College Basketball 2010-11

[nick23]

Ruling Barton ineligible was BS from the get go. At least the NCAA smartened up and reversed their ruling. And by the way Memphis is loaded next season. So much for the program crumbling when Cal bolted, as many predicted.

I'll admit that it's amazing what Pastner has been able to do. Is WWW still friendly with the program?

No, he was strictly a benefit that came with Calipari. I don't think any of our three big recruits have any ties with WWW.

[SouthSideRyan]

Do they have any ties to FedEx?

[Magnetic Curses]

maybe a job that no one has to go to, or two, or five.

[nick23]

maybe a job that no one has to go to, or two, or five.

I don't get it? Is Pastner now going to be considered a cheater just because he followed Calipari at Memphis? Is it just assumed that since the Fed Ex HQ is in Memphis that they're paying U of M basketball players?

[SouthSideRyan]

maybe a job that no one has to go to, or two, or five.

I don't get it? Is Pastner now going to be considered a cheater just because he followed Calipari at Memphis?

 

Yes.

 

Is it just assumed that since the Fed Ex HQ is in Memphis that they're paying U of M basketball players?

 

Yes.

[SouthSideRyan]

Chester Frazier hired as grad assistant/video coordinator at Illinois

 

http://www.fightingillini.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/082410aaa.html

[nick23]

maybe a job that no one has to go to, or two, or five.

I don't get it? Is Pastner now going to be considered a cheater just because he followed Calipari at Memphis?

 

Yes.

 

Is it just assumed that since the Fed Ex HQ is in Memphis that they're paying U of M basketball players?

 

Yes.

I hope you're right.

[illiniguy]

maybe a job that no one has to go to, or two, or five.

I don't get it? Is Pastner now going to be considered a cheater just because he followed Calipari at Memphis?

 

Yes.

 

Is it just assumed that since the Fed Ex HQ is in Memphis that they're paying U of M basketball players?

 

Yes.

I hope you're right.

Cal wasn't the first time that Memphis was dirty though. The coach there in the 80's got them in trouble also. I don't know much about Pastner though, he could be clean.

[NCCubFan]

Cal wasn't the first time that Memphis was dirty though. The coach there in the 80's got them in trouble also.

You're thinking of Dana Kirk.

[nick23]

Cal wasn't the first time that Memphis was dirty though. The coach there in the 80's got them in trouble also.

You're thinking of Dana Kirk.

Dana Kirk was a good man. Once you get past the tax evasion, lying, and gambling problems.

[Jon]

ESPN's Big Ten conference play schedule is out.

 

ESPN has decided to acknowledge that Northwestern exists, giving us a total of 5 or 6 games total on ESPN/2 this season, up from 1 a year ago.

[SouthSideRyan]

Why in the [expletive] is Iowa at Indiana on TV?

[Jon]

Why in the [expletive] is Iowa at Indiana on TV?

The same reason Northwestern @ Iowa was on ESPN2 last year. They're contractually obligated to show each Big Ten team at least once during Big Ten play.

 

Typically they double up in a game that nobody is going to watch, but Indiana will still be on ESPN/2 plenty this year.

[NeifiIsMyHomeBoy]

Why in the [expletive] is Iowa at Indiana on TV?

The same reason Northwestern @ Iowa was on ESPN2 last year. They're contractually obligated to show each Big Ten team at least once during Big Ten play.

 

Typically they double up in a game that nobody is going to watch, but Indiana will still be on ESPN/2 plenty this year.

 

So they can wax poetic about the tanned one, and how Indiana basketball will be back.

[Jon]

Northwestern (home vs. Illinois 2/5 and road @ Indiana 2/19 or 2/20) on CBS?! What the hell is this world coming to?

 

Either this is the world smiling on Bill Carmody by giving his program actual national exposure as repayment for the Coble injury/retirement or just an elaborate prank.

[SouthSideRyan]

Oooh a Saturday afternoon game for me to be an obnoxious state schooler on the road? Can't wait.

[SpongeWorthy]

Some nut on ESPN predicted that Jared Sullinger would be the best NBA player of this decade.

[SouthSideRyan]

Some nut on ESPN predicted that Jared Sullinger would be the best NBA player of this decade.

 

Sorry that Kevin Durant died IMB.

[SpongeWorthy]

Marc Stein said it'd be Kobe which is probably just as dumb.

[SouthSideRyan]

If there's one thing Thad Matta has proven, it's that he knows how develop a big man to be ready for the pros

[ConstableRabbit]

Oooh a Saturday afternoon game for me to be an obnoxious state schooler on the road? Can't wait.

I have a feeling the obnoxious private schoolers will go out of their way to let you know your school is run by the state :P

[SouthSideRyan]

Oooh a Saturday afternoon game for me to be an obnoxious state schooler on the road? Can't wait.

I have a feeling the obnoxious private schoolers will go out of their way to let you know your school is run by the state :P

 

I know all too well. I was out there last year.

[ConstableRabbit]

Oooh a Saturday afternoon game for me to be an obnoxious state schooler on the road? Can't wait.

I have a feeling the obnoxious private schoolers will go out of their way to let you know your school is run by the state :P

 

I know all too well. I was out there last year.

I've loved the NU-IL games over the past few years -- been a great atmosphere at both venues (at least from what I could tell from watching on TV).

[Jon]

I've loved the NU-IL games over the past few years -- been a great atmosphere at both venues (at least from what I could tell from watching on TV).

Weekend games with Illinois, Indiana, Ohio State, and Wisconsin should make for a great atmosphere in Evanston. The weekday games are Michigan State, Michigan, Penn State, Minnesota, and Iowa. I'd say we made out pretty well. The ticket office should be happy.

 

By the way, they just moved the home opener against Michigan State from 12/27 to 1/3. That eliminates any potential bowl travel conflict for fans and also means the students will be back on campus.

[snoodmonger]

I love Northwestern but...do they still play at Welsch-Ryan? Because that venue is kinda weak for major conference university.