Paint Touches

Much like the analysis of Vander Blue from a few weeks ago, this topic began with a simple question: What’s wrong with Junior Cadougan? Let me rephrase that. Why does it seem that Junior is regressing instead of taking a step forward in his development? Its not that he’s playing terribly—he’s ninth in assists in […]

We thought it wise to to wait a few weeks before releasing our first set of Power Rankings to get a clearer gauge of where each Big East team stands. Early upsets happen, but after five-to-eight games there’s a much clearer picture. Each week, the team in green will be our team of the week, the […]

Miklasz: Majerus lived his life to help others– St. Louis Post-Dispatch Rick Majerus gave his heart and help– ESPN.com Unconventional Rick Majerus made lasting impact on college hoops– SI.com Monson: There was nobody like Rick Majerus– Salt Lake Tribune Saying goodbye to an old friend, Rick Majerus– CSN Chicago Rick Majerus did it his way, always– ESPN.com […]

A little after 7 p.m. on Saturday, word began to float on Twitter that Rick Majerus, 64, former Marquette head coach and brilliant basketball mind, had passed away. Majerus tried out for the Marquette basketball team in 1967, was cut hissophomore season, but then asked to stay on as a student assistant after coaching at […]