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Big Games In The Big East
The Big East tournament has reached the semi-finals but not without some upsets and buzzer beaters. The top two seeds, Syracuse and Villanova both lost their first game of the tournament. Syracuse lost to George Town 91-84, the Hoyas reminded the Big East that it’s still got the talent to make every game a dog fight. Marquette topped Villanova 80-76 even without their big time scorer’s. The Golden Eagles match up with fellow upset team George Town in the Semi’s for a battle of the better underdog.
With more on the upset special Notre Dame, downs Pitt with a slow paced sloppy 50-45 victory. Notre Dame was once a NIT-bound team, now after 6 straight wins over quality opponents has proven to be a threatening team to win the Big East and make a run in the Tourney. They are hitting their stride at the right time. They will be facing West Virginia tonight at 9 ET. West Virginia took on Cinnci last night, and it took a buzzer beater to squeak by. Da’Sean Butler’s big shot was icing on top of a crazy day at the Big East tournament.
The Big East has been the best conference tournament to watch thus far but there is more to come and the championship is up for grabs. Look for the action not to let up and tune in for quality college basketball and some prepping for the big dance.
Will ND Finally Give In And Loose Its Independent Status?
With the BCS structure up in the air, and both the Big 10 and Pac 10 looking to possibly expand, the question remains: is Notre Dame going to finally give up its independence?
Notre Dame, previous to recent years, has always been one of the most dominant football teams year in and year out. With the third most wins all time and tying for the most Heisman trophy winners, ND is one of the great american football teams. The school always seems to have this alure about it; strange things happen with this school that just make you ask why! For instance, even with poor season in recent years, they have one of the most lucrative TV deals of any team with NBC, reported being worth 9 million a year.
Adding to this allure is the schools independent status… They belong to the Big East for basketball, but prefer to call their own shots in football. Finally this may come to an end. As a Big 10 fan, I would love to see Notre Dame as an addition. It would work perfect! They already have legendary rivalries with Michigan and Ohio State, amongst others less prestigious; plus they gain valuable BCS leverage in terms of achieving a National Championship.
Make the right decision ND, join the Big 10! We would love to see you! (And beat up on you…. Michigan Fan 
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