday. The Izzone and all the folks in East Lansing are not living a Spartan existence.
NCAA: Home away from home
The USC Trojans, after beating a Tubby Smith-coached team in the NCAA Tournament, seem poised to give Duke a test on Saturday with the Final Four on the line
NCAA: Cooper case grows in Columbus
The John Cooper case is taking on a life of its own in Columbus.
NCAA: Few's Zags shake their fluke tags
Their greatest claim to fame may be former alumni crooner Bing Crosby and Utah Jazz pasty wonder John Stockton, but after three consecutive trips to the “Sweet 16” the Zags don’t wear fluke tags any more.
NCAA: Too many cooks
Ever wonder if we're too hard on athletes?
NCAA: Pitino proves success is a choice
This article takes a look at Pitino's book, Success is a Choice, as well as his new position with the Louisville Men's Basketball team.
NCAA: Despite turmoil, firing Runge is not the answer
Stories ran a plenty during this past season for Oregon's female hoopsters, but none as big as a possible mutiny against coach Jody Runge
NCAA: A Raft-pack weekend
No, it's not Sinatra, Sammy, and Dino; it's CBS' brilliant pair of broadcast crews, led by the two best basketball analysts on the planet: Bill Raftery and Billy Packer
NCAA: It's Christmas in March for college hoops fans
The NCAA Final Four tournament is the best tourney of all. With all its emotions and the excitement of the games, you can't watch better sports entertainment.
NCAA: Remembering the Alamo and other regional monuments
A recollection of the last time an NCAA regional visited this year's four sites: San Antonio, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Anaheim
NCAA: You can fool half the teams...
Joey Ware reveals the results of his pre-pre-tournament predictions along with an apology to the Pac-10.
NCAA: Pitino will take job at Louisville
It looks as if Louisville may just win the Rick Pitino sweepstakes.
NCAA: And then there were 8... in the East and West of MM2K+1
A quick look at my round 1&2 results of the East and West brackets.
NCAA: Alabama feels cheated
The Alabama Crimson Tide. In football, they're a force to be reckoned with. In hoops... well, they feel downright cheated.
NCAA: Boisterous in Boise
The bomb shelter bracket of the NCAA Tournament shows why the Big Dance epitomizes the very best of human athletic competition.
NCAA: 'Play In' Game Punishes Players
The 'play-in' game was a travesty that punished the very people that the tournament is for... the athletes themselves.
NCAA: Boston College upset over seeding
When the NCAA brackets were released on Sunday, many met their announcement with shock and surprise. The seedings of many teams raised eyebrows all over the country....
NCAA BASKETBALL: Duke's week to remember!
The week of March 4-11, 2001, was a memorable one for the Duke men's and women's basketball teams. Here is a look back at what they both accomplished.
NCAA: Big East officials want streamlined conference
It's Tourney Time, but college football officials in the Big East are grousing about the need for a streamlined conference.
NCAA: Welcome to March Madness 2K+1
Here's a quick look at my picks for the 2001 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
NCAA: Brackets contain multiple shocks
If you think your team's in good shape for the NCAA Tourney, the bigger question is what do they think?
NCAA: Let's get the Pac-10 tournaments started
The Pac-10 will hold its men's and women's tournaments starting in 2002. Some of the concepts are great and some are not so great.
NCAA: Big Ten poll watch
This article offers a closer look into the "State of the Big Ten Conference" as related in the polls. The regular season is complete and the Big Ten Conference is well represented once again in the Big Dance. Four teams could be poised for another Big Ten run to the Final Four.
NCAA: March basketball bliss
A "Clash of the Titans," if you will, this game is pure basketball nirvana. This is the kind of game that makes sports fans fanatical, casual observers paint their faces, and non-believers start doing the wave.
NCAA: Gonzaga 'gonzo' and other stories
A look at the particularly appetizing first-round matchups in the Midwest and South Regions, the two Friday-Sunday brackets in the 2001 NCAA Tournament.
NCAA: Financial hardships forced Carter to enter draft
Quincy Carter's decision to enter the NFL was purely based on his financial situation.
NCAA: Badgering Lefty and other stories
Looking at the best first-round matchups in the East and West Regions, the two Thursday-Saturday brackets in the NCAA Tournament
NCAA: You have to win to lose
The play-in game is perhaps one of the worst ideas ever. What does the NCAA hope to accomplish with this?
NCAA: Seeds of spring have been planted
Now that the NCAA basketball tournament field has been announced, it’s time to look at some of the questionable seedings, intriguing potential match-ups, and – of course – this writer’s picks for the Final Four and this year’s champion.
NCAA: Dickey explodes after firing
James Dickey is out at Texas Tech... but he's not taking it lying down.
NCAA: Cooper may be prosecuted
John Cooper may be out at Ohio State, but his problems are far from over.
NCAA: Bracketology: Last call on Selection Sunday
The time has come for Selection Sunday. One of the few genuinely suspenseful days in all of sports.
