Around the Big East

[kranmars]

I'll never forget this quote from an article in 2010.

"To illustrate just how difficult Bobby Gonzalez was to manage when he coached at Manhattan College from 1999 to 2006, Athletic Director Bob Byrnes told a story about the bus company Manhattan used to travel to games.

“The guy who runs the bus company called me and said something to the effect of: ‘I have 131 drivers that drive for us. But we’re down to one guy that will drive for Bobby Gonzalez,’ ” Byrnes said."

I just remember fondly when Bobby G’s sister posted here during the time he was rumored to be a candidate for the SJU coaching job.

Very entertaining to say the least. I will just say their family’s blood was thicker than water. And leave it at that.

 

[paultzman]

“Satchelgate”

Bobby Gonzalez, 47, reported to Millburn police headquarters on Monday. He faces charges of criminal mischief, along with shoplifting. He is accused of taking a satchel worth roughly $1,400 from the Polo Ralph Lauren store in the Short Hills Mall on June 29.

 

[lawmanfan]

I'll never forget this quote from an article in 2010.

"To illustrate just how difficult Bobby Gonzalez was to manage when he coached at Manhattan College from 1999 to 2006, Athletic Director Bob Byrnes told a story about the bus company Manhattan used to travel to games.

“The guy who runs the bus company called me and said something to the effect of: ‘I have 131 drivers that drive for us. But we’re down to one guy that will drive for Bobby Gonzalez,’ ” Byrnes said.

If memory serves, Byrnes hired both Fraschilla and Gonzalez. Do not recall if he hired Lappas as well, probably not. But I seem to remember he had quite the streak of hiring Manhattan coaches who were very good at that level but turned out to be lunatics when provided with bigger stages.

 

[paultzman]

Short sample, but unusual for Creighton

 

[NCJohnnie]

Short sample, but unusual for Creighton

And to see 3 of the top 4 ranked teams in the bottom 5 in this stat.

 

[NCJohnnie]

Purdue vs Marquette at 9 tonight.

 

[vegasman2000]

All chatter obviously, but better to get some attention. However, let’s get off to a very good ooc start and have real momentum heading into BE play.

I sprinkled a little on St Johns to make the Final Four at +950

 

[SJU61982]

Short sample, but unusual for Creighton

I doubt Creighton stays down there for very long. Kalkbrenner has been killing it inside.

They're probably better off shooting like this now. Saves the makes for the Big East season.

 

[Mean Gene]

I sprinkled a little on St Johns to make the Final Four at +950

I put $50 on St. John’s at 50/1 to win it all right before the season started. Just make it to the championship game and I can hedge.

 

[redmanwest]

Short sample, but unusual for Creighton

Unfortunately, par for the course for us....

 

[redmen4life]

Unfortunately, par for the course for us....

wouldn't know how or where to find it, but i'd be curious of the 3pt shooting percentage of sweet 16 teams from last few years.

 

[vegasman2000]

new purchase

 

[Shannon]

View attachment 3449new purchase

nothing defines commitment as a fan then wearing that outfit! Good for you

 

[espken]

Penn vs Nova tonight, Cats currently riding a 4 game losing skid against Big 5 brethren under Neptune.

 

[dk423]

Marq being 5.5 favorites over Purdue is surprising. Shows there isn't much separating #6 and #15 at all.

 

[MugCostanza]

Marq being 5.5 favorites over Purdue is surprising. Shows there isn't much separating #6 and #15 at all.

I dream that one day people will stop believing the AP poll is at all an indicator of how good teams are.

Not only does the point spread show there isn't much separating #6 and #15 but that #15 would be favored over #6 on a neutral floor

 

[RedStormRising]

I dream that one day people will stop believing the AP poll is at all an indicator of how good teams are.

Not only does the point spread show there isn't much separating #6 and #15 but that #15 would be favored over #6 on a neutral floor

Purdue had the biggest jump in the polls this week after beating Bama. Wouldn't be the first time Vegas and the AP/Coaches didn't see things the same way. A win for Marquette would be as big for the BE as it is for them.

 

[Eric]

Purdue has great value here so that’s where you question it. Lol

 

[jerseyshorejohnny]

Villanova University Names Eric Roedl as Vice President and Director of Athletics - Villanova University

VILLANOVA, Pa. - Villanova University today announced that Eric Roedl has been appointed the school's Vice President and Director of Athletics. Roedl, who currently

villanova.com

 

[Mullins Revenge]

Marquette may beat Purdue tonight. They may have a really nice season.

But come ncaa tourney time, Shaka Smart stinks. Marquette will be out by the 1st weekend as usual.