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Posted on: September 16, 2011 6:50 pm
Schmolik 14 College Conference Realignment
Hello college football/basketball fans!
This is a proposal for realigning conferences based partially on the projected moves of Texas A&M to the SEC and the Oklahoma schools to the Pac-"12".
Pac-12: Add Oklahoma and Oklahoma State
SEC: Add Texas A&M and West Virginia
Big 12: Add Pittsburgh and Notre Dame
ACC: Add Syracuse and Connecticut
All of the remaining Big 12 and Big East schools merge into a new "Big Mess" conference.
South: Baylor, Central Florida, Houston, South Florida, TCU, Texas, Texas Tech
North: Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Louisville, Missouri, Rutgers
For a more detailed look: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/
Category: NCAAB
Tags: ACC, Big 10, Big 12, Big East, Connecticut, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Pac 12, Pittsburgh, SEC, Syracuse, Texas
Posted on: March 15, 2011 4:29 pm
Edited on: March 15, 2011 5:34 pm
2011 Schmolik Bracket Analysis
Hello, college basketball fans!
My second annual tradition is breaking down the actual bracket and picking who will win. I like to call it "Schmolik Bracket Analysis"!
The season for Illinois began with high expectations and a big win over North Carolina but Illinois slumped. After not being in the tournament last year, it's great just to be in the tournament. Illinois will try to win its first game since 2006.
They will face a familiar face in UNLV coach Lon Kruger. Younger Illini fans don't remember but Kruger was Illinois's coach before he left for the NBA, failed (just like John Calipari and Rick Pitino) and landed at UNLV. If Illinois wins, they will play another former Illini coach in Bill Self (assuming Kansas doesn't become the first No. 1 seed ever to lose to a No. 16).
Recently, Illinois hasn't beaten anyone really good (Iowa and Indiana don't count). I would rather play UNLV than some Big East team (we had an 11 out of 68 chance in drawing one so we got lucky!) but I just don't have much faith in them.
Besides, even if Illinois wins, how much of a chance do we have against Kansas anyway? Then again, if I had to play one of the No. 1 seeds in the "third" round, I would want Kansas. Kansas as a No. 1 seed has lost in the "second" round several times, including last season.
Speaking of Kansas, before Self was Illinois's coach he was Tulsa's coach (I really am old!) So it is a homecoming of sorts for Self in the "second and third" round games. Now Self has not fared too well in the state of Oklahoma in the NCAA Tournament. The last two times Kansas played in Oklahoma were 2005 (1st round loss to No. 14 seed Bucknell) and last year (2nd round loss to No. 9 Northern Iowa). But those two games were in Oklahoma City, not Tulsa.
Vanderbilt is trying to buck a recent trend. They lost their last two NCAA Tournament games as No. 4 seeds to No. 13's. This year, Vanderbilt plays Atlantic 10 champion Richmond, who I think is underseeded as a No. 12. If you are looking for a 5-12 upset to pick, I think this is a good one.
In the bottom half of the Southwest, we have my favorite nickname in recent memory, the St. Peter's Peacocks! When's the last time there were Peacocks in the NCAA's? They are catching Purdue at a good time with Purdue having lost their last two games but I hope Purdue shows up and defends the Big Ten Conference honor. The last thing I want is Purdue losing their first game (actually the worst would be Ohio State losing their first game!)
This year introduces "play in" games for at large teams. We know the chances of a No. 16 play in game winner beating a No. 1 seed is slim and none. But a No. 11 seed beating a No. 6 is not out of the realm of possibility.
Will the play in game tire out the winner? Does No. 6 seed Georgetown have an advantage or a disadvantage over the other No. 6 seeds? This is another reason I hate the 68 team format. The play in game among No. 16 seeds doesn't really affect the tournament that much but this could disturb the competitive balance in the NCAA's one way or the other.
This season, I don't think either USC or VCU belongs in the Tournament so I hope Georgetown destroys whoever they play and redeem themselves for last year's debacle vs. Ohio. Georgetown's Chris Wright has been cleared to play. The Hoyas certainly didn't play well in his absence. If Georgetown plays like they did earlier this season, Purdue (and the rest of the bottom half of the bracket) are in trouble.
In the NCAA Tournament this year, a lot of eyes will be on the Big East. Were their 11 bids deserved (I think they were regardless of the outcome)? But will all that competition during the regular season and at Madison Square Garden help the schools in the tournament?
Meanwhile, you have Kansas playing in the Big 12 Conference. I think they are overrated. They've only beaten one team that is top four seed in the tournament, a win over a slumping Texas in Kansas City (might as well been in Lawrence). I am picking Rick Pitino's Louisville Cardinals (they beat Pittsburgh, Notre Dame, and Syracuse this year) to "upset" the Jayhawks.
I'm going all Big East in the regional final. I like a rematch of the semifinal between Notre Dame and Louisville and for Ben Hansbrough to be cutting the nets down. Notre Dame will advance to its first Final Four since 1978.
Regional Final: Notre Dame over Louisville
I think this is the weakest regional of them all. We have by far the weakest No. 2 seed, a Brandon Davies less BYU as a No. 3 seed, and a No. 4 seed Wisconsin that couldn't break 40 against Penn State.
This regional is full of sleepers. We have perennial bracket busters in Gonzaga and Butler along with Utah State and Old Dominion. I don't know if you can call Michigan State a sleeper but we all know Tom Izzo knows how to coach in the NCAA Tournament.
I don't like seeing mid majors meet in the first game. To me it's like when Boise State and TCU met in the Fiesta Bowl. You want to see David vs. Goliath, not David vs. David. I will say that whoever wins between Butler and Old Dominion is going to give Pitt quite a battle in the "third" round.
This is the 13th year in a row Gonzaga made the NCAA Tournament. They are playing St. John's, a team that last made the tournament in 2002. This looks like an upset to me if you can call it an upset. I also like Utah State to win in another 5-12 upset over a Kansas State team that lost three times to Colorado.
The big mystery of the Southeast is BYU. They haven't played too many games without Brandon Davies but they did lose badly to New Mexico at home and lost to a San Diego State team they swept in the regular season.
BYU was dealt a very hard potential second game in Gonzaga. Gonzaga is back in the role of underdog. The No. 11 seed is Gonzaga's lowest since 2001. It's going to be a hard game for BYU to win. If the Cougars and Bulldogs don't meet this year, expect to see them twice next year in the WCC.
I think Gonzaga has a great chance to make the Sweet 16 and a potential Sweet 16 game vs. Florida. The two met in the Sweet 16 in 1999 when a late basket by Gonzaga prompted Gus Johnson to call "The Slipper Still Fits!".
Of course, Florida will have its own problem with a possible second game with Michigan State. Many times the Spartans exceed expectations (last year's Final Four run was as a No. 5 seed). Florida is playing in Tampa. However, Florida played Michigan State in Tampa in 2003 and the Spartans pulled off an upset of the No. 2 (and overseeded) Gators. Of course, since then Florida and Billy Donovan has won two national championships.
If you asked me the two best coaches in college basketball who have never made the Final Four, I would say Pittsburgh's Jamie Dixon and Gonzaga's Mark Few. I hope one of them finally makes it there this year.
In a conference with national champion winning coaches Jim Boeheim, Jim Calhoun, and Rick Pitino, Dixon is often overlooked. Yet, in his eight seasons at Pittsburgh Dixon's team has won ten or more Big East games each season. Pitt won two Big East regular season championships and one Big East Tournament in that span. Making the Final Four will hopefully give Dixon the respect he deserves.
