George Mason

Steve Ungrey Fri, 10/14/2011 George Mason: A New Era Begins in VirginiaFive years ago, the Colonial Athletic Association first made itself known in men’s basketball circles, sending fans across the country scurrying to their computers to find the answer to two questions.Where the hell is George Mason, and where did this school come from to get to the NCAA Final … [Read more...] about George Mason: A New Era Begins in Virginia

Steve Ungrey Fri, 12/23/2011 Men’s Basketball Games of the Weekend 12/23 -12/25 If this story seems shorter than usual, there’s a very good reason. The college game is taking a few well-deserved days off before ramping up again after the holiday. The Las Vegas Classic wraps up tonight with a big game between Baylor and West Virginia, and there are a few other worthy games … [Read more...] about Men's Basketball Games of the Weekend 12/23 – 12/25

Steve Ungrey Fri, 12/30/2011 Men’s basketball Games of the Weekend 12/30 – 1/1 The 2011 portion of the current basketball season comes to an end this weekend when the calendar turns to 2012. Unlike last weekend, when Christmas meant a shortage of strong basketball games, there is no such shortage on the horizon this weekend. The Big Ten and Big East have a few solid games, … [Read more...] about Men's Basketball Games of the Weekend 12/30 – 1/1

Dan Levine Wed, 02/22/2012 Big Games of the Weekend 2/25 – 2/26 Missouri at KansasYou get the feeling that these two teams might be in the mix late in the tournament?  It’s certainly probable.   Both of these monsters of the Big 12 have had great seasons.  Combined they only have eight losses (including Missouri’s loss on Tuesday to ... Read More » read more … [Read more...] about Men's Basketball Big Games this Weekend 2/25 – 2/26

George Hammond Sat, 05/19/2012 The CAA ChallengeWith the departure this week of VCU to the Atlantic 10 and now Old Dominion to Conference USA, did one headline in a Virginia newspaper speak the truth when it screamed: “The CAA is doomed”?   That might be premature, but there’s no doubt the conference took a hit this week right in the solar plexus.When George Mason announced … [Read more...] about The CAA Challenge