Alabama.com on Alabama head coach Anthony Grant on the idea of having an offensive and defensive coordinator.
“You know, basketball is completely different than football,” he said. “We don’t do offense and defense. I can’t sub for offense and defense. We’re all basketball coaches. We have to do both sides of the ball.”
Ultimately, Grant said, “it’s about the results and it’s about winning.”
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A few quotes from Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban following their 42-14 win over Notre Dame in last night’s championship game.
“We’re interested in accomplishment, consistency and performance.”
“The process is ongoing…and if you don’t pay attention to that, you won’t stay up.”
“I’m proud of what this team accomplished but in two days well start working for next year”
“This team never felt entitled”… No athlete should feel entitled to anything.”
“Tremendous work ethic, mental and physical toughness is the key to our success.” On what people don’t know about Alabama football.
“When are you satisfied?” asked an ESPN sideline reporter. “I’m never satisfied…” said the coach.
“One focus: I think a team’s ability to do that, to stay focused on the things that are going to affect the outcome of the game, are critical in games like this.”
“We have a team meeting on Thursday, so I expect him (Saban) to address the new team and say it hasn’t accomplished anything yet,” A.J. McCarron said.
“There’s no question,” said Kirby Smart, his defensive coordinator. “There’s no question he is driven to be the greatest coach in the game.”
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So much to write and talk about around college basketball. Conference tournaments taking place all over the country.
Where do I start?
How about Oregon State beating Washington?
Cincinnati defeated Georgetown.
Louisville over Marquette.
Marshall beat Tulsa in 3 OT’s, 105-103.
Northwestern lost to Minnesota in OT 75-68.
Iowa over Illinois.
Miami over Georgia Tech 54-36. Canes shot 3-18 from distance. Tech 3-16. The 36 points G-Tech scored is the lowest total scored by an ACC team during the shot clock era.
Then you have San Diego State hitting a buzzer beater to eliminate Boise State.
What about the possible point-shaving story at Auburn with their point guard?
Joel Erickson of the Ledger-Enquirer on the probe at Auburn.
Terry Foster of the Detroit News thinks the University of Detroit and Michigan State should play…in the regular season.
Speaking of the Titans, MLive.com on U of D’s team and their chances in the NCAA tournament.
So much to talk about in college basketball! It’s a great time of year, enjoy!
Quote of the Day: “I don’t want to go home, I want to keep playing. I don’t want to take this uniform off.” -Matt Gatens, Iowa Hawkeyes
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“If you’re gonna be critical, do your homework.”
-Terry Francona
My Floyd Mayweather Jr., head scratching observations…
-Boston Red Sox fans, please, no excuses. I don’t want to hear about injuries. You have 3 possible 2011 MVP candidates in your lineup.
-I watched a High School football game last night and the kicker recovered an on-side kick.
-If you rat someone out involved in software piracy, you can get a cash reward. How many people out there do you think will turn into stoolies?
-No NBA camp? No pre-season?
-ESPN was lovin’ them some Russell Martin on Friday. The Yankees catcher said, “I hate the Red Sox.”
-Syracuse Orangemen in the A.C.C.?
-Former Detroit Tigers and ex-convict Denny McLain was arrested Friday afternoon. McLain had a record of 31-6 in 1968.
-Sports Illustrated one week has Justin Verlander on their cover now this week they have Brad Pitt.
-Tom Crean, men’s head basketball coach tweets often. The former Mt. Pleasant, Michigan resident has over 40,000 follower but only follows 13 people?
-New York Yankees center fielder and former UIC basketball player Curtis Granderson has 41 homers,10 triples and 26 doubles.
-Those championship t-shirts they pass out to the winners look cool. But in the lockerroom after the celebration, those things are soaked with booze.
-Ted Williams won the triple crown twice and wasn’t named American League MVP in either season.
-The Dan Patrick Show does an excellent job in covering sports. They have outstanding guests and great conversation all around the studio which consists of 5 grown men. But why all the talk about women?
-Out in Vegas they have formed the Lockout League. NBA players running on a daily basis. No coaches allowed. Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee attempted a hook-shot and Kenyon Martin screamed at him, “whaddya think you’re Kareem Abdul-Jabber?”
-Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees has been in pinstripes for 16 years. He’s made the post-season 15 of those years.
-Former Kansas Jayhawk basketball player Keith Langford said that Kris Kardashian Humphries was a jerk on his official recruiting visit to Lawrence. The Kansas players informed head coach Roy Williams that Humphries would not be a good fit in Phog Allen Fieldhouse.
-Listening to WEEI Sports Talk Radio out of Boston and a host said the Red Sox missed the boat on Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Doug Fister. Oh really? The guy was 3-12 first half of the season with Seattle. In 16 of his games Mariners scored 2 runs or less. I would say with hindsight being 20/20, a lot of teams missed on Fister.
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Brian Kelly, head football coach at Notre Dame is in the news for his team being 0-2 and also his salty language the first week. NBC caught Kelly using the F-word on the sidelines. I’ve been listening to a local sports talk radio show discuss this over and over. Do these guys know many coaches use this word?
Speaking of the Irish and their 0-2 football team, a lot of people asking me “why are they (Notre Dame) 5 points favorite this Saturday at home vs Michigan State who happens to be 2-0.” I have no clue; I gave up gambling years ago.
Why are the NBA players going through a lockout? I read stories but they get too complex. Can’t you tell me in a couple of paragraphs?
I love listening to Warren Sapp talk football. He’s honest, credible and most of all, doesn’t care what you think. There’s too many analysts and sports talk show hosts who are afraid to speak the truth.
Tom Brady on what he wants his fans to do to get ready for their home game Sunday:
“Start drinking early . . . Get rowdy . . . a lot of time to get lubed up and cheer for the home team.’’
Williams Rhoden of the New York Times on Serena Williams’ latest outburst at the U.S. Open.
Taylor Branch of the Atlantic on the shame of college sports. Very compelling piece. Please take time to read it.
But what Vaccaro said in 2001 was true then, and it’s true now: corporations offer money so they can profit from the glory of college athletes, and the universities grab it. In 2010, despite the faltering economy, a single college athletic league, the football-crazed Southeastern Conference (SEC), became the first to crack the billion-dollar barrier in athletic receipts. The Big Ten pursued closely at $905 million. That money comes from a combination of ticket sales, concession sales, merchandise, licensing fees, and other sources—but the great bulk of it comes from television contracts.
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