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You must register in order for that functionality to work! Ten of the top 13 teams in my bracket hail from the ACC (4) and Big East (6) as these two leagues continue to dominate play this season. Make sure to check out the latest Schwach Indicator … (more…)

 

NO. 25 ILLINOIS 67 OHIO STATE 49

Coach Thad Matta told his Ohio State men’s basketball players to enjoy their win at then-No. 25 Michigan but be mindful they had another Big Ten road game in three days. They enjoyed it a little too much. Illinois , ranked No. 25 this week, slapped … (more…)

 

WASHINGTON’”President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle capped their historic day with a speedy tour through 10 inaugural balls before retiring, at last, for their first night in the White House. The Etta James classic “At Last” was the Obamas … (more…)

 

Illini bounce back with team effort

CHAMPAIGN — To commemorate Barack Obama’s inauguration, Illinois passed out tiny American flags to fans Tuesday night for an event called Illinois Day. Overshadowed by all the fans’ orange garb, the miniature flag-waving ceremony at the start of the … (more…)

 

PITTSBURGH – Sam Young pulled out of a three-game slump by scoring 19 of his 22 points in the second half and No. 4 Pittsburgh came back from its first loss of the season, surging shortly after halftime to defeat No. 8 Syracuse 78-60 on Monday night … (more…)

 

Man, that was a tough loss to the ‘Cats. Gophers looked like they were dazed all second half. Let’s hope that woke them up and they R ready ‘¦ read more 4 Purdue. Dino Gaudio knew his Wake Forest team would probably move to No. 1 after becoming … (more…)

 

Story Tools GAINESVILLE ‘” Florida isn’t anywhere near the team Billy Donovan hopes it will be by the end of the season, but the Gators have gotten better over the past few weeks. And that improvement is getting national attention. Florida (16-2, 3 … (more…)

 

Barack Obama warns of struggle ahead

BARACK Obama is leading a concerted effort to lower the soaring expectations over his inauguration tomorrow, when aides say he will call for a new era of responsibility across every aspect of US life. The sober tone being adopted by president-elect … (more…)

 

Wake Forest, the last unbeaten team in Division I, is No. 1 in both the Associated Press and ESPN/USA Today men’s basketball polls. The Demon Deacons (16-0) moved into the top spots today by receiving 68 of 72 first-place votes from the media and … (more…)

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Turnover is an apt description of the state of Southeastern Conference basketball, though coaches contend it’s only temporary. Blame graduations, early defections to the NBA, transfers or injuries. Whatever the reason the SEC’s … (more…)