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Mario Chalmers sends NCAA championship game to OT: Super Mario saves the day
Hail Mary Jane —
It was a good night for Kansas Jayhawks fans. Their team won the National Championship for the first time in 20 years, the cops were actually cool for once, and there was even a Roy Williams sighting at the game.
Heres the proof:
Even though most Kansas fans hate Roy Williams, he still loves them. He was even wearing the shirt.
The highlight of the game was the incredible Mario Chalmers shot that put the game into overtime, where the Jayhawks would pull away. ...
NESW Sports Headlines 4/09/2008
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NBA
And One has the Pre-Playoff ...
Poll Dancing: Which teams are ranked by results rather than rep?
The Dagger —
Reputation plays a huge role in early-season college basketball polls. Before the conference slate starts, teams are ranked more on the perception of talent rather than the proof of talent. If a team is thought to be good in November, it can stay ranked through January even without showing much in the way of results. Conversely, teams that have to work their way into the rankings must demonstrate they belong. Oftentimes, the perception can be correct. At this time last year, North Carolina was ranked #1 because voters assumed they had the most talented roster in the country. On the court, UNC hadn't played many teams ...