NCAA: Light for Lute
As big as they are, regular season games can always be minimized against the bigger backdrop of March. Arizona's epic win over Stanford last night was a definite exception.
NCAA: Home not-so-sweet home
The strange circumstances surrounding Denny Crum's last game, and other musings from the first full day of Championship Week.
NCAA: Who will be the sweetest in 2001
A pre-preview gives the picks for the sweet sixteen in the NCAA tournament, before the brackets are announced.
NCAA: Bubble bites and bracket bits
Little things to keep track of as the big conference tournaments get underway.
NCAA: The call of the Carolinas
The game is old news, now that the day-after buzz has subsided. Duke buried North Carolina "way back" on Sunday, 95-81.
NCAA: Bracketology - The calm before the storm
Ah, it's that magical time of year: Championship Week. Small conference tournaments are providing the classic nail-biting, stomach-churning drama they're famous for.
NCAA: Duke Slaps Tar Heels In Prelude To Tournament Fireworks
When Coach K’s Duke smacked down Matt Doherty’s upstart Tar Heels for a share of the ACC regular season crown, it merely lit the fuse for the fireworks to come in the upcoming ACC & NCAA tournaments.
NCAA: The Hoosiers are in
The Indiana Hoosiers are no longer on the bubble with teh NCAA Tournament Committee. Three impressive wins in a row make them a definite post season team.
NCAA: A man for March
Duke’s Shane Battier is one of the college game’s best - a player perfectly suited to weather the tribulations of March Madness.
NCAA: Life marches on with a nearer and dearer friend (pt 2)
Seven years ago, the NCAA Tournament was there when I needed it. Today, after surviving the Seattle earthquake, I will be around to see another one. More importantly, I better understand how the Tournament and my life's journey are connected. (part two of two)
NCAA: Life Marches on with a nearer and dearer friend (pt 1)
Seven years ago, the NCAA Tournament was there when I needed it. Today, after surviving the Seattle earthquake, I will be around to see another one. More importantly, I better understand how the Tournament and my life's journey are connected. (part one of two)
NCAA: Bursting some logical bubbles
Whether they're being genuinely stupid or creating artificial suspense, some people need to be more authoritative and less panicky when it comes to the dreaded NCAA Tournament bubble.
NCAA: Bluegrass nightmare in Kentucky
Five years ago, Hal Mumme came to the mostly basketball obsessed Kentucky campus. He brought with him a unique approach to football and an attitude that he could bring winning to the Kentucky campus.
NCAA: A crying Crum
Long-time Louisville Cardinal head coach Denny Crum is as good as gone. However, he is going down fighting and tooting his own horn.
NCAA: Tourney watch 2001
Accessing the mid-major NCAA Tournament contenders.
NCAA Volleyball: Pieter Olree keeps the Buckeyes on track
He is one of Ohio State's top players, both offensively and defensively, and this is his story.
NCAA: Trial and turmoil in Tennessee
Jerry Green's program produces aesthetically pleasing and somewhat successful basketball. However, a little nasty and a lot of mental toughness need to be injected into his collapsing ballclub.
NCAA: Bracketology: The red carpet special
With just 9 days until the start of the smaller conference tournaments, it's late enough to get an early peek at the shape of this year's NCAA Tournament field.
NCAA: Cool Carolina
North Carolina is riding an eighteen-game winning streak with one of their most confident and exciting squads - and coaches - in years.
NCAA: Fresno State a power to be reckoned with
They lost to TCU on Thursday, but don't think for a second the Bulldogs are going to go away before late March. They've got size, depth, speed and the Tark to lead them to the promised land. Oh yeah, they also have a future NBA star in point guard Tito Maddox.
NCAA: Ranking the best in college
A recent article in Baseball America proposed the question which athletic conference is the best in collegiate baseball? The SEC or the PAC-10?
NCAA: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus: Pete Gillen
One of the coaches opponents don't want to face in the NCAA Tournament, Pete Gillen, will bring back his well-worn Dancing Shoes with Virginia.
NCAA: Big East bubble buddies
The Connecticut Huskies and St. John's Red Storm, who are battling for the final spot in the NCAA Tournament from the Big East Conference, show just how difficult it is to discern one team's resume from another.
NCAA Hoops: Tar Heels may ride Doherty’s fire to the Final Four
Matt Doherty isn’t your grandfather’s North Carolina head coach. Hell, he’s not even your Tar Heel head coach. And we may find the Tar Heels riding the fire in his belly all the way to this year’s Final Four.
NCAA Basketball: Tar Heels may ride Doherty’s fire to the Final Four
Matt Doherty isn’t your grandfather’s North Carolina head coach. Hell, he’s not even your Tar Heel head coach. And we may find the Tar Heels riding the fire in his belly al the way to this year’s Final Four.
NCAA: O'Brien's best bucks the odds
Without the security blanket known as Scoonie Penn, Jim O'Brien's Ohio State Buckeyes have still put themselves in a position to make the NCAA Tournament.
