The final Cincinnati Fast Break of the 2010-2011 college basketball season for UC:
Time to put the next phase of UC’s rebuilding plan into effect.
This gives me cause for concern. The Reds do have depth at pitching, but Cueto is a key to their success.
Mark Sheldon weighs in on Cueto’s situation.
This is beyond inspirational.
Here’s the full video of the craziest basketball game ending I’ve ever seen. Just a microcosm of the rest of this weekend’s insanity in the NCAA Tournament.
As Barry Bonds finally goes to trial today, the bigger question is: Who cares? His reputation is already in the toilet as is. Let’s see if the government can nail him, my guess is he doesn’t spend time in prison.
I’m not concerned about what people say about the Big East’s performance in this year’s Tournament. Everything is nuts as is and the way Big East teams have exited just adds to it.
Here’s how your favorite ESPN personalities’ brackets are doing. President Obama’s bracket is strong, despite all the upsets.
The Cotton Bowl people are praying that the Fiesta Bowl gets the book thrown at them.
Follow me on Twitter. Enjoy some laughs from the guys on Whose Line to get you through your Monday.
Showing posts with label Big East. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Big East. Show all posts
Monday, March 21, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
No Respect for the Bearcats
Here's your Cincinnati Fast Break for today:
I apologize for your lack of productivity now, but this is pretty much just a poor man’s Watson.
P-Doc offers a look into one of the Reds’ biggest contributors from last season and if he can stay healthy enough to be a factor once again.
Chad Ochocinco boxes to keep in shape, but this guy would destroy 85.
Here’s a good look at the bubble teams to watch over the next five days in conference tournaments.
I’ve really enjoyed the additions of a blogger for each conference on ESPN.com to help their college football coverage. In Brian Bennett’s latest piece, he gives some love to the UC football strength and conditioning program.
Season’s over already, right?
I like the fact that someone finally stood up for the Bearcats nationally, but for the love of all that is holy, can someone update their UC logo? It’s been wrong on their videos for years…
Wow, you folks in South Bend didn’t have enough money, or enough brains, for this earlier?
Follow me on Twitter here. Enjoy your Fat Tuesday with one of the funniest moments from Whose Line is it Anyway?
I apologize for your lack of productivity now, but this is pretty much just a poor man’s Watson.
P-Doc offers a look into one of the Reds’ biggest contributors from last season and if he can stay healthy enough to be a factor once again.
Chad Ochocinco boxes to keep in shape, but this guy would destroy 85.
Here’s a good look at the bubble teams to watch over the next five days in conference tournaments.
I’ve really enjoyed the additions of a blogger for each conference on ESPN.com to help their college football coverage. In Brian Bennett’s latest piece, he gives some love to the UC football strength and conditioning program.
Season’s over already, right?
I like the fact that someone finally stood up for the Bearcats nationally, but for the love of all that is holy, can someone update their UC logo? It’s been wrong on their videos for years…
Wow, you folks in South Bend didn’t have enough money, or enough brains, for this earlier?
Follow me on Twitter here. Enjoy your Fat Tuesday with one of the funniest moments from Whose Line is it Anyway?
Monday, March 7, 2011
Cincinnati defeats Georgetown & XU wins A-10 Crown
I’m gonna try something new starting today. The response to the Cincinnati Fast Break podcast has been great and for that I thank you all. So now I’m going to try and provide you connections to more content: great articles, entertaining tidbits, and hopefully a few laughs. As always I welcome your suggestions via Twitter or Facebook on how I can improve or what kinds of stuff you’d like to see on here.
Without further ado, here’s today’s Cincinnati Fast Break.
Mike Decoursey of The Sporting News has a primer on this week’s major conference tournaments here.
Whether right or wrong, you never ever cheer in a press box. Here is a cautionary tale for aspiring broadcasters and journalists.
I know it’s only Spring Training, but beating down the Cubs like this always feels good.
Johnny Cueto signed a big extension in the offseason and vows to ramp up his production this season.
The Cincinnati high school sports scene is unlike any other throughout the country. Here's a list of the Top 100 male multi-sport athletes in Cincinnati history.
And let’s not forget
the Top 50 ladies.
Hope you enjoyed the new-look and feel to the site. Follow me on Twitter here. I’ll try to post more later, if it’s worth your time. Enjoy one of my favorite How I Met Your Mother clips ever.
Without further ado, here’s today’s Cincinnati Fast Break.
Mike Decoursey of The Sporting News has a primer on this week’s major conference tournaments here.
Whether right or wrong, you never ever cheer in a press box. Here is a cautionary tale for aspiring broadcasters and journalists.
I know it’s only Spring Training, but beating down the Cubs like this always feels good.
Johnny Cueto signed a big extension in the offseason and vows to ramp up his production this season.
The Cincinnati high school sports scene is unlike any other throughout the country. Here's a list of the Top 100 male multi-sport athletes in Cincinnati history.
