The games have begun. College basketball’s major conferences are squaring off in conference tournaments solidifying some reputations, and opening the door for hopeful teams in other instances. Nothing But Net breaks down the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in this edition, where the University of Kentucky is expected to win it all. And we’re pleased to have as a guest once again this season, former UK All-American and the current voice of the Wildcat Radio Network, Mike Pratt join us, for insights into how the SEC Tournament should go down. And more. Please join Matt, Mark and Mike Pratt for this edition of Nothing But Net, the thinking person’s college basketball podcast. The one with the beat!
What better way to kick off Championship Week, than with the above photo, featuring two of college basketball’s greatest coaches? The picture was taken last week at the reunion of the 1970 UCLA Bruins Championship Team in Southern California. Of course, that’s Denny Crum (second from the left), players Kenny Booker and Sidney Wicks, to the right of Coach Crum, and the winning-est college basketball coach of all-time, John Wooden (center, seated) was able to attend. His ten NCAA National Championships in a 12 year period while at UCLA are unmatched by any other college basketball coach. And it is a record that may never be eclipsed. Coach Wooden will be 100 years old this October. Long may you run, Coach. I am sure every Louisville basketball fan, and every fan in the country, echoes that sentiment.
The curse of the top ranking in college basketball continues, trickling down to number two. First time that’s happened in a while (ask Duke and Florida, when they were no. one and two.) Louisville is in a daily fight to qualify for the NCAA tournament, gets a lucky bounce for Edgar Sosa, but no love from fellow Big East brethren. Texas and Georgetown continue their free fall (don’t be fooled by the Oklahoma game . . . ) Purdue gets one really rotten break, and Frank Martin’s Kansas State Wildcats may have received one lucky break, as a result. And Syracuse? Just ask Matt; dude’s contended all year long how good they are. But Notre Dame? Are you kidding?? Check out the latest Nothing But Net, for all the answers. After all, it’s the thinking person’s college basketball podcast. The one with the fresh beats.
Nothing But Net is now coming to you twice a week, and what better way to kick it off than with the gentleman known as Seedy K, the Culture Maven, or simply c d kaplan. That’s right, the father of rumor and innuendo joins Nothing But Net to share his Freedom Hall memories, and to talk about the game we love—college basketball. With only one U of L game remaining at this legendary arena, c d will share his memories about the home to the Cards for over 50 years, and offer insights into this year’s Cards basketball team. We’re sure he’ll have lots more to share with you. Mr. kaplan is our favorite sports blogger, and he’s sure to be yours, after you join Matt and Mark, and our very special guest c d kaplan, for volume two of this week’s Nothing But Net, the thinking person’s basketball webcast—the one with the beats!
That’s Day of Reckoning, for non-Spanish speakers. And it’s drawing nigh quickly. We could say for many teams, the remaining games are for all the marbles, but it’s only 65 that count. UConn and U of L from the Big East are playing for their NCAA tourney lives. UK is fighting for a number one seed in the NCAA tourney, but experience and maturity may be significant obstacles. Kansas has all those elements going for them, and now appear to be a lock for the overall number one seed. But it’s college basketball, and anything can happen. Ask players at the University of Texas, or Georgetown University; brilliant reputations or fast starts can disappear overnight. And how real are teams like New Mexico or Gonzaga—is the current perception of basketball out West merited? Join Matt and Mark and get prepared for the annual wild finish to the NCAA basketball regular season. And the glory of the conference and NCAA tournaments. Join us for this week’s Nothing But Net—the thinking person’s basketball podcast, with the beats!
Conference play is in full swing. Which means great things for the truly great, and exposes the pretenders out there. Texas continues its baffling free fall, Kansas, Syracuse and UK continue to dominate, and then consider teams like Georgetown, and their inconsistent play. Beat Villanova, but lose to South Florida? U of L continues to fight for their NCAA life, needing to win 6 of their last games, which is no easy task when two of those games are against the Orangemen of Syracuse. Plus, Texas A&M sneaks into top-25 consideration, Baylor loses, and Duke decides slow and steady wins the race. Plus, the importance of hitting free throws. Join Matt and Mark for this week’s edition of Nothing But Net, the thinking person’s basketball webcast—with the beats.
There’s a jinx out there in college basketball. It comes with attaining the number one slot in the rankings. Kansas, Texas and Kentucky, three teams who have, at one time or another, appeared invincible, have all been toppled by the curse of number one slot. And slight murmurs of this year’s dark horses can be heard, led by Kansas State and Baylor. The Big East is in full regular season form, with no team considered safe. Consider Georgetown. Destroyed mighty Duke, then turned around and lost to South Florida. At home.
Nothing is safe. Everyone is gunning for number one. Join Matt and Mark as they survey the scorched landscape of college basketball, single out some fine individual performers, and begin to dust off the crystal ball. Please join us for Nothing But Net, the thinking person’s basketball webcast. Sports with a beat.
The Nation’s number one team, the Texas Longhorns, fell this week to Kansas State, leaving only one undefeated team in the land: The Wildcats of Kentucky. (We told you we were the “epicenter of the college basketball universe.”) Now, the question is can UK go undefeated? Find out what Matt and Mark think in this week’s Nothing But Net. Discussion will also address the plummeting U of L Cardinals, the surprising Hoosiers of Indiana, and our weekly look at the top teams in men’s college basketball. All this on Nothing But Net, the thinking person’s basketball podcast—with the beats.
Former University of Louisville basketball player, Luke Whitehead, joins Matt Anthony and Mark Bacon to share his memories of Freedom Hall, Australian professional basketball (Luke was MVP for Australia’s Gold Coast Blazers team), playing for Coach Rick Pitino, his insights into this year’s team, and more. We even ask about “The Fall.” At the end of the webcast, we debut Luke’s latest song, too. Check out this week’s Nothing But Net, the thinking person’s sports webcast.
Last Saturday, the Battle of the Bluegrass produced memorable results. Within the first 45 seconds of the game. But not the kind of action we’ve seen before here in the Commonwealth during this rivalry. Matt and Mark will take a look back at the game on January 2nd, discussions on the nation’s leading college basketball squads, and a look ahead at the college basketball landscape. Please check out Nothing But Net, the thinking person’s basketball webcast. The sports podcast with a beat!
Saturday, January 2nd, 2010, is the day basketball fans across the Commonwealth have had circled on their calendars for months, when the University of Louisville Cardinals visit Rupp Arena to battle the Wildcats of the University of Kentucky. And for the UK faithful? Revenge; payback for Edgar Sosa’s last second 3-point dagger that sent the Wildcats home with an L. This year, UK’s a winner in every category with new coach John Calipari, the return of All American Patrick Patterson and the most exciting player in the college game today, John Wall. Is the game over before it’s begun? Or can we expect another thrilling rematch in the Battle of the Bluegrass. Matt Anthony and Mark Bacon break it down for you, with their No Bias Breakdown, plus a look ahead to this weekend’s contests nationwide. Please join us for this week’s Nothing But Net, the Thinking Person’s College Basketball webcast.
Please join Matt Anthony and Mark Bacon for a new Holiday Classic—Nothing But Net. We survey the college basketball landscape heading into Christmas 2009. Topics addressed include Bob Knight’s assertions regarding integrity in college basketball, and how it relates to John Calipari. Is Black-White is the new 22 for the Louisville Cards? And a look at Kansas, Texas, and their challengers for college basketball supremacy in the next week. Season’s Greetings from Matt and Mark.
From the beating heart of the college basketball universe, Nothing But Net is a weekly podcast found on wfpk.org and wfpl.org. Every Tuesday, your hosts Matt Anthony and Mark Bacon, spotlight the region’s teams: The University of Louisville, The University of Kentucky, Western Kentucky University and Indiana University, plus analysis on regional squads. With thoughtful discussion and exciting guests, Nothing But Net will capture the intensity and passion of our region’s love of college basketball, in a fresh new way. Don’t miss it.
The games have begun. College basketball’s major conferences are squaring off in conference tournaments solidifying some reputations, and opening the door for hopeful teams in other instances. Nothing But Net breaks down the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in this edition, where the University of Kentucky is expected to win it all. And we’re pleased to have as a guest once again this season, former UK All-American and the current voice of the Wildcat Radio Network, Mike Pratt join us, for insights into how the SEC Tournament should go down. And more. Please join Matt, Mark and Mike Pratt for this edition of Nothing But Net, the thinking person’s college basketball podcast. The one with the beat!
Former University of Louisville basketball player, Luke Whitehead, joins Matt Anthony and Mark Bacon to share his memories of Freedom Hall, Australian professional basketball (Luke was MVP for Australia’s Gold Coast Blazers team), playing for Coach Rick Pitino, his insights into this year’s team, and more. We even ask about “The Fall.” At the end of the webcast, we debut Luke’s latest song, too. Check out this week’s Nothing But Net, the thinking person’s sports webcast.
Last Saturday, the Battle of the Bluegrass produced memorable results. Within the first 45 seconds of the game. But not the kind of action we’ve seen before here in the Commonwealth during this rivalry. Matt and Mark will take a look back at the game on January 2nd, discussions on the nation’s leading college basketball squads, and a look ahead at the college basketball landscape. Please check out Nothing But Net, the thinking person’s basketball webcast. The sports podcast with a beat!
Saturday, January 2nd, 2010, is the day basketball fans across the Commonwealth have had circled on their calendars for months, when the University of Louisville Cardinals visit Rupp Arena to battle the Wildcats of the University of Kentucky. And for the UK faithful? Revenge; payback for Edgar Sosa’s last second 3-point dagger that sent the Wildcats home with an L. This year, UK’s a winner in every category with new coach John Calipari, the return of All American Patrick Patterson and the most exciting player in the college game today, John Wall. Is the game over before it’s begun? Or can we expect another thrilling rematch in the Battle of the Bluegrass. Matt Anthony and Mark Bacon break it down for you, with their No Bias Breakdown, plus a look ahead to this weekend’s contests nationwide. Please join us for this week’s Nothing But Net, the Thinking Person’s College Basketball webcast.
Please join Matt Anthony and Mark Bacon for a new Holiday Classic—Nothing But Net. We survey the college basketball landscape heading into Christmas 2009. Topics addressed include Bob Knight’s assertions regarding integrity in college basketball, and how it relates to John Calipari. Is Black-White is the new 22 for the Louisville Cards? And a look at Kansas, Texas, and their challengers for college basketball supremacy in the next week. Season’s Greetings from Matt and Mark.