NCAA: Iowa State cruising into NCAA tourney
Iowa State may not be mentioned with the big names, but when the NCAA tournament comes, they might have to be. They might be able to repeat their performance of last year and even maybe further.
NCAA: Wreckage in Lawrence, thanks to Cyclones
Iowa State's win over Kansas turned a lot of heads. Now, last year's Big XII champions are once again the focus instead of the league's longtime standard-bearer.
NCAA: Changes needed for the rights of college athletes
College athletes need to have more freedom of choice from the NCAA, e-sports.com columnist Matthew Traub says.
NCAA: Wisconsin's Alvarez does it right
How Wisconsin Head Coach Barry Alvarez set a shining example by turning down the opening at Miami.
NCAA: Epitome of a champion: Mauer verbally commits to FSU
You have probably heard of Robert Smith, Payton Manning and Tim Couch. However, the name Joe Mauer is most likely unfamilar to you. Read on and find out what the Cretin-Derham Hall (Saint Paul, Minnesota) standout has in common with these NFL greats.
NCAA: The new OSU staff has a feel of Bruce
With just a few hires left to make as of right now, Jim Tressel's first OSU football staff is beginning to take shape. Tressel's selection of coaches will go a long way toward telling us about Jim Tressel and determining if he will be successful at OSU.
NCAA: Raising Arizona
Wildcats prove they have a long way to go. Will the real Arizona please stand up?
NCAA: The Greatest Cloud Piercer of All
In loving memory of Al McGuire, the Saint of the Sidewalks and a man for all seasons. (part three of a three-part series)
NCAA: Absolutely worthless
"If The season ended today ..." Toss those sample NCAA Tournament brackets out and you might come to some thoughtful conclusions at this point in the NCAA basketball season.
NCAA: New blood at State
For years now, Penn Staters have been complaining about the lack of diversity, about a staff that was almost all home-grown.
NCAA: The Greatest Cloud Piercer of All
In loving memory of Al McGuire, the Saint of the Sidewalks and a man for all seasons. (part two of a three-part series)
NCAA: The Greatest Cloud Piercer of All
In loving memory of Al McGuire, the Saint of the Sidewalks and a man for all seasons. (first of a three-part series)
NCAA: Tarheels Retire Three Jerseys of Former Stars
This is a brief article announcing the retirement of UNC jerseys.
NCAA: Time To Go Back To The Lab
Penn State fans have endured several disappointing seasons recently. Now, they appear to be unable to secure some top recruits. Has the Grand Experiment failed? Is it time to put on the goggles, fire up the bunsen burners and start all over again?
NCAA: McGuire Will Be Missed
Hall of Fame Coach and former broadcaster Al McGuire has died at the age of 72. Take a look back at his career and how much he meant to the game.
NCAA: March Madness Is In The Air
Sure, there's a long way to go before Selection Sunday. But, conferences are shaking out and the tournament picture gets a little more clear every game. So, as the media goes nuts over the Super Bowl, here's an early look at the greatest sports spectacle of the year.
NCAA: Inauguration Day
The Best Team In Men’s College Hoops plays Inside The Beltway
NCAA: Hoya Paranoia Returns
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight is Gone at Georgetown
NCAA: Can Notre Dame Fans Expect National Championships Every Year?
Notre Dame faithful watched Oregon State dismantle their team in the Fiesta Bowl. The question is: Can the Fighting Irish rebound from this bout of mediocrity?
NCAA: Oklahoma Wins National Title, Is A Big XII Team Next?
Is a seismic shift in the future for college football?
NCAA: Continuing Problems Exposed At OSU
John Cooper's dismissal as head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes reveals a deeper problem in the Big Ten powerhouse. Simply put, there's something wrong in Columbus.
NCAA: Hoosier Hysteria
Hoosier Hysteria is back in Bloomington. After upsetting the Spartans, Mike Davis might keep his job longer than just this year.
NCAA: Texas fans must admit OU doesn’t suck, for now
Bob Stoops has awakened a monster in Norman Oklahoma and molded it into a national champion. So, for now, Texas Longhorn fans have to own up to the fact that OU doesn’t suck.
NCAA: Squandered Glory
Florida State came up empty in the national title game for the third time in five years. They shouldn't have. Sportsview demystifies the FSU curse.
NCAA: Oh, You Sooners (or: The Taste of Crow)
Like most of the rest of the country, I was blindsided by Oklahoma's victory over Florida State in the Orange Bowl. But the Sooners believed all along.
NCAA: Wrapping up the bowls: A gift for the BCS system
A fabulous victory by Oklahoma saves us all from having to manually recount the AP votes, worry about hanging Beavers, weather a Hurricane, or get bitten by a Huskie. In short, OU let the BCS system off the hook. This, and some other post-bowl thoughts.
