College Hoops Thread 2011-2012

[The Poet]

Originally Posted by SD Beerman

I'm pretty sure we can take Boise State, after that, who knows?

Well, you could be right, seeing as how they were up 11 with about 5 1/2 to play the last time I checked. On the other hand, we were both pretty sure your Aztecs could take Air Force in Colorado Springs, and we know how that turned out.

Before I give my update, there's a huge potential story I need to report. Suspended Auburn point guard Varez Ward is under investigation for possible point-shaving, notably in games this year against Arkansas and Alabama. Officials at Auburn got reports from his teammates that Ward tried to recruit him into the scheme, and forwarded this information to both the NCAA and the FBI. Both agencies will be involved in the investigation.

Now this, this is huge. This is not some over-zealous recruitment by an assistant coach, or a no-show job to some player from some booster, or even an outright illegal payment to a prospect. Not only can this result in a death-penalty type probation slapped upon Auburn athletics, regardless of their culpability or their willingness to co-operate, but it could land the young man in prison for a looooong time too. We need to REALLY keep an eye on this story.

Back soon, I hope.

[SD Beerman]

Originally Posted by The Poet

Well, you could be right, seeing as how they were up 11 with about 5 1/2 to play the last time I checked. On the other hand, we were both pretty sure your Aztecs could take Air Force in Colorado Springs, and we know how that turned out.



Back soon, I hope.

Nothing to it, in control all the way....

[The Poet]

Originally Posted by SD Beerman

Nothing to it, in control all the way....

Yeah, and that off-balance trey at the buzzer by Jamaal Franklin over a double-team for the 3-point victory was nothing but the cherry atop the icing on the cake. Easy-pesy.


Update soon.