Around The Blogosphere: January 21, 2011
Posted by nvr1983 on January 21st, 2011
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Top 25 Games
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#15 Wisconsin 69, Indiana 60: “When you head up to the Kohl Center, a place Bo Ryan’s Badgers were a staggeringly good 146-11 and had won 31 of 32 heading into this one, you best bring your A game.And you know what? Indiana did just about that this evening.” (Inside the Hall)
Other Games of Interest
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Virginia Tech 74, Maryland 57: “Virginia Tech blitzed the Maryland Terrapins in the opening minutes of Thursday night’s game in College Park to the tune of a 12-0 lead and never looked back, en route to a 74-57 win.” (Tech Hoops or Testudo Times: Part 1 and Part 2)
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UF 45, Auburn 40: “Making 15 of 53 shots was enough for the Gators on Thursday night as Florida defeated Auburn 45-40. The Gators (14-4, 3-1) never controlled the game against the Tigers (7-11, 0-4) until the final minutes. Instead, Florida spent the game shooting jumpers in the first 10 seconds of the shot clock and hoping that their talent would beat Auburn’s total lack of talent. Auburn helped the Gators cause by shooting 18-48 (37.5 percent) and only attempting eight free throws and missing seven. That made Florida’s 10-14 performance at the line an outstanding performance.” (Alligator Army)
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Santa Clara 85, Gonzaga 71: “I’ve been scratching my head for a good half hour now after Gonzaga’s loss to Santa Clara this evening at the Leavey Center. I’m truly left in wonderment about how that loss just happened. Santa Clara was on a pretty steep downswing. They’ve had some abysmal losses, some routs, and a coach that many think will be out soon. Gonzaga entered winners of nine in a row, had garnered some quality victories and seemed to have a recipe for success all lined up to serve to the Broncos.” (The Slipper Still Fits)
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Xavier 79, St. Bonaventure 55: “For twenty minutes, the St. Bonaventure faithful had reason to believe. But hope can prove itself to be a fleeting object. Tu Holloway tallied 22 second-half points as the Atlantic 10-leading Xavier Musketeers rallied for a convincing 79-65 victory over the St. Bonaventure Bonnies at the Reilly Center, Wednesday night.” (Pickin Splinters)
Pre-Game Analysis
- #10 Texas at #2 Kansas: After the Longhorns dismantled the Aggies their trip to Lawrence is beginning to look a lot more interesting. (Rock Chalk Talk)
- Tennessee at #8 UConn: The Vols head up north to take on the Huskies after a huge last second win and with Bruce Pearl back on the sideline for one game. (Rocky Top Talk)
- Washington at Stanford: Washington has been playing well lately, but will have to find a way to win on the road, which has been a tough task for many teams this season. (Seatown Sports)
News/Analysis
- OU Hopes to Launch TV Channel in 2011: “The University of Oklahoma plans to have its own TV Channel up and running sometime in 2011 according to senior associate athletic director Kenny Mossman.” (Crimson and Cream Machine)
- The State of the Hoyas: The Best of the Hoyas: With a little break in the Hoyas schedule it seems like an appropriate time to go back over the best Hoyas in the history of the program. (Casual Hoya)
- Syracuse Fans Whining Because Georgetown Selling Georgetown Tickets to Georgetown Fans: “The internet has been abuzz lately because of some perceived conspiracy by the Georgetown Ticket Office against Syracuse fans to sell tickets for the Syracuse-Georgetown game at the Verizon Center to Hoya fans and donors. That’s right folks, Syracuse fans are crying because Georgetown is selling Georgetown tickets to Georgetown supporters. How about that for taking the entitled and privileged slander Cuse delinquents hurl at Georgetown students and alumni and turning it on its head.” (Casual Hoya)
- Debbie Yow interview on Sidney Lowe and other topics: NC State’s new AD is noncommital about Lowe’s job status. (State Fans Nation)
- Regents Approve Phase Two of Crisler Arena Renovations: Some news on Michigan’s plans to renovate Crisler Arena. (UM Hoops)
- Kentucky Wildcats Basketball: Foul Ball: “I get back from my morning workout this morning and find this blog post by John Clay on top of my Twitter timeline. It contains no less than four links to commentary about John Calipari’s salty invective directed at Terrence Jones the other night during a close loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide.” (A Sea of Blue)
