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BOBBY GONZALEZ OUT AT SETON HALL; FRED HILL RETAINED AT RUTGERS
March 17, 2010 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Gonzalez dismissed, Hill retianed and a recently banished SHU player arrested in New Jersey
It has been a stunning 24 hours in Big East coaching circles as a Bobby Gonzalez became the first conference coach to lose his job since the season has ended.
“Performance and success are not measured solely by wins and losses, but also in the conduct of those associated with the program,” Patrick Hobbs, Seton Hall Dean of the Law School, who has been overseeing the Athletics Department since July, said in a statement released by the school announcing the decision not to bring back Gonzalez. “We have expectations as to how our coaches and players will conduct themselves, and they are expected to treat everyone they interact with, whether officials, the press or our students, with the utmost respect, maturity and professionalism. Those core expectations must be met.”
BIG EAST NEWS & NOTES (3/17/2010) – BOBBY GONZALEZ FIRED?
March 17, 2010 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
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The 2010 postseason got under way last night and it was not a great night for Big East teams. While Connecticut survived a challenge from Northeastern to win their opening NIT contest, South Florida fell at home to North Carolina State on a late Wolfpack bucket and Seton Hall was blown out of their own building. The loss by the Pirates has but a cap on a bizarre couple of days and last night might have truly been ‘Rock’ bottom at the Prudential Center.
In fact, the display, among other incidents over the last few years seems to have ended the Bobby Gonzalez era at the school as the NJO is reporting that Gonzalez Has Been Forced out at Seton Hall.
Tonight Cincinnati and St. John’s are in action while half the league is preparing for the 2010 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament that tips off on Thursday afternoon.
Read on for more from last night’s NIT action with the Big East and stay tuned to more on the SHU coaching situation. Also, a decision on the Rutgers position also will be coming in the very near future. Stay tuned…
SETON HALL GOES DOWN SWINGING, BUT WITHOUT A FIGHT
March 17, 2010 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
By Ray Floriani
NEWARK, NJ – A week ago Seton Hall still had hopes of a bid to the 2010 NCAA Tournament. Now the season is over. The Pirates were handed a quick exit by Texas Tech, 87-69 in the opening round of the NIT at the Prudential Center. The three key points:
1. Herb Pope’s ejection. Seton Hall’s outstanding sophomore forward was ejected just under 6 minutes into the game for a flagrant foul. The first few times down the floor Pope and Darko Cohadarevic of Texas Tech jostled for position. “Herb thought he was getting pushed and retaliated,” Seton Hall coach Bobby Gonzalez said. “I didn’t get a good look at what Herb did but the officials were adamant in tossing him. I told Herb you can’t retaliate, you just have to keep your head and play through things.”
Minus Pope the burden fell on John Garcia and Ferrakohn Hall to produce. Garcia, playing in what would be his last Seton Hall game, had a creditable 7 point, 10 rebound effort. Hall was not much of a factor with two points and four boards.
2. Defense. Texas Tech coach Pat Knight pointed out his team does not have trouble putting points on the board. The defensive end is another thing. “We had a lot of games we gave up 80 points,” Knight said. “Seventy is our cutoff. We give up under 70 we are tough to beat.” Tech gave up 69 and in the process limited the Hall to 35% shooting from the floor that included a 5 of 26 mark from beyond the arc.
3. Here’s to you Mr. Robinson. With apologies to Simon and Garfunkel…Jeff Robinson was the only consistent performer for Seton Hall. The junior forward scored a game-high 23 points, added 12 rebounds and did a little of everything for the Pirates. Unfortunately for the Hall, Robinson had little or no help. Jeremy Hazell, with a bad back, struggled through a 6 point night and was 0 for 4 from three. Eugene Harvey, also playing in his last game, added 12 points and 6 assists. It was not enough.
“Jeff (Robinson) was spectacular,” Gonzalez said. “But for us to win we need contributions from Herb Pope and Jeremy Hazell. Herb (Pope) was gone and Jeremy (Hazell) had one of his poorer offensive games. He wasn’t at full strength but also cedit Texas Tech’s defense for that (Hazell’s performance) as well.”
Only 1,829 showed up for Seton Hall's first post-season appearance since Louis Orr led them to an NCAA Appearance in 2006.
