Tag Archives: March Madness

Illinois Can’t Get Smart

Posted on March 21, 2012 by itgoestoxi

Shaka Smart has apparently rejected the overtures of the University of Illinois in favor of remaining the head coach of the VCU Rams. Any good news for VCU is anathema to most ODU Monarchs fans, but I take the view … Continue reading →

Posted in College | Tagged 757, Basketball, Bill Watterson, Briante Weber, CAA, College, Darius Theus, Division I, Indiana, Kentucky, March Madness, ODU, Shaka Smart, VCU, Videos | Leave a comment

I Pushed the Buzzer

Posted on March 14, 2012 by itgoestoxi

Although the NCAA Tournament has already begun with the “opening round” games, the action gets underway in earnest tomorrow afternoon. To celebrate, here are my three top March Madness buzzer beaters. Off the top of my head, the greatest buzzer … Continue reading →

Posted in College | Tagged Basketball, Christian Laettner, College, Division I, Drew Nicholas, Duke, Final Four, Kentucky, Lorenzo Charles, March Madness, Maryland, N.C. State, ODU, Rip Hamilton, Sports, UConn, UNC Wilmington, Videos, Washington | Leave a comment

Who’s the Fairest of Them All?

Posted on March 13, 2012 by itgoestoxi

Syracuse sophomore forward C.J. Fair has started only five of Syracuse’s 33 games this season, but he is an important piece of the puzzle for coach Jim Boeheim and the Orange. The Orange, the number one seed in the East Region … Continue reading →

Posted in College | Tagged Basketball, Big East, C.J. Fair, College, Division I, Dunks, Fab Melo, Jordan XI, March Madness, Nike, Sports, Syracuse, Talib Zanna, Videos | Leave a comment

Wishlist: XI Games to Hope For

Posted on March 11, 2012 by itgoestoxi

CBS will air the NCAA Tournament Selection Show at 6:00 p.m. today and unveil the NCAA Tournament bracket. The following are the Top 11 games that the bracket might bring: 11. Cincinnati v. Xavier: Because we’ll never get Pacquiao – … Continue reading →

Posted in College | Tagged Basketball, Cincinnati, Cody Zeller, College, Davidson, Division I, Duke, Harvard, Kentucky, Larry Johnson, March Madness, Michigan State, North Carolina, Records, Rivalry, Ryan Evans, Sports, Tyler Zeller, U.Va., Uniforms, UNLV, VCU, Videos, Wisconsin, Xavier | 3 Comments

Hope Lost

Posted on March 4, 2012 by itgoestoxi

T.S. Eliot wrote that “April is the cruellest month.” Eliot was born in Missouri, but he must not have watched much basketball. Otherwise, he would have chosen March. The Flying Dutchmen of Hope College (Holland, Michigan) would certainly tell you that … Continue reading →

Posted in College | Tagged Basketball, College, Division III, Flying Dutchmen, Holland, Hope College, Illinois Wesleyan, Jordan Zimmer, March Madness, Michigan, Nate Snuggerud, Sports, T.S. Eliot, Tulip Time | Leave a comment

Half Man, Amazing Half

Posted on March 3, 2012 by itgoestoxi

Christopher Newport University (23-5, 12-0 USA South) won the USA South conference tournament last weekend, earning an automatic bid to the Division III national tournament. On Friday, the Captains traveled from Newport News to Lancaster, Pennsylvania to play Western Connecticut State … Continue reading →

Posted in College | Tagged 757, Basketball, Christopher Newport University, College, DaQuan Brooks, Division III, Kemba Walker, Local, March Madness, Records, Scoring, Sports, Videos, Western Connecticut State | Leave a comment

What You Know About the Big South?

Posted on March 2, 2012 by itgoestoxi

Yesterday’s Big South Conference tournament semifinal game between VMI (17-15, 8-10 Big South) and Winthrop (12-20, 8-10 Big South) had a distinct 757 flavor. VMI won 75-55, and advanced to Saturday’s conference final (noon, ESPN2) against top-seeded UNC Asheville (23-9, … Continue reading →

Posted in College | Tagged 757, Andre Jones, Basketball, Big South Conference, Campbell, College, Corey Law, D.J. Covington, Division I, High Point, Keith Hornsby, Local, March Madness, NIT, Oak Hill, Quinton Upshur, Sports, Trey Freeman, UNC Asheville, VMI, Winthrop | Leave a comment

Fadeaways and Heartbreak

Posted on February 28, 2012 by itgoestoxi

Great and wondrous it may be, but basketball will inevitably break your heart, often in unexpected and inventive ways. (Wasn’t there even a TV show about this?) Just ask Adam Morrison, one of the coolest college players ever seen by … Continue reading →

Posted in College | Tagged 757, Adam Morrison, Basketball, Besiktas, CAA, College, Division I, Drexel, Gonzaga, Kent Bazemore, March Madness, Mustaches, ODU, Sam Amick, Senior Day, Sports, Trian Iliadis | Leave a comment

Post No. XI: This Is SPARTA!

Posted on February 7, 2012 by itgoestoxi

The Norfolk State Spartans are having a banner year this year. Following Monday’s 72-60 road victory against Maryland Eastern Shore, their record stands at 17-8 overall and they are 9-2 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, good for sole possession of first place. … Continue reading →

Posted in College | Tagged 757, Basketball, Chris McEachin, Division I, Kyle O'Quinn, March Madness, Marcos Tamares, MEAC, Norfolk State, Sports | Leave a comment

Left Off the Dance Card?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by itgoestoxi

Selection Sunday is March 11, still more than five weeks away. Is it too early to talk about this year’s tournament field? Of course not. Last year’s Final Four featured featured a broad spectrum of teams: Kentucky, a storied powerhouse … Continue reading →

Posted in College | Tagged Basketball, Butler, College, Connecticut, Division I, Final Four, Kentucky, March Madness, Records, Shelvin Mack, Sports, UConn, VCU | 1 Comment

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