tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post3937401274858924382..comments2024-03-28T20:31:59.315-04:00Comments on The Heath Post: The Top Teams in College Basketball Today, as Listed in the Style of Sports Illustrated in the 1970'sGoHeathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-27066957078665506142021-02-01T14:06:26.579-05:002021-02-01T14:06:26.579-05:00I'm pretty sure that I saw that 74-69 win over...I'm pretty sure that I saw that 74-69 win over Alabama.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-14807500689291644662021-02-01T11:49:30.705-05:002021-02-01T11:49:30.705-05:00The star of this SI issue, however, is Roy Blount ...<a href="https://vault.si.com/vault/1975/02/03/i-am-burned-up-at-the-sight-of-oj-carrying-a-cat-instead-of-a-ball" rel="nofollow">The star of this <i>SI</i> issue, however, is Roy Blount Jr.'s take on <i>Towering Inferno</i>.</a>Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-44262134303192065902021-02-01T11:47:53.142-05:002021-02-01T11:47:53.142-05:00I appreciate your posting this series. I'm enj...I appreciate your posting this series. I'm enjoying it a great deal.<br /><br />By the way, here's where things stand as the 1975 desk follows CBK75 in <i>Sports Illustrated</i> (<a href="https://vault.si.com/vault/43248#&gid=ci0258bf5a000026ef&pid=43248---053---image" rel="nofollow">Feb. 3 edition rankings with IU on the cover, "RED HOT HOOSIERS"</a>):<br /><br />MIDWEST<br />1. LOUISVILLE (13-1)<br />2. KANSAS (10-5)<br /><br />EAST<br />1. N.C. STATE (12-2)<br />2. LA SALLE (16-1)<br /><br />MIDEAST<br />1. INDIANA (18-0)<br />2. KENTUCKY (13-2)<br /><br />Herman Weiskopf: "<a href="https://vault.si.com/vault/1975/02/03/the-week" rel="nofollow">In a tense game with Kentucky, Alabama handled the ball tensely, letting it slip through its hands 29 times. Although Alabama's Leon Douglas netted 27 points and pulled down 25 rebounds, Kentucky was forcing errors. Scoring, too, Kevin Grevey getting 20 points and 18 rebounds. The Tide was defeated 74-69. With Grevey getting 26 points and 12 rebounds, the Wildcats executed a series of steals and fast breaks and whomped Florida 87-65. Six-one on the season, Kentucky was tied for the Southeastern Conference lead with Alabama and surprising Auburn.</a>"<br /><br />WEST<br />1. UCLA (14-2)<br />2. ARIZONA STATE (16-2)Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-62771966564111900172021-02-01T11:40:59.548-05:002021-02-01T11:40:59.548-05:00HOORAY! This actually does make me really happy.HOORAY! This actually does make me really happy.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-38086897698264112412021-02-01T11:40:21.494-05:002021-02-01T11:40:21.494-05:00YES!YES!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-65256507804832366782021-02-01T11:39:54.923-05:002021-02-01T11:39:54.923-05:00BOO!BOO!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-84383973870307505252021-02-01T11:39:40.522-05:002021-02-01T11:39:40.522-05:00COME ON, KENTUCKY! And Murray.COME ON, KENTUCKY! And Murray.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-90279615215096535482021-01-30T16:16:00.654-05:002021-01-30T16:16:00.654-05:00That set up a final between two great teams: Loui...That set up a final between two great teams: Louisville going for its second straight title, and going up against Florida, the last school to go back-to-back. UK fans could only suffer as Pitino and Donovan played for all the marbles. But they knew the Cats would be really good in 2014-15.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-8481525096321310492021-01-30T16:14:26.318-05:002021-01-30T16:14:26.318-05:00So the teams assembled at the American Airlines Ce...So the teams assembled at the American Airlines Center in Dallas for the Final Four. In the first game, Florida's veterans and Billy Donovan's Big-Game experience were too much for UVA, and the Gators advanced to the Final. The nightcap was a high-flying war between Louisville and Arizona, but in the end Louisville pulled out a very close one in overtime. GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-26949104259510920992021-01-30T16:04:17.673-05:002021-01-30T16:04:17.673-05:00UK beat Wisconsin in the semi-finals of the NIT.UK beat Wisconsin in the semi-finals of the NIT.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-84157419722461311292021-01-30T16:02:39.155-05:002021-01-30T16:02:39.155-05:00That 2014 NCAA tournament was a cracker. In the E...That 2014 NCAA tournament was a cracker. In the East, Virginia edged Villanova to reach the Final Four. In the Mideast, Florida got revenge on Michigan to return to the Final Four for the first time since 2007. In the Midwest, Wichita State knocked off Kansas but lost to Louisville, as the Cards returned to the Final Four for a second straight year. And out West, Arizona crushed everyone.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-41202195139230942872021-01-30T15:59:38.335-05:002021-01-30T15:59:38.335-05:00I'm sorry; I made a mistake here. Michigan be...I'm sorry; I made a mistake here. Michigan beat Florida 79-59 in the Mideast Regional Final. And then Louisville beat Michigan 82-76 to win the National Championship. You can look it up.