Chance for upset just a Midshipmen night&#39;s dream
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- If you read columns across the country, listened to sports talk radio or even watched ESPN&#39;s &#39;&#39;SportsCenter,&#39;&#39; you probably got the impression in the days leading up to Saturday that Notre Dame was in grave danger of losing to Navy
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As Notre Dame and Navy prepare to face one another Oct. 16, both squads reach the season&#39;s midpoint in much better condition than they were one year ago.
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Coaches love to talk about character-building wins, but when teams prevail after they are losing by 19 points in the fourth quarter, it&#39;s a unique experience.
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Our valiant little men&#39;s national basketball team fought its big, beating heart out last night and came up just shy of a chance for the Olympic enchilada.
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LANDOVER, MD. - It&#39;s been awhile since Virginia Tech entered a season unranked, with modest expectations. A win over No. 1 Southern California would change perceptions of this year&#39;s Hokies in a hurry.
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It's a game no NCAA tournament team believes it should be in &#151; the play-in game that fills out the field of 64. This year, Florida A&amp;M and Niagara are feeling insulted they have to play Tuesday night for a chance to take on Kansas, the top seed in the West Regional, on Friday in Chicago.
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One of the factors in Boston College's game at Virginia Tech next Thursday night will be the noise.
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Danny Green Jr. stood anxiously on the steps of St. Mary&#39;s Friday night, watching a game that would not end. A festival atmosphere filled the Manhasset night as the 6-6, 205-pound basketball
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Navy beat Army by two years yesterday, tying the rivalry at an almost-poetic 49-49-7. For while the Midshipmen hired their reparative coach fully three Decembers ago, the
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Navy's senior class is seeking the Mids' first four-game winning streak against the rival Air Force Falcons since the series began in 1960.
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The Irish held their second day of practice on Wednesday in preparation for their game against Navy this weekend. Many think the key to the Irish winning this game will be stopping the Midshipmen on offense.
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The status-seekers in menÂs college basketball juggle national exposure, money and the disadvantage of playing top-ranked opponents on the road in the hope of scoring an upset and getting a boost in March.
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A 10-point win to keep the No. 1 ranking and remain unbeaten would make most coaches happy. Probably very happy. Not Roy Williams.
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After four decades of frustration, this seemed like the year Navy might finally defeat Notre Dame. There was even growing belief that a victory over the Fighting Irish could propel the Midshipmen to an undefeated season.
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â¢ What&#39;s at stake: For the Cougars, it is a much-needed chance to get the season back on track. The Golden Eagles, shooting for the 500th victory in school history, would like to show the home folks what they have been missing.
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The result of Saturdayâs game against Rutgers offered some respite for a troubled Connecticut team that is accustomed to being not only a Big East power, but also a national contender.
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The University of Illinois football team was looking for a turnaround Saturday at windswept Memorial Stadium. Instead, a potential upset of No.