Backing the Pack joins us with Info about the Wolfpack

by BirdGT on Feb 8, 2012 7:26 AM EST

Akula Wolf formerly of Section Six presently of Backing the Pack joined us for this week's Q/A session. Check out his responses to our questions after the jump: FTRS: I think any outside observer looking in at State wants to know how things have been since the departure of Sidney. So how are...

Questions answered via Boston College Interruption

by BirdGT on Feb 4, 2012 11:00 AM EST

Brian of Boston College Interruption is not only the pinnacle of BC fandom. He is the pinnacle of SBNation bloggerdom. Check out his responses to our questions in build up to the Battle for Last Place: FTRS: Since America just watched the State of the Union, let's talk State of the Program. ...

Q&A with Tar Heel Fan Blog

by BirdGT on Jan 28, 2012 8:00 AM EST

Doc of Tar Heel Fan Blog has arrived. He brings with him a knowledge that is unsurpassed in the Tar Heel Nation. Check out his responses to questions I sent him earlier this week: FTRS: I'd tend to think the folks in Chapel Hill are happy Roy Williams kryptonite was let go in the offseason. ...

This is what I think of the NCAA

by BirdGT on Jul 14, 2011 4:22 PM EDT

Reactions to the Knicks Drafting Iman Shumpert

by BirdGT on Jun 25, 2011 3:00 PM EDT

After listening to Doug Gottlieb's rant against Iman Shumpert on Friday morning, I wanted to go out and see what the general opinion of Shumpert's selection was from the media. Let's start with a short clip from Eamonn Brennan's Friday morning blogging: It's almost like Isiah Thomas never left the...

James Bell Makes USA U-19 Team

by Chris Lane on Jun 23, 2011 12:22 PM EDT on The Nova Blog

Villanova Wildcats sophomore guard James Bell has officially made the United States Under-19 team that will compete in the FIBA World Championships this summer in Latvia. Bell previously made the 1st of 2 planned cuts. Buffalo Bulls forward Javon McCrae was the final cut. New George Mason Patriots...

James Bell Makes Initial Cut For USA U-19 Team

by Chris Lane on Jun 20, 2011 9:00 AM EDT on The Nova Blog

Villanova Wildcats sophomore James Bell is one of 13 finalists for the United States Under-19 team that will compete in the FIBA World Championships this summer. The team, which will be coached by new George Mason Patriots coach Paul Hewitt, will be participating in the tournament from June...

Gani Lawal Update from Phoenix Suns Insider

by BirdGT on Apr 15, 2011 8:00 AM EDT

In January of this year, Gani Lawal suffered several torn ligaments in his right knee while playing for the Phoenix Suns. He only got to play 113 seconds of pro ball his entire rookie season. Seth Pollack from SBN Arizona/Bright Side of the Sun connected with Winfield and myself about Gani's...

Brian Gregory Is The New Georgia Tech Basketball Coach: What They're Saying

by Winfield Featherston on Mar 28, 2011 6:43 PM EDT

It's been quite the day for Georgia Tech athletics and I've been on the road to Toronto. So in case you missed some tidbit of information (like me) here's a consolidated list of articles, reports, and editorials to help you form your view on the Brian Gregory hire. Reports and Facts Gregory leaves...

So Where Do We Stand Now? A Georgia Tech Basketball Coach Search Update

by Winfield Featherston on Mar 28, 2011 8:00 AM EDT

Since Friday, the Georgia Tech coaching search has taken some serious curves as the pieces start falling into place.Here is what we can piece together. 1. Chris Mooney - We all breathed a sigh of relief when Richmond lost because Tech could finally interview the supposed #1 choice. Unfortunately,...