NCAA: Sweet as Citrus
During the 2001 Citrus Bowl, Michigan running back Anthony Thomas proved to be, not only one of the finest RB's in the land, but the greatest back in the history of the winningest program in all of Division 1-A football
NCAA: A True All-Star Lineup
Notwithstanding the upcoming onslaught of all-star games, the 2000 collegiate football season, for all intensive purposes, is over. It is never too early, however, to look ahead to the 2001 season and the all-star lineup of teams scheduled to visit the University of Kansas.
NCAA: The Day That Time Stood Still... Sort Of
Reflections of a National Championship Game.
NCAA: Enough Of The Irish
It's time for the Fighting Irish to step aside.
NCAA: The Miami of the West and Mushy Midwestern Minds
New Year's notes and coaching grades from a climactic football weekend.
NCAA: Orange Bowl Preview
After months of hype and hundreds of football games, the end of the college football season is nigh. It's time for the Orange Bowl, the BCS title game, and the much-awaited showdown between Florida State and Oklahoma.
NCAA: Orange Bowl Preview: 'Noles' Defense a Hidden Gem
You could generate an entire county with the amount of power on Florida State's offense. But, FSU's defense is just as talented, features just as much experience, and should play just as big a part in the Orange Bowl, where the 'Noles are favored to roll by the No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners.
NCAA: Rose Bowl Preview
Have a look at the "granddaddy of them them all," Pasadena's Rose Bowl. This year features a showdown between Washington and Purdue...
NCAA: Sugar Bowl Preview
Florida and Miami are set to blow the dust off of their rivalry and blow the roof off of the Louisiana Superdome. Take a look at the Sugar Bowl...
NCAA: Fiesta Bowl Preview
Notre Dame returns to the BCS Bowl scene to take on Oregon State in the Fiesta Bowl. Here's a look at how the game should break down...
NCAA: Holiday? Bah, Humbug!
In sunny, seductive San Diego, Oregon and Texas engage in a grim battle for respect.
NCAA: New Year's Day Bowl Preview
With the College Football Bowl Season upon us, a pair of e-sports.com columnists decided to match wits and preview the Outback, Cotton, Citrus and Gator Bowls.
NCAA: Bowl Picks
It's the season to be jolly or to sit in front of the television set eating left overs, if you're a college football fan.
NCAA: Former PSU Asst. Looking At UVA
It looks like one year off wasn't enough to get 34 seasons of coaching football out of Jerry Sandusky's blood.
NCAA: Rants and Predictions Surrounding the Bowl Games
Rick Reighard goes out all in his rants, raves, and predictions in this week's article.
NCAA: Court Orders Major Decision on Reinstatement
If a college player signs a pro contract, is he ineligible to play in college? Not in Muhammed Lasege's case.
NCAA: Buckeyes Tack On Another Win
The Ohio State women's basketball team beat UCLA 79-57 for its tenth-straight win in as many games.
NCAA: Buckeyes Improve Record to 9-0
The Ohio State women's basketball team improved its record to 9-0 after defeting Akron, 100-35 Tuesday evening.
NCAA Volleyball: Nebraska is Perfect, Wins National Title
Nebraska completed an undefeated season, beating Wisconsin in an exciting five-game match, to take home their second national championship. Read on for more.
NCAA: A Look Inside the Ohio State Women's Basketball Team
The Buckeyes are 8-0, the best they've been since the 72-73 season. With the problems of last season apparently behind them, Ohio State has learned to win. Read on to find out why they are winning.
NCAA: Through Blue Eyes: A Duke Fan Speaks Out
In 1998, Peter Gloviczki, Jr. was privileged to witness the championship game at the Final Four in Tampa, Florida. What he saw, after two and one half hours of bartering with scalpers, was, in his view, one of the greatest sporting events ever.
NCAA: No Recount Jokes ... Please!
Did Chris Weinke really deserve to win the Heisman?
NCAA: Here's a What to Do List for U of M basketball fans
Are you a Michigan fan sick of the poor performance of the basketball team? Well, here's a list of things you can do to help make it through the season.
NCAA: Highest Honors Given To The Committed
How can you tell a true fan? Tips from one of the committed.
NCAA: NSCAA/adidas All-American Teams
This article takes a brief look at the All-American teams.
NCAA: It's Report Card Time
With the closing days of the fall semester at universities across the nation now upon us, it's time to hand out grades to the sports world for events and happenings of the past few months.
VOLLEYBALL: Road to the NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship
Two weeks ago, 64 teams began play in the NCAA women's volleyball tournament. This weekend, the last four teams, Nebraska, Hawai'i, USC, and Wisconsin will meet in Richmond, Virginia to determine the 2000 champion. Here's how they got there.
NCAA: Who's On The All-Tournament Team?
A brief look at the women who all-tournament team honors.
NCAA: It's Gonna Be a Long Season for the Hoosiers
IU's basketball team will struggle this year and the new coach won't be around next year when they are better.
