If you get stuck with some rain or want to break away from the grill for a bit, I've got a load of links worth your while this weekend.
Published On Monday, May 24th 2010
The Layup Line — From fighting in Iraq to playing with FSU
How good can Georgia be next year? ... Evaluating which teams did best in spring recruiting ... DeMarcus Cousins' reputation, and how it may cost him a spot or two in the Draft ...
Published On Tuesday, May 18th 2010
The Layup Line — We now know why Michael Loyd Jr. got kicked off BYU
Why nothing Dave Bliss ever does again will sit well with me, how Kansas City can be affected by conference realignment, certain players talk about why they stayed or why they didn't in regard to the NBA Draft, and we're about ready to begin the Wall-Turner No. 1 pick debate after the Draft lottery later this week.
Published On Monday, May 10th 2010
The Layup Line — Michigan offers eighth-grade girl a scholly
Who got an eight-year extension? Did Matt Pilgrim really rape someone? And a story on two players leaving early ... for college.
Published On Tuesday, May 4th 2010
The Layup Line — Duke and Butler set for rematch in December
• It'll be Duke and Butler playing in New Jersey on Dec. 4. {Star-Ledger} • DeShawn Sims went through a heck of a lot to graduate at Michigan. {USA Today} • This is now nearly a week old, but still worth it. In case you missed how Terrence Jones' dramatic Friday happened, here's a bit of a blow-by-blow. {Seattle Times} • And here is Percy Allen's blog, as linked above, after Lorenzo Romar's ... Read More
Published On Friday, April 23rd 2010
Layup Line to last you through the weekend
With so much news this week, I've got loads of stuff you should be reading, including the last big name to decide whether he's staying or going to the Draft. He just made his decision an hour ago. More than 15 links worth your while inside.
Published On Monday, April 19th 2010
Offseason Layup Line — What Louisville’s new arena will look like
Every two weeks or so during the offseason I'll collect some links worth check out. Here's the first installment of that.
Published On Thursday, April 8th 2010
The Layup Line — I think 1/5 of D-I have now declared
Apologies for the slow day here yesterday amid all the chaos. Was way, way, way, way too busy on the day-job circuit. Content galore on its way today, though. Until then, check a few links.
Published On Tuesday, April 6th 2010
Layup Line — Your Tournament must-reads and Oliver Purnell to DePaul? WTF?
Loads of must-read stuff this morning. Soak in the literature, because we're without games for the next seven months. • Believe it. DePaul stole Purnell away from Clemson. And got him for more than $2 million per year. Yeah. No joke. {Chicago Breaking Sports} • Jon Scheyer was so excited over the win he tweeted his cell number last night. {Twitter} • "It was the greatest shot that almost was." Yep. {Sporting News} • ... Read More
Published On Monday, April 5th 2010
Title-day Layup Line — Bittersweet feelings, of course
The screenshot of that horrible message Daniel Orton received from a "fan" is inside.
Published On Saturday, April 3rd 2010
Semifinal Layup Line — Let’s resume the basketball
Break a sweat and click a link or two to prep for the final Saturday of basketball this season.
Published On Friday, April 2nd 2010
The Layup Line — Every time he wins a ticket lottery, MSU goes to the Final Four
• An open letter to Ray McCallum, who was a part of the McDonald's All-American game. {It's Always Sunny in Detroit} • History is not on Duke's side against West Virginia. {CBB Nation Blog} • "Open up wide, college basketball fans. Here come the Brussels sprouts." {ESPN.com} • Every time he wins the ticket lottery, Michigan State goes to the Final Four. {Freep} • Al-Farouq Aminu to The League next year. I'm thinking virtually ... Read More
Published On Thursday, April 1st 2010
The Layup Line — No April 1 tomfoolery here
It was a hellish Tuesday evening in Big Blue nation.
Published On Tuesday, March 30th 2010
The Layup Line — All that coach info and more
Absolutely LOADED with links this morning. Bursting at the seams.
Published On Tuesday, March 30th 2010
The Layup Line — Why Butler is bad for the Final Four
Plus, the exodus for the Draft picks up some more company.
Published On Monday, March 29th 2010
The Layup Line — Will Steve Lavin get the St. John’s job?
And another absolutely fantastic inside-the-locker-room video from The Tournament.
Published On Sunday, March 28th 2010
Sunday Layup Line — Truck Bryant claims he’ll play in the Final Four
Some worthwhile reads inside while you prepare for the last Sunday of college basketball this season. It's a bittersweet day, indeed.
Published On Friday, March 26th 2010
The Layup Line — Gus gets his groove back
We'll get to all of the action from last night, but first, some worth-your-while links to start your day and video of Frank Martin's weak-ass halftime speech.
