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[RiderJake]

My youngest son went there in the mid 90's. It is a great city. Have been there many times. However, it has grown and expanded over the years and as a result some common urban problems have arrived, especially traffic problems impacting commuter times. The new problems do not impact studets who reside on campus. Also, there is nothing like attending a UT football game with all its pageantry and later going to a basketball game.

That's for sure, the abundance of sporting events is always attractive. And the city's problems - well, they're everywhere. We're waiting for air cabs

 

[paultzman]

Another combo guard, Cuffe Jr has some road ahead of him re PT

 

[kranmars]

Another combo guard, Cuffe Jr has some road ahead of him re PT

The Russell Robinson, I mean Kyle Cuffe Jr. transfer watch continues.

 

[SJU85]

The Russell Robinson, I mean Kyle Cuffe Jr. transfer watch continues.

Oh No!!!

 

[SJU85]

“The NCAA put Memphis on three years of probation with a public reprimand and a fine, but declined to punish Tigers coach Penny Hardaway or hand down an NCAA Tournament ban.”

- The Associated Press

 

[Demo]

Slap on the wrist and move on. NCAA is now a political organization.

 

[fordham96]

When does Jimmy call it quits.

What happens when Jim Boeheim's time at Syracuse ends?

The Hall of Fame coach has been the face of Syracuse basketball for almost half a century. Transitioning to a new coach might not be so easy.

www.espn.com

 

[Fizzy]

When does Jimmy call it quits.

What happens when Jim Boeheim's time at Syracuse ends?

The Hall of Fame coach has been the face of Syracuse basketball for almost half a century. Transitioning to a new coach might not be so easy.

www.espn.com

When 6 of his best friends carry him out...

 

[nycfan]

Scary stuff- USC 5* Freshman sidelined indefinitely due to cardiac arrest incident -

USC five-star freshman Vince Iwuchukwu sidelined indefinitely after suffering cardiac arrest this summer

The Trojans' prized big man reveals to CBS Sports that he was hospitalized in July, but is on the mend and in good spirits

www.cbssports.com

 

[L J S A]

Scary stuff- USC 5* Freshman sidelined indefinitely due to cardiac arrest incident -

USC five-star freshman Vince Iwuchukwu sidelined indefinitely after suffering cardiac arrest this summer

The Trojans' prized big man reveals to CBS Sports that he was hospitalized in July, but is on the mend and in good spirits

www.cbssports.com

My guess is that he never gets cleared there, but someone will take the risk.

 

[paultzman]

 

[hardytime]

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Willard quickly figure out that recruiting at Maryland a little bit different than Seton Hall.

 

[paultzman]

Everybody wants piece of NYC for obvious reasons

 

[SJU85]

Memphis Signs Penny Hardaway To 6-Year, $16.5 Million Extension

The University of Memphis and head men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway have agreed to a contract extension spanning six seasons at a total of $16,500,000 plus incentives.

www.forbes.com

 

[MugCostanza]

A big push is underway by ADs and the media to get fans to accept expansion to the NCAA Tournament. I think it's inevitable the tournament expands sooner rather than later. 96 teams is their ultimate goal but think it's possible they go to 72 for a couple years first.

 

[paultzman]

When something is working, you may as well dilute and ruin it for more $ Sheez!

 

[BrooklynRed]

A big push is underway by ADs and the media to get fans to accept expansion to the NCAA Tournament. I think it's inevitable the tournament expands sooner rather than later. 96 teams is their ultimate goal but think it's possible they go to 72 for a couple years first.

I think it should be a truly "open" tournament with all division one teams participating similar to the FA cup for English soccer. Everyone loved St. Peter's Cinderella run this year--think about the potential Cinderella stories in an open NCAA tournament.

 

[SJU85]

NM

 

[SJU61982]

A big push is underway by ADs and the media to get fans to accept expansion to the NCAA Tournament. I think it's inevitable the tournament expands sooner rather than later. 96 teams is their ultimate goal but think it's possible they go to 72 for a couple years first.

The number of Division 1 teams continues to expand, so expanding the tournament makes sense, IMO. To me, the percentage of D1 teams that make the tournament should be relatively consistent, especially WRT at-large bids.

 

[Andrew]

The number of Division 1 teams continues to expand, so expanding the tournament makes sense, IMO. To me, the percentage of D1 teams that make the tournament should be relatively consistent, especially WRT at-large bids.

They are not looking to add teams from the AQ conferences that get one team in a year. They are looking to have 12 Big Ten teams instead of 8.