NCAA: Enjoy the Bowl Games, Then Dump the BCS
It's time for a playoff system. Games need to be decided on a field, not by a computer.
NCAA: National Championship Rematch: New Faces, Same Result
In the rematch of last year's national title game, the Spartans once again defeated the Florida Gators Wednesday night. Both teams lost their best players to the NBA draft last year, but they still will be lethal threats in March Madness.
NCAA: Another Race Too Close to Call
Another race which is too close to call. Yes, sports fans another race in whichever ballot will have an affect on the outcome. No this person will not be leading the free world but rather be the 2000 winner of the John Heisman Memorial Trophy.
NCAA: Who’s Getting Screwed?
An examination of the BCS fiasco.
NCAA: Who Should Win the Heisman Trophy
This weekend, the Downtown Athletic Club bestows the most prestigious award in college football. Voters should take into account the each player's statistics, play during the entire year and their intangibles. After judging those three criteria, one man stands above the rest.
NCAA: Hoops Suspension Gone Awry
The NCAA committee has never been too sane when it comes to adjudicating student-athlete infractions. This time however they’ve thrown common sense right out the window, and may convince even more college hoopsters that staying in school isn’t in their best interest.
NCAA: Donnan Stars in Latest SEC Soap Opera
Jim Donnan had a 39-19 record as the University of Georgia’s head football coach, but he was still fired this week in one of the most surprising college football moves in a long time.
NCAA: Without Limits Mid-Week Edition
Can Indiana take out the Fighting Irish... and other thoughts.
NCAA: Vote "OK" For Chris Weinke
I have no love for the Heisman Trophy, but if there’s got to be a winner, it should be Florida State’s Chris Weinke.
NCAA: Lounging Around After the Action
With the college football regular season in the books, here's a bowl-ful (pun intended, thank you) of bite-sized comments, served with the drinks -- be they celebratory wines or beers to cry in -- at my place, a three-dot lounge in cyberspace (with acknowledgment to the late, great Herb Caen).
NCAA: How Sweet it is: NCAA Volleyball Tourney down to 16
With the first two rounds in the books, the top 16 volleyball teams in the country lock up this weekend with their sights set on a Final Four berth.
NCAA: New Horizons
Without Limits' Rick Wilson gives you the skinny on tonight's top NCAA hoops games.
NCAA: Sorry, OU: I’d Sooner Be Florida State
After weeks of controversy, the Orange Bowl is now set. Oklahoma and Florida State, the top two teams in the BCS, have a date in January. But it’s going to be a long night for Oklahoma.
NCAA: The Problem With Sports Today is ...
This piece will discuss the problem with sports today, and in particular, college football. As we near closer to the college bowl season, this is something all readers should consider.
NCAA: Kentucky Wildcats Falling Fast
Kentucky has lost it's luster. No longer one of the top team's in the country, what does it need to do to get back to the top?
NCAA: Who Truly Deserves Championship Status? - Part 1
For College Football, the Miami Hurricanes and other teams before them deserved a championship shot and did not get it. Who says they don't deserve one and who says Florida State does?
NCAA: When Good Enough is Not Good Enough
For many reasons, Kansas State and Oklahoma will have to be great on Saturday night
NCAA: It's All Greek To Me
For the first time, The BCS won’t have a true title game.
NCAA: Bowl Season Viewpoints
Peter Simons tells Oregon State and Miami to remember that life isn't fair, and offers suggestions for improving bowl season.
NCAA: The Green Storm
Only a sophomore, Boston College RB William Green may prove not only to be one of B.C.'s greatest all-time players, he may take the national scene by storm...
NCAA: 2000 PSU Report Card
Penn State has had another terrible season. There were a few shining moments, however. Here's how the team's 2000 season stacked up.
NCAA: Semester Review
A final assessment of coaches before bowl game final exams
NCAA: Here We Go Again
Split National Champs? Another off season of controversy?
NCAA: The Last Classic
At 3:30 p.m. Eastern time, on the 25th day of November, in the year 2000, a classic announcer will annouce a classic rivalry for the last time.
NCAA: A Few Observations
College football. It's about the fans, the kids and the alumni. So how has the 2000 season shaped up? Some observations...
NCAA: The Argument For Florida State
The BCS has put FSU ahead of Miami--again. Are the Noles deserving?
NCAA: I'm Glad I'm Not A Hokie
I'm glad I'm not a Hokie, a Hurricane or even a Horned Frog this year. It has nothing to do with the letter H. I also don't mind not being a Beaver or a Huskie for that matter.
NCAA: Only JoePa Has The Answers
The Nittany Lions have dropped 10 of their last 16 games and haven't finished higher than fourth in the Big Ten the last three seasons.
NCAA: ND=BCS???????????
The circumstances surrounding Notre Dame's trip to Southern Cal are similar to its previous three trips there. The Irish head west needing one more victory to secure a major bowl berth.
