Source: http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/04/27/cb360-composite-national-rankings-11-quick-look/
Friday, April 29, 2011
CB360 Composite National Rankings #11 (quick look)
Here’s a quick look at the most recent update of College Baseball 360′s exclusive Composite National Rankings (CNR), which now includes 13 different elements factored into the CNR formula. �front-page photo courtesy of Texas A&M (This page will be updated later with the typical complete release … previous CNR releases can be accessed via�the right [...]
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Introducing: The Longhorn Network
College football powerbroker Jim Delany had a difficult time selling cable companies on a network built around an entire conference.
So just imagine the task that awaits Texas athletic director DeLoss Dodds and the good folks at ESPN, who have to somehow convince cable executives to pay for a channel about a single school.
...Source: http://collegefootball.about.com/b/2011/04/04/introducing-the-longhorn-network.htm
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
College Baseball Stats Leaders ? April 25
Following is our latest look at Division One?s college baseball stats leaders in selected categories.� These official NCAA stats are for games played through Sunday, April 24. BATTING AVERAGE 1. C.J. Cron – Utah� .469 2. Chad Zurcher – Memphis� .462 3. Scott Davis – Delaware St.� .443 4. Tanner Waite – New Mexico St.� [...]
Source: http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/04/27/college-baseball-stats-leaders-april-25/
Luck Proves His Worth, Throws 3 TDs in Stanford Spring Game
Andrew Luck is the best player in the country.
On Saturday, he looked like it.
Luck, who spurned the NFL to return for another season at Stanford, was simply outstanding in the Cardinal's spring game this weekend, throwing for 165 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Cardinal team to a 42-3 win over the White team at Kezar Stadium. He completed 16 of 22 passes on the day.
...Pac-10 Race Tightens After ASU?s Sweep Of Cal
A Rundown Of The Weekend In Berkley… By CB360 Contributor Kevin Kennedy The 6th ranked Arizona State baseball team picked up its second straight Pac-10 series sweep by taking down #15 California in a very eventful weekend three games in Berkeley. The series featured a 17-inning marathon on Thursday, two complete game shutouts by ASU [...]
Source: http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/04/26/pac-10-race-tightens-after-asus-sweep-of-cal/
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
For Ohio State, a Preview of Life Without Pryor
Yesterday in Columbus, the Ohio State Buckeyes got their first taste of life without Terrelle Pryor.
And, really, it wasn't all that bad.
With Pryor not playing in the Buckeyes' spring game because of his pending five-game suspension for the 2011 season, four other Ohio State signalcallers stepped in to take the erstwhile superstar's place. None of those passers shined brighter than true freshman Braxton Miller.
...Source: http://collegefootball.about.com/b/2011/04/24/for-ohio-state-a-preview-of-life-without-pryor.htm
Delany: Ohio State Troubles Do Not �Stain� Big Ten
When Jim Delany speaks, the college football world listens.
Or, at the very least, the college football world should listen. Because whether you like the man or not, the fact remains that he's among the most powerful men in the sport. And this week, the Big Ten commissioner spoke to his new constituency--the people of Nebraska.
...Monday, April 25, 2011
Thursday College Baseball Top-50 Scoreboard/Wrapup (4/21//11)
Thursday produced a wild string of games in Pacific-10 play, as two CB360 top-50 teams suffered upset losses while another ? #12 Arizona State ? survived a 17-inning marathon at #24 California, 6-4. In other Pac-10 results of note, #26 Stanford beat #24 UCLA and its “co-ace” Gerritt Cole (7-4), while�Oregon topped #23 Arizona, 4-2. [...]
Source: http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/04/21/thursdays-college-baseball-top-50-schedule-2/
Tuesday College Baseball Top-50 Scoreboard/Wrapup (4/19/11)
Tuesday’s college baseball action produced another big effort from the underdogs, as the unranked/lower-ranked teams won 43% of the day’s games involving CB360 top-50 teams (12-16).��front-page photo courtesy of Nebraska Fieve top-20 teams in CB360′s recently-updated Composite National Rankings were upset victims, as: #19 TCU won 4-2 at #7 Texas A&M … Mercer 6-3 vs. [...]
