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Why is Buzz so interested in Bret Bielema?

Buzz Williams’ media availability Thursday afternoon was a fascinating look into the mind of one of the most well-compensated college basketball coaches in the country. Yea, he had some boiler plate preview stuff about the rivalry with Wisconsin–seen in the video above–as well as some left over thoughts on Florida. (If you want your previews […]

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Comparing Cadougan’s Novembers

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 […]

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Big East Power Rankings 1.0

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 […]

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More reactions to Majerus’ passing

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 […]

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Reactions to Rick Majerus’ passing

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 […]

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The truth about Marquette after Thursday night

Buzz Williams warned everyone something like this may happen. From the moment he stood at the podium fielding questions on media day in October, up until postgame press conferences following Marquette’s win over UMBC on Monday, Williams hinted at his Marquette team not being ready for a game like Thursday night, which turned out to […]

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