Recent Posts in: 2012 NCAA Tournament
Despite Rivalry, Kentucky Wildcat Terrence Jones Keeps Promise to Louisville Cheerleader
Fresh off his team’s recent NCAA National Championship title over the Kansas Jayhawks, Kentucky Wildcat sophomore guard Terrence Jones proves that he is a man of his word; even when it comes to the Wildcat’s hated rival, the Louisville Cardinals. Three weeks ago as his Wildcats were taking on the Cardinals in this year’s NCAA [...]
TweetJohn Calipari May Leave for the New York Knicks, but He Shouldn’t
With streamers falling from the sky in New Orleans on Monday night and finding themselves acquainted with John Calipari‘s immaculately slicked back hair — compliments of seemingly infinite amounts of product — Calipari was happy to have lifted the weight of his first national championship off his shoulders. But, it probably didn’t take long for [...]
TweetKentucky Wildcat Riots Would Have Been Worse in a Loss
The charred corpses of what was once prized living room furniture litters the streets of Lexington, Kentucky. Mistaken for some sort of religious rite, we, as a nation, have been burning things at colleges across the country for quite some time now and for a variety of reasons. Apparently we’re still not very good at [...]
TweetReally? Final Four Scoreboard Misspells Atlanta
A-T-L-A-N-T-A. Atlanta, that wasn’t so hard. However, for one scoreboard operator, it was. While the 2012 Final Four took place in the city of New Orleans, the NCAA did not want to miss the opportunity to advertise for next season’s final stop. The 2013 Final Four will take place in Atlanta. Yes, that’s A-T-L-A-N-T-A. However, [...]
TweetKentucky’s National Championship Validates John Calipari’s NBA Factory
The Kentucky Wildcats didn’t lose a game in conference play this season. They stormed their way through the season until the SEC Tournament title game, in which Vanderbilt shocked the Wildcats. Still, Kentucky was awarded the No. 1 overall seed heading into the NCAA Tournament and John Calipari’s crew didn’t disappoint. Disliked and shunned, Calipari [...]
TweetKentucky, Kansas Prepare for Tradition-Rich National Championship
Another season of college basketball will come to a close on Monday night, as this year’s field of 68 has been narrowed down to two. As we prepare for the 2012 National Championship, here’s an interesting fact to consider: For the first time since 2009, Butler will not be playing in the title game. But [...]
TweetThe Final Four is America’s Greatest Sporting Weekend
Baseball is America’s Pastime, with an emphasis on the past tense. We’re infatuated with football now, but as much as we enjoy the Super Bowl and the spectacle it’s become, it’s still not America’s greatest sporting weekend. That right is reserved for the NCAA Tournament, or, more specifically, the Final Four. There aren’t any frills [...]
TweetKentucky’s Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Disputes NBA Draft Report
On Thursday afternoon, an ESPN.com report indicated that Kentucky freshman Michael Kidd-Gilchrist was headed for the 2012 NBA Draft. Kidd-Gilchrist, who iswas projected as a Top-5 selection, is said to be a bit baffled at the report. While even Kentucky fans will not be shocked if Kidd-Gilchrist does indeed decide to leave Lexington, the fact [...]
TweetWisconsin Badgers vs. Syracuse Orange Preview
The Wisconsin Badgers (4) and Syracuse Orange (1) will face-off in the Sweet 16 Thursday night at 7:15 p.m. ET. The Badgers defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores while the Orange beat the Kansas State Wildcats to have the honor of playing each other. There is no doubt about it, whichever team plays the better defense will [...]
TweetJim Boeheim: ‘Melo Didn’t Let Anyone Down’
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim took to the podium on Wednesday afternoon, as too did some of the players that will suit up for the Orange in the NCAA Tournament. After yesterday’s news of Fab Melo’s ineligibility surfaced, the Orange are now forced to make adjustments, while at the same time looking to prove they [...]
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