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Kemba And The Miracles
Ben Hansbrough is a terrific player who has an outstanding season for Notre Dame. In no way do I wish to attack Hansbrough when I point out that Kemba Walker is clearly the outstanding player in the Big East conference, and it isn't particularly close.
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Big East Tournament 2011: Game By Game Results, Ahead Of Time!
Big East Tournament 2011: Game By Game Results, Ahead Of Time
Big East Tournament 2011: Game By Game Results, Ahead Of Time!
Big East Tournament 2011: Game By Game Results, Ahead Of Time
Saturday Big East Preview: Last Chance Saloon
With just one regular season game left for each of the 16 teams, only four of the seeds for next week's Big East Tournament are locked in place. Everything else is up for grabs. Teams can still earn a double bye with a win, while a loss could lead to a demotion to the Atlantic 10.
The Myths of Duke Snider
One of the best players in baseball history died yesterday, as Edwin Donald "Duke" Snider passed away at the age of 84. Strangely, his baseball legacy seems to be constantly downgraded, with various attacks on his record a common occurrence
Saturday Big East Preview: That Ain't Wright
As the Big East reaches its final two regular season weeks, the conference is more of an enigma than ever. Take a Georgetown team that shoots as well as any in the country, but shot just 25 percent in a home loss to Cincinnati on Wednesday. The percentage was the lowest for Georgetown going back to at least 1978.
A Guide To Watching Mets Spring Training Games
The Mets begin their spring training schedule on Saturday with a tilt against the Atlanta Braves. The knock on spring training baseball is usually that it is both a poor indicator of season performance, while presenting none of the drama of a regular season baseball game.
Saturday Big East Preview: The Book Is Closing
With just a few weeks separating us from the NCAA Tournament, Big East teams are running out of time to make their final cases for inclusion, with the added problem of trying to do so against teams in a similar position.
Gary Sheffield: A Hall of Famer, By The Numbers
There are many ways to present the case Gary Sheffield has for the Hall of Fame. My personal favorite is the Harmon Killebrew Approach.
Saturday in the Big East: What's At Stake
A tremendous Saturday awaits fans of the Big East, the only conference in America where the odds are overwhelming that you are facing an opponent bound for the NCAA tournament. Here's what is at stake in the five Saturday contests: