Ostensibly Hoops

[Ben Washburn]

Well, I don't know if I went up or down when the world ended, but whicever way I went it's not a whole lot different than Maryland.

Well, when I put it that way it's pretty obvious I went down. But it must be just purgatory because it's not as bad as Ohio.

[eCat]

UK is already out of media credentials for the UK/UNC game at Rupp

[eCat]

in what is a bit of stale news from the past few days, the APR has effected several schools. Louisville loss of 3 scholarships has been mentioned, and now UConn has been the featured story with the loss of 2 scholarships due to poor scores. The official report hasn’t been released by the schools have been notified that the official notice will come next week and, thus, the news seeped out.

“UConn has already been docked one of its 13 scholarships because of NCAA recruiting violations. The loss of scholarships due to the APR report will leave the school with 10 for the next academic year.”

“A low rating is costly to Calhoun personally. His contract calls for him to donate $100,000 to a UConn scholarship fund if the program doesn’t meet the APR. He also will forfeit his postseason bonus of $87,500, earned during UConn’s run to the national title”

UConn did win the national title this year, which is always huge accomplishment. Unfortunately, it included beating our beloved Wildcats. Seeing a program who has been whispered and rumored to be committing violations finally take a little flack for it is refreshing. People complain about Cal and UK, but it seems there is more hard evidence against Calhoun these days.

And on the heels of the APR news, Calhoun seems to be questioning a return to Storrs at all next season. Calhoun told Brett McMurphy of CBSsports.com that, “Right now I can honestly tell you I’m 55/45” on returning. “I’m kind of on a honeymoon right now with this bride [after winning the national championship].” There’s an Evan Daniels joke in there somewhere.

[eCat]

SEC considering dropping E/W divisions for basketball. From Oscar Combs

“Make no mistake about it, a lot has to do with opening round of SEC tourney where it’s an empty house because top teams get byes. Heck, from fan’s standpoint, a 22-game SEC card where there is a true round-robin schedule would really be exciting, but that won’t happen. Number one, it would squeeze some great non-conference games off a schedule, not to mention cutting cupcakes from coaching viewpoint. Should be interesting week for SEC Spring Retreat in Florida. Conference officials are now being hounded by ESPN for better programing.”

[O.E.]

UK is already out of media credentials for the UK/UNC game at Rupp

The hype surrounding that game will be insane, assuming both teams come in playing well. If both are undefeated, it might be the most watched preseason OOC game in NCAA history.

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[eCat]

yea, I hope the game isn't a let down

[DooKSucks]

I may be going to that game with some friends, regardless of how much a ticket will cost.

[Jungle Rat]

I'll be watching reruns of Family Guy

[eCat]

damn, 60 minutes fucking raped Lance Armstrong tonight. Both of his most confident riders from the US postal team have turned on him in a federal investigation and testified under oath that he took EPO, testosterone and had blood transfusions.

Hamilton also gave up information that Armstrong failed a test in 2001 and had the cycling league cover it up on his behalf in in turn he donated 25K and 100K consecutive years to them.

Armstrong is going to jail like Marion Jones

[Bklyn]

I'll believe it when I see it.

[eCat]

if he doesn't go to jail its because he is considered an American hero because I don't think there is any doubt the guy was doping big time now.

Hamilton was very reluctant to say what he said tonight and he only has immunity if he isn't caught in a lie.

[Jungle Rat]

Seriously? None of you thought Lance was using something?

[Owlman]

It's cycling. I didn't give a fuck.

[Jungle Rat]

Exactly.

[eCat]

at first I didn't think he was, just because he was passing all those tests and his denial was so adamant.

[crashcourse]

thing that's odd is I thought armstrong had nut cancer and has to be on testosreone as they radiated or cut his nuts off.

the EPO issue is odd to. the red blood cell count was supposed to be normal during testing so they would adjust the EPO dosage accordingly. no way to beat a test to check for redbloodcell count so the EPO doesn't really helpif your red blood cell count is normal the day of the race.

course the other biker on 60 minutes said he was passed left and right when not on it.

[Stormaktstiden]

It's cycling. I didn't give a fuck.

Exactly. We've had Karl Rove thumbing his nose at Congressional Subpeonas and getting away with it. Bankers and Investment Charlatans perjuring themselves right and left without a whimper from Justice over bankrupting the entire world while lavishing themselves in bonuses that they don't even try and defend...

But by GOD you let an athlete lie about playing a children's game and they'll go after you with everything they've got. This is just one more aspect of the Obama administration that is exactly like Bush Jr.'s was.

[eCat]

I'm not particularly thrilled they are going after these guys in a sport that is rampant with cheating.

The guys last night made it pretty clear that you don't win if you didn't use EPO. Not only that but you don't even qualify.

I understand why Armstrong had to deny he took PED's. If you lie once, you have to continue the lie

I just thought the guy was super human. I'm a bit disappointed that he isn't now.

[Cats rule]

I'm not particularly thrilled they are going after these guys in a sport that is rampant with cheating.

The guys last night made it pretty clear that you don't win if you didn't use EPO. Not only that but you don't even qualify.

I understand why Armstrong had to deny he took PED's. If you lie once, you have to continue the lie

I just thought the guy was super human. I'm a bit disappointed that he isn't now.

he's still fairly awesome if everyone was doing it and all his doping amounted to was to give him an even playing field

[Bklyn]

Sorta. It could also mean that your scientific methods were better than the competition. So it's not quite level. However, you could argue it's like having a great training/med staff.