Pittsburgh's road to the Final Four looks very winnable although Old Dominion or Butler will give them fits. The Panthers should be favored in every game. If they play like they have all season, they will be heading to Houston.
Final Pick: Pittsburgh over Florida.
Of course Penn State and Temple play their first game against each other. Well, I know one of my schools is going to win. Penn State's last tournament appearance was 2001. They stunned North Carolina to make the Sweet 16 and lost in the Sweet 16 to Temple.
Fran Dunphy has led Temple to the last three NCAA Tournaments but they lost in the first round each year (including last year's upset at the hands of Cornell). For Penn State, making the NCAA's is a victory already so I want to see Temple and Dunphy finally win one.
The winner of the Pennsylvania clash (from Tucson, Arizona of all places) is expected to play San Diego State in the next round. It's a winnable game for either school and had they played closer to Pennsylvania I probably would pick the upset. It's hard for teams from the East Coast to go out west and win against West Coast teams.
There are a couple of dangerous sleepers teams in this regional.
One of them is the Golden Grizzlies of Oakland. Oakland has played seven NCAA Tournament teams this year (including a win over Tennessee in Knoxville) and will not be intimidated by the Longhorns. Should Texas win, they could meet Arizona in a great "third" round matchup. Arizona and Memphis will pit two coaches making their first NCAA appearance for perennial NCAA elite programs.
Don't forget about Bucknell. The Bison stunned Kansas in the 2005 NCAA Tournament (and won a game in 2006 as well). They face a talented but likely exhausted Connecticut Huskies team (they won five games in five days to win the Big East Tournament).
Should UConn advance as expected, their next opponent could very well be Big East rival Cincinnati. It seems weird to see two teams from the same conference meeting this early in the tournament but it's hard to spread out 11 conference opponents. I personally think conference foes shouldn't meet until the Sweet 16 and not be allowed to meet in the opening weekend.
At the top half is a Duke. Duke will open in Charlotte, NC. If they advance as expected, they will make a rare trip to the West Coast. Assuming Duke beats Hampton (no No. 16 seed has ever beaten a No. 1), Michigan or Tennessee would be a road block in the Blue Devils' way. Michigan is on a roll now and Tennessee is slumping but I would not count Bruce Pearl out this time of year. If it is Duke vs. Michigan, that will be a rematch of the 1992 NCAA Championship (the Fab Five vs. Christian Laettner, Bobby Hurley, and Grant Hill).
In the Sweet 16, normally UConn vs. San Diego State is an easy call. But I'm wondering if the Huskies are tired or have peaked and of course a west coast trip to face a nearby school (the game would be in Anaheim) is never good (although UConn has made the Final Four out of the West Regional three times).
I would like to see a Duke/Connecticut regional final. I do not like Duke that much and UConn is Duke's biggest nemesis in the NCAA Tournament. But I have a feeling San Diego State will advance and will lose to Duke in the final. I told you about Duke vs. Michigan in 1992. That team was coached by current San Diego State's head coach Steve Fisher.
Final Pick: Duke over San Diego State.
Well, I can't pick those four. They are all in the East Regional, making it my pick for the toughest regional this year. Only one (possibly none) of them will be in the Final Four. I like all four of these programs so I should be happy with whoever advances unless we have some lower seed make it.
Back in the NCAA's is 2006 Final Four surprise team George Mason. They play a completely struggling Villanova team that lost its last five games including an embarrassing loss to Big East doormat South Florida in the Garden.
Last year, Kentucky and West Virginia met in the East Regional final for the right to advance to the Final Four. This year, they would potentially meet in the opening weekend for a chance to make the Sweet 16. We find in this pod the other play in game for at large teams between Clemson and UAB. The winner will have to fly to Tampa to play its second game.
We could have another third round game between Big East foes if Syracuse wins and Marquette beats Xavier. Don't count out the Musketeers though as they have made the Sweet 16 the last three years running. Xavier will have their hands full with likely opponent Syracuse to make it four years in a row.
Also playing in Charlotte with Duke will be North Carolina. I'm sure both teams' fans will come out to cheer against their rivals as well as cheer for their own team this weekend.
If the top four seeds hold, there will be some great games next weekend in Newark between North Carolina and Syracuse and between Ohio State and Kentucky.
It wouldn't surprise me to see the higher seeded team win every game (best chance of an "upset" would be Xavier over Syracuse).
Final Pick: Ohio State over North Carolina.
I think I heard Charles Barkley say on CBS that early round games in the NCAA's are won by players and later round games are won by coaches. Two of these coaches (Mike Brey and Jamie Dixon) will make their first appearance in the Final Four if my picks are all correct. Thad Matta coached Ohio State to the Final Four in 2007.
But if coaching decides it, there is only one choice to win the championship. In the first semifinal, I like Pittsburgh to gain revenge over Notre Dame. You can't always count on freshmen in the tournament, so I'll take Duke. Unfortunately for those who don't like Duke, I think it will be a repeat.
Championship Pick: Duke over Pittsburgh
Category: NCAAB
Posted on: March 13, 2011 5:07 pm
Edited on: March 13, 2011 6:18 pm
Final 2011 Schmolik 64!
Hello, college basketball fans!
It is time to start the road to Houston and this year's Final Four! Before seeing the actual NCAA bracket, here is the 18th annual Schmolik 64 (yes, I've been doing it since they actually had only 64 teams). I am like the Big Ten in my name, I am keeping the "64".
I am not going to reveal the First Four matchups, you will have to wait until the very end to see who the last four teams in the field are. I figure it will add to the drama. I introduce the regions in the pre-Big Ten Tournament order of No. 1 seeds. You'll have to flip through to see who they are!
* Automatic qualifier
EAST REGIONAL (Newark, NJ Fri./Sun. March 25-27)
Cleveland, OH (Fri./Sun. March 18-20)
No. 1 Ohio State* (32-2) vs. No. 16 First Four???
No. 8 UNLV (24-8) vs. No. 9 Villanova (21-11)
Denver, CO (Thur./Sat. March 17-19)
No. 5 Arizona (27-7) vs. No. 12 Harvard (21-6)
No. 4 Syracuse (26-7) vs. No. 13 First Four???
No. 6 Vanderbilt (23-10) vs. No. 11 Richmond* (27-7)
No. 3 Connecticut* (26-9) vs. No. 14 St. Peter's* (20-13)
Charlotte, NC (Fri./Sun. March 18-20)
No. 7 Texas A&M (23-8) vs. No. 10 Michigan (19-13)
No. 2 North Carolina (26-7) vs. No. 15 Boston University* (21-13)
Tulsa, OK (Fri./Sun. March 18-20)
No. 1 Kansas* (32-2) vs. No. 16 UNC-Asheville* (16-13)
No. 8 Washington* (23-10) vs. No. 9 Gonzaga* (22-9)
Tucson, AZ (Thur./Sat. March 17-19)
No. 5 West Virginia (20-11) vs. No. 12 Princeton* (24-6)
No. 4 Wisconsin (23-8) vs. No. 13 Indiana State* (19-13)
Washington, DC (Thur/Sat March 17-19)
No. 6 Old Dominion* (27-6) vs. No. 11 Illinois (19-13)
No. 3 Louisville (25-9) vs. No. 14 Bucknell* (25-8)
Tampa, FL (Thur./Sat. March 17-19)
No. 7 Temple (25-7) vs. No. 10 Marquette (20-14)
No. 2 Kentucky* (25-8) vs. No. 15 Wofford* (21-12)
Charlotte, NC (Fri./Sun. March 18-20)
No. 1 Duke* (30-4) vs. No. 16 Hampton* (23-8)
No. 8 George Mason (26-6) vs. No. 9 Missouri (22-10)
Tampa, FL (Thur/Sat March 17-19)
No. 5 St. John's (21-11) vs. No. 12 Memphis* (25-9)
No. 4 Florida (26-7) vs. No. 13 Oakland* (24-9)
Denver, CO (Thur./Sat. March 17-19)
No. 6 Kansas State (21-10) vs. No. 11 Michigan State (18-14)
No. 3 BYU (29-4) vs. No. 14 Morehead State* (22-9)
Chicago, IL (Fri./Sun. March 18-20)
No. 7 Xavier (24-7) vs. No. 10 Tennessee (19-14)
No. 2 Notre Dame (26-6) vs. No. 15 Akron* (22-12)
Cleveland, OH (Fri./Sun. March 18-20)
No. 1 Pittsburgh (27-5) vs. No. 16 First Four???
