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Just a thought on expansion …
Here's something to consider when you're debating what schools might be invited to join the Pac-10 should the conference decide to expand. Any invitation to any school will require a unanimous vote of the Pac-10's member institutions. That's one reason I don't think Texas and/or Texas A&M are viable candidates. Not because they wouldn't be a great addition to any league -- but because I can't see USC's Lane Kiffin telling his president that he'd love to [+]One way to split up a Pac-12 …
San Jose Mercury-News writer Jon Wilner had an interesting idea when it comes to splitting up 12 teams in a new Pac-10 (although, the latest rumors have the conference now considering as many as 14 or 16 teams ... whew). Wilner suggested splitting the conference like a "zipper," and putting the natural rivals (Oregon-Oregon State, Washington-Washington State, Cal-Stanford, etc.) in different divisions -- but having those rivals still play every year. That way, the teams from the [+]Big couple of weeks for Buffs
Here comes what might be one of the more important stretches in Jeff Bzdelik's tenure in Boulder. With a 12-14 record (3-9 in the Big 12), the Buffs need to win three of their last four to head into the Big 12 Tournament with a .500 record and a decent shot at qualifying for postseason play. It's also CU's last chance to end a dreadful losing streak on the road. Not many folks are counting on a Buff [+]Texas as an independent?
With all the talk about Pac-10 and Big Ten expansion, and what it will mean to other conferences around the nation, here's something that's being quietly mentioned -- but don't be surprised if it picks up a little steam. How about Texas going the independent route, ala Notre Dame? Don't laugh. I've been told that UT folks have been quietly bandying about such a possibility for several years. Now, with the Big 12 possibly facing a hit [+]Expansion tidbits …
Looks like Oregon athletic director Mike Bellotti believes Pac-10 expansion is a very real possibility. In a recent column in the Eugene Register-Guard, Bellotti told columnist George Schroeder, “It will be … a very serious thing that will be scrutinized very in-depth." Bellotti also said he thought the league’s presidents “are more willing than they’ve ever been to listen to the idea of expansion, and to consider it.” But, as Schroeder points out in his column, it [+]Sooners might be at full-strength for Buffs …
Reports from Oklahoma are that Willie Warren, Oklahoma's leading scorer, might be available to play Wednesday against the Buffs in Boulder. Warren missed OU's last game, a loss to Oklahoma State, with what's been described as a "mild" case of mono. But he was at practice Monday, and OU coach Jeff Capel said Warren might be available. Also possible for Wednesday's game is freshman center Tiny Gallon, OU's leading rebounder. Gallon has been suspended indefinitely because of [+]Tough times in Texas …
Remember just a few weeks ago when Texas was ranked No. 1 in the nation? Since then, the Longhorns have dropped four of six, including Saturday's 80-71 loss to rival Oklahoma. This was a team many folks already had penciled into their Final Four. Big, strong lineup with depth. Now, it's a lineup with lots of holes lately. The 'Horns' guard play has been spotty, their free-throw shooting suspect (10-for-27 against the Sooners) and their big men up [+]KU schedule might help Buffs
It's that time of year when college basketball offers great stuff every week. Tuesday night, South Carolina knocked off No. 1 Kentucky. Meanwhile, Kansas State went to Baylor and won in a game between two top-25 teams. K-State is for real. They've beaten six teams ranked in the RPI top 50 this year. In fact, according to the Kansas City Star's Blair Kerkhoff, KSU and Kansas are the only two teams in the nation to accomplish [+]Patton’s Huskies rolling in MAC
After a slow start in non-conference play, former CU coach Ricardo Patton has his Northern Illinois team rolling in Mid-American Conference play. The Huskies are just 8-9 overall, but they are 4-1 in MAC play, led by a couple of ex-Buffs. Xavier Silas is leading the team in scoring (19.8 ppg) and Sean Kowal is averaging 9.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. The Huskies lost their first MAC tilt last weekend, falling to Central Michigan to [+]More From Choose a category
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