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A Gameplan Breakdown ... Literally
March 20th, 2008Wow. I love the Cornell men's basketball team. What an incredible ride this team has put us all through this season, bringing our University some national recognition — and hopefully, some more money (insert shameless plug here) — while lifting our school spirit and unity. Covering the team here in warm and sunny Anaheim, Calif., has been an incredible experience, regardless of the game's final score. Read More
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It Was More Than A Good Season, It Was HISTORIC ... But It's Over
March 20th, 2008There's no denying this was a historic season for the men's basketball team, but it's about to come to an end. With 3:35 left in the game, Stanford leads 71-44. After keeping it close early, the team has been unable to hit any shots and is being decimated on the boards and in the post in general. Wittman (2-of-10) and Dale (3-of-15) were held to 1-of-15 combined in the first half, despite playing nearly the full 20 mins each. Cornell is shooting 14-of-53 as of right now, but was merely 4-for-32 by halftime. That's 15.6 percent at the half, and 42.9 percent in the second half. It's tough to win games shooting like that. Stanford, on the other hand, is cruising. Aside from shooting 50 percent or better in both halves, the Cardinal is currently out-rebounding Cornell 45-24. Read More
Five Quick Ways to Get on TV at the NCAAs
March 20th, 2008So, you've made it all the way to Anaheim, Calif., and you want everyone to know it. What better way to do that than be on television, right? The footage lasts a lifetime, everyone can see it — especially if you record it — and it's much easier than calling, writing and telling everyone you know. But getting on TV is easier said than done. So here are five ways for you to make it happen: Read More
Multimedia Madness
March 20th, 2008According to ESPN SportsNation, right now, 93.2 percent of fans picked Stanford to beat Cornell tomorrow. Whatever happens, Harrison, Rob Burris (from The Red Light) and myself have captured some incredible multimedia over the last 36 hours. Read More
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Submit Your Questions Here!
March 19th, 2008Hey everyone! Have any questions for the players or media? Want to know about the festivities, or anything else about the 2008 NCAA Tournament in Anaheim? Submit your questions as comments below and we'll answer them RIGHT HERE, as soon as we get the chance. Read More
UCLA Takes The Court
March 19th, 2008So, UCLA just took the court, and let me tell you something ... this team is on another level. Stanford, a No. 3 seed, seemed very playable. This team does not. Here's an example: The entire team starts taking half-court shots. I don't know if they do this normally, but it's media day, so why not, right? Freshman Kevin Love steps up to half court, and without even striding or basically moving anything other than his arms on a two-handed throw, makes 2-of-3. (Facial expression: unchanged). Seeing that this is too easy, he moves back to the far foul line: three-quarters court. Same thing: no run-up, no step; nothing. He makes 2-of-4. (Facial expression: unchanged). Read More
And It Begins ...
March 19th, 2008So all the media madness has started. We got to the Honda Center without any problems, thanks to a media shuttle and only a five-minute drive. We're all set up now waiting for press conferences and practices to start. We've taken a lot of pictures and some Red Light footage, which will all be posted tonight. (Update: posted here.) The Kentucky news conference just happened, and they're out on the practice floor right now, so we're just waiting on Cornell to come out. 12:05 PACIFIC TIME, 3:05 EASTERN TIME CORNELL NEWS CONFERENCE ESPN NEWS Read More
Wednesday's Schedule
March 18th, 2008For Coverage of the entire men's basketball team's NCAA Tournament run, direct from Anaheim, click here. Tonight, Cornell got to practice in Anaheim for the first time. Tomorrow, the teams that will play on Thursday have their press conferences. Cornell is scheduled to have it's media session at Noon and an open practice around 12:45 p.m. Just talking with some players and others in the media, although a heavy underdog, it seems to Harrison and me that Cornell CAN DEFINITELY WIN this game. Harrison will deal with the keys for Cornell much more in-depth, but here are a few we see for now: Read More
Traveling With Royalty
March 18th, 2008Editor's Note: Sun Senior Writers Josh Perlin and Harrison D. Sanford are traveling with the men’s basketball team to Anaheim. This is their story: 9:58 a.m. — We Better Hurry After picking up Harrison in my car, we park at my house, forget to lock the car doors (or at least I don’t recall doing it), and speedily drag our luggage to Bartels. This is a microcosm of how the last 24 hours have been: disorganized and rushed. Only 15 hours ago, Harrison and I learned we would be seated on the plane to Anaheim with the team, at which time I made a four-hour drive to Ithaca to cut my Spring Break short. Harrison was already in Ithaca, lucky him. 10:10 a.m. — March Madness Read More