Texas Tech had five players in double figures, a well-rounded attack. Guard John Roberson led the way with 22 points. Junior forward D’Walyn Roberts had a well rounded 12 point 11 rebound effort. The 6-9 Cohadarevic showed the ability to step outside (12 points) while battling inside (9 rebounds). Tech shot 30 of 60 (50%) for the game. Gonzalez said he broke down about four tapes of Tech in preparation but, “tonight they stepped up and hit some shots they normally do not make.”
Tough night overall for the Big East as NC State edged South Florida and UConn held on for dear life just getting by Northeastern by two in Storrs.
Some teams enter the NIT with disappointment. Not Texas Tech as Knight noted there was about a three week stretch when the Red Raiders lost several close games. The NCAA picture was basically out so his team refocused on getting to the NIT. “We are thrilled to be here,” Knight said. The Tech mentor also commented on his respect for the tournament. “That goes back with my father who admires this tournament so much. In fact my middle name is Clair after Clair Bee (a coaching legend with success in early NITs).”
Texas Tech advanced to 18-15 and the Hall finished at 19-13. “We had nineteen wins and were 9-9 in the best conference in the country,” Gonzalez said. “We had a successful season. You just have to look at the whole body of work not just tonight.”
Attendance was a disappointing 1,829. The atmosphere was also devoid of any excitement. It felt like two teams were playing a 3 p.m. game in a neutral site two time zones away. Unfortunately the only energy in the crowd was supplied by a sparse Seton Hall student section under one basket. They began with ‘Robert Mitchell’ chants, in support of the Hall junior recently put off the team. Later through the evening the chants changed to ‘fire Bobby..’.
Sad way to end what was the first post season tournament since 2006.
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2010 BIG EAST TOURNAMENT COVERAGE: DAY TWO RECAP
March 11, 2010 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
by RAY FLORIANI and MATT WHITFIELD
NEW YORK CITY – Day two at the 2010 Big East Tournament is complete and one thing is definitely certain, we will have a new champion.
The scores:
Georgetown 69, South Florida 49
Marquette 57, St. John’s 55
Notre Dame 68, Seton Hall 56
Cincinnati 69, Louisville 66
Ray’s ten points of emphasis from Wednesday…
1. Georgetown did it the old fashioned way. They defended the heck out of South Florida. Dominique Jones of USF had 21 points to lead all scorers but the Bulls outstanding junior talent had no one to lend a helping hand. Credit the Hoya defense that forced South Florida into a 29% afternoon from the field.
BIG EAST TOURNAMENT COVERAGE: MERNAGH’S THOUGHTS ON DAY I
March 10, 2010 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
by RAY MERNAGH
USF 58 DePaul 49
A lot is being made about South Florida winning without scoring from outside a few feet and I’ll concede it’s one of the more stranger things I’ve seen in a long time.
But it also points to the control that Stan Heath has over this squad. The Bulls finished 0-8 from three but only took two of those in the second half.
Why? Because they didn’t have to make three’s or a lot of jump shots to beat DePaul. Heat told them that and they executed their game plan of getting to the rim.
Today against Georgetown they’ll have to hit some J’s, but because they realized they didn’t need to yesterday they got to today.
It’s all about advancing folks.
2010 BIG EAST TOURNAMENT COVERAGE: WEDNESDAY PRIMER
March 10, 2010 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
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After a thrilling doubleheader Tuesday to close the first day of action of the 2010 Big East Tournament, we roll on into Wednesday with four more games as the action will continue to heat up into the weekend at Madison Square Garden.
Here is Wednesday’s schedule (and your chance to get tickets to the games):
9) South Florida vs. 8] Georgetown, Noon.
13) St. John’s vs. 5) Marquette, 2 PM.
Big East Basketball Tournament Tickets – Session 3 March 10 2010 (USF vs GTown & SJU vs. MU)
10) Seton Hall vs. 7) Notre Dame, 7 PM.
11) Cincinnati vs. 6) Louisville, 9 PM.
Big East Basketball Tournament Tickets – Session 4 March 10 2010 (SHU vs. ND & UC vs. UL)
The rest of the schedule this week (and your chance to buy tickets to see the action live at MSG):
QUARTERFINALS: THURSDAY, MARCH 11th:
Big East Basketball Tournament Tickets – Session 5 March 11 2010
1) Syracuse vs. GTown/USF, 12 noon.
