This was thrown out there to the masses by Deadspin yesterday, now it’s hit The Big Lead and will surely gain a little traction as the early, slow days of May have hit us. No need for an Almost Famous reference to be thrown out there; it’s already staring you right in the face. I just need to know how hard Hansbrough fought to make such an impressive jump into that pool. I’m surprised he’s not going in head first.

Frasor’s Famous moment is on the other side of the jump. (more…)

Got to loooove The Drake! Well, until option Number 1 goes down.

Drake, MVC Leading Scorer Young Sprained Ankle {Des Moines Register}

Pittsburgh was ranked 6th in the nation as of Saturday afternoon. But by the evening they…well…they were still ranked 6th. That’s sure to change tomorrow, however, and it should be interesting to see how far they fall now that their floor leader has been sidelined due to a broken foot.

Levance Fields went down pretty hard in the game against Dayton on Saturday and will be out at least two months. The result? No one except those close to the team really know, but it was likely to be a cheerleader’s foot. (Stupid enthusiasts and their floor privileges.) First it was Mike Cook’s awful looking injury against Duke, and now this? A Sweet 16 appearance may have seemed like a disappointment to many Pitt fans a few days ago, now it may seem like a victory.

Pitt’s Fields Headed For Surgery Tomorrow {Pittsburgh Post-Gazette}

This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, but fifth-year senior Mike Cook is done for the season at Pittsburgh. The diagnosis? Yep, you guessed it: Torn ACL. You knew it was bad by the amount of pain he was writhing in on the floor, but how much it will affect Pitt’s play remains to be seen. Cook was averaging over 10 points, and nearly three rebounds and assists per game. More so than that, he was a starter and a “leader” according to head coach Jamie Dixon. Tough way to end a career, which is likely what has happened here. 

Pitt Forward Cook Out For Season {Pittsburgh Tribune-Review}

Grr. Muscles.

Anyway, the Cardinals will be without David Padgett (likely) for the season, but the earliest he could be back is just after Valentine’s Day. The good news is that it’s one of those types of injuries that sound completely painless. Yes, fortunately Padgett will only be sidelined by a fractured right knee cap. (My god that’s gotta hurt)… (more…)