FROM KEITH GROLLER
You can bet that two of the most savvy veterans in area coaching, Jim Hutnik and Brad Pensyl, are already upset that they have had their games moved back one night. Their Easton-Pocono Mountain West 4A semifinal is now on Thursday which gives each guy one day less to prepare for Saturday's championship/consolation round and one day less to recover from what could be a physically and emotionally draining semifinal game.
What are you going to do?
This winter has been remarkably postponement-free. We were bound to get something sooner or later and this is just a small blip on the radar screen.
Still, it does wreak havoc with everyone's schedule, including the media. I am sure everybody who was supposed to play tonight, wanted to play. No one likes to have to wait, especially at this time of year.
There are still three games set to be played on Wednesday night and I am still headed to Freedom to catch the Salisbury and Round 3 between Emmaus and Parkland.
In terms of the 2A games, I guess I am going to be a homer and stay with the Lehigh Valley teams -- Salisbury and Notre Dame.
The Falcons, when they are running the floor and sharing the ball, are simply a pleasure to watch.
I know Shenandoah is a tough, rugged, scrappy team like everyone from that region. But I just believe that Salisbury, if it can avoid the rust that seemed to impact CCHS early on Tuesday night, will offer too much offensive firepower and balance. Salisbury 58-50.
Notre Dame has been inconsistent all season. Just when it looked like the Crusaders had it together at the end of the season, they lost to Wilson in the regular season finale and were routed by Salisbury in the league semis. Pine Grove is tough as always. The Cardinals reached the Schuylkill League finals again and playing at Martz Hall is a definite advantage for Pine Grove who are much more familiar with the place.
But I still believe that the Crusaders have some greatness left within them. It's time to let it all out. Notre Dame 54-50.
Finally in 4A boys, it's the battle of Cedar Crest Boulevard one more time. Emmaus, put simply, does not match up well with Parkland. That's obvious since the Green Hornets have lost just three times all season and two of the losses have come against the Trojans.
I am tempted to go with Parkland one more time because I truly believe Emmaus has no answer for the physical play of Rob Dvoracek and Daulton Charles inside. The Trojans are more confident than ever.
And yet, I think that the Green Hornets will make some adjustments, get big nights from Greg Bobal and Matt Wiseley and finally get tired of getting pushed around by Parkland. It won't be easy and who's in foul trouble and who's not will be a huge factor, but I see Emmaus finally breaking through in another intense, physical contest. Green Hornets 52-49.
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On this page I will have all information on sports events from Nazareth High School and all other sports events in the country. I will also have news about myself and other people.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Congrats to Jalen Cannon on another accolade
FROM KEITH GROLLER
Last year's Morning Call co-player of the year, Jalen Cannon, definitely made his mark in his first season at St. Francis of Brooklyn.
According to a release that was sent to me, the freshman from Allen High School has been named to the Northeast Conference All-Rookie team. It was great to see Jalen at Allen's district playoff game against Emmaus the other night. He definitely hasn't forgotten where he came from.
Here are the particulars:
The Northeast Conference has named Terriers' freshman Jalen Cannon to the 2011-2012 All Rookie Team.
One of the key elements to St. Francis (NY)'s surprising season was the emergence of Cannon. The 6-foot-5 Allentown, Pennsylvania native proved to be a dominant force on the glass for the Terriers, who have improved from tenth in the conference in rebound margin a year ago to fourth in 2011-12.
“In addition to being an outstanding player, Jalen is an outstanding person and is a pleasure to coach,” said Terriers' head coach Glenn Braica. "We are very proud of him and he's without question the best rebounder that I have ever coached. He was much more ready than any freshman can be expected to be. Jalen can be one of the best players in the league and we look forward to him being the cornerstone of our team for the next three years.”
The power forward is the nation's second-leading freshman rebounder and ranks fourth overall in the NEC with 8.8 per game. In addition, he ranks fifth in the country in rebounds per 40 minutes at 14.4 per game.
He posted games of 19 and 20 rebounds over a ten day span in February with the 20-board outing against FDU this past Saturday tying for the NEC single-game season-high. The monster efforts on the glass were also the two most prolific rebound performances by an NEC freshman since CCSU's Ron Robinson pulled down 21 in on February 5, 2001.
The Choice Hotels NEC Rookie of the Week back on January 16, Cannon averages 8.1 ppg and shoots 56.4 percent from the floor. He recorded double-figures in rebounds 12 times and paced all freshmen with eight double-doubles.
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Last year's Morning Call co-player of the year, Jalen Cannon, definitely made his mark in his first season at St. Francis of Brooklyn.
According to a release that was sent to me, the freshman from Allen High School has been named to the Northeast Conference All-Rookie team. It was great to see Jalen at Allen's district playoff game against Emmaus the other night. He definitely hasn't forgotten where he came from.
