State drops to 4-3 on the season. Michigan pretty much controlled the entire game. State shot a WOEFUL 33% (23% from three point line) from the field while the Pack’s porous defense allowed Michigan to shoot 50% from the floor including 35% from three point land. Strangely, State had more rebounds (36-32), less turnovers (7-11) […]
The line-up for the ACC-Big 10 Challenge were announced this afternoon, confirming some speculation regarding projected match-ups – particularly that NC State will travel to Ann Arbor to battle the (projected) Top 20 ranked, Michigan Wolverines. ESPN says the event will be highlighted by UNC at Indiana and outlines the entire schedule in this link. […]
You may remember a well-received Ron Wellman post from this summer. Today, we highlight another university whose athletic director knows what he’s doing – The University of Michigan and Bill Martin. Hat tip to long-time SFN commenter Noah for sending this in (although the snarky title is all mine): Bill Martin, athletic director at the […]
* Arkansas-Tommy Bowden-Clemson: Clemson fans may FINALLY get their wish. It is being reported that Tommy Bowden has been offered the vacant Head Coaching position at Arkansas for a considerable raise. Bowden was offered the Arkansas job Monday night, a source familiar with the proceedings said. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported in today’s editions that incoming […]
Its that time of year where we just can’t help but be interested in the coaching developments happening all across the country. (See our entry from last week) In addition to the big names that are already on the move (or presumed to be ) at Michigan, Arkansas, Nebraska and Texas A&M…SFN is hearing elevated […]
West Virginia, which hired alumnus Bob Huggins away from Kansas State to replace Beilein, isn’t budging. WVU athletic director Ed Pastilong said Tuesday that the buyout was initiated by Beilein’s side. “That was what made him comfortable,” Pastilong said. “It was his desire … and we were going to go along with it. Everyone has […]
The N&O calls it a “big win” in their ACC Now Blog. But, more impressively the N&O rose to the opportunity to defend truth and some common-sense in their comments. We were at the game and didn’t have the “joy” of hearing ESPN’s commentors, but evidently they were quite an act. Their comments got their […]
I don’t really have time for it, but what the hell – I think I’ll try to live blog the Michigan game tonight. How will Sidney Lowe and his Iron Five handle their first true test? I expect us to play with lots of emotion tonight, and hopefully feed off the crowd. We have absolutely […]
