09: Embracing the madness

Posted on March 19, 2009 by JF in 2008-2009

Check back in tonight at 5:30 for our liveblog of Minnesota’s first round game against the Texas Longhorns

BTN’s Minnesota preview

College Basketball Nickname Brawl
Seems like methods like this are always more successful than using silly things like knowledge and statistics. Thanks for the link Tom.

NCAA tournament can be a showcase for mascots
But what about the basketball?

Tubby Smith flattered by Tide’s interest, but still no leader in coaching search
Sorry, not happening.

Could Tubby Smith be up next?
No.

Does Tubby make sense?
No. Next?

Gophers’ two favorite sons need to shine
I still think Bostick will be the real key to the team’s success. Oh the irony of a Wisconsinite bringing the Gophers their first tournament win in a decade.

CBKB: Tubby Smith knows he’s not in Kentucky anymore because he’s in the NCAA
Thanks again Kentucky!

DeLand column: Tubby’s on top of the bracket
Our standards aren’t low, just reasonable.

Horns aren’t new to this
They aren’t used to a #7 seed.

Pat Knight: Texas has talent for title
Pat Knight doesn’t have the talent to make accurate predictions.

For Horns, Minnesota (and its mall, 10,000 lakes) awaits
Cold weather, large malls, you know the drill.

Unpredictable James is Texas’ big enigma
Dan Coleman Syndrome?

Smith feels bad about Kentucky’s troubles
But not that bad.

Tom Powers: In order for Gophers to win, they must play physical Big Ten basketball
It will also keep Dexter Pittman from eating them.

Don’t fear the Steer: Gophers vs. Texas preview
A Gopher win?