Category Archives: News and Notes

Exempt Tournament Madness!!!

Posted on November 21, 2012 by David Griggs

MAUI INVITATIONAL -Whatever was wrong with Butler in their rather decisive loss at Xavier has not been wrong with them in this tournament. They hung in with what is by all accounts a strong Marquette team, and ended up winning … Continue reading →

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Highlghted Match-ups for Sunday, November 18th

Posted on November 18, 2012 by David Griggs

HIGHLIGHTED MATCH-UPS One thing to point out is that even though it is early, and even though a lot of these games are in remote locations as part of some exempt tournament, and even though they’re being played in small … Continue reading →

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News, Notes and Previews (Nov 12-13)

Posted on November 12, 2012 by David Griggs

WEEKEND RAMBLINGS -We had one game postponed, and two others that were cancelled because the court on the air craft carrier had too much condensation on it. There are thousands of basketball games played every year, and college basketball has … Continue reading →

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It’s Opening Weekend!!! Highlighted Match-ups for November 9th, 10th and 11th

Posted on November 9, 2012 by David Griggs

FRIDAY, NOV 9TH -ROCHESTER (nondiv1) AT EASTERN MICHIGAN. This game gets mentioned for one reason, and one reason only. It is the first official game of the season that involves a div1 team. -FLORIDA A&M AT HOUSTON. This game gets … Continue reading →

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Preseason Conference Notebook, pt 3

Posted on November 8, 2012 by David Griggs

BIG TEN -The Big Ten appears to be a half-way decent conference this year. Indiana and Ohio State are national title contenders, and Michigan is also a top five team. Michigan State and Wisconsin (who will have to deal with … Continue reading →

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Preseason Conference Notebook, pt 2

Posted on November 6, 2012 by David Griggs

As I always make a point to say….. When I call this a notebook, that is exactly what it is. I’m not a psychic. I’m not good at making predictions. I’m merely a prognosticator that offers assessments, and that is … Continue reading →

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