Source: http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/04/19/tuesdays-college-baseball-top-50-schedule-5/
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Thursday College Baseball Top-50 Scoreboard/Wrapup (4/21//11)
Thursday produced a wild string of games in Pacific-10 play, as two CB360 top-50 teams suffered upset losses while another ? #12 Arizona State ? survived a 17-inning marathon at #24 California, 6-4. In other Pac-10 results of note, #26 Stanford beat #24 UCLA and its “co-ace” Gerritt Cole (7-4), while�Oregon topped #23 Arizona, 4-2. [...]
Source: http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/04/21/thursdays-college-baseball-top-50-schedule-2/
Good News for Irish: WR Floyd in the Clear (Probably)
After weeks of speculation, we finally have some clarity about the Michael Floyd situation at Notre Dame.
Though no definitive word has been handed down regarding the star wideout's status for 2011, the university's Office of Residential Life on Friday reportedly decided to spare Floyd from a full-season suspension--the punishment that many Irish fans had feared most of all. Instead, it appears that Floyd will have to simply perform community service, and possibly deal with additional punishment from coach Brian Kelly. Most importantly, however, it appears that Floyd will be available for the Irish when the season kicks off.
...Source: http://collegefootball.about.com/b/2011/04/08/good-news-for-irish-wr-floyd-in-the-clear-probably.htm
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Kelly: Decision on WR Floyd Expected Soon
Notre Dame needs Michael Floyd in 2011.
This week, the Irish will find out if they're going to have him.
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said on Friday that he expects to learn within days whether Floyd will be available to play this coming season. The star wideout's future with the team was thrown into doubt in late March, when he was arrested for driviing while intoxicated. That marked the third time Floyd had been charged with an alcohol-related offense since his arrival in South Bend.
...Source: http://collegefootball.about.com/b/2011/04/02/kelly-decision-on-wr-floyd-expected-soon.htm
Good News for Irish: WR Floyd in the Clear (Probably)
After weeks of speculation, we finally have some clarity about the Michael Floyd situation at Notre Dame.
Though no definitive word has been handed down regarding the star wideout's status for 2011, the university's Office of Residential Life on Friday reportedly decided to spare Floyd from a full-season suspension--the punishment that many Irish fans had feared most of all. Instead, it appears that Floyd will have to simply perform community service, and possibly deal with additional punishment from coach Brian Kelly. Most importantly, however, it appears that Floyd will be available for the Irish when the season kicks off.
...Source: http://collegefootball.about.com/b/2011/04/08/good-news-for-irish-wr-floyd-in-the-clear-probably.htm
Friday, April 22, 2011
Meineke Dumps Charlotte, Will Sponsor Texas Bowl Instead
The Meineke Car Care Bowl is no more.
Sort of.
On Tuesday, officials from ESPN and Meineke Car Care Centers announced a new three-year sponsorship deal for the game formerly known as the Texas Bowl. The Houston-based bowl game previously had no title sponsor. Going forward, the game will be known as the Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas.
...Arizona State Gets Back On Track
Sweeps WSU After Being Swept By OSU… By CB360 Contributor Kevin Kennedy Tenth ranked Arizona State bounced back from last weekend?s sweep at Oregon State with a three game sweep of Washington State this past weekend in Tempe. ASU defeated the Cougars 3-1, 8-2, and 10-4 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday respectively. Last weekend in [...]
Source: http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/04/19/arizona-state-gets-back-on-track/
CB360 Composite National Rankings #10 (quick look)
Here’s a quick look at the most recent update of CB30′s Composite National Rankings, which now include 11 elements in the formula (six polls/rankings; three RPI calculations; and the respective NCAA Tournament fields compiled by ESPN Bracketology and SEbaseball.com). �front-page photo courtesy of Oregon State (note ? this is a quick release … full updated [...]
