jim-boeheim Stories - Searching for Billy Edelin
Jim Boeheim has been kidnapped
That's the only conclusion left to draw, based on the Syracuse coach's vote in this week's coaches poll. (I know, rankings are irrelevant, especially now. But hang with me.) If you go here, you will find a nifty recap of all coaches' votes in the USAT/ESPN poll this season. I realize that most...
Theories and tests
Basketball: At 1:00 Texas draws another road test that will test the freshmen road defense in Lubbock. On the last occasion the Raider motion offense tested the younger Texas players' off-ball defense. I've noticed in particular that Texas has been late getting back to protect the rim. Pittman...
The Shotgun/Throwdown: Tuesday (2/7/12) Edition
Welcome, By-Godders, to the Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU's nationally recognized best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor and daily distractions. We're being brought to you today by Full Sail Wassail Winter Ale. Not counting chickens yet, but if you follow Casazza's logic in his...
The Boeheimeter - The Worst of Times, Best of Times
After the second or third miracle thirty-foot three pointer that Cincinnati hit in their opening barrage, I couldn't help but think of last year's winter swoon. Following the 2010-11 Syracuse squad's 18-0 start, they dropped four straight Big East games against Pittsburgh, Villanova, Seton Hall,...
The Boeheimeter - Breakin' Records, Yo
As Syracuse continues to roll through the Big East like a big orange train of destruction, the media's go-to argument that Jim Boeheim's squad has no "go-to-guy" becomes more and more of a laughable notion. Why have one guy who can take over a game, when you can have ten (eleven?). While none...
The Shotgun/Throwdown: Tuesday (12/27/11) Edition
Welcome, By-Godders, to the Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU's nationally recognized best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor and daily distractions. We're being brought to you today by Caybrew Lager, in honor of today's Miss Throwdown. Sorry for the delay folks. Work issues will have...
Kentucky Wildcat Basketball: All I want for Christmas is ...
As Santa readies his reindeer and fills his sleigh with goodies for all the good boys and girls who find themselves on the North Pole Nice List, it's time to reveal what I requested from the bearded one this year. Keeping in line with my extremely unselfish nature (that's my wife laughing...
The Shotgun/Throwdown: Christmas Eve (12/24/11) Edtion
Welcome, By-Godders, to the Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU's nationally recognized best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor and daily distractions. We're being brought to you today by Shepherd Neame's Christmas Ale. Tough loss last night, but to be completely honest...it was a much...
Coach Bob Huggins Gets Career Win Number 700
School Win Totals Walsh 71 Akron 97 Cincinnati 399 Kansas State 23 West Virginia 110 Total 700 Congratulations Coach!!! We're so proud that you were able reach this historic milestone with the Mountaineers!!! NCAA Division 1 Basketball Coaches with 700 victories: Mike...
The Shotgun/Throwdown: Missouri St. Gameday (12/22/11) Edition
Welcome, By-Godders, to the Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU's nationally recognized best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor and daily distractions. We're being brought to you today by Russian Bear Beer in preparation for tonight's opponent. Orange Bowl prep is in full swing now and we...
Showing 1 - 10 of 100 Next
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
