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Reflections on the Semifinals

April 6th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized

We heard a lot of hyperbole coming into the start of the national semifinals that this would be the BEST FINAL FOUR EVER. A quartet of 1-seeds, a group of teams that had won over 130 combined games, and a boatload of talent for each of the competing squads. The pre-ordained script called for two [...]

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Four 1’s unique, but not so different than what we’ve seen before

March 31st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized

Guess the big boys showed us, eh? Forgot that charming George Mason story from 2006 - we need predictability! And thus we have a first: Four number one seeds in the Final Four.
Congrats hombres. Still, while it’s new, we’ve been darn close before.
Three times previous - 1999, 97, and 93 - a trio [...]

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The loneliest woman in college hoops

March 27th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized

If you want to find the worst person to watch the Sweet 16 with, look no further than University of Cincinnati President Nancy Zimpher.
Of course, this assumes she not only will watch the games, but actually understands them.
You see, Nancy has a 3-pronged problem: Her school’s crosstown rival, Xavier, is in the regional semifinals for [...]

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Yet another reason to LOVE George Mason

November 23rd, 2007 | Posted in Uncategorized

Have you noticed Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” is becoming the hot, new retro hit? As in, EVERYONE - college bands, classic rock, your drunken college roommate - is playing it? We’re giving credit where it’s due:
The George Mason Patriot band.
I remember being in Dayton in March 2006, and [...]

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Epic Carnival post - 11/13

November 13th, 2007 | Posted in Uncategorized

It’s time once again for our weekly Epic Carnival post. This week, I tackle the very real issue of why Indiana basketball won’t get to the final four (or win the Big Ten) this year.

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