Source: http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/04/20/cb360-composite-national-rankings-10-quick-look/
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Spurrier Wins $800K Raise at Carolina
Last season, Steve Spurrier took South Carolina to the promised land: The SEC Championship Game.
In appreciation, the powers-that-be at Carolina have given their coach a much-deserved raise.
University trustees on Friday approved an $800,000 raise for Spurrier, who had been making $2 million per year. According to the terms of the new contract, Spurrier will earn $2.88 million in 2012 and $2.95 million in 2013.
...Source: http://collegefootball.about.com/b/2011/04/16/spurrier-wins-800k-raise-at-carolina.htm
USA Today/ESPN College Baseball Coaches? Poll ? April 18
April 18, 2011 CLICK HERE to see more polls on our comprehensive Weekly Polls Page. Rank School (first-place votes) Record Points Last week 1 Virginia (28) 36-3 772 2 2 South Carolina (2) 28-7 736 3 3 Vanderbilt (1) 32-5 719 1 4 Texas 27-9 616 7 5 Florida 28-9 611 4 6 Cal State-Fullerton [...]
Source: http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/04/18/usa-todayespn-college-baseball-coaches-poll-april-18/
Arizona State Gets Back On Track
Sweeps WSU After Being Swept By OSU… By CB360 Contributor Kevin Kennedy Tenth ranked Arizona State bounced back from last weekend?s sweep at Oregon State with a three game sweep of Washington State this past weekend in Tempe. ASU defeated the Cougars 3-1, 8-2, and 10-4 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday respectively. Last weekend in [...]
Source: http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/04/19/arizona-state-gets-back-on-track/
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Oklahoma?s Ogle, Citadel?s Cribb Earn Top Sports On Primetime Honor Roll (prelim. release)
Oklahoma’s Tyler Ogle and The Citadel’s Logan Cribb have been tabbed by CollegeBaseball360 for top honors on the week-9 Primetime Performer Weekly Honor Roll (for April 11-17, 2011). The CB360 week-9 Primetime honorees are listed below … this is a quick/preliminary release (full release – with player info. and photos – coming later, with this [...]
Kelly Still Awaiting Word on WR Floyd
On Saturday, I wrote that Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly expected word on the status of star wideout Michael Floyd within days.
Well, a few days have passed. And Kelly has not yet been given any indication whatsoever as to Floyd's status for the 2011 season.
...Source: http://collegefootball.about.com/b/2011/04/06/kelly-still-awaiting-word-on-wr-floyd.htm
Friday College Baseball Top-50 Scoreboard/Wrapup (4/15/11)
There weren’t many upsets (8-of-38; or 21%) in Friday’s games involving CB360 top-50 teams … but there still were some very noteworthy results, including South Carolina (cb350 #4) edging #3 Vanderbilt, 3-1, while #21 Oklahoma State opened its Bedlam Series vs. #15 Oklahoma in dramatic fashion ? winning 8-7 on a Dane Phillips 1st-pitch home [...]
Source: http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/04/15/fridays-college-baseball-top-50-schedule/
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Saturday College Baseball Top-50 Scoreboard/Wrapup (4/16/11)
One day after the favorites had dominated Friday’s CB360 top-50 action (higher-ranked teams won at a 79% clip), the underdogs rose up in impressive fashion on Saturday ? as the unranked/lower-ranked teams won 42% of Saturday’s games involving CB360 top-50 teams (18-25). �front-page photo courtesy of Tennessee When the dust had settled on Saturday’s wild [...]
Source: http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/04/16/saturdays-college-baseball-top-50-schedule-7/
Introducing: The Longhorn Network
College football powerbroker Jim Delany had a difficult time selling cable companies on a network built around an entire conference.
So just imagine the task that awaits Texas athletic director DeLoss Dodds and the good folks at ESPN, who have to somehow convince cable executives to pay for a channel about a single school.
...Source: http://collegefootball.about.com/b/2011/04/04/introducing-the-longhorn-network.htm
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Tressel 'Sorry' for His Mistakes
For the first time since news broke that he would be suspended for five games (not two) for the 2011 season because of rules violations, the much-maligned Jim Tressel addressed the media today.