No. 8 Butler* (22-9) vs. No. 9 UCLA (22-10)
Chicago, IL (Fri./Sun. March 18-20)
No. 5 Georgetown (21-10) vs. No. 12 First Four???
No. 4 Purdue (25-7) vs. No. 13 Belmont* (30-4)
Tulsa, OK (Fri./Sun. March 18-20)
No. 6 Cincinnati (25-8) vs. No. 11 Florida State (21-10)
No. 3 Texas (27-7) vs. No. 14 LIU-Brooklyn* (27-5)
Tucson, AZ (Thur./Sat. March 17-19)
No. 7 Utah State* (29-3) vs. No. 10 Penn State (19-14)
No. 2 San Diego State* (30-2) vs. No. 15 Northern Colorado* (19-10)
All games in Dayton, OH
Automatic Bids
Tue. March 15 6:30pm
East Regional No. 16 : Tex-San Antonio* (16-13) vs. Ark Little Rock* (17-16)
Winner plays Ohio State in Cleveland, OH Fri. March 18
Wed. March 16 6:30pm
West Regional No. 16 - Alabama State* (15-17) vs. UC Santa Barbara* (16-13)
Winner plays Pittsburgh in Cleveland, OH Fri. March 18
Last Four Teams In
Tue. March 15 9pm
East Regional No. 13: Alabama (21-11) vs. Missouri State (25-8)
Winner plays Syracuse in Denver, CO Thur. March 17
Wed. March 16 9pm
West Regional No. 12: Colorado (20-13) vs. UAB (22-8)
Winner plays Georgetown in Chicago, IL Fri. March 18
Bubble Burst
Cleveland State, St. Mary's, Georgia, Virginia Commonwealth, Clemson, Boston College, Virginia Tech (sorry Seth!), USC
East vs. West
Southwest vs. Southeast
No. 1 seeds:
Ohio State (East)
Kansas (Southwest)
Duke (Southeast)
Pittsburgh (West)
Bids By Conference
Big East: 11
Big Ten: 7
Big 12: 6
Pac-10: 3
Colonial: 2
Conference USA: 2
Ivy: 2
Missouri Valley: 2
One bid conferences: 19
Thanks for reading!
Category: NCAAB
Tags: Duke, Kansas, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Schmolik 64
Posted on: March 7, 2011 3:06 pm
Schmolik 64 Update (3/7/11) - Championship Week!
Hello, college basketball fans!
Welcome to the March 7, 2011 update of the Schmolik 64.
This is the update for Championship Week so for the first time I will include all 64 teams. For one bid conferences, I will list the highest seed remaining in the conference. Keep in mind these seeds will go up or down depending on who wins at the end. Expect the final Schmolik 64 Sunday after the conclusion of the Big Ten Tournament.
Opening Weekend: Thur/Sat March 17-19, Fri/Sun March 18-20
Regionals: Thur/Sat March 24-26, Fri/Sun March 25-27
* Clinched Automatic Bid
EAST REGIONAL (Newark, NJ - Fri/Sun)
Cleveland, OH (Fri/Sun)
(1) Ohio State (29-2) vs. (16) First Four: Bethune Cookman / MEAC (16-11) vs. McNeese State / Southland (15-10)(8) UCLA (22-9) vs. (9) Tennessee (18-13)
Washington, DC (Thur/Sat)
(5) Texas A&M (22-7) vs. (12) Missouri State (25-8)
(4) Syracuse (25-6) vs. (13) First Four: Memphis (22-9) vs. Virginia Tech (19-10)
Washington, DC (Thur/Sat)
(6) Temple (24-6) vs. (11) Michigan (18-12)
(3) Louisville (23-8) vs. (14) Iona / MAAC (22-10)
Charlotte, NC (Fri/Sun)
(7) Connecticut (21-9) vs. (10) Butler (21-9)
(2) North Carolina (24-6) vs. (15) LIU-Brooklyn / Northeast (26-5)
WEST REGIONAL (Anaheim, CA - Thur/Sat)
Chicago, IL (Fri/Sun)
(1) Notre Dame (25-5) vs. (16) Boston University / America East (20-13)
(8) George Mason (26-6) vs. (9) Missouri (21-9)
Denver, CO (Thur/Sat)
(5) Arizona (25-6) vs. (12) Richmond (24-7)
(4) Wisconsin (23-7) vs. (13) Oakland / Summit (22-9)
Tulsa, OK (Fri/Sun)
(6) Georgetown (21-9) vs. (11) St. Mary's (22-7)
(3) Texas (25-6) vs. (14) Morehead State* / Ohio Valley (22-9)
Denver, CO (Thur/Sat)
(7) Vanderbilt (21-9) vs. (10) Illinois (19-12)
(2) Brigham Young (27-3) vs. (15) Long Beach State / Big West (18-10)
SOUTHEAST REGIONAL (New Orleans, LA - Thur/Sat)
Cleveland, OH (Fri/Sun)
(1) Pittsburgh (27-4) vs. (16) First Four: Middle Tennessee State / Sun Belt (15-15) vs. Texas Southern / SWAC (18-11)
(8) UNLV (23-7) vs. (9) Florida State (21-9)
Tucson, AZ (Thur/Sat)
(5) Kansas State (21-9) vs. (12) Washington (20-10)
(4) Kentucky (22-8) vs. (13) Indiana State * / Missouri Valley (19-13)
Chicago, IL (Fri/Sun)
(6) Cincinnati (24-7) vs. (11) Harvard / Ivy (21-5)
(3) Purdue (25-6) vs. (14) Kent State / MAC (20-10)
Charlotte, NC (Fri/Sun)
(7) Villanova (21-10) vs. (10) Georgia (20-10)
(2) Duke (27-4) vs. (15) Bucknell / Patriot (24-8)
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL (San Antonio, TX - Fri/Sun)
Tulsa, OK (Fri/Sun)
(1) Kansas (29-2) vs. (16) UNC Asheville * / Big South (16-13)
(8) Old Dominion (26-6) vs. (9) UAB (22-7)
Tampa, FL (Thur/Sat)
(5) Xavier (24-6) vs. (12) First Four: Clemson (20-10) vs. Penn State (16-13)
(4) St. John's (20-10) vs. (13) Belmont * / Atlantic Sun (30-4)
Tampa, FL (Thur/Sat)
(6) West Virginia (20-10) vs. (11) Michigan State (16-13)
(3) Florida (24-6) vs. (14) College of Charleston / Southern (24-9)
Tucson, AZ (Thur/Sat)
(7) Utah State (27-3) vs. (10) Boston College (19-11)
(2) San Diego State (27-2) vs. (15) Northern Colorado / Big Sky (17-10)
RPI Numbers according to CBS Sports RPI:
Lowest RPI at large berth: Virginia Tech (63)
Lowest RPI at large berth, non First Four: Michigan (56)
Highest RPI not selected: Cleveland State (41)
RPI in top 50 not selected: Cleveland State (41), Colorado State (43), Virginia Commonwealth (48), Marshall (49)
RPI below 50 at large berths, non First Four: Richmond (55), Michigan (56)
First Four: Memphis (38), Penn State (54), Clemson (59), Virginia Tech (63)
Bids By Conference:
Big East (10)
Big Ten (7)
Big 12 (5)
Pac-10 (3)
Colonial (2)
One Team (for now): (20)
No. 1 Seed Ranks: No. 1 Ohio State, No. 2 Pittsburgh, No. 3 Kansas, No. 4 Notre Dame (East vs. West and Southeast vs. Southwest in Final Four)
Compare my brackets to CBS Sports Bracketology and others at the Bracket Project's Bracket Matrix.