And let’s not forget
the Top 50 ladies.
Hope you enjoyed the new-look and feel to the site. Follow me on Twitter here. I’ll try to post more later, if it’s worth your time. Enjoy one of my favorite How I Met Your Mother clips ever.
How I Met Your Mother: Robin gets Super-Canadian! from Andrei Popa on Vimeo.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Bearcats Upset Georgetown
A full recap of Cincinnati's outstanding win over #11 Georgetown, why I'm thankful that coaches don't always listen to fans, and why it's time to either put up or shut up as a fan of the UC basketball program.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
UC @ Georgetown & XU beats LaSalle
A preview of Cincinnati's matchup with Georgetown, why the Bearcats are still the recipients of disrespect, and a recap of Xavier's pummeling of LaSalle.
Monday, February 21, 2011
UC defeats Providence & XU defeats Fordham
Reaction to UC's big win over Providence, XU beating Fordham at home, and why XU's tournament resume really isn't better than UC's.
Friday, February 18, 2011
UC @ Providence & Fordham @ Xavier Preview
What Cincinnati needs to do to defeat Providence and keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive, why Xavier should have an easy time with Fordham, and the joys of Spring Training's return.
Monday, February 14, 2011
St. John’s @ UC & XU @ Duquesne Review
Another disappointing loss for UC, the troubles with Yancy Gates, and just another day at the office for the Xavier Musketeers.
Friday, January 28, 2011
UC v WVU & XU v Richmond Preview
A look ahead to the weekend in college basketball as Cincinnati welcomes back former coach Bob Huggins and his West Virginia Mountaineers and Xavier travels to Richmond in a key A-10 matchup.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
UC v Rutgers & XU v GW Review
A review of last night's winning college basketball action here in the Tri-State.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Cincinnati Weekend Sports Preview
Cincinnati @ St. John's, Xavier hosting Temple, and Cincinnati Cyclones hockey all make up a loaded weekend in Cincinnati sports. I preview them all right here.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
UC Loses to ND
A recap of Cincinnati's loss to Notre Dame and the harsh realities that come to the forefront with each poor performance.
Monday, January 10, 2011
UC v Villanova Review
I review Cincinnati's first loss at Villanova and a few thoughts on the NFL Playoffs.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Friday, March 12, 2010
Stay of Execution
After UC’s heartbreaking loss to West Virginia in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament, a few friends and I poured out of Buffalo Wild Wings in Clifton, not speaking a word. There was nothing left to say. A team that wasn’t supposed to be competing with a Top 10 opponent had just overcome terrible stretches of offense to start each half and still almost came out victorious. And while the final result isn’t ideal, there is reason to be hopeful about heading towards next season.
With 9:17 to go in the first half the Bearcats hit their first field goal of the game. After a great run UC had tied the game only to have the Mountaineers hit a 3 as the buzzer sounded to end the first half. In an eerily similar situation, Cincinnati started the second half with more woes on the offensive end but again came up just short. After turning the ball over with 3.1 seconds to go, All-American Da’Sean Butler banked a shot off the backboard as time expired erasing UC’s chances of a miracle run to the NCAA Tournament.
The loss, while extremely painful, does come with a silver lining. Several good things have come out of the last three nights of basketball. First and foremost, finally getting a win in the Big East Tournament (and in the month of March). As trivial as it sounds, it was a big step moving forward. Everyone always says that winning attitudes get passed down from those more experienced to the new members of the team. Before this no one wearing a Bearcats uniform really knew what the experience of winning at Madison Square Garden felt like and moving forward they can build off this year’s success.
The biggest obstacle that Mick Cronin’s squad overcame over the past few days was their overall attitude and desire to win. It all started with Lance Stephenson who decided to take over and will his team towards victory. That drive and passion spilled over and inspired the rest of his teammates, something that has been lacking for most of the Mick Cronin era. Even in the Louisville and West Virginia games when they had long stretches of offensive futility, there wasn’t the same air that made you think that they were out of it and were going to pack it in. It was great to see, but unfortunately it was too little too late, just like the fate of their season.
I know that three great efforts down the stretch cannot erase the issues that have plagued the Cincinnati basketball program under Mick Cronin’s tenure, but there has to be reason for optimism. Instead of ending the year with a horrible 10-point loss to DePaul, the Bearcats were able to pick up two wins including one over rival Louisville and almost defeating #6 West Virginia. Lance Stephenson will return along with a cast that is another year more experienced and Sean Kilpatrick, whose rumored late night workout sessions will hopefully inspire his teammates’ work ethic, should be a boost in both talent and team chemistry.