...Source: http://collegefootball.about.com/b/2011/03/30/tressel-sorry-for-his-mistakes.htm
Kelly: Decision on WR Floyd Expected Soon
Notre Dame needs Michael Floyd in 2011.
This week, the Irish will find out if they're going to have him.
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said on Friday that he expects to learn within days whether Floyd will be available to play this coming season. The star wideout's future with the team was thrown into doubt in late March, when he was arrested for driviing while intoxicated. That marked the third time Floyd had been charged with an alcohol-related offense since his arrival in South Bend.
...Source: http://collegefootball.about.com/b/2011/04/02/kelly-decision-on-wr-floyd-expected-soon.htm
Kelly Still Awaiting Word on WR Floyd
On Saturday, I wrote that Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly expected word on the status of star wideout Michael Floyd within days.
Well, a few days have passed. And Kelly has not yet been given any indication whatsoever as to Floyd's status for the 2011 season.
...Source: http://collegefootball.about.com/b/2011/04/06/kelly-still-awaiting-word-on-wr-floyd.htm
Friday, April 15, 2011
Luck Proves His Worth, Throws 3 TDs in Stanford Spring Game
Andrew Luck is the best player in the country.
On Saturday, he looked like it.
Luck, who spurned the NFL to return for another season at Stanford, was simply outstanding in the Cardinal's spring game this weekend, throwing for 165 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Cardinal team to a 42-3 win over the White team at Kezar Stadium. He completed 16 of 22 passes on the day.
...Thursday, April 14, 2011
Luck Proves His Worth, Throws 3 TDs in Stanford Spring Game
Andrew Luck is the best player in the country.
On Saturday, he looked like it.
Luck, who spurned the NFL to return for another season at Stanford, was simply outstanding in the Cardinal's spring game this weekend, throwing for 165 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Cardinal team to a 42-3 win over the White team at Kezar Stadium. He completed 16 of 22 passes on the day.
...Kelly: Decision on WR Floyd Expected Soon
Notre Dame needs Michael Floyd in 2011.
This week, the Irish will find out if they're going to have him.
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said on Friday that he expects to learn within days whether Floyd will be available to play this coming season. The star wideout's future with the team was thrown into doubt in late March, when he was arrested for driviing while intoxicated. That marked the third time Floyd had been charged with an alcohol-related offense since his arrival in South Bend.
...Source: http://collegefootball.about.com/b/2011/04/02/kelly-decision-on-wr-floyd-expected-soon.htm
Kelly: Decision on WR Floyd Expected Soon
Notre Dame needs Michael Floyd in 2011.
This week, the Irish will find out if they're going to have him.
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said on Friday that he expects to learn within days whether Floyd will be available to play this coming season. The star wideout's future with the team was thrown into doubt in late March, when he was arrested for driviing while intoxicated. That marked the third time Floyd had been charged with an alcohol-related offense since his arrival in South Bend.
...Source: http://collegefootball.about.com/b/2011/04/02/kelly-decision-on-wr-floyd-expected-soon.htm
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Kelly Still Awaiting Word on WR Floyd
On Saturday, I wrote that Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly expected word on the status of star wideout Michael Floyd within days.
Well, a few days have passed. And Kelly has not yet been given any indication whatsoever as to Floyd's status for the 2011 season.
...Source: http://collegefootball.about.com/b/2011/04/06/kelly-still-awaiting-word-on-wr-floyd.htm
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Ralph Nader's Latest Crusade? Getting Rid of Athletic Scholarships
Great, this is exactly what we need: Ralph Nader, the least sports-knowledgeable man on the planet, is sticking his nose into college football.
Nader, who has built his career as a consumer advocate, political busybody and failed presidential candidate, has apparently grown bored with his work crusading against corporations and the like. So now, he's setting his sights on a new target: College athletics.
...Report: Ohio State 'Could' be Labeled a 'Repeat Violator'
Let's get this out of the way right up front: Jim Tressel probably isn't going anywhere. Because he wins too much.