Remember to comment! If you think a team or teams that are out should be in or vice versa, let me hear from you!
Category: NCAAB
Tags: BYU, Kansas, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Schmolik
Posted on: February 21, 2011 6:45 pm
Edited on: February 22, 2011 5:53 am
Schmolik 64 Update (2/21/11)
Hello, college basketball fans!
To accommodate this year's new "First Four" format, I am reserving two 12 seed lines for the "First Four." You should interpret these as being among the last teams to get into the field (although there could be exceptions based upon bracketing rules which prevent the actual last four from making the field). However, if only one team from a conference is listed, that team will not be placed in a First Four slot.
EAST REGIONAL (Newark, NJ Fri/Sun March 25-27)
SOUTHEAST REGIONAL (New Orleans, LA Thur/Sat March 24-26)
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL (San Antonio, TX Fri/Sun March 25-27)
WEST REGIONAL (Anaheim, CA Thur/Sat March 24-26)
Big East (10)
Remaining Automatics (16)
Please comment! I will assume you are 100% satisfied with this bracket if you don't!
Category: NCAAB
Tags: Duke, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Schmolik, Texas
Posted on: April 23, 2010 6:52 pm
Edited on: April 24, 2010 6:27 am
Schmolik's Dream Big 10 Expansion
Hello, college basketball fans!
A big topic in the media these past few months has been the expansion of the Big 10 teams. Those of you who know me know I am an alum and huge fan of Illinois. I was at the 2005 game in Chicago when my Illini made the improbable comeback to beat Arizona in the Elite Eight to make the Final Four. In addition, I have a graduate degree from another Big 10 school. Penn State. So of course I am rooting for Big 10 expansion. While I may have a lot of preferred teams I also am realistic. While my favorite college sport of course is basketball, I do know football also counts, money also counts, and academics also counts. That being said, my dream expansion I feel is very reasonable on the other counts and would make the Big 10 arguably if not unarguably the best basketball conference in America.
My proposed expansion: Add Syracuse, Pittsburgh, and Connecticut.
Just see what happens to Big 10 basketball based upon NCAA tournament performance since 2000:
Current conference setups:
Big 10 as is:
92 wins, 22 Sweet 16, 9 Final Fours, 1 Championship (MSU 2000)
Big East as is:
115 wins, 33 Sweet 16, 8 Final Fours, 2 Championships (Syracuse 2003, UConn 2004)
101 wins, 22 Sweet 16, 10 Final Fours, 5 Championships (Duke 2001 and 2010, North Carolina 2005 and 2009, Maryland 2002)
My proposal with Syracuse, Pitt, and UConn moving to the Big 10:
Pitt, Syracuse, and UConn: 49 wins, 15 Sweet 16's, 3 Final Fours, 2 Championships
Big 10 with the Big 3:
141 wins, 37 Sweet 16's, 12 Final Fours, 3 Championships
Big East without the Big 3:
66 wins, 18 Sweet 16's, 5 Final Fours, No Championships
Not only would the new Big 10 clearly be better than the new Big East, the new Big 10 would rival the ACC (they would lead in every category except national championships, which of course is really the most important category).
Big 10 with the Big 3:
141 wins, 37 Sweet 16's, 12 Final Fours, 3 Championships
101 wins, 22 Sweet 16, 10 Final Fours, 5 Championships (Duke 2001 and 2010, North Carolina 2005 and 2009, Maryland 2002)
Now of course the three I chose also have football teams. Pitt is a decent Big East football team. UConn is up and coming. Syracuse of course is awful now but they have had success in the past and have been a rivalry of Penn State before Penn State joined the Big 10. In terms of economics, Syracuse and UConn can help bring more fans from the Northeast including the New York market and in UConn's case most of New England into the Big 10. Pitt doesn't really add to the geographical mold but Pittsburgh isn't any slouch in terms of a market and while the Big 10 may have a following in Pittsburgh because of Penn State, they would all but own it if Pittsburgh joined the Big 10 and imagine how big Pitt/PSU and Pitt/OSU football games would be? As for academics, Pitt and Syracuse are AAU members
which is seemed by many to be a strong selling point to Big 10 candidacy. Connecticut is not an AAU member is but is ranked 66th according to US News & World Report magazine academically (Pitt is 56th and Syracuse is 58th). While none of the three is a slam dunk in any area except college basketball, I feel the total package of all three should be qualified candidates for Big 10 expansion.
Now the one team I don't want to see in the Big East that everyone says is a threat to join the Big 10? Rutgers. OK, the last time Rutgers made the NCAA tournament was 1991. Since the NCAA tournament field expanded in 1985, Rutgers is a great 0-2 in the NCAA's over a 26 year span. You can have UConn (2 NC's), Syracuse (1 NC), or Pitt (solid program last decade), or Rutgers. Now Rutgers is much better football school that Syracuse and probably better than UConn (Pitt and Rutgers about even). But basektball is miles ahead at the other three schools than Rutgers. Now of course football drives more tickets but here's why basketball is more important. Strength of schedule means a lot more in college basketball than college football. In college football, if you win seven games it doesn't matter who you play, you're going to a bowl. So what if two of our wins are UConn and Syracuse. They still count. By contrast, the Big 10 was doomed by three lousy RPI killers this season (Penn State, Indiana, and Iowa). We finished 10-8 in the Big 10 but had an RPI of 75, arguably the biggest reason Illinois missed the NCAA's and why Ohio State's RPI was in the 20s. Add Rutgers to that and see what happens. And I can live with a bad basketball team if they have a great football team (Penn State). Rutgers is an awful basketball team and an above average football team. Syracuse is an awful football team but a great basketball team. And I'll take Syracuse basketball over Rutgers football any day of the week. Heck, I'll take Syracuse football over Rutgers basketball any day of the week too. As for media, except for that run in 2006 does anyone in New York care about Rutgers any more than Syracuse or UConn? All three teams are pretty much fish out of water for most of the Big 10. But the one team that has a connection to any of the Eastern schools? Penn State. In the 80's, Penn State and Pitt was a huge in state rivalry. When Syracuse was good, Penn State and Syracuse was a big rivalry as well. Penn State never cared about Rutgers.