4) Villanova vs. MU/SJU, 2 PM.
Big East Basketball Tournament Tickets – Session 6 March 11 2010
2) Pittsburgh vs. ND/SHU, 7 PM.
3) West Virginia vs. UL/UC, 9 PM.
Semifinals, Firday March 12th:
Session 7:
Big East Basketball Tournament Tickets – Session 7 (Semifinals) March 12 2010
Championship, Saturday March 13th:
Session 8:
Big East Basketball Tournament Tickets – Session 8 (Championship) March 13 2010
BIG EAST TOURNAMENT COVERAGE: DAY ONE RECAP
March 10, 2010 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
by RAY FLORIANI and MATT WHITFIELD
NEW YORK CITY – The first round of the 2010 Big East Tournament is in the books. Four games, one upset with St. John’s over UCONN in a surprisingly lopsided contest . The scores:
South Florida 58, DePaul 49
St. John’s 73, Connecticut 51
Seton Hall 109, Providence 106
Cincinnati 69, Rutgers 68
—Be sure to visit NBE’s 2010 Big East Tournament home page (HERE!) for the full schedule and links to get tickets to each session—
Ray’s ten points of emphasis from this first day:
1. Loved the attitude of South Florida coach Stan Heath. His Bulls defeated DePaul and are 20-11. Rather than discuss the bubble Heath simply tells his players to keep playing. “We win we get to keep playing,” Heath said, “and that takes care of itself.” Bulls jumped out to a 30-15 halftime lead and outside of a late run fueled by DePaul’s Will Walker (20 points), did a good defensive job.
2010 BIG EAST TOURNAMENT: TUESDAY PRIMER
March 9, 2010 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
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Let the Madness begin!! The 2010 Big East Tournament tips off today at high noon with a double-header this afternoon at Madison Square Garden.
16) DePaul vs. 9) South Florida, 12 noon.
13) St. John’s vs. 12) Connecticut, 2 PM.
It is not to late to find tickets, but you have to act fast for this afternoon’s session:
Big East Basketball Tournament Tickets – Session 1 March 9 2010 (DePaul/USF & UConn/SJU)
The nightcap doubleheader for the opening day:
15) Providence vs. 10) Seton Hall, 7 PM.
14) Rutgers vs. 11) Cincinnati, 9 PM.
Again, tickets are still available and for great prices:
Big East Basketball Tournament Tickets – Session 2 March 9 2010 (PC/SHU & RU/UC)
All three NYC/NJ-area teams are in action today, as well as UConn. South Florida and Seton Hall desperately need wins to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive and kicking.
For tickets to any session of the Big East Tournament, or to purchase a full tournament ticket package, please visit our 2010 Big East Tournament and Tickets page for the complete schedule and links to purchase tickets. Stub Hub and the Big East conference have teamed up to provide fans with quality tickets and your tickets are guaranteed to be in hand before the game, even when purchasing for the early sessions of the BET: StubHub.com – The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online.
Read on below for more News & Notes on today’s action as well as other notes regarding the Big East Tournament…
NBE POST-SEASON ALL-BIG EAST TEAMS & AWARDS
March 8, 2010 by NBE Blogger · 2 Comments
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The regular season is complete and the Big East Tournament tips off Tuesday so be sure to visit our 2010 Big East Tournament & Tickets page for the full tournament schedule and the links needed for Big East basketball fans to purchase tickets to any or all of the 2010 Big East Tournament sessions.
Throughout the day the majority of NBE writers and contributors contemplated, debated and discussed our post-season awards for the Big East conference. Its been another great season with 16 teams battling it out for 18 games each through the 71 days of Big East action from December 26th through this past Saturday. After much deliberation…here are the NBE Big East 2009-2010 season awards:
NBE Big East Player of the Year: Scottie Reynolds, Villanova
BIG EAST NEWS & NOTES (3/8/2010)
March 8, 2010 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
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The regular season is complete and the Big East Tournament tips off tomorrow so be sure to visit our 2010 Big East Tournament & Tickets page for the full tournament schedule and the links needed for Big East basketball fans to purchase tickets to any or all of the 2010 Big East Tournament sessions. The Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden is an event Big East fans must experience when they have the opportunity and here is your chance to get your tickets early before they become harder, and more expensive, to find. They still have plenty of seats, and inexpensive options, for the early sessions as well as the entire tournament.