Of course, that inconvenient little truth certainly hasn't stopped countless bloggers, columnists and others in the college football media from speculating endlessly about what might come next for Ohio State's troubled head coach, and his scandal-plagued program.
...Monday, April 11, 2011
Sunday College Baseball Top-50 Scoreboard/Wrapup (4/10/11)
Oregon State became the first team since 1999 to sweep a Pac-10 series from Arizona State, as the Beavers (cb360 #19) beat #5 ASU again (9-6) during Sunday’s action. There was another top-25 series that ended up being swept by the lower-ranked team, as #25 Arkansas registered another 9th-inning win over #16 LSU (5-4).� front-page [...]
Source: http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/04/10/sundays-college-baseball-top-50-schedule-6/
Bryan Radziewski/Brad Fieger Interview
Miami players Bryan Radziewski and Brad Fieger discuss their Apr. 8 win over North Carolina State (courtesy Hurricanesports.com).
Source: http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/04/09/bryan-radziewskibrad-fieger-interview/
Miami LB Buchanan Suspended After St. Patty's Day Incident
During his super-successful stint at Temple, Al Golden pulled off two minor miracles: He took the Owls to a bowl game, and he cleaned up what had been a real mess of a program. And make no mistake, the former would not have been possible without the latter.
...Sunday, April 10, 2011
Report: Ohio State 'Could' be Labeled a 'Repeat Violator'
Let's get this out of the way right up front: Jim Tressel probably isn't going anywhere. Because he wins too much.
Of course, that inconvenient little truth certainly hasn't stopped countless bloggers, columnists and others in the college football media from speculating endlessly about what might come next for Ohio State's troubled head coach, and his scandal-plagued program.
...Tuesday College Baseball Top-50 Scoreboard/Wrapup (4/5/11)
Tuesday, April 5, will rank as one of the top days for underdogs in the 2011 college baseball season ? as 14 of the 32 games involving CB360 top-50 teams ended in upsets. Most notably, #46 Houston continued its recent surge by winning 3-2 at #6 Texas A&M while Central Florida rallied for a 4-3 [...]
Source: http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/04/06/tuesdays-college-baseball-top-50-schedule-4/
Tuesday College Baseball Top-50 Scoreboard/Wrapup (4/5/11)
Tuesday, April 5, will rank as one of the top days for underdogs in the 2011 college baseball season ? as 14 of the 32 games involving CB360 top-50 teams ended in upsets. Most notably, #46 Houston continued its recent surge by winning 3-2 at #6 Texas A&M while Central Florida rallied for a 4-3 [...]
Source: http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/04/06/tuesdays-college-baseball-top-50-schedule-4/
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Introducing: The Longhorn Network
College football powerbroker Jim Delany had a difficult time selling cable companies on a network built around an entire conference.
So just imagine the task that awaits Texas athletic director DeLoss Dodds and the good folks at ESPN, who have to somehow convince cable executives to pay for a channel about a single school.
...Source: http://collegefootball.about.com/b/2011/04/04/introducing-the-longhorn-network.htm
Kelly Still Awaiting Word on WR Floyd
On Saturday, I wrote that Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly expected word on the status of star wideout Michael Floyd within days.
Well, a few days have passed. And Kelly has not yet been given any indication whatsoever as to Floyd's status for the 2011 season.
...Source: http://collegefootball.about.com/b/2011/04/06/kelly-still-awaiting-word-on-wr-floyd.htm
Friday, April 8, 2011
Ralph Nader's Latest Crusade? Getting Rid of Athletic Scholarships
Great, this is exactly what we need: Ralph Nader, the least sports-knowledgeable man on the planet, is sticking his nose into college football.
Nader, who has built his career as a consumer advocate, political busybody and failed presidential candidate, has apparently grown bored with his work crusading against corporations and the like. So now, he's setting his sights on a new target: College athletics.