As for Rutgers, they should be happy to even be in the Big East. A long time ago, Rutgers and my local boys Temple were in the Big East in football. In the late 90's, both Temple and Rutgers sucked at football but Temple basketball was great with three NCAA Elite Eights between 1988 and 1993 and Rutgers basketball also sucked. Yet when the Big East wanted to grant access to Big East basketball and other sports, they chose Rutgers (and West Virginia, who sucked in basketball back then too). Then we all know Temple was kicked out of the Big East because they sucked at football. Yet Rutgers also sucked (it wasn't until the mid 2000's they got good) and got to stay. I have no love for Rutgers or the Big East. If my scenario takes place, Big East football gets burned to the ground and Rutgers goes with it. I certainly don't want to see Rutgers get saved by the Big 10 and Pitt and/or Syracuse get screwed over.
While my "Big 14" is great, it might be even better. Add Maryland and Notre Dame. In addition to two more good basketball programs, Maryland and Notre Dame are also fine academic institutions (Maryland is AAU), Maryland gives the Big 10 the DC area and I think Notre Dame sells itself. I don't think Maryland would want to leave the ACC to rival with just Penn State. But what if they could rival with Syracuse, Pitt, and UConn as well? They could join a more Northeastern league than the mostly southern ACC. They use to rival with Virginia but now Virginia Tech is Virginia's biggest rival and I don't see much a rivalry between Maryland and Boston College. And Notre Dame would have more reason to join the "Big 14" if the Big East lost three of its biggest basketball teams as well as three football teams. I don't think either Maryland or Notre Dame would join away but might join a better Big 10 (especially with a weakened Big East).
So my lineup (longshots in parentheses):
East: Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Connecticut, (Maryland)
West: Indiana, Purdue, Illinois, Northwestern, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, (Notre Dame)
To me and Big 10 basketball...
Pitt, Syracuse, and UConn to the Big 10? A SLAM DUNK!
Rutgers to the Big 10? AN AIR BALL!
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NEW YORK - Considering recent events, it was hard not to wonder if we were going to wake up this morning and find a 3:14 a.m. e-mail from the Mets regarding Jerry Manuel. After all, the interim manager did something yesterday that's a bit dangerous for someone in his position to do: He told the truth.
Sitting at a podium before yesterday's Subway Series finale with the Yankees, Manuel referred to the Mets as "kind of like the second team" in New York, much the way his former team - the White Sox - is in Cubs-loving Chicago.
"That's just the way it is," Manuel said. "Being a baseball person all these years from the outside, I've seen it that way."
Many, including most Yankee fans, would surely agree. Yet that sentiment is one that the Mets, as an organization, for years have gone to great lengths to discard (or, at best, ignore). Jeff Wilpon might not have been the biggest Willie Randolph fan, but at least Randolph never publicly discussed his team's second-tier standing in the city's baseball hierarchy; how they compare to the Yankees is a subject the Mets generally try to avoid.
Manuel didn't. This is his second manager's job in a two-team baseball town and he spoke honestly and candidly about what he believes. He was right, too, just like he was right when he said that he believes the rankings could change.
"You want to be first?" Manuel said. "Win."
In Chicago, that wouldn't play. The White Sox did win, beating the Astros in the World Series in 2005, and they still aren't anywhere close to turning Chicago into anything other than a Cubs town. But New York is different.
There will always be the diehard fans on either side of the Mets-Yankees divide, but the majority of New Yorkers can be swayed. They want the good story, the hot topic, the team of the moment - and for the past decade or so, the Yankees have been that.
A 3-1 Mets victory yesterday and a 4-2 Subway Series margin this season aren't nearly enough to change four World Series in five years, plus a playoff appearance in the past 13 Octobers. In a front-running town, the Yankees are, deservedly, on top.
It still doesn't mean they will stay there. This idea that New York has always been a Yankees town and that it always will be is foolish (and wrong). When the Mets were at their peak in the late 1980s and the Yankees were struggling, Shea Stadium - ratty, creaky, drippy Shea Stadium - surged with electricity. Darryl Strawberry was always a threat to hit the scoreboard with a towering fly; Dwight Gooden was always a threat to hit triple digits on the radar gun; Lenny Dykstra was always a threat to hit someone on the other team.
The Mets were the scrappy team, the ragged-around-the-edges team, the blue-collar team. They had beer-on-their-shirts fans. They had fun. The Yankees, in addition to not being as good, were seen as less colorful, less appealing and less interesting, except when it came to George Steinbrenner's antics.
It was a Mets town. Then came the Mets' fall and the Yankees' surge in the 1990s, and suddenly it's been a decade-plus of Yankee dominance, which sometimes makes it feel like it's always been that way even if it hasn't. The knee-jerk argument when discussing the Mets and Yankees is to point to the Yankees' storied history: the titles, the century of tradition, the legends of baseball who played in their uniform. The Yankees have won 26 World Series; the Mets have won two.
"It's pretty simple to just look at the championships," Mets third baseman David Wright said. Mets closer Billy Wagner said that "in some ways, we're all Yankees fans" because of what the franchise has meant to the game as a whole. There is some truth to that and nothing will ever take that importance away from the Yankees. But most of that history has little to do with why you see more dark blue than orange on the subways these days. The casual fan doesn't root for the Yankees because of Babe Ruth or Joe DiMaggio; he roots for them because of Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera and because they've won.
"This is a what-have-you-done-lately city," Mets general manager Omar Minaya said. "Jerry was talking about popularity, and that is what it comes down to - they have won more recently, and that's why they are what they are."
Minaya said he wasn't upset that his manager so breezily labeled the Mets the second-place team, and agreed with the premise for change. So did Wright.
Wagner had a slightly different take, saying, "Do I care?" in regards to whether the Mets could make New York their city again, before adding that, "our business is to go out and win baseball games."
He then said he believed the Mets would need to win as many championships as the Yankees to truly overtake them in popularity, saying, "I'm not going to be here long enough for it to be a Mets town."
It was a well-delivered (if somewhat snarky) opinion from the Mets' left-hander. It's also wrong. The Mets absolutely can make this their town again, absolutely can be something other than No. 2. Manuel was right when he labeled them that yesterday. He was just as right when he said it doesn't have to be that way forever.


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When this lil faux fur number came out, I put it on my mental wishlist. It was available on the last sample sale, but at a higher sale price. When I saw the new, lower price I knew I had to get it. The only thing stopping me was that I have never purchased from Kate Spade before. Did I really want a final sale purchase to be my christening as a KS shopper? Why the heck not.
Victoria faux fur pullover - Originally $845 and on sale for $249. I ordered S. The first stock photo is Kate Spade's. The second, hot mess photo is from Zappos. Way to make it look hideous, Zappos. ETA: See it on Atlantic-Pacific.
I also considered these two, but didn't buy.
The pullover was about $285 with tax. Our winters here are mild, but we haven't even had a proper one. I *so* didn't need this top. I don't regret it, though. Later I spent about $15 - $20 in
Did you shop the Kate Spade sale?
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February 12, 2008
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Fresno State picked up the final piece of the recruiting class on Monday when it was announced by school officials that Carson (Calif.) Carson High School offensive lineman Matt Hunt had signed a letter of intent to play for the Bulldogs. On Tuesday morning, RedWaveReport.com caught up with Carson coach Michael Christensen to get his opinions on Hunt as a player."Matt is a very good prospect," Christensen said. "He combines size with great movement."Hunt is what appears to be the final piece of a 23-recruit class for the Bulldogs and another three-star prospect, bringing the total to 10 for the year. He is 6-foot-2, 310 pounds and played both offense and defense for the Colts. His coach says that Fresno State had a huge advantage, because most other teams wanted Hunt to play defense."He did not want to play defense," Christensen said. "Washington State, ASU and Arizona all wanted him to play defense. In fact, he wouldn't even take a trip to those schools because he wanted to play on offense."Hunt is rated the No. 48 offensive guard in the country by Rivals.com and the No. 87 overall prospect from the state of California. Coach Christensen had high praise for the two-way star from Compton."I think he will have a good chance to go in and play early," Christensen said. "He has a temper and a little bit of nasty-ness to him. Off the field he is quiet." ...More... To continue reading this article you must be a member. Sign Up Now!