For all the cynics out there, I will make one brief appeal. Many are still very much in the anti-Cronin camp, from calling for boycotts to even rooting against UC so that Mick will be fired. I understand how you feel. This year I was saying it’s NCAAs or bust, wanting Mick’s career on a platter if they didn’t make it. Perhaps I truly underestimated how tough this rebuilding job he inherited is, however the fact remains that Mick has a vote of confidence from Athletic Director Mike Thomas and he will be back patrolling the sidelines for UC come next winter. I’m not one to tell you how to spend your money, but isn’t there room to be encouraged this year instead of another monumental collapse? Are you really going to say from now that next season is a lost cause because Mick is returning? I sure hope that we haven’t become that spoiled or cynical. The one thing I think we all can agree on is that we want to win, no matter who the coach is.
I know that we’ve all seen some false hope before this season, after coming home from Maui and getting back in the Top 25. I was amongst the first to proclaim that UC basketball was back on the map and they went out and got pounded by UAB, starting the slow decline of their season. The best we can hope for at this point is a strong run in the NIT, which can lead to a solid campaign next year. Call me a homer, misguided or just plain crazy, but I’m willing to give Mick Cronin one more year to get us back to the promised land of the NCAA Tournament. As I mentioned before, I just want UC to win. I really could care less who the coach is, and since they’re going to be playing next year, I want them to win. It’s as simple as that. To this year’s team: get ready to make a run in the NIT. To next year’s team: work your tails off during the offseason because next year won’t be any easier.
Think I’m crazy? Let me know via Twitter: http://twitter.com/chuges
With 9:17 to go in the first half the Bearcats hit their first field goal of the game. After a great run UC had tied the game only to have the Mountaineers hit a 3 as the buzzer sounded to end the first half. In an eerily similar situation, Cincinnati started the second half with more woes on the offensive end but again came up just short. After turning the ball over with 3.1 seconds to go, All-American Da’Sean Butler banked a shot off the backboard as time expired erasing UC’s chances of a miracle run to the NCAA Tournament.
The loss, while extremely painful, does come with a silver lining. Several good things have come out of the last three nights of basketball. First and foremost, finally getting a win in the Big East Tournament (and in the month of March). As trivial as it sounds, it was a big step moving forward. Everyone always says that winning attitudes get passed down from those more experienced to the new members of the team. Before this no one wearing a Bearcats uniform really knew what the experience of winning at Madison Square Garden felt like and moving forward they can build off this year’s success.
The biggest obstacle that Mick Cronin’s squad overcame over the past few days was their overall attitude and desire to win. It all started with Lance Stephenson who decided to take over and will his team towards victory. That drive and passion spilled over and inspired the rest of his teammates, something that has been lacking for most of the Mick Cronin era. Even in the Louisville and West Virginia games when they had long stretches of offensive futility, there wasn’t the same air that made you think that they were out of it and were going to pack it in. It was great to see, but unfortunately it was too little too late, just like the fate of their season.
I know that three great efforts down the stretch cannot erase the issues that have plagued the Cincinnati basketball program under Mick Cronin’s tenure, but there has to be reason for optimism. Instead of ending the year with a horrible 10-point loss to DePaul, the Bearcats were able to pick up two wins including one over rival Louisville and almost defeating #6 West Virginia. Lance Stephenson will return along with a cast that is another year more experienced and Sean Kilpatrick, whose rumored late night workout sessions will hopefully inspire his teammates’ work ethic, should be a boost in both talent and team chemistry.
For all the cynics out there, I will make one brief appeal. Many are still very much in the anti-Cronin camp, from calling for boycotts to even rooting against UC so that Mick will be fired. I understand how you feel. This year I was saying it’s NCAAs or bust, wanting Mick’s career on a platter if they didn’t make it. Perhaps I truly underestimated how tough this rebuilding job he inherited is, however the fact remains that Mick has a vote of confidence from Athletic Director Mike Thomas and he will be back patrolling the sidelines for UC come next winter. I’m not one to tell you how to spend your money, but isn’t there room to be encouraged this year instead of another monumental collapse? Are you really going to say from now that next season is a lost cause because Mick is returning? I sure hope that we haven’t become that spoiled or cynical. The one thing I think we all can agree on is that we want to win, no matter who the coach is.
I know that we’ve all seen some false hope before this season, after coming home from Maui and getting back in the Top 25. I was amongst the first to proclaim that UC basketball was back on the map and they went out and got pounded by UAB, starting the slow decline of their season. The best we can hope for at this point is a strong run in the NIT, which can lead to a solid campaign next year. Call me a homer, misguided or just plain crazy, but I’m willing to give Mick Cronin one more year to get us back to the promised land of the NCAA Tournament. As I mentioned before, I just want UC to win. I really could care less who the coach is, and since they’re going to be playing next year, I want them to win. It’s as simple as that. To this year’s team: get ready to make a run in the NIT. To next year’s team: work your tails off during the offseason because next year won’t be any easier.
Think I’m crazy? Let me know via Twitter: http://twitter.com/chuges
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