Because Andy Bottoms is an overachiever (read: a college hoops-obsessed junkie who was excited to find the Louisville-Bellarmine game on TV Wednesday night), the more traditional Top 25 just wasn’t enough. He is his Top 30 heading into the season.
Big Ten Basketball Preview Part Two: The Top 4
November 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Indiana, Michigan, Michigan State, and Ohio State are all ranked inside of the Top 15 in both preseason polls, and I fully expect each one to spend their fair share of time in the Top 10 throughout the year.
Sweet 16 Primer: Marquette-Florida and Michigan State-Louisville Preview, Prediction, Poll, Spreads, and TV Info
March 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Are we on a crash course to see Tom Izzo against Buzz Williams in the Elite 8? Or can red hot Florida and/or surging Louisville become an upset entrant in to the regional final round? This Sweet 16 Primer for the West Region takes a look at both of tonight’s games.
Michigan State-Saint Louis Preview: Analysis, Prediction, Date and TV Tip Time, Point Spread, and Tickets
March 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In this post, we preview the West Region matchup between #1 seed Michigan State and Rick Majerus’ 9th-seeded Billikens of Saint Louis.
March Madness: Printable Brackets, Predictions, and Viewing Info For The 2012 NCAA Tournament
March 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If you have any last minute March Madness needs before the first game tips off, like printable brackets or prediction help, I bet we’ll have you covered with the links included here.
NCAA Tournament More About Coaches Than Players
March 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In college basketball, when there are no underdogs left or none on the schedule, the coach becomes a rooting figure. Programs are more known by the face of the coach than anything else.
College Basketball Coach of the Year: The Final Five Candidates and Reader Poll
March 5, 2012 By 7 Comments
As we motor forward during March Madness 2012, here are the leading candidates, in no particular order (alphabetical actually), for the top college basketball coach in 2011-2012, then an opportunity for you to chime in with your vote.
Photo Story: “Valentine’s Day” Starring Ted Valentine
February 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
No one loves Ted Valentine like Ted Valentine loves Ted Valentine, which is why Valentine’s Day must be even more special to him than it is for the rest of us. Jerod thought about this when he woke up this morning (who knows why), and his inspired his latest photo story.
Indiana v Michigan State Gameday
December 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Tonight, the 15th ranked Hoosiers travel to their own personal house of horrors, The Breslin Center, to face 17th ranked Michigan State. It is the first Big Ten game for both teams. As always, we will be hosting The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show, which starts as soon as the final buzzer sounds.
ESPN College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon Schedule, Preview, and Predictions
November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In the latest edition of The Bottoms Line, Andy Bottoms previews and predicts each game on the schedule for ESPN’s fourth tip-off marathon, which begins tonight at midnight and features 19 men’s games spanning roughly 25 hours.
First Impressions of 2011-12 Big Ten Basketball
May 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Since the Big Ten is Andy Bottoms’ first love, he is starting his look at the 2011-12 college basketball season in the midwest with an early look at how each Big Ten team is shaping up.
Photo Story: Requiem For An Era – Starring Purdue coach Matt Painter and Indiana coach Tom Crean
February 21, 2011 By 10 Comments
With the IU-Purdue rematch fast approaching, Indiana head coach Tom Crean and Purdue head coach Matt Painter got together to discuss the relative states of their programs. MSF was there to capture the entire conversation in photo story format.
Spartans’ Struggles Have Roots on the Recruiting Trail
February 9, 2011 By 15 Comments
College basketball fans and analysts are in full rubberneck mode at the fiery car crash that has become the Michigan State season, and there are a myriad of theories on what caused a pre-season Top 5 team to completely implode. One reason is certain: failures on the recruiting trail.
Random Friday College Hoops Thoughts & Some Weekend Picks (Even the Super Bowl)
February 4, 2011 By 4 Comments
The Sports Muse wonders aloud about Tom Izzo and the struggling Michigan State Spartans, predicts a big bounce back for Butler, and makes some other random college basketball observations (plus a Super Bowl pick).
NCAA Hoops Crash Course: Big Ten – led by (who else?) Jared Sullinger and undefeated Ohio State
January 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
Jared Sullinger and the undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes have clearly been the cream of the crop so far in the Big Ten. What team is the biggest surprise? The biggest disappointment? That and more in this NCAA hoops “crash course” from Andy Bottoms.
