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14 hrs ago | Chicago Tribune

Future of Weis and Notre Dame at pivotal point

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Not shockingly, like in one of those time-lapse videos of sprouting weeds, the breathtakingly fictitious rumors and unsubstantiated character assaults burst forth this week.

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Related Topix: Sam Young, Eric Olsen, Armando Allen, Sports, NCAA Sports, Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAA Football, NCAA Football, University of Notre Dame NCAA

Wed Nov 11, 2009

IcWales

A Thorn in the side of Bulldogs

Two goals each from Joe Opara, Olly Willy and Harry Willicombe, together with other contributions from Caelan Striker-Jones and Hugh Meatyard saw Thornhill make it an impressive nine wins from nine starts this season.

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Related Topix: Tom Lewis

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Roundball renaissance

No one is going to confuse Fifth and Forbes with Tobacco Road, but a recent resurgence is enhancing its roundball reputation.

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Related Topix: DeJuan Blair, Aaron Jackson, Jeremy Chappell

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Canada.com

Reynolds' bucket sends Pittsburgh home, 'Nova to Detroit

Scottie Reynolds drove to the basket for the winning layup with 0.5 seconds remaining, and Villanova gained a berth in the Final Four with a dramatic 78-76 win over Pittsburgh in the East Regional final of the NCAA Tournament.

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Related Topix: DeJuan Blair, Levance Fields, Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Villanova Wildcats NCAA Basketball, Villanova University NCAA, University of Pittsburgh NCAA, Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball, Scottie Reynolds

Tue Nov 03, 2009

ThePittsburghChannel.com

Dante Taylor Leads Pitt To Win In Preseason Opener

Less than two weeks away from the start of the college basketball season, expectations in Pittsburgh are high for freshman Dante Taylor.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Pittsburgh NCAA, Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball, Dante Taylor, Tyrell Biggs, Ashton Gibbs, DeJuan Blair

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Start of NBA season brings weighty issues to the fore

There is something profound about the flipping of that calendar from October to November, an inescapable melancholia linked suspiciously, I think, to a passage from Thoreau: As fruits and leaves and the day itself acquire a bright tint just before they fall, so the year nears its setting.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

ThePittsburghChannel.com

Pitt Blue-Gold Scrimmage Marks Return Of Basketball

The University of Pittsburgh men's basketball team held its annual Blue-Gold Scrimmage on Tuesday night , giving fans their first taste of this year's new-look Panthers squad.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Pittsburgh NCAA, Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball, Ashton Gibbs, Jermaine Dixon, Travon Woodall

Wed Oct 28, 2009

The Rocket

Reynolds ready for Pitt

After missing the playoffs despite winning 21 games, SRU men's basketball coach Kevin Reynolds learned the importance of one game.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Pittsburgh NCAA, Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball, Gilbert Brown, Levance Fields, Ashton Gibbs, DeJuan Blair

Mon Oct 26, 2009

WTAE-TV Pittsburgh

Pitt Unusually Absent From Big East Preseason Honors

Pitt men's basketball was chosen to finish ninth in the Big East Conference in the annual preseason poll of the league's coaches on Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Sports, Big East Football, NCAA Basketball, University of Pittsburgh NCAA, Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball, Levance Fields, DeJuan Blair, Gilbert Brown

Sat Oct 24, 2009

Pittsburgh Tribune

Pitt ninth in Big East

Pitt is so young and inexperienced this season, even its winning tradition couldn't sway Big East coaches.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Pittsburgh NCAA, Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball, Jermaine Dixon, DeJuan Blair, Gilbert Brown, Scottie Reynolds

Thu Oct 22, 2009

The Courier-Journal

Big East shapes up as battle royal

NEW YORK - The Big East Conference men's basketball heavyweights of a year ago are gone, but Wednesday in Madison Square Garden, league members touted the wealth of contenders lurking in the middleweight ranks.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Pittsburgh NCAA, Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball, Levance Fields, Tyrell Biggs, DeJuan Blair, Earl Clark

Tue Oct 20, 2009

The Baltimore Sun

Recruiting Report: Lake Clifton's Durand Johnson has options

Durand Johnson 's summer on the AAU circuit couldna t have gone much better. The 6-foot-7 shooting guard, who has transferred to Lake Clifton after spending the past two years at Parkville, suited up for Cecil Kirk and promptly earned offers from a host of high- and mid-major schools.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Pittsburgh NCAA, Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball, Jermaine Dixon

Sun Oct 18, 2009

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pitt Basketball: Panthers strives to return a top-notch defense to the court

High on Jamie Dixon's to-do list this preseason is a re-emphasis on defense. The men's basketball program at Pitt was built on it and became defined by it.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Pittsburgh NCAA, Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball, Jermaine Dixon, DeJuan Blair, Gilbert Brown, Nasir Robinson

Sat Oct 17, 2009

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pitt Basketball: Panthers looking for Fields' replacement

Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon sits between Ashton Gibbs, left, and Travon Woodall as they get photos taken during media day yesterday.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Pittsburgh NCAA, Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball, Levance Fields, Ashton Gibbs, Travon Woodall, Jermaine Dixon

Fri Oct 16, 2009

PhillyBurbs.com

Taylor could be Pitt's next star

Levittown - On DeJuan Blair's first day of practice two years ago, Pitt coach Jamie Dixon wouldn't acknowledge his prize recruit might start as a freshman, even if it was obvious.

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Related Topix: DeJuan Blair, Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Pittsburgh NCAA, Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball, Jermaine Dixon, Dwight Miller

Sat Oct 10, 2009

Examiner.com

Grizzlies down Thunder, 99-91

Coach Lionel Hollins said he had intended to put his starters back into Wednesday night's preseason game with about five minutes to go.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Memphis Grizzlies, O.J. Mayo, NBA Players, Mike Conley, Rudy Gay, Marc Gasol

Thu Oct 08, 2009

Memphis Commercial Appeal

Sam Young carries Memphis Grizzlies past Thunder, 99-91

The Grizzlies used an 11-3 run in the fourth quarter, sparked by the play of rookie Sam Young, to break open a tie game and hold on for their first victory.

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Related Topix: Sports, Rudy Gay, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder

Wed Oct 07, 2009

Rivals

Preseason Countdown: No. 31 Pittsburgh

Coach: Jamie Dixon . Last season's record: 31-5 overall, 15-3 in Big East . Postseason: Lost in fourth round of NCAA tournament to Villanova.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Pittsburgh NCAA, Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball, Ashton Gibbs, Tyrell Biggs, DeJuan Blair, Gilbert Brown

Sun Sep 20, 2009

Mondesi's House

Good News, Bad News for Pitt

I usually try to be optimistic, so let's start with the good news: yesterday, The Wannstache got a verbal commitment from QB Anthony Gonzalez, the AP Pennsylvania Player of the Year last season.

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Related Topix: DeJuan Blair, Gilbert Brown, Jermaine Dixon

Fri Sep 18, 2009

WMC TV

Grizzlies Young Ready for Season

Ever since the Official addition of NBA Super Star Allen Iverson to the Grizzlies Roster, their Round Town Block Parties have been a hit throughout the Memphis area.. It's no different Thursday in Cordova at the Bert Ferguson Community Center.. Despite the fact that Iverson is in Europe on a Reebok Promotional Tour, Grizzlies fans just can't get ...

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Memphis Grizzlies, Rudy Gay, O.J. Mayo, NBA Players, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, University of Pittsburgh NCAA, Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball

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