...Thursday, April 7, 2011
Beamer: Hokies LB Gibson Will Transfer
Lyndell Gibson pushed his luck. Today, he learned he apparently pushed his luck too far.
Gibson, who has started 18 games at linebacker for Virginia Tech, will not be back with the team next season, coach Frank Beamer has announced. During a teleconference on Monday, Beamer said that Gibson, wideout Austin Fuller and defensive back Jacob Sykes would all be transferring out of the program at the end of the semester. He said the Tech staff wished the best for the three players, but added that he would "not have any further comment" about any of them.
...Source: http://collegefootball.about.com/b/2011/03/28/beamer-hokies-lb-gibson-will-transfer.htm
Amid the Hoops Madness, A Quick Look Ahead to College Football 2011
Sure, the NCAA basketball tournament is nice and all. It's entertaining. Occasionally thrilling.
But you know what?
It's not college football. Not by a longshot.
See, I don't care what Jay Bilas says. I am immune to the muted pomposity of Jim Nantz, the general cluelessness of Clark Kellogg and Steve Kerr, the rantings and ravings of Jim Vitale, even the convivial hoops brilliance of Verne Lundquist. They can say what they will, but on the American sports scene, college football reigns supreme (actually, on this point, I'm sure Verne would agree).
...Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Report: Ohio State 'Could' be Labeled a 'Repeat Violator'
Let's get this out of the way right up front: Jim Tressel probably isn't going anywhere. Because he wins too much.
Of course, that inconvenient little truth certainly hasn't stopped countless bloggers, columnists and others in the college football media from speculating endlessly about what might come next for Ohio State's troubled head coach, and his scandal-plagued program.
...Tressel 'Sorry' for His Mistakes
For the first time since news broke that he would be suspended for five games (not two) for the 2011 season because of rules violations, the much-maligned Jim Tressel addressed the media today.
...Source: http://collegefootball.about.com/b/2011/03/30/tressel-sorry-for-his-mistakes.htm
Ralph Nader's Latest Crusade? Getting Rid of Athletic Scholarships
Great, this is exactly what we need: Ralph Nader, the least sports-knowledgeable man on the planet, is sticking his nose into college football.
Nader, who has built his career as a consumer advocate, political busybody and failed presidential candidate, has apparently grown bored with his work crusading against corporations and the like. So now, he's setting his sights on a new target: College athletics.
...Tuesday, April 5, 2011
PSU's Bradley 'Not At All' Bothered by Pitt Snub
Tom Bradley's rumored move to Pitt was one of the biggest stories of the offseason up in Big Ten country--one that could have fundamentally shifted the balance of power in the Keystone State.
...Source: http://collegefootball.about.com/b/2011/03/20/psus-bradley-not-at-all-bothered-by-pitt-snub.htm
NCBWA College Baseball Poll-April 4
DALLAS ? The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association continues its tradition of NCAA Division I polls for the 14th year with its 2011 weekly surveys. Polls will be circulated from Feb. 21-June 28 following the 65th annual NCAA World Series in Omaha, Neb., at the new TD Ameritade Stadium. To date, TCU, UCLA, Florida, and [...]
Source: http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/04/04/ncbwa-college-baseball-poll-april-4/
The Best Blog, Podcast and Tweep in College Football
College football nation has spoken.
The results of the first-ever About.com Readers Choice Awards for college football are in, and we're pleased today to announce the winners in our three categories this year: Best College Football Blog, Best College Football Podcast and Best College Football Twitter account.
...Monday, April 4, 2011
Frustrated Save Cal Baseball Effort Continues
The Save Cal Baseball effort is not done. The group has been in fund raising mode since the announcement to eliminate the program was made last September, and it hopes to have enough funds to keep the program through next year and beyond. Winners of seven straight, the Golden Bears (17-5) host USC in Pac-10 [...]
Source: http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/04/01/frustrated-save-cal-baseball-effort-continues/
Miami LB Buchanan Suspended After St. Patty's Day Incident
During his super-successful stint at Temple, Al Golden pulled off two minor miracles: He took the Owls to a bowl game, and he cleaned up what had been a real mess of a program. And make no mistake, the former would not have been possible without the latter.