Stub Hub and the Big East conference have teamed up to provide fans with quality tickets and your tickets are guaranteed to be in hand before the game, even when purchasing for the early sessions of the BET: StubHub.com – The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online.
Before we dive into the stories of the Big East Tournament and the post season awards and the latest on this coach’s future and who doesn’t like this coach, which is all below, we urge everyone to check out Keith Sargeant’s blog post at Scarlet Scuttlebutt titled Caring for Brayden and see the stories he wrote on Rutgers men’s basketball recruiting coordinator Jim Carr. His son, Brayden, has been battling epilepsy for most of his 18-month old life and the efforts of the Carr family and those close to them and young Brayden to find a cure.
Now, onto today’s News & Notes around the Big East…
2010 BIG EAST TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE & TICKETS
March 6, 2010 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Madison Square Garden in New York City is the place to be beginning next Tuesday
After 18, hard fought regular season contests all 16 teams head to New York City and Madison Square Garden for the 2010 Big East Tournament as this year’s ‘Garden Party’ tips off at high noon, Tuesday, March 9th.
There is a lot at stake once again in MSG as teams fight for NCAA Tournament seeding and a few fight for their postseason lives. This year’s conference tournament promises to be as wide open as any in recent memory. Below we map out the week’s schedule and offer fans links to buy tickets through StubHub.com and your tickets are guaranteed to be in your hand prior to the games with StubHub’s guarantees.
Enjoy the week…March Madness is here!
BIG EAST NEWS & NOTES (3/5/2010)
March 5, 2010 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
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Here is a quick Happy Hour fix of the news and notes around the Big East as we take a quick glance back at last night’s action and preview the first game of the weekend tonight that kicks off the final games of the Big East regular season. Also in the news today is the visit list for tomorrow’s Freedom Hall finale as the host cards look to stamp that NCAA Tournament resume. The season has not gone quite as well as planned for Mick Cronin and Cincinnati, but the UC coach can expect to give it at least another try next year with the Bearcats. South Florida and Notre Dame enter this last weekend with hopes remaining of NCAA Tournament bids.
Speaking of tournaments this time of year, a good luck shout out goes to the girls team at Northwest HS in Wichita, Kansas as they play in the sub-state final tonight. Good luck to the Grizzlies in their quest to earn a spot in the state tournament.
It is now less than a week away, so be sure to visit our 2010 Big East Tournament & Tickets page for the links needed for Big East basketball fans to purchase tickets to any or all of the 2010 Big East Tournament sessions. The Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden is an event Big East fans must experience when they have the opportunity and here is your chance to get your tickets early before they become harder, and more expensive, to find. Stub Hub and the Big East conference have teamed up to provide fans with quality tickets and you can get tickets to ANY Big East conference or non-league game by following this link: StubHub.com – The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
Now, onto today’s News & Notes around the Big East…
2010 BIG EAST TOURNAMENT PROJECTED SEEDS/SCHEDULE
March 5, 2010 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
The last days of the 2009-2010 regular season are here as we prepare for the conference tournament
All 16 Big East teams will conclude their regular season with a conference game beginning tonight and finishing on Saturday We go through the scenarios and break down the seed possibilities for the 2010 Big East Tournament as this year’s ‘Garden Party’ tips off at high noon, March 9th, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. There will be a lot riding on these final regular season games, but the real action will begin next week a teams will be fighting for their collective seasons and trying to make their final cases in impressive the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee. Selection Sunday is just nine days away…are you ready?
Below we break down the scenarios and lay out the Big East Tournament seeding landscape in the conference. Also, we provide links for fans to secure tickets to all the action, closing the regular season and opportunities to buy 2010 Big East Tournament Tickets. This year’s tournament promises to be wide-open and exciting, secure your seats today!
BIG EAST NEWS & NOTES (3/4/2010)
March 4, 2010 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
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There was one lone Big East game on the Wednesday Night schedule and it was an important meeting in South Bend (IN) between UConn and Notre Dame. Riding Tory Jackson, the Irish picked up another resume padding late-season win while UConn is dealt a critical blow to their NCAA Tournament chances. Tonight, Pitt looks to lock down the final double bye into the 2010 Big East Tournament quarterfinals when hosting Providence and the Seton Hall/Rutgers rivalry commences for round two in nine days.