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The Oscar-nominated 2010 film "The Fighter" may become a new reality TV show, Deadline reports.
Mark Wahlberg, who produced "The Fighter" and whose performance as professional boxer Micky Ward earned him a Golden Globe nomination, is working on a reality series inspired by Ward's sisters and half-sisters in the movie. A&E has ordered a pilot of the half-hour project, which Wahlberg will executive produce.
The "Untitled Mark Wahlberg Boston Women Project" will follow the day-to-day lives of four real, tough women of Boston. Filming is slated to begin in a few weeks, according to Deadline.
"The Fighter" sisters became a sensation when the movie was released. "Almost everyone who's seen 'The Fighter' has come out talking about 'the sisters,' the six (or is it seven?) big-haired, loud-talking, punch-throwing Irish American siblings," an "LA Times" reporter wrote in 2010. "They have nicknames as colorful as their hairstyles -- Tar, Pork, Beaver -- and, in the movie as in real life, are fiercely protective of their brothers while serving as a comedic Greek chorus."
Wahlberg's project isn't the first time a film has inspired a reality TV show. MTV recently premiered "Catfish," a reality series that follows people who've fallen in love with someone on the Internet and captures their first real-life encounters. The network also has had success with "16 & Pregnant" and its spinoff series "Teen Mom," which followed the massive hit "Juno." G4 was also reportedly working on a "Hurt Locker"-inspired reality series in 2010 called "Bomb Patrol: Afghanistan," which would have followed an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit in Afghanistan.
For more on the "Untitled Mark Wahlberg Boston Women Project", head over to Deadline.
Yes, it's that Sandra Bullock. The show debuted two years after the movie of the same name hit the big screen, but didn't pick up after the events of the film. "Working Girl" lasted only a few months as a midseason replacement.
Starring Kate Jackson as J.C. Wiatt, the show based on the 1987 flick sent J.C. back to the corporate world after the film ended with the character back in Vermont. The sitcom lasted only eight episodes.
Complete with the title song, "9 to 5" jumped to TV in 1982 featuring Rita Moreno in the lead role originally played by Lily Tomlin. Dolly Parton's sister Rachel Dennison took over the Doralee role Parton played in the film. The show ran on ABC from 1982-1983 and was brought back in first-run syndication from 1986-1988.
Jodie Foster and Christopher Connelly took on the roles originated by Tatum and Ryan O'Neal in the film version from 1973. The series lasted 13 episodes on ABC.
Primarily known because Jennifer Aniston co-starred, "Ferris Bueller" lasted only a few months on NBC. Airing four years after the original movie, "Ferris Bueller" wasn't a continuation of the movie. In fact, the Ferris character references the film and his dislike of Matthew Broderick's portrayal of him.
One of the more successful movie to TV adaptations, "In The Heat Of The Night" aired from 1988-1995 on two different networks. Based on the flick -- and the book -- of the same name, the show starred Carroll O'Connor as William Gillespie and Howard Rollins Virgil Tibbs.
Originally airing on ABC before moving to UPN, "Clueless" starred many of the same actors who took part in the 1995 movie. Two notable recasts included Alicia Silverstone replaced by Rachel Blanchard and Heather Gottlieb taking over the role of Tai from Brittany Murphy.
Yes, one of TV's most successful shows was based on a movie. Based on the 1970 series of the same name, the 1972 TV CBS series would go on to become one of the most beloved shows on TV. Its finale had more than 125 million viewers, breaking records.
Before Sarah Michelle Gellar there was Kristy Swanson. The Joss Whedon series started out as a 1992 film of the same name. After the movie was taken in a different direction than Whedon wanted, he brought the character back on The WB. And the rest is history.
Kevin Meaney took over the role of Uncle Buck for the TV series based on the 1989 film starring John Candy. In the series, Buck is named the guardian of his brother's children after his brother and sister-in-law die in a car accident. In the film, Uncle Buck is just a babysitter. The show lasted one season on CBS.
Starring Patrick Dempsey and Courtney Thorne-Smith before they were household names, "Fast Times," a sequel to the 1982 movie "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" lasted only a handful of episodes on CBS.
Based on the hit comedy film series, "Police Academy: The Series" served as a spin-off of sorts. Michael Winslow was the only film actor to regularly appear on the syndicated series. It lasted one season. "Police Academy" also had an animated series that ran from 1988-1989.
Different than the 1990 CBS animated series, Fox's "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures" lasted only seven episodes and featured none of the film actors.
Set before the classic film, the 1983 "Casablanca" TV series lasted for only a handful of episodes. David Soul and Ray Liotta starred in NBC's take on the 1942 film. The first "Casablanca" TV series ran in 1955.
One of the many attempts at turning "Animal House" into a TV series, "Delta House" lasted for 13 episodes on ABC. The show followed Josh Moste as Jim "Blotto" Blutarsky, the brother of John Bleushi's film character, Bluto, and was also home to a young Michelle Pfeiffer.
"Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose." NBC and DirecTV's "Friday Night Lights" was based on the Billy Bob Thornton film and book "Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream." Starring Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton, the series quickly became a fan-favorite and lasted for five seasons. A movie sequel of the TV series -- yes, a movie of a TV series based on a movie -- is reportedly in the works.
Remember when "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" took the county by storm? Well, it was so popular that CBS adapted the film into a TV series starring Nia Vardalos. There were some differences between the two, including name changes and occupations and it only lasted seven episodes.
Technically, both "The Odd Couple" TV series and film were based on the Neil Simon play. ABC's "The Odd Couple" lasted for five seasons and starred Tony Randall and Jack Klugman. Both Randall and Klugman picked up Emmys for their work on the series.
Based on the 1968 film, "Planet of the Apes" lasted only 13 episodes on CBS. The series starred Roddy McDowall, Ron Harper and James Naughton. It was canceled following low ratings, but later re-edited to become TV movies.
One of the many TV versions -- a few others being animated -- "RoboCop: The Series" lasted for 22 episodes in 1994.
A cult favorite, "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" lasted two seasons on Fox. The series picked up in 1999 after the events of "Terminator 2," but Sarah Connor (Lena Headey) and John Connor (Thomas Dekker) was soon transported to 2007 to battle Skynet alongside Cameron (Summer Glau), a reprogrammed Terminator. Despite fan support, the series was canceled by Fox after plummeting ratings.
Based on the 1984 novel "The Witches of Eastwick" and 1987 film of the same name starring Jack Nicholson, Cher, Susan Sarandon and Michelle Pfeiffer, "Eastwick" followed two failed pilots. Though it did better than its predecessors, "Eastwick" lasted only a handful of episodes before ABC yanked the series.
Based on the 1999 Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles film of the same name, the ABC Family series lasted two seasons before getting canceled.
NBC's beloved family drama is based on a wacky dramedy 1989 film starring Steve Martin. Hailing from "Friday Night Lights" veteran Jason Katims, the series follows the Braverman family as they navigate life. This is the second TV series based on the film. Ed Begley Jr., Thora Birch, Leonardo DiCaprio and David Arquette starred in the 1990 TV series. The fourth season of "Parenthood" premieres Tues., Sept. 11 at 10 p.m. ET.