...College Baseball 360 Photo Notebook
After taking over the top spot in last week’s CB360 Composite National Rankings, Virginia swept three games at Virginia Tech over the weekend to run its record to a healthy 28-2 overall and 11-1 in ACC play. Here’s a look at action over the weekend from the Virginia-Virginia Tech series from Collegebaseball360.com photo journalist Dave [...]
Source: http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/04/04/college-baseball-360-photo-notebook/
Amid the Hoops Madness, A Quick Look Ahead to College Football 2011
Sure, the NCAA basketball tournament is nice and all. It's entertaining. Occasionally thrilling.
But you know what?
It's not college football. Not by a longshot.
See, I don't care what Jay Bilas says. I am immune to the muted pomposity of Jim Nantz, the general cluelessness of Clark Kellogg and Steve Kerr, the rantings and ravings of Jim Vitale, even the convivial hoops brilliance of Verne Lundquist. They can say what they will, but on the American sports scene, college football reigns supreme (actually, on this point, I'm sure Verne would agree).
...Sunday, April 3, 2011
Eric LeGrand, Paralyzed Rutgers Player, Makes First Public Appearance
Filed under: Rutgers
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) - Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand made his first public appearance since being paralyzed in a game against Army more than four months ago.LeGrand attended a "Laugh to Heal Comedy Fest Fundraiser" for him at the Rutgers Athletic Center on Saturday.
"I just want to thank everybody for coming out here today and I'm just going to keep on chopping during my rehab," LeGrand told the crowd of approximately 3,000 who attended the comedy show featuring Rutgers alumnus Bill Bellamy.
The event was for the "Eric LeGrand Believe Fund."
Rutgers spokesman Jason Baum did not know on Monday how much money was raised over the weekend.
It was LeGrand's second trip to Rutgers since the injury. He also joined his teammates for the first team meeting of the semester in January.
The junior defensive tackle has resumed his coursework at Rutgers, joining via videoconference last month for a class on "Blacks and Economic Structures."
LeGrand remains paralyzed below the neck. The Avenel, N.J., resident fractured his C3 and C4 vertebrae while making a head-first tackle on a kickoff in the win over Army at New Meadowlands Stadium.
LeGrand has regained movement in his shoulders and is experiencing sensation throughout his body. He is undergoing rehabilitation at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, N.J.
Wednesday College Baseball Top-50 Scoreboard/Wrapup (3/30/11)
Southern Mississippi (cb360 #16) continued its recent surge on Wednesday by topping in-state rival Mississippi (#37), 4-3 in 10 innings. There were 15 games played on Wed. involving CB360 top-50 teams, with the higher-ranked teams winning 10 of those games. front-page photo courtesy of Stephen F. Austin Wednesday’s top upsets included Stephen F. Austin handing [...]
Source: http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/03/30/wednesdays-college-baseball-top-50-schedule-4/
Vanderbilt Destroys Hapless LSU
Filed under: LSU, Vanderbilt, SEC
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- Jeffery Taylor scored 20 points and No. 18 Vanderbilt outscored LSU 49-26 in the second half for a comfortable 90-69 victory Saturday.John Jenkins overcame a slow start to finish with 17 points for Vanderbilt (21-7, 9-5 Southeastern Conference), which bounced back from its first loss in six games last Tuesday against state rival Tennessee.
Vanderbilt, which shot 54.4 percent (31 of 57), trailed 43-41 at halftime but surged into the lead for good early in the second half with a 14-0 run during which Taylor dunked twice and hit two free throws.
Storm Warren had a career-high 24 points and Ralston Turner added 18 for LSU (11-18, 3-11), which has lost 11 of 12 games.
Andre Stringer scored 10 points for the Tigers, who on Wednesday had snapped a 10-game losing streak with a victory at Mississippi State.
A strong first half put LSU in position to make it two straight wins, but the Tigers wound up looking overmatched by the Commodores, who had five players in double figures, including Lance Gilbourne and Brad Tinsley with 16 each and Festus Ezeli with 15.