Austin Freeman returned to the practice floor for Georgetown on Wednesday, but the Hoya junior also released the news he has developed diabetes. It will not impact his long-term basketball career, but the immediate impact is still to be determined in regards to his availability on the court in upcoming Georgetown games of the next week or so.
Also, Pat Stevens updates us on some of the happenings in the NEPSAC playoffs with several Big East commits and targets looking to extend their seasons. Finally, Rutgers to the Big 10 looks like a possibility and a good fit for the Scarlet Knights if an offer is extended to them in the future.
It is now less than a week away, so be sure to visit our 2010 Big East Tournament & Tickets page for the links needed for Big East basketball fans to purchase tickets to any or all of the 2010 Big East Tournament sessions. The Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden is an event Big East fans must experience when they have the opportunity and here is your chance to get your tickets early before they become harder, and more expensive, to find. Stub Hub and the Big East conference have teamed up to provide fans with quality tickets and you can get tickets to ANY Big East conference or non-league game by following this link: StubHub.com – The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
Now, onto today’s News & Notes around the Big East…
BIG EAST NEWS & NOTES (3/2/2010)
March 2, 2010 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
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Da’Sean Butler went out as a winner in his West Virginia final home game as the Mountaineers dealt slumping Goergetown another loss. The Hoyas were without Austin Freeman, who is battling an illness, and their lack of depth makes it very tough to overcome.
Tonight on the Big East schedule is four games. Deonta Vaughn hopes to go out as a winner in his final regular season home game at Cincinnati and the Bearcats hopes to finish strong while Villanova, losers of three of their last four, hope to make some short-order repairs in time for the post-season. Syracuse hopes to wrap-up the regular season conference title outright with a win over St. John’s as the Carrier Dome crowd gets to cheer 5th year seniors Andy Rautins and Arinze Onuaku one last time. South Florida looks to keep their hopes for a .500 Big East season alive when they visit DePaul and Louisville and Marquette have an intriguing nightcap with several post-season implicatons tied to the outcome.
In other news, Lenn Robbins gives it to a couple Big East coaches following their weekend losses. Notre Dame is likely without Luke Harangody at least one more time as UConn and the Irish battle tomorrow in a game that has very big post-season ramifications. Carleton Scott has given ND a lift during ‘Gody’s absence. Pitt coach Jamie Dixon is a candidate for coaching awards as the Panthers look to sew up a double-bye in the Big East Tournament in their last two games this year.
Also, it just a week away, so be sure to visit our 2010 Big East Tournament & Tickets page for the links needed for Big East basketball fans to purchase tickets to any or all of the 2010 Big East Tournament sessions. The Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden is an event Big East fans must experience when they have the opportunity and here is your chance to get your tickets early before they become harder, and more expensive, to find. Stub Hub and the Big East conference have teamed up to provide fans with quality tickets and you can get tickets to ANY Big East conference or non-league game by following this link: StubHub.com – The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
Now, onto today’s News & Notes around the Big East…
EVERYDAY MESSAGE RESONATES FOR MARQUETTE
March 1, 2010 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Latest evidence is in Golden Eagles overtime win over Seton Hall on Sunday afternoon
by RAY MERNAGH
A simple message can have amazing results. Especially when that message never changes or wavers –circumstances be damned.
“The message is always the same to our guys,” said Buzz Williams, in response to my query of whether he changes his approach depending on situations, in this particular case I was asking about overtimes.
“Whether it’s at halftime, the day before a game or the first day of individual workouts, it’s the same,” said Williams.
On February 18th, Marquette lost 58-51 to Pitt in Milwaukee. The loss ended a five-game winning streak by the Golden Eagles. It made them 7-6 in the Big East and facing a three-game road trip to Cincinnati (a desperate team hoping to stay alive), St. John’s (a team starting to win some games) and Seton Hall (see Cincinnati).
Back to that message.
“This is not for everyone, we need everyone but we don’t need anyone,” said Williams. “We are going to be everyday tough, not just game tough, not fake tough, not rivalry tough, we are going to be everyday tough.”