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-82060613065322054102021-01-29T16:26:51.460-05:002021-01-29T16:26:51.460-05:00In 2014, UK again got hot toward the end of the ye...In 2014, UK again got hot toward the end of the year, reached the final of the NIT, and lost again to UConn.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-84313579526565664152021-01-29T16:25:55.256-05:002021-01-29T16:25:55.256-05:00In 2013, UK went 21-10, missed the NCAA's, and...In 2013, UK went 21-10, missed the NCAA's, and wasn't invited to the NIT. (Only 16 teams get invited, so it's not easy to get in.) The 2013 Final Four featured Duke, Florida, Louisville and Gonzaga. Louisville beat Gonzaga and Florida to win its third national title.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-52177259912913580742021-01-29T16:21:51.227-05:002021-01-29T16:21:51.227-05:00Having gotten past its toughest opponent -- Ohio S...Having gotten past its toughest opponent -- Ohio State -- UK didn't have too much trouble in the Final Four. They beat Syracuse by about ten points in a game where they led the whole way. And they beat Kansas in the final: 67-59. You could look it up. GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-43875451910498078902021-01-29T16:20:36.265-05:002021-01-29T16:20:36.265-05:00Here's what happened in the other regions:
EA...Here's what happened in the other regions:<br /><br />EAST: In College Park, Maryland, Syracuse edged North Carolina.<br />MIDWEST: In Manhattan, Kansas, they had an epic regional. Louisville beat Wichita State and Kansas beat Baylor. Then Kansas edged Louisville to punch its ticket to New Orleans.<br />WEST: In Salt Lake City, Utah, New Mexico beat Gonzaga.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-60825667937872324822021-01-29T16:18:01.771-05:002021-01-29T16:18:01.771-05:00It's been fourteen years since UK won the Mide...It's been fourteen years since UK won the Mideast Region. In 2003 they lost to Marquette. In 2005 they lost to Illinois. In 2010 they lost to Butler. But this year, they beat Ohio State in a thriller and advance to the Final Four in New Orleans.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-53364287154109571962021-01-29T16:14:13.387-05:002021-01-29T16:14:13.387-05:00So we advance to the regional at East Lansing, Mic...So we advance to the regional at East Lansing, Michigan. Here are the matchups:<br /><br />Kentucky v. Marquette<br />Ohio St. v. Florida St.<br /><br />Everyone understands that this is just the warm-up; Ohio State is the defending national champion and UK is number one. No one expects them to have too much trouble. And they don't. UK and OSU both advance to the regional final.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-632853860119532452021-01-29T16:12:45.317-05:002021-01-29T16:12:45.317-05:00The preliminary round was played at Memorial Gymna...The preliminary round was played at Memorial Gymnasium, on the campus at Vanderbilt. In the first game, Florida State had a fairly easy time with Akron. In the nightcap, Murray State -- backed by its usual array of vociferous fans -- hung around for most of the game, but were ultimately worn down by Marquette 62-53. You could look it up. GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-86717127640550838602021-01-29T16:09:46.126-05:002021-01-29T16:09:46.126-05:00Here is the Mideast Region for 2012:
Big 10 Champ...Here is the Mideast Region for 2012:<br /><br />Big 10 Champion: Ohio St.<br />SEC Champion: Kentucky<br />MAC Champion: Akron<br />OVC Champion: Murray St.<br />Independent: Marquette<br />Independent: Florida St.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-86162352802511745452021-01-29T08:51:52.744-05:002021-01-29T08:51:52.744-05:00I'm pretty sure UK won both of these NCAA tour...I'm pretty sure UK won both of these NCAA tournaments, unless Western did.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-87446988098609531552021-01-29T08:50:52.834-05:002021-01-29T08:50:52.834-05:00BOO! BOO! Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-38465053453868204692021-01-29T08:49:44.600-05:002021-01-29T08:49:44.600-05:00This is getting very exciting.This is getting very exciting.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-82058862583017038652021-01-29T00:00:06.268-05:002021-01-29T00:00:06.268-05:00Butler loses to Duke at the buzzer, and Duke beats...Butler loses to Duke at the buzzer, and Duke beats Baylor 78-71 for the title. You can look it up.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-67453745380328976482021-01-28T23:56:51.425-05:002021-01-28T23:56:51.425-05:00The Cats miss the Tournament in 2011, but they get...The Cats miss the Tournament in 2011, but they get very hot down the stretch and go to the final of the NIT, where they are beaten by UConn. Ohio State wins the NCAA with wins over Notre Dame, Florida, North Carolina, and Kansas.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.com