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One of the goals of United Way of Inner Wisconsin's Volunteer Center is to recruit and match volunteers for nonprofit organizations needing your help in south Wood and Adams counties. The following are this week's volunteer opportunities.
Big Brothers Big Sisters: January is National Mentoring Month. Now is an excellent time to consider becoming a mentor. As a Big Brother or Big Sister, you are able to put a little magic in to a child's life with something as simple as washing a car or flying a kite together. In fact, almost anything you enjoy doing, some child would enjoy, also. The consistency of your friendship will be building blocks for a lifelong friendship. Applicant needs a valid driver's license and proof of insurance. An application will need to be completed and a background check will be done on all applicants to ensure the safety of the children in the program. We check three references (provided by applicant), insurance, police and sheriff records and the sexual offender registry. We will also perform an interview and home visit.
South Wood County Special Olympics: Volunteer track coach is needed. Volunteer will replace existing coach to teach basic skills. Athletes do running and walking events. They compete at a local meet and the state summer games. This is a well established team that has operated for the last eight years. Practice is 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays for 1.5 hours from February to June. Volunteer needs to be capable of teaching skills, and mature enough to understand special needs of athletes. There are programs available to teach coaches and become certified.
The Family Center: The Family Center is in need of several volunteers. Shelter assistants are needed to work with the families who are in residence by helping with any of their immediate physical needs. Responsibilities include listening when clients want to talk, answering phones, responding to crisis calls, logging any information that will help the next person on duty, helping to maintain order and taking in fresh food donations. An environmental services volunteer is needed to clean weekly. Must be 18 or older, able to work alone with little direction and be able to work with cleaning chemicals. Hours can be flexible. Office assistants also are needed.
Mcmillan Memorial Library: The Youth Services Department is in need of volunteers for a Star Wars Party. Volunteers will be needed from noon to 4:30 p.m. Friday . Volunteers will help children with crafts, games and refreshments. Volunteers should be at least 12 years old.
Personal Essentials Pantry: Volunteers are needed to assist people with choosing from a list of essentials and to fill a bag with the request. The volunteers would need to be able to walk some distance.
Vesper Community Academy: Volunteers are needed during the school year to assist with the after school program or during early dismissal days. Volunteers are needed to hold a demonstration or small class session on a talent/interest such a scrapbooking, etc.
For more information, call United Way of Inner Wisconsin's Volunteer Center at 715-421-0390 or go to www.volunteerinnerwisc.org.


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Women Faculty Profiles
Julia M. Braungart-Rieker
My journey at Notre Dame began when I interviewed here in November of 1991. Although the weather was formidable that day (snow already covered the ground and the Midwest winds gave a whole new meaning of the word " blustering " for me!), my overall impression of Notre Dame was one of warmth and hospitality. The many people whom I encountered that day—students, staff, faculty, and administrators—made me feel absolutely welcome, as if I already belonged here.
Feelings of such support have continued from that day forward. As an assistant professor for s... Read More
Kasey Buckles
Research, teaching, and service—most research universities evaluate their faculty based on these three criteria. Faculty members looking toward their next promotion fret over them, trying to make sure that they meet the standards in each category. Notre Dame uses these criteria as well, and as an assistant professor I do my fair share of fretting.
However, I have found something unique and refreshing about the way Notre Dame encourages faculty to pursue these three goals simultaneously. Here, we are asked to see these areas as being complementary to one another, and t... Read More
Meredith S. Chesson
At a fundamental level, anthropology is most exciting to me when it helps us to explore the seemingly infinite ways of being human in our world. At the level of the individual and the collective, peoples' lives are guided by rules that each society generates and these in turn shape ideas about identity, morality, and humanity. These rules can be incredibly diverse, as well as constantly negotiated and changeable. Societies place positive and negative values on these rules and peoples' behaviors, attaching ideas to actions or physical characteristics that make us (seem) dif... Read More
Denise Della Rossa
The Department of German and Russian is one of the smallest departments in the College of Arts and Letters in terms of both faculty and students. This allows us to function more like a department in a small liberal arts college where we get to know our students extremely well both academically and personally.
I particularly like my faculty position because it speaks to my strengths – teaching and mentoring students. I teach all levels of German language, literature, and culture. This, combined with my position as Director of Undergraduate Studies, allows me contact wi... Read More
Julia Douthwaite
As Assistant Provost for International Studies from 2003-09, I traveled frequently to Notre Dame study abroad locations around the world, but it was always with a sigh of pleasure that I returned to home and campus.
Wife of a prize-winning chef de cuisine who shares my passion for all things French, we live in a rambling historic house on the Saint Joseph River in downtown South Bend where we frequently entertain colleagues from ND and IUSB, friends from the community, and visitors from abroad. I systematically invite my classes over, and watch wit... Read More
Elizabeth F. Mazurek
I came to Notre Dame in 1990 as a junior professor in the Department of Classical and Oriental Languages as it was known then. Since that time, the department has evolved to become the Department of Classics, which includes Arabic studies; Chinese and Japanese split off in 1996 to form the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures.
In 1990 the DeBartolo classroom building didn't exist, faculty were allowed to park right next to the old football stadium, and final grades were recorded on paper forms and delivered by hand to the Registrar.
At times I fe... Read More
Susannah Monta
I have greatly enjoyed the fact that Notre Dame emphasizes and values undergraduate education so highly even as it strives to become a top-tier research university. I feel that my undergraduate teaching is truly valued here.
Graduate students are well-supported, which means that ND can compete successfully for strong students who also fit well with faculty research interests and priorities. The possibilities for extracurricular instructional enhancement (through performances at the DPAC, funding for trips from various institutes, etc.) are great.Read More
Marisel Moreno
Given that I was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, I could have never imagined that I would end up working and raising my family in South Bend, Indiana. But ten years living and teaching at the University of Notre Dame have transformed this place into my adoptive home.
Notre Dame's sense of community, its family-oriented character, and its Catholic identity have all been central to my personal and professional growth as well as to that of my family. Teaching at Notre Dame has been an enlightening and empowering experience. Although 2007-2008 was my first year ... Read More
Darcia Narvaez
I am very appreciative of Notre Dame on many fronts. Here are a few.
I appreciate how Notre Dame fosters intellectuals, more so than do many other places. For example, Notre Dame generally offers faculty a great deal of support for developing their scholarship, from summer research support to student-faculty team support. I have benefited from these types of supports, and they have led to publications.
Moreover, Notre Dame has a generous leave policy which is particularly helpful for writing books. These policies help Notre Dame in its quest to enter the higher r... Read More
Alison Rice
I was drawn to a career in academia because of a strong desire to teach, and Notre Dame provides such a wonderful atmosphere for optimizing the pedagogical experience that I have felt very fulfilled here.
I find that the classrooms in DeBartolo Hall are ideal for instruction, with large screens and sound systems, as well as access to the internet, television, and universal machines that can accommodate DVDs and videos from France. The Kaneb Center is an outstanding resource for teaching and learning; I have benefited immensely from interaction with specialists in the Center... Read More


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A child's illness or injury can be overwhelming and stressful for families - especially when it involves critical care. Yet, the treatment plan and road to recovery needn't be. The University of Maryland Children's Hospital offers outstanding critical care for the youngest patients within a warm, caring environment.