Double-digit scoring is the norm for all Vandy starters but Gilbourne, who came in averaging 6.5 points and 6.7 rebounds. He easily eclipsed both averages against LSU, grabbing a season-high 17 rebounds.
Taylor, meanwhile, made his first six field goals. Four were dunks, including a soaring double-pump two-hander on a baseline drive, but he also hit a 3 and a turnaround fade from the baseline as he was fouled.
He didn't miss until 5 minutes remained and finished 6 of 8, along with 7 of 12 on free throws.
Both teams shot better than 57 percent in a first half loaded with offensive highlights.
Turner gave LSU the early edge when he hit three perimeter jumpers, one from 3-point range, during an 11-0 run that put the Tigers on top 20-13.
Vandy fought back to grab a 28-26 lead on a 5-0 spurt the included Gilbourne's 3 and Taylor's fast-break dunk that was set up by Stringer's turnover.
Turner, who had 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting in the first half, gave LSU the lead right back with a 3, then Warren followed with a short jumper and a dunk, both set up by Chris Bass, who had five assists in the half.
Warren, who had 18 points in the first half, helped LSU go ahead 43-40 with his short bank shot and a heady assist on a jump pass to Garrett Green under the basket.
LSU opened the second half with Stringer's tough one-handed driving floater off the glass to go up 45-41, but the Tigers would not score again for the next 4-plus minutes when Vanderbilt, as expected, finally began to assert its dominance.
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Source: http://ncaabasketball.fanhouse.com/2011/02/26/vanderbilt-destroys-hapless-lsu/
Saturday?s College Baseball Top-50 Schedule/Results
Key series continue on Saturday throughout college baseball, with all of the CB360 top-50 again scheduled to be in action (43 total games, with nine head-to-head and a pair of doubleheaders).�front-page photo courtesy of Washington State The 43 games on Saturday involving the CB360 top-50 also include eight others with a former top-50 team taking [...]
Source: http://collegebaseball360.com/2011/04/02/saturdays-college-baseball-top-50-schedule-5/
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Georgia Tech Corner Infielder Matt Skole, N.C. State Ace Cory Mazzoni Lead Week-6 Primetime Performers
A pair of ACC standouts ? Georgia Tech corner infielder Matt Skole (Woodstock, Ga.) and North Carolina State ace righthander Cory Mazzoni (Evans City, Pa.) ? lead the way among�the CB360 week-6 Primetime Performers for Division I baseball (March 21-27). ��front-page photo courtesy of Georgia Tech Skole is the the Primetime Player of the Week [...]
Friday, April 1, 2011
Ralph Nader's Latest Crusade? Getting Rid of Athletic Scholarships
Great, this is exactly what we need: Ralph Nader, the least sports-knowledgeable man on the planet, is sticking his nose into college football.
Nader, who has built his career as a consumer advocate, political busybody and failed presidential candidate, has apparently grown bored with his work crusading against corporations and the like. So now, he's setting his sights on a new target: College athletics.
...Could Arizona State Baseball Still Make The 2011 NCAA Field?
NCAA Appeals Process Ongoing… By Collegebaseball360.com Contributor Kevin Kennedy One month into the college baseball season, the Arizona State baseball team has showed that it is not affected by the possibility of not playing in the 2011 NCAA Tournament because of NCAA sanctions. The Sun Devils are 18-6 heading into this weekend?s Pac-10 home series [...]
Georgia Tech Corner Infielder Matt Skole, N.C. State Ace Cory Mazzoni Lead Week-6 Primetime Performers
A pair of ACC standouts ? Georgia Tech corner infielder Matt Skole (Woodstock, Ga.) and North Carolina State ace righthander Cory Mazzoni (Evans City, Pa.) ? lead the way among�the CB360 week-6 Primetime Performers for Division I baseball (March 21-27). ��front-page photo courtesy of Georgia Tech Skole is the the Primetime Player of the Week [...]
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