Friday, March 19, 2004

Daily Swarm

IS J.JACK GOING PRO????????
Doesn't appear so based on the comments in this story, but then we heard the same thing last year with Chris Bosh. However, this time, I believe Jack will stay. However, it is scary if it is true that he might be projected as a late 1st round draft pick. We need that young man back for at least one more season. A junior stud at PG could really carry us a long way (just as a soph stud PG has done it this year).

STORIES ON GT
For a ton of tidbits, check out this story from RamblinWreck.com............. From the Chicago Tribune, about the Jackets possibly making a run........... Story on N.Iowa and the tall order beating GT.......... Meanwhile, the Panthers are going to stick with what got them here.............. Here is a story from the Chicago Tribune about returning to the site of the J.Forrest famous shot......... This guy at FoxSports.com is not shy about saying the Panthers think they can pull the upset, but he says go with the Panthers all the way versus the spread if you are betting in Vegas........... Here is a preview of the game from FoxSports.com.......... Jay Bilas had some nice things to say about Paul Hewitt on Sportscenter today - talked about his positive impact on the team, being a great teacher, having a cool demeanor, and confidence in the team (mentioned BJ specifically) - thanks to "HugeGTFan" over at the Hive for the tip................ Over at Sportsline.com they have a "predictor" model that they claim has picked 70% of the winners of each game the last 2 years - they have GT winning 78-64......... This story talks of UNI's plan against GT - force us to shoot from the outside, then get rebounds........ More from Brian Murphy........... At the Yahoo Pick-em site, GT has been picked to win their opening game by 97.1% of all participants. In round 2, 83.7% think we will advance - 47.5% in round 3 - 13.8% in round 4. For the finals, 4.8% think we will make it, while 1.4% think we will win it all. That is the 12th highest ranking on the list (KY#1 - 20.5%)............ Looks likke stopping Jacobson is the key - when he shoots over 50% they are undefeated. In their 8 losses, he shot 37%................ Here is a story on how relaxed the team is.

FROM AROUND THE DANCE FLOOR
Rough article on the Florida Gators.......... Jeff Capel is going to make an outstanding big-conference coach someday (story here). He happens to be the youngest coach in Div I-A............ Here is some interesting insight into travel costs, where teams stay, how the costs are covered, etc.

MORE ON THE ST.JOHN'S COACHING CAROUSEL
Well, it looks like Calipari might actually have a bit of interest in the job. He is being more evasive about his answers than Coach Hewitt was.

COLONIAL ATHLETIC LEAGUE BOWS OUT AGAIN
Did you know this conference only has one win in the dance in their history - a 59-55 victory by Richmond over guess who..... that's right - out Jackets.

RECRUITING - GT OFFERS BOBBY FRASOR
Looks like
Coach Hewitt has offered this talented PG a 'ship for next season - he hails from Chicago.

FOOTBALL - FINDING A BACKUP QB
Story on the football team and getting ready for spring practice.