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a 19-bed unit with private rooms designed to provide patient and family-centered care. State-of-the-art care is provided around the clock for pediatric patients with life-threatening medical and surgical conditions. The University of Maryland Children's Hospital staffs pediatric intensive care attending physicians in-house 24-7 to assure the highest level of care for the most complex patients. The PICU has the most advanced technologies available to support patients in need, including ECMO, nitric oxide therapy, high frequency modes of ventilation and renal replacement.
Features of the PICU
The 19-bed facility in the PICU is designed to be warm and inviting. It features:
Providing Multi-disciplinary Care
Care is delivered by an expert team of attending physicians, highly-trained nurses, respiratory specialists, physical and occupational therapy managers, nutritionists, case managers, social workers, pediatric nurse practitioners, pastoral care professionals and support staff. Specific medical subspecialists are called in as needed to compliment the team. In addition, child life specialists are involved in all aspects of each patient's care plan, including helping with the adjustment needs of siblings.
State-of-the-art diagnostics and treatments within the PICU focus on:
Parents are allowed to remain with their child around the clock, seven days a week, which often helps to calm anxieties and provide reassurance to little ones. Translation services are also available to aid in communication needs.


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Official site for Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Relax in the summer sun on calm bay beaches across Melbourne from the popular swimming spots and shoreside diners at St Kilda to the colourful landmark bathing huts at Brighton. Most beaches are patrolled by surf life savers during the warmer months, school and public holidays.
St Kilda Beach
One of the most popular of the Port Phillip Bay beaches, St Kilda is a wide, sandy beach that is suitable for swimming and a host of other activities. St Kilda Pier is a favourite for promenading and taking in excellent city skyline views and fabulous sunsets. A ferry service operates to Williamstown and Southbank whilst, the marina has extensive boating facilities, including ramps. Nearby reserves have picnic, barbecue and play facilities and there are paths suitable for bicycling, walking and rollerblading.
Brighton Beach
This long stretch of safe, sandy bay swimming beaches includes Dendy Street beach, Middle Brighton and Brighton beaches. The area is famous for quaint colourful bathing boxes along the beach set against the spectacular Melbourne city skyline. Extensive foreshore reserves have barbecue and play facilities. There is windsurfing, yachting and boating and a walking and cycling path.
Port Melbourne, South Melbourne and Middle Park
These sandy, swimming beaches on the bay are close to central Melbourne. With playgrounds as well as walking and bicycle paths, they make up a series of favourite 'top of the bay' beaches. Some areas allow off-leash dog walking and Middle Park is also a popular spot for kitesurfing and beach volleyball.
Kerford Road
An extremely popular stretch of wide, sandy Port Phillip Bay swimming beach that has special zones that exclude boating, power ski and sailboard to protect swimmers. There is also a playground and a walking and cycling path.
An excellent sandy bay beach for swimming, sailing and boating. Extensive foreshore reserves have barbecue, picnic and play facilities. There is a walking and cycling path and boat ramps nearby.
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Deliciously G-Free review and recipe links
I recently purchased Elisabeth Hasselbeck's new book Deliciously G-Free and was pleasantly surprised to find many recipes that I could make for my whole family. Truth be told I don't purchase many cookbooks anymore because I am often disappointed at only finding a couple recipes that are easy enough to make on a regular basis and that will keep everyone in the family happy. I have attached a few links so you can try a few of her recipes, but I highly recommend adding this cookbook to your collection. There are lots of recipes in this cookbook for really good everyday cooking.... in other words totally my kind of cookbook. My key point in any recipe is the food has to be so good that everyone would love it and never know its gluten free and her recipes totally fit the bill.
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President's Cabinet Meeting
November 1, 1999
Attendees: President Ivory V. Nelson, Vice President Richard Winchester, Vice President Arnold Hence, Vice President Anthony Fairbanks, Vice President Edward McCusker, Ms. Diane Brown
President Nelson brought to the attention of the Cabinet a fundraising solicitation letter he had received from the Honors Program. The purpose for doing this was to ascertain whether this effort had been coordinated through the office of Development and External Relations. It was agreed that all fundraising efforts, whether for a program or the University in general, must be coordinated and cleared through the Development office. A communication will be sent to the campus community regarding this requirement. (ARF & DMB to draft)
Summary Conformance Reports - President Nelson noted that there were some line items within the Division of Enrollment Planning and Student Life that would appear to be out of line and end up over budget. Vice President Hence indicated that this was due to these programs taking place at the beginning of the school year. He expected that very little would be charged to these accounts throughout the academic year. President Nelson indicated that any variances in budget spending in all divisions should be brought in line by the December report. Budget conformance reports will be issued on a monthly basis and should be distributed by the 15th of the following month.
Music Licensing Fees President Nelson distributed a notice regarding the music licensing fees paid by colleges and universities. Vice Presidents Winchester and McCusker indicated that they were fairly certain that Lincoln is paying these fees. Vice President Winchester will make certain the University is in compliance.
Development & External Relations
Vice President Fairbanks reported that he had been in touch with the Keystone Historic Society regarding Lincolns historic buildings. They have recommended that we take steps to designate Lincoln as a historic district. We could then take buildings off line that we do not want to fall under this category. Some more thought will be given to this before further action is taken.
Fiscal Affairs
Vice President McCusker raised concern over the cost of Homecoming. It was agreed that a budget must be set for Homecoming events and that this budget must be adhered to.
Vice President McCusker was asked to look into what type of space management systems may be available. It was agreed that there will not be any ad hoc unilateral movement of programs into vacant spaces without a full review of space availability and needs. Vice President Winchester reiterated that space is needed for an Art Studio by January.
Academic Affairs
Vice President Winchester distributed information regarding "Tuition Remission," "1999 Fall Semester Teaching Load," and the "Faculty Profile." Tuition Remission and Teaching Loads will be topics of discussion on the next Cabinet agenda. The Cabinet was asked to review the Faculty Profile and report any necessary revisions to Dr. Winchester by Wednesday so the report can be finalized and distributed with the Board packet on Friday, November 5.
Other items on the agenda for November 1, 1999 were distributed for information purposes only.
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This mode allows you to enjoy the rich color reproduction and gradation expressiveness found only in Fujifilm cameras by choosing a film type which best fits the expression you want. This camera newly features portrait negative film modes beloved by professional photographers, such as PRO Neg.Std (Professional Negative Film Standard) and PRO Neg.Hi.
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AMERICUS -- Dougherty County School System finalists Roy Brooks and Valya Lee are two of the three finalists who were announced for the Sumter County School System's superintendent job March 13.
Brooks, of Little Rock, Ark., and Lee, of the Clayton County School System, each withdrew his or her name in late February, along with three other candidates who interviewed for the DCSS position in December, to clear the way for Albany State University executive Joshua Murfree to be the only finalist remaining for the DCSS superintendent job.
Both the Dougherty and Sumter county searches were conducted by Georgia School Boards Association consultant Bill Sampson.
Murfree could be named the Dougherty County School System's next superintendent at Wednesday's noon Board of Education meeting at Dougherty County Middle School. The appointment of the superintendent is not on the meeting's agenda, but the previously tabled superintendent community forum is slated to be discussed.
According to the Americus Times-Recorder, Sumter County residents will have an opportunity to meet Brooks, Lee and other finalist Steve Ballowe, a Brunswick principal at Glynn Academy.
Ballowe will talk Monday at Sumter County Primary; Lee is scheduled to talk Tuesday at Sumter County Middle, and Brooks will meet the community Thursday at Sarah Cobb Elementary. Each public introduction will be at 7 p.m. and will be held in the schools' gymnasium.
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