Archive for March, 2015
3 Morgan State Football Players Stabbed in On-Campus Incident
Three Morgan State football players were stabbed on Tuesday, according to reports.
Justin George and Justin Fenton of The Baltimore Sun have more information:
It was the third violent incident police have responded to on campus in a week. The stabbings happened outside the entrance to a cafeteria about 2:05 p.m., after a suspect was observed with a knife, according to Clint Coleman, a university spokesman.
"Somebody pulled out a knife and just began swinging it widely," Coleman said.
A police spokesman ...
Belmont Bruins vs. Virginia Cavaliers Betting Line, March Madness Analysis, Pick
Virginia was a great bet earlier this season, covering the spread in 12 of its first 16 lined games. However, the Cavaliers have been leaking cash lately, going 5-9 against the spread over the last five weeks. Second-seeded Virginia is a double-digit favorite for its opening NCAA tournament game against 15th-seeded Belmont Friday afternoon in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Opening spread
The Cavaliers opened as 16.5-point favorites. (Compare lines and consensus on the Odds Shark matchup report.)
Why pick ...
Texas Longhorns vs. Butler Bulldogs Betting Line, March Madness Analysis, Pick
The Butler Bulldogs, who are playing in the NCAA tournament for the seventh time in the last nine seasons, are 5-1 both straight up and against the spread in their last six Big Dance openers.
The Bulldogs will be looking for another opening-round victim when they take on Texas in the Midwest's No. 6 vs. No. 11 game Thursday afternoon in Pittsburgh.
Opening spread
This game opened as a pick'em. (Compare lines and consensus on the Odds Shark ...
NCAA Basketball Championship 2015: Who Best Fits the Blueprint of a Winner?
Most of the population is going to pick Kentucky to win the national championship. If you're a basketball fan, your eyes should tell you that's a logical pick. If you wait until March to tune in, every college basketball analyst who is being honest and not trying to be different is saying Kentucky is the clear favorite.
There's just one issue with trusting our eyes and perception. Observatory bias exists.
That's why every year I like to ...
March Madness 2015: Underrated Teams to Watch in This Year’s Bracket
Identifying the lowest seeds that will enjoy the most March Madness success marks the key to any successful bracket.
Correctly picked Kentucky to make the Final Four? Wow, no way. How did you pull that off? That separates your picks from the three people in your pool. One flipped a coin for every game, another went to Purdue and the last thought it'd be funny to have the undefeated squad lose its first tournament bout.
A few ...
Hampton vs. Manhattan, BYU vs. Ole Miss: Live Score, Reaction to First Four 2015
The play-in games set a fantastic tone for the rest of the 2015 NCAA Tournament as we watched Hampton beat Manhattan 74-64 and Ole Miss come back from 17 points down to beat BYU 94-90! They'll face Kentucky and Xavier on Thursday, respectively. Read more College Basketball news on BleacherReport.com
Is Georgia a Legit Threat to Steal 4-Star WR Kyle Davis from South Carolina?
One of the most versatile players in the 2016 class is 4-star athlete and current South Carolina commitment Kyle Davis.
The 6’3”, 220-pounder from Archer High School in Lawrenceville, Georgia, has been committed to the Gamecocks since last July.
However, as Kipp Adams of 247Sports notes, Davis is still being pursued by a number of schools.
While programs such as Auburn, Notre Dame and Tennessee are pursuing Davis, it’s in-state power Georgia that seems to pose the biggest ...
2016 College Football Recruits Who Also Excel in Basketball
Football may be the ticket to a free collegiate education for many high school athletes, but it isn't always their sole athletic passion. Some stay busy participating—and thriving—in other sports arenas.
Basketball takes center stage in March as folks fill out college basketball brackets, and state champions are crowned across the country. With that in mind, we shine the spotlight on several premier football prospects who spent their winter doing damage on the hardwood. Begin Slideshow
Steph Curry Picks Davidson to Upset Kentucky for National Title
In 2008, Steph Curry, a guard from a small school no one had heard of, took the nation by storm, leading Davidson to an Elite Eight berth in the NCAA tournament and leaving Gonzaga, Georgetown and Wisconsin in his wake.
Now, as a star guard for the Golden State Warriors, Curry looks at the 2015 NCAA tournament bracket and thinks his alma mater has a little more magic than even he could provide, as he picks ...
Elite 11 Dallas QB MVP, Texas A&M Legacy Calls New Aggies Offer ‘A Blessing’
Since his days of being a toddler, Dillon Sterling-Cole has been a fan of Texas A&M football.
It's understood, as the 3-star quarterback from Houston-area Spring Westfield High School is the son of former Aggies wide receiver Chris Cole, who went on to play in the NFL with the Denver Broncos. Sterling-Cole knows everything about the program, as he's been properly groomed.
Sterling-Cole had been hoping for a Texas A&M offer, and on Tuesday, the 6'3", 171-pounder ...