UPDATED 2010 BIG EAST TOURNAMENT SEEDING SCENARIOS
March 1, 2010 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Calendar flips to March and the last week of the regular season is upon us as teams jockey for position
All 16 Big East teams were in action with eight highly competitive conference match-ups this past weekend. This year’s conference tournament is shaping up to be as wide-open and as important as ever with NCAA Tournament seeding and bids on the line for several teams. We go through the scenarios and break down the seed possibilities for the 2010 Big East Tournament as this year’s ‘Garden Party’ tips off at high noon, March 9th, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Between tonight’s Big Monday contest (3/1) and next Saturday (3/6), everyone in the Big East will close their regular season with two conference games. Everyone is jockeying for position with conference tournament seeding up for grabs, NCAA Tournament bids and NCAA Tournament seeding riding on the outcomes of these games.
Below, we break down the scenarios and lay out the Big East Tournament seeding landscape in the conference. Also, we provide links for fans to secure tickets to all the action, closing the regular season and opportunities to buy 2010 Big East Tournament Tickets. Later today we will do the same with the NCAA Tournament and how the Big East teams are shaping up for their shot at making, or earning a top seed, in the Big Dance.
BIG EAST TEAMS JOCKEYING FOR NCAA TOURNAMENT SEEDING & BIDS DOWN THE STRETCH
February 26, 2010 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Many key games will highlight the last eight days of the Big East regular season with NCAA implications
Earlier today we took a look at how the 2010 Big East Tournament Seeding is shaping out and how the last three games for each team in the regular season can still determine quite a bit of the match-ups for Madison Square Garden beginning March 9th.
Now, we take a look at the bigger picture and how the last week will impact the Big East and the NCAA Tournament. At this point, everyone is pretty much agreed that five teams are locks from the Big East to earn NCAA bids: Syracuse, Villanova, West Virginia, Georgetown and Pittsburgh.
Over the course of the next eight days, beginning tomorrow, six other Big East teams will have the opportunity to play themselves into (or out of) the NCAA Tournament or onto (or off of) the infamous tournanent bubble. An argument could be made that a seventh team could make a case for themselves if they run the table this last week as well. Below we will go over some of the key scenarios yet to play out in the final days of the Big East regular season before all 16 teams hit NYC for one last shot and the 2010 Big East Tournament.
2010 BIG EAST TOURNAMENT SEEDING AT A GLANCE
February 26, 2010 by NBE Blogger · 1 Comment
Plenty left to play for in the Big East over the final eight days of the regular season beginning tomorrow
A rare two-day break from conference action allows us to go in-depth and analyze where everyone stands with three regular season games left before the postseason gets underway. We go through the scenarios and break down the seed possibilities for the 2010 Big East Tournament, which promises to be as exciting and as wide-open as a game of online roulette. This year’s ‘Garden Party’ tips off at high noon, March 9th, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Between tomorrow (2/27) and next Saturday (3/6), everyone in the Big East will close their regular season with three conference games. Everyone is jockeying for position with conference tournament seeding up for grabs, NCAA Tournament bids and NCAA Tournament seeding riding on the outcomes of the games.
Below, we break down the scenarios and lay out the postseason landscape in the Big East. Also, we provide links for fans to secure tickets to all the action, closing the regular season and opportunities to buy 2010 Big East Tournament Tickets. Later today we will do the same with the NCAA Tournament and how the Big East teams are shaping up for their shot at making, or earning a top seed, in the Big Dance.
BIG EAST NEWS & NOTES (2/24/2010)
February 24, 2010 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
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Its a busy week as the stretch run in college basketball is fully underway. The Big East had a trio of games last night and four more tonight and we recap/preview all the action below.
Also, Providence has a player leave their team with just three weeks left in the season, Lance Stephenson announces his intentions, as of now, for next season and a former city rival coach takes a shot at Mick Cronin from afar…interesting…
Also, it might still be another few weeks away, but our 2010 Big East Tournament & Tickets page has the links needed for Big East basketball fans to purchase tickets to any or all of the 2010 Big East Tournament sessions. The Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden is an event Big East fans must experience when they have the opportunity and here is your chance to get your tickets early before they become harder, and more expensive, to find. Stub Hub and the Big East conference have teamed up to provide fans with quality tickets and you can get tickets to ANY Big East conference or non-league game by following this link: StubHub.com – The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
Now, onto today’s News & Notes around the Big East…
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