Calipari: We let national title 'slip out of our hands' - Men's College Basketball

Rush the Court found this 4/8/2008 on sports.espn.go.com [flag]

SAN ANTONIO -- There were a few tears outside the Memphis locker room when freshman sensation Derrick Rose hugged his brother Reggie and the Rev. Jesse Jackson. There was shock and disappointment inside the locker room. What didn't exist were excuses. The last time Memphis lost was on Feb. 23 at home to Tennessee. That was the only time all season until Monday. After the Tennessee game, all ... [link]

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Perspectives on an Epic Title Game
Published 4/8/2008 by nvr1983 at Rush the Court
I provided my instant (revised) analysis very early this morning and rtmsf will be providing his a little later today. I thought I would provide you with some of the thoughts of various other sportswriters. -At the Alamo, this was one to remember: Bob Ryan, who most of you may know from his frequent appearances on ESPN, offers his thoughts on the game and the ...

THREE PARTING THOUGHTS ON ONE SHINING MOMENT 2008
Published 4/8/2008 by eirishis at Thirtyfive Seconds
After a few hours of sleep, a few hours of work, a few cups of coffee and reading more than a few other people’s takes, our final thoughts on last night’s championship game: Not to be Debbie Downer, but … : You go on a date. Dinner? Mediocre. Dessert? Too small. Parking? Ridiculously ...

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A Walk Around Blue Heaven

Stet Sports Blog posted 4/8/2008 from www.stetsports.com

The end was as fitting as the match-up itself, with all of the peaks and valleys expected of a one-versus-one game for the sport's ultimate prize. The outcome wasn't determined by who climbed the peak the fastest or the hardest, but by who would first stop for that much needed gasp of air. And in the end, Memphis' gasp was heard throughout the arena as a choke from the free throw line.

Just So We’re Clear…

Deadspin found this 4/8/2008 on rushthecourt.wordpress.com

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Sharp Defense Gives Jayhawks Edge in Matchup of Top Guards

Rush the Court found this 4/8/2008 on www.nytimes.com

Brandon Rush helped Kansas get the best of Memphis with his defense despite being outscored by Chris Douglas-Roberts in a scintillating matchup of two junior wing men.

A Dominant Half by Rose Falls Short by One Shot

Rush the Court found this 4/8/2008 on www.nytimes.com

Memphis guard Derrick Rose scored 15 points in the second half, but failed to take control at the end of what was most likely his last collegiate game.

Kansas wins the 2008 title thanks to a dramatic three-pointer and Memphis' missed free throws. - By Robert Weintraub - Slate Magazine

Deadspin found this 4/8/2008 on www.slate.com

My Kingdom for a Free Throw Kansas seizes the NCAA title thanks to a dramatic three-pointer—and Memphis' misses at the line. Robert Weintraub posted April 8, 2008 What We Talk About When We Talk About Love UCLA's Kevin Love isn't who the basketball ...

NCAA Basketball: All-Championship Game Team
I'm not one to complain about college basketball, but I'm kind of glad that this season is officially over. That's not saying that I didn't enjoy it, just that it seemed to drag on forever. Last night's game was very exciting, as every one of you ...

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