Columbia Basketball Plays Well, Plus Football News

I couldn't get to The Garden for the two Columbia basketball games there this weekend, but I enjoyed watching them on MSG on the DVR. Without stars Patrick Foley and Asenso Ampim , the Lions performed admirably, coming away with a good run in the first game against eventual champ Virginia Tech and then winning the consolation game against Marist. The women's team is up against NC State at home today beginning at 12:30, and it should be fun to see how the Lions match up against ACC competition on the women's side. No News in New Haven We are still in the most crucial period for class of 2013 recruiting, which makes Yale's inability to hire a new head coach by now more and more of a red flag. I can't imagine why things are delayed up in New Haven, but I can't believe this is the way they planned it. Stay tuned.   Waiting For... I know most of you are intent on more recruiting news, but I am also excited about getting the info on the football team's official schedule for 2009. ... (link)