NCAA: End of Season Musings: Ten Thoughts
Taking a look at everything from what might have been for Northwestern and Oregon to unknown players to watch in bowl games.
NCAA: The NCAA Deserves the BCS Yo-Yo
Is it Florida State? Or Miami? The answer seems to change week to week, but the NCAA made this mess for itself. Plus the weekly dish, featuring proposed playoffs, a Heisman update, Frank Beamer, and coaching vacanies.
NCAA: The Next Political Hurricane in Florida
The BCS was supposed to solve problems not create them. So why are the Miami Hurricanes so upset?
SOCCER: Round Three of the NCAA Tournament Wraps Up
This article looks at the winners in round 3 and the match-ups in the quarterfinals.
NCAA: Globetrotters No Longer Undefeated, Notice College Athletes
The Globetrotters received a wakeup call. It only took 1,271 games to do it, and from a college team, none the less. Hopefully, this will provide a basis for evaluating the tremendous talent that college teams possess.
NCAA: The Funniest Thing In Florida
With all the election hoopla happening in Florida the past week, there is one thing us sports writers can look at and get a chuckle.
NCAA: The Political Becomes Personal
Politics enters the upcoming Rivalry Week match-up in South Florida. And, with the situation in South Florida already tense, it could make for a strange weekend.
NCAA: The Ducks In The Title Game
Oregon is on the verge of a great season. Here's how they stack up in the context of the Bowl Championship Series and what they must do in order to win a National Championship.
NCAA: War for the Roses
This Saturday's game between Oregon and Oregon State in Corvallis may decide the fate of the Pac-10 title and the Rose Bowl. e-sports reporter Ryan McCarthy takes a look at this rivalry and others that may affect the national championship picture.
NCAA: Showdown Saturday
There are big games this weekend, and for some final games. We will take a look at the bowl picture, for teams like Ohio State, Michigan, Purdue, Northwestern, Oregon, Oregon State, Florida State and Florida.
NCAA: Down To The Wire
Seven going to the wire conference races in College Football. Stephen Baker sizes them up.
NCAA: Hoosiers Win for New Coach, Boras Screws Up, and More....
Think Scott Boras is an idiot? Sick of hearing about Barry Sanders? Well, this is your place as e-sports columnist Anthony Goegan takes a peak at the latest news surrounding the sports world....
NCAA: The Battle for Florida
Will the AP voters suffer electile dysfunction in the Battle for Florida this weekend? The Florida bowl won't solve the presidential election and may confuse the national championship picture as well.
NCAA: Of BCS Points and Ball Plays
Less than a week to go until the annual Sunshine State Showdown, and everyone—the Miami Hurricanes included—has an eye on Tallahassee. Plus, the weekly dish, including Georgia’s Jim Donnan, the Heisman race, Nebraska, and Oregon State.
NCAA: The Rule of Three
Say it loud and clear: three-loss teams must be excluded from BCS bowls
NCAA: College Hoops Begins March to March
A look at both the men's and women's games, including the teams and players most likely to make major impacts, for better or worse.
NCAA: OSU And Michigan Classless
What has college football become? Has the BCS corrupted what was once a classy game? I believe so.
NCAA: Problems At Penn State
Has senility set in at Penn State? Does Paterno really think that his program is ok? Is a mid to lower tier Big Ten what Nittany Lion fans should expect for the future?
NCAA: Penn State Playing a Manly Schedule
Not since the days of Dick Harter has the Penn State men’s basketball played this tough of a non conference schedule.
NCAA: Team Pride At Stake In Ann Arbor
While Michigan's hopes for the Rose Bowl or any other BCS Bowl are over, while Joe Paterno just wishes he had a chance at any .com bowl game.
NCAA: BCS is Bogus
Like the Electoral College, the Bowl Championship Series works under a cloak of mystery and mind numbing senselessness. There is nothing but confusion and frustration associated with these two items.
NCAA Volleyball: ASU's Burbridge is Heating Up the Desert
Amanda Burbridge is heating up the desert in Arizona for the Sun Devils in the 2000 NCAA Volleyball season. While other players on Top 10 teams get more recognition, she is quietly having a dream season in her final year of play. Here is her story.
NCAA: And Then There Was One
With TCU and Virginia Tech taking it on the chin this past weekend, only the Sooners control their own BCS destiny. For all the rest, they'll need more than MasterCard.
NCAA: High Noon in Texas, Manhattan by Night
Big XII BCS busters headline a crucial Saturday
NCAA: Ratings Schmatings!
e-sports.com reporter Ryan McCarthy takes a peek at some Division 1-A teams that have been overlooked this college football season.
NCAA: Political Possibility, Pigskin Parallels
Postcard from Husky Stadium has Election Day relevance
NCAA: Penn State Digging a Hole for Next Year
It has been 12 years since Penn State has not gone to a post season bowl game and with the loss on Saturday to lowly Iowa the Nittany Lions will not be heading south for the Holidays.
