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See what I did there? OK, now that we’ve had all day to cope with the loss, let’s try to put forth some rational thoughts. Heading into the game everyone knew it was going to be tough to pull out a win on the road. You would figure that all of the inexperience would come to play a big part ...
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“I was too loosey-goosey with the basketball, I was playing around with my defender too much, and I could have gone right by him. I had seven turnovers. That’s my fault.” > - Marshon Brooks via Projo.com
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Rhode Island native Rakim Sanders of Boston College injured his ankle in a loss against St. Joe’s last night .
According to a tweet from Andy Katz last night :
Sanders had already missed BC’s first two games due to a suspension, and only played 4 minutes against St. Joe’s before exiting ...
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Wow, that was just brutal. What was an ugly game for most of the night, turned into a real back and forth game in the final minutes. Providence found themselves down 1 point with under a minute to go, with the ball in the hands of their leader, Marshon Brooks. Brooks (who had 22 points) ...
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Rejoice Friartown. The Providence Friars game against Alabama has a free online stream through ‘Bama’s CBS All-Access. It’s actually legit! Go ahead and watch, and don’t feel guilty about it. Leave the guiltiness to countless in-game beers and multiple packs of post game Reese’s Peanut ...
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First road test for Friars comes against Alabama [Projo]
Will PC be first Big East team to lose a game? [Projo Hoops Blog]
CBS Predicts Alabama 79, PC 78…doh [CBSsportsline]
What if Providence played Alabama last year? Hooray for historical simulations! [WhatIfSports.com]
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“I’m so excited. I can’t wait to see the fans on the road yelling at us, just like on TV. I’ve never been there, but it’s a big school. They’ll be heckling us.” > - Vincent Council via Projo.com
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The Providence Friars take on Alabama in Tuscaloosa tonight. Friars first road game. Potential BIG EAST perfect record at stake. FRIARS perfect record at stake. Fun times all around. Good thing it’s a Friday night.
WHAT TO: KNOW
Game Time: 8:00PM
Location: Coleman Coliseum in ...
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Keno Davis Radio Show To Debut On Thursday, December 3 At 7:00 P.M. On 103.7 WEEI FM
Keno Davis will kick off his radio show in early December, with the first one at Luxe Burger Bar in Providence . As always, it’s hosted by John Rooke.
Here is the full schedule.
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Let’s try to get this feature going again.
Pitino’s accuser could be going to jail for awhile as she faces more charges. Stay classy Karen Sypher. [WLKY.com]
Numerous NCAA Violations Surface at USF…I guess that didn’t pay off, eh? [Fanhouse.com]
GREAT SUCCESS! Coach Keno’s recent ...
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Before Alabama’s last game on Tuesday (an 86-69 win over Jackston State ), starting guard Anthony Brock was suspended indefinitely for violation of team rules.
So an Alabama team with only 11 players on its roster was down to 10 against Jackson State as it sought its first victory of the ...
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John Rooke made an appearance this afternoon on an Emerson College radio show, and talks about the Patriots, PC’s upcoming game against Alabama, and also reflects on Pete Gillen’s sweating in the Friars’ elite eight run in ‘97.
John Rooke Interview (from 11/18)
Audio ...
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If I only had taped my dunking exploits while at Peterson Gym back in ‘99, I’d have a boat load of amazing YouTube clips like this one of Jamine “Greedy” Peterson doing an under the leg dunk.
Now, let’s work on those alley-oops!
More great work from YouTube user theoliver24
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John Rooke, the “Voice of the Friars”, will appear on an Emerson College radio show called “The Afternoon Delight” (heh!) at 4PM today.
You can listen to their live stream by going here .
H/T host of the show and Twitter user ScottJackson2
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2011 recruit Stevie Taylor had an unofficial visit to PC over the weekend.
NBE Basketball Report: 2011 PG STEVIE TAYLOR LOVES PROVIDENCE
Stevie Taylor is a pure point guard out of Lincoln High School in Gahanna (OH) who has played AAU for All Ohio Red and the Cleveland Basketball Club ...
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Fourth-ranked Yates boys basketball opens by scoring 140
The host Lions came out roaring with a 140-81 win over a no-slouch Dickinson squad Monday night as 6-foot-1 senior guard Brandon Peters went for 39 points while Providence-bound guard Joseph Young added 33 .
Wise isn’t sure if the ...
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Some teams may not be getting their wins in the most prettiest manner , but the BIG EAST is now a perfect 29-0.
Most people thought that DePaul would be the first to go down after finally playing their first game, but they beat Columbia 59-53 behind Mac Koshwal’s 19 points.
Who is going to ...
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Yes, I am aware that PC’s big “Junior Ring Weekend” finished up on Saturday night, and having participated in the festivities myself I know how those Sunday’s generally turned out on campus. I was not at the game (distance reason’s baby!), so I can’t specifically comment on the crowd other ...
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Since games haven’t been on real TV so far, there are basically no good highlights to see on the web. Although the games have been on the web streams, the quality is usually pretty crappy and choppy.
I found this great video posted by Marshon himself on Facebook. It’s a good look at the ...
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The Friars head to Alabama on Friday night for their first road game of the season — and for more than half the team their first road game in a Friar uniform. Alabama is playing right now at home vs. Jackson State (who the Friars beat last year), but they lost their opener there to Cornell ...
