Stanford (& Cal) Basketball Exodus; Michigan's Hired Guns; Brady & Aikman Sell Out
I used to say there were three things that were certain in this world: death, taxes, and Stanford women's basketball. For 38 years, under Tara VanDerveer, Stanford basketball was one of the premier programs in the nation and dominated the sport on the West Coast. VanDerveer won three national championships, 26 Pac-10/12 championships, and 83% of her games at Stanford. She took her team to the NCAA Tournament every year after her first two seasons, reaching the Final Four 14
Gary Cavalli
1 day ago
Madness Drama: Geno vs. Dawn, Mara's Emergence, Hurley's Magic, BIG's Void
My March Madness brackets had Arizona winning on the men's side and UConn on the women's, so both my picks lost in the semi-finals. UCLA, the most talented team in the country with potentially five first-round WNBA draft picks, crushed South Carolina in the women's final. Tonight's men's championship matchup features a Michigan team that vanquished Arizona in the semis, versus a UConn team going for its third men's title in the last four years. Along with the usual buzz
Gary Cavalli
Apr 6
LSU's Slime Tarnishes March Madness; Okorie's Future; Trivia Time; Cabinet Clowns
This should be the high point of the year for college basketball. March Madness has featured some terrific games with the usual down-to-the-wire finishes, buzzer beaters, and phenomenal performances. UConn 's last-second win over Duke last night was a game for the ages. We're looking forward to next weekend's Final Four. Our pick is Arizona . But there's inevitably some ugly scandal or coaching move that will take away the sport's luster and remind us that a few of the peopl
Gary Cavalli
Mar 30