NCAA: Lefevre Matures On And Off The Ice At Colgate
Colgate goalie Jason Lefevre is using his father's lessons to have success on the ice, e-sports.com columnist Matthew Traub writes.
NCAA: Surprise Teachers Exam
Following up on last month's first report card
NCAA: Time To Start Throwing Penalty Flags
The NCAA doesn't have any problem legistlating morals on the field. If you take off your helmet and taunt the other team, you're guilty and the flags fly. But rob a liquor store, and there's no penalty as long as you keep your helmet on.
NCAA: Penn State Still Doesn't Get It!
Newsflash: Rashard Casey is cleared of all charges in New Jersey. Those are the headlines on every sports page across the state of Pennsylvania today.
NCAA: DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN!
DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN! And Rashard Casey is indicted. Unfortunately, the media today has not come very far despite fiberoptic and electronic technology.
NCAA: Sunshine Showdowns: Not THIS Saturday
An analysis of the remaining season and the four BCS bowls
NCAA: BCS? Yeah, Baby, Yeah
Guess What? The BCS Actually Works
NCAA: BCS Flaws Exposed
The BCS rankings, which placed Miami below Florida State this week despite the outcome of their October 7 matchup, have been exposed as flawed.
NCAA WOMEN: Lady Vol Basketball: Prepped and Ready
The 1999-2000 season ended in an unusual way for the Lady Vol basketball team -- with a loss. This year, however, they are ready to prove that they still have the heart of a champion.
NCAA: The Sooners the Better
The 2000 college football season has more ups and downs than the stock market. So what does a football fan do when his own team cannot be more removed from the national championship picture than a winless Arkansas State? Sometimes, you have to pick the lesser of the evils.
NCAA: Title Road Still Runs Through Florida
Oklahoma’s run for the Orange Bowl has everyone waxing nostalgic, but the teams from Florida haven’t finished having their say about the national championship yet. Plus the weekly dish, including Bob Stoops, Miami and Oregon, and the Heisman Trophy.
NCAA: The Nectar of the Sports Gods
A college football Saturday to remember
NCAA: In Week of Upsets, Sooners Strike Hardest
A week after just two top 25 clubs lost to unranked opponents, a slew of favorites suddenly looked very vulnerable this week.
NCAA (WOMEN'S): DiGiacomo Too Much For Tar Heels
Marina DiGiacomo, Old Dominion's ace from Argentina, score the tying and game winning goals to defeat the University of North Carolina women's field hockey team, 2-1.
NCAA: Ducks Remain Poised in New Surroundings
Mike Bellotti has Oregon focused as the Ducks reach new heights this season, debuting at #8 in the BCS standings.
NCAA: Heartland Brunch Buffet and Southern Cocktail Party
Two Saturday showdowns fill the plates of pigskin lovers
NCAA: Who Is Running Penn State?
There have been both published and broadcasted reports over the past 24 hours that indicate the Penn State quarterback Rashard Casey has been indicted in Hudson County, New Jersey in the alleged assault of an off-duty police officer last spring.
NCAA: Communist Penn State
Booing and taunting are as common at athletic contest as long lines to buy an over priced hot dog and to the lines to the restrooms.
NCAA Volleyball: Logan Tom Is Back and Better Than Ever!
After a solid performance at the Sydney Olympics, Logan Tom has returned to Stanford for her sophomore year of play and she's already driving Cardinal opponents crazy. But will it be enough to help Stanford get back to the Final Four?
NCAA: Badly Conceived System
So the BCS standings came out yesterday. Computer nerds and average joes are joining in the same activity, for once: crunching numbers--from Clemson to Blacksburg to Norman.
NCAA: Fragile Glory
Close calls for two of the nation’s top five teams just shows there’s no such thing as a gimme in college football. Plus, the weekly dish, including Tennessee, the Heisman race, and Oregon State.
NCAA: The Dynasty of North Carolina Women's Soccer
This article takes a look at how the Tarheels have become the team to beat year after year.
NCAA: The BCS for TCU?
The question among college football fans is whether or not TCU deserves to go to the BCS Bowl come January. The Horned Frogs are the one team in country that the forecasters can say with some certainty that they will run the table and become the Champions of the WAC.
NCAA: Roughriders In The Heartland
The rivalry of the great plains is made great again
NCAA: Retro Fever!
Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Clemson, top 10 mainstays during the ‘80s, are all back near the top of the charts. Plus, the weekly dish, including Coach of the Year candidates, deep trouble at USC, and Minnesota.
NCAA: What is Paterno Doing????
Over the past couple of football seasons, Nittany Lion Fans have been wondering what is wrong with offense.
NCAA: Michigan Coach Brian Ellerbe: Just Let the Man Do His Job
The University of Michigan's head basketball coach, Brian Ellerbe, has been picked on and ridiculed since he was hired four years ago. For what, you may ask? Well, for doing his job and doing probably what every other NCAA coach should be doing.
