Madness Gathers as Major Conferences Tourney Week Opens
The sport column previews bracket dreams as top teams from the ACC Big East Big 12 Big Ten SEC Pac 12 contend for NCAA bids. Noting No 2 Syracuse No 3 Kansas and No 1 Kentucky leaders, it outlines key races at MSG and in conf tournaments from Duke to Arizona with potential six bids from the SEC and multiple bubble teams.
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Duke Eyes ACC Tourney After Familiar Postseason Pattern
Duke, 26-5, seeks ACC tournament success after losing the regular season finale to North Carolina. Coach Krzyzewski’s teams have won 10 of 13 conference titles, and Duke starts Friday against the Clemson-Virginia Tech winner with the NCAA bid as the broader goal. Seth Curry expresses drive to reach the final and defend the banner.
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Syracuse coping with more troubles as tourney starts
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim faces a troubled season as the Orange prepare for the Big East tournament in New York City. A self reported possible drug policy violation and an NCAA inquiry add to scrutiny after Yahoo Sports reported at least 10 players since 2001 tested positive for banned substances. Athletic director Daryl Gross said none of the current roster were involved.
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Mountaineers to Play Michigan at Brooklyn Hoops Festival
West Virginia will face Michigan in New York at the Brooklyn Hoops Winter Festival on December 15 at Barclays Center. John Beilein, 104-60 at WVU before joining Michigan in 2007, returns to meet former coach Bob Huggins and a Mountaineers squad with a strong New York fan base.
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Saints officials admit bounty program blame in NFL probe
Saints general manager Mickey Loomis and coach Sean Payton apologized for violations tied to a bounty program that allegedly involved about two dozen players, saying the violations happened under their watch and pledging it will never happen again. The NFL investigation found funding by players and oversight by Gregg Williams, while owner Tom Benson was said to be unaware.
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Moss Works Out With Saints Ahead of Comeback
In Etairie Louisiana veteran wide receiver Randy Moss worked out for the New Orleans Saints as he seeks a comeback after a year away from pro football. GM Mickey Loomis confirmed the session but gave no details on Moss performance. Moss, 35, last played in 2010 with New England Minnesota and Tennessee.
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Marshall dismisses Graham as quarterback exit leaves Cato option
Marshall University announc es the dismissal of quarterback A J Graham for undisclosed team rule violations. The sophomore went 2-2 as a starter last season replacing freshman Rakeem Cato before a season ending shoulder surgery. Graham completed 62 percent of his passes for 714 yards with seven TDs and four interceptions. Backup QBs Frohnapfel and Eddie Sullivan faced injuries or departures, narrowing spring practice options to Cato.
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Mountaineers Face Huskies in Big East Tournament Clash
West Virginia aims to avenge a Jan 9 loss to Connecticut as Huggins led WVU into a key Big East quarterfinal. Links note UConn’s 15-20 all time edge and Andre Drummond’s 20 points 11 rebounds in that Jan matchup.
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Big East tournament game narrows DePaul versus Connecticut
Connecticut beat DePaul 79 61 as the Huskies push toward the postseason led by Shabazz Napier and Andre Drummond and a strong three point start. DePaul ends season with 12 19 record and fight in second half. Pittsburgh defeats St Johns 74 66 led by Ashton Gibbs 20 points as Nasir Robinson adds 15. Georgetown to face Pittsburgh next round.
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