In honor of Father’s Day (either a day late or really, really early for 2014), I thought I would take a look at some of the familial coaching combinations that currently exist, have significant histories, or are just tipping off. When talking about Division I programs, there are only a couple of situations where a father is at one institution and a son is involved with another. At this point, the most obvious one has to be the reigning NCAA Champion Louisville Cardinals leader, Rick Pitino, and offspring Richard Pitino who recently assumed the head position at Minnesota. The continue

By Knup A 27-8 record last season was no joke, and neither was the fact that the Arizona Wildcats were a strong team, and a serious major contender as well. The Wildcats had talent across their roster last season, they ended the year ranked 21st in the nation, and they obviously made it to the NCAA Tournament. They had a tough loss to the 7th ranked Ohio State Buckeyes in the third round by only three points, which ended up being a rough end to their season. Regardless of the loss though, the Wildcats still had an impressive season, and it was good enough continue

Melvin, who will be concluding his career next year after starting for the Blue Demons in each of the past three seasons, put his John Hancock on a list with over 1,000 of his peers this week. Although the growing resistance from the student body and faculty against a new arena makes sense on the surface, a closer look at the facts indicates Melvin and Co. may ultimately regret making a stand. The city of Chicago’s current economy is in such a poor state that 50 of its public schools are going to be shut down at the end continue

The tournament will run from March 12-15. “We are very excited to have the first American Athletic Conference championship at FedExForum,” AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco said. “We received significant interest from many outstanding venues. FedExForum is an outstanding facility and the Forum, the city of Memphis, the University of Memphis and the local community will combine to create a wonderful inaugural event that our teams, coaches, continue

An eight-team league at the moment, the CFL is expanding to a ninth club for the 2014 campaign, granting a franchise to Ottawa for a third time, following the demise of the Rough Riders (1876-1996) and the Renegades (2002-05). The two previous monikers sounded sturdy and tough, befitting a physical sport, but this time around the new name has fallen flat. With great fanfare, in front of Ottawa’s CFL alumni, league dignitaries and over 3,000 fans, the team finally let the cat out of the bag and announced the new nickname: the REDBLACKS. Huh, what? Come again … The continue