NCAA: Grading Our Well-Paid Teachers
Laying down the verdict on college football coaches
NCAA: Time To Look At PSU's Talent
With a bye week this week, the Nittany Lions must once again this season start trying to fix what has happened to team that less than a year ago was ranked #2 in the country and now has fallen to a 2 and 5 football team.
NCAA: Amidst Upset Mania, Several Favorites Keeping Strong
Several more undefeated favorites went down this week. As the list of national championship hopefuls continues to dwindle, here is a look at the remaining undefeated teams in the nation and where they should stand at the end of the year.
NCAA: Penn State/Pitt Meet politics
Should the Penn State-Pitt series be continued? That is a question that has been bounced off of college football fans around the Keystone State for almost a month since the scoreboard at Three Rivers Stadium read all zeros on September 17.
NCAA: The Reasons Why I Think College Hockey Is Better Than Pro
Many people out there will agree or disagree with this column, but in this column I give my reasoning on why I think college hockey is better than Pro Hockey.
NCAA: Memories of my youth and Texas vs. OU
Going back in time and ruminating on the glitz, gore and ritual that has always made for an exciting Texas vs. OU weekend in Dallas at the Cotton Bowl.
NCAA: BCS Balance, SEC Survival On the Line
With all due respect to the good folks in Dallas, Starkville, West Lafayette, and Madison, there are two games that rise above all others on a five-star college football Saturday. Here they are.
NCAA: Is Payback On Lions' Minds?
November 6 1999 is day that will be remembered forever in the eyes of both Minnesota and Penn State fans. All that one has to do is pick up a copy of the Minnesota Media Guide.
NCAA: Student-Athletes At UT--the Other Side Of The Story
Over the past year, the University of Tennessee has been rocked by an academics scandal. The women's athletics department, though, has come through unscathed.
NCAA: Quack Attack Claims Another Victim
Hardly anyone predicted the Oregon Ducks would be among the national elite after five games, but there they are. Plus the weekly dish, including Drew Henson, Alabama, Florida’s defensive woes, and Northwestern.
NCAA: Tomlinson, TCU Could Go Undefeated
The Texas Christian Horned Frogs are rolling. They are 4-0 so far in 2000, and they are a man among boys in the Western Athletic Conference.
NCAA: Koehn Hopes to Impact Wildcats
Freshman Laurie Koehn, who will be playing for the Kansas State Wildcats women's basketball team, is looking to show her skills in the upcoming season.
NCAA: UCLA To South Carolina: Buckle Up On The Road
South Carolina is making some noise.... here's what it's all about.
NCAA: Ducks, Wildcats Gain Spotlight With Upsets
The Oregon Ducks were supposed to finish in the middle of the Pac 10 this year. The Northwestern Wildcats were supposed to finish towards the bottom of the Big 10 this year. But, for one week, maybe they deserve another look.
NCAA: Weird Poll Science
A comparative study of the latest big moves in the college football polls reveals that…ranking teams is hard. Plus the weekly dish, including: the Pac-10…coaches on the hot seat…Notre Dame…Clemson
NCAA: Gamecocks Primed For Run Now And In Future
When Lou Holtz took over South Carolina last year, things looked good for the rebuilding Gamecocks. But after a disastrous first season, Holtz is putting a pretty good team on the field, now and for the future.
NCAA: The Pac is 'Without Limits'
As college football's season is in full swing, the PAC-10 is surging!
NCAA: Summit Better Stock Up On Her UCONN Gear
With a plethora of good teams out there, the final should be the same as last-UCONN vs Tennesse
NCAA: The Will to Win
For the second year in a row, Florida managed to beat Tennessee in a game that could--and probably should--have gone the other way.
NCAA: Florida Ready For A Challenge
Today's Florida/Tennessee game is sure to light up the scoreboard. Here's a lowdown on the big game
NCAA: Jayhawks Look To Excel In 2001-2001
The Kansas Jayhawks are getting ready for another season, and as a fan, I like their chances to make some noise.
NCAA: The Pac Once Again Answered The Call
After another good weekend of PAC-10 football, then answer to whether the Pac is back is a rousing, "YES."
NCAA: Welcome to the New Parity
All of the upsets and near-upsets in the second full week of the 2000 college football season got me thinking. Are these close games the exception, or are they becoming the rule?
NCAA: Yes, Indeed, the Pac is Back
The Rose Bowl was swelled with athletes this past weekend as the Bruins busted out for 35 points over the then #3 rated Alabama.
NCAA: Around The Pac-10 This Week
Here is a look at what happened over the weekend in the Pac-10.
NCAA: The Best Game Nobody Saw
College football doesn’t always have to be about BCS points. Sometimes fun is enough.
NCAA: USC Makes Biggest Statement on Opening Weekend
The Kickoff Classic usually lives up solely to the first part of its name - it kicks off the year with a highly-touted matchup, but it rarely produces enough of a contest to be considered a classic.
