DICK VITALE TOP 25
February 18th, 2019
1-Duke
2-Gonzaga
3-Virginia
4-Kentucky
5-Tennessee
6- Nevada
7-Michigan
8-North Carolina
9-Houston
10-Purdue
11-Michigan State
12-Marquette
13-Kansas
14-Texas Tech
15-LSU
16-Iowa
17-Villanova
18-Florida State
19-Louisville
20-Virginia Tech
21-Wisconsin
22-Maryland
23-Cincinnati
24-Washington
25-Wofford
Week of February 18th, 2019
Each week I'll write about the world of sports:
*The Basketball Hall of Fame announced several new candidates to the 2019 class. Paul Westphal, Jack Sikma, Marques Johnson and Ben Wallace are among the latest names to be considered.
*Wow, this has brought me to tears.To have my name on a list of the Who╒s Who of sports broadcasting has given me goosebumps. Been blessed by the TV people at ESPN, helping me so much in my 40 years. I thank the announcers, producers, directors and people behind the scenes. This honor belongs to ALL of you!
*It is so odd to see ?Connecticut and Notre Dame on the second line for women╒s college basketball seeding! ?
*The Broncos got a proven quarterback in Joe Flacco. We will see what they do with Case Keenum now.
*The NBA fined Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry for comments on Anthony Davis.
*Steve Kerr was fined $25,00 for referee abuse and breaking a clipboard after Draymond Green was assessed a flagrant foul. I wonder if there is a double standard on calls on the former Michigan State player.
*Big win for St. John╒s, defeating Villanova at Madison Square Garden. Chris Mullin needed that one.
February 11th, 2019
PTP’ER OF THE WEEK: Chris Clemons
TEAM OF THE WEEK: Texas Tech basketball
SHOCK OF THE WEEK: Penn State over Michigan
STOCK UP: Russell Westbrook
STOCK DOWN: New York Knicks
Each week, I’ll give you my weekly awards for the creme de la creme of college hoops:
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Cameron Young, Quinnipiac
He scored 55 points vs. Siena
TEAM OF THE WEEK: Texas Tech
The Red Raiders won a pair of games, including a great effort against Baylor.
COACH OF THE WEEK: Mike Krzyzewski, Duke
He earned win number 1123 to pass Harry Stathan.
DIAPER DANDY OF THE WEEK: Zion Williamson, Duke
He scored 32 points in a win over NC State
SHOCK OF THE WEEK: Penn State over Michigan
John Beilein was ejected and the Wolverines were stunned.
Week of February 18th, 2019
Up
Denny Hamlin won the Daytona 500.
The Broncos acquired Joe Flacco.
The Blazers signed Enes Kanter.
The Phillies gave Aaron Nola a contract extension.
The Marlins signed Sergio Romo.
The Thunder signed Markieff Morris.
Yankees P Luis Severino received a contract extension.
Marques Johnson and Paul Westphal are among new Basketball Hall of Fame candidates.
Down
Steve Kerr was fined $25K for abusing an official.
The Texans cut Demaryius Thomas.
First round projected DL Jeffery Simmons suffered a torn ACL.
The Bucs cut DE Vinny Curry.
Louisville lost a 20-point lead vs. Duke.
The NBA fined Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lastry for comments on Anthony Davis.
The Pelicans fired GM Dell Demps.
The Bills cut TE Charles Clay.