Here are the particulars:
The Northeast Conference has named Terriers' freshman Jalen Cannon to the 2011-2012 All Rookie Team.
One of the key elements to St. Francis (NY)'s surprising season was the emergence of Cannon. The 6-foot-5 Allentown, Pennsylvania native proved to be a dominant force on the glass for the Terriers, who have improved from tenth in the conference in rebound margin a year ago to fourth in 2011-12.
“In addition to being an outstanding player, Jalen is an outstanding person and is a pleasure to coach,” said Terriers' head coach Glenn Braica. "We are very proud of him and he's without question the best rebounder that I have ever coached. He was much more ready than any freshman can be expected to be. Jalen can be one of the best players in the league and we look forward to him being the cornerstone of our team for the next three years.”
The power forward is the nation's second-leading freshman rebounder and ranks fourth overall in the NEC with 8.8 per game. In addition, he ranks fifth in the country in rebounds per 40 minutes at 14.4 per game.
He posted games of 19 and 20 rebounds over a ten day span in February with the 20-board outing against FDU this past Saturday tying for the NEC single-game season-high. The monster efforts on the glass were also the two most prolific rebound performances by an NEC freshman since CCSU's Ron Robinson pulled down 21 in on February 5, 2001.
The Choice Hotels NEC Rookie of the Week back on January 16, Cannon averages 8.1 ppg and shoots 56.4 percent from the floor. He recorded double-figures in rebounds 12 times and paced all freshmen with eight double-doubles.
http://blogs.mcall.com/groller/
Easton-Pocono Mountain West postponed until Thursday night
FROM KEITH GROLLER
The Class 4A boys semifinal between Easton and Pocono Mountain West, scheduled for tonight at the new gym at Stroudsburg High School, has been postponed until Thursday night at 7:30.
The winner of that game will play the winner of tonight's game between Emmaus and Parkland for the district title.
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The Class 4A boys semifinal between Easton and Pocono Mountain West, scheduled for tonight at the new gym at Stroudsburg High School, has been postponed until Thursday night at 7:30.
The winner of that game will play the winner of tonight's game between Emmaus and Parkland for the district title.
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How About The Flip Side?
FROM LAURA NACHMAN
Davy Jones on The Brady Bunch!
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Davy Jones on The Brady Bunch!
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TV NEWS ON FEBRUARY 29
A horse is a horse, of course, of course! Hallmark Movie Channel has acquired the classic '60s sitcom Mister Ed! The series starring Alan Young is coming back to cable. The series will begin airing next month starting Monday, March 26, 2012 on Hallmark Channel's spin-off network The Hallmark Movie Channel every morning from 6-8am. The sitcom will replace a movie airing, so no series will be replaced. It has not aired on cable since TV Land stopped airing in about 2006 but the digital simulcast network THIS tv airs the series still weekday mornings at 6:30am (following The Patty Duke Show at 6am). If you don't get that network, then you'll get to see it on cable on Hallmark Movie Channel!
Hallmark Movie Channel will also still continue to air Perry Mason and Murder, She Wrote in the afternoons and encores of Murder, She Wrote in the late night. It is nice to see a sitcom join the network. Perhaps it will make an appearance on the regular Hallmark Channel for a marathon if you don't have Hallmark Movie Channel.
Speaking of Hallmark Channel, they have announced a marathon change. On Sunday, March 24 from 10am-12am, the marathon is now a We Love Lucy Marathon (aka The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour) replacing the scheduled I Love Lucy marathon. The comedy hour also aired on Feb. 26, so perhaps it did well in the ratings so now Hallmark will air it again. Everything else we mention for Hallmark Channel in March and April will still happen, including The Mary Tyler Moore Show marathon on Sunday, April 1! Keep it right here for continued updates!
FX will be television's comedy destination this summer with the return of two of its acclaimed original series, Louie and Wilfred, the debut of its new late-night original series Strangely Uplifting with Russell Brand, and new sitcom Anger Management starring Charlie Sheen, all airing Thursday nights beginning June 28. The series premiere of FX's first-run acquired comedy Anger Management starring Charlie Sheen kicks off June 28 with the first two episodes airing at 9:00 PM and 9:30 PM ET/PT. In the following weeks, the series will air first-run episodes Thursdays at 9:30 PM with the previous week's episode repeated at 9:00 PM. FX has ordered 10 episodes of Anger Management from producers Debmar-Mercury and Lionsgate Television.
In Anger Management, Sheen stars as "Charlie," a non-traditional therapist specializing in anger management. Selma Blair, Shawnee Smith, Daniela Bobadilla, Michael Arden, and Noureen DeWulf co-star. He has a successful private practice, holding sessions with his group of primary patients each week, as well as performing pro bono counseling for an inmate group at a state prison. Prior to his career as a therapist, Charlie was a stalled minor league baseball prospect whose road to the majors was sidetracked by his own struggle with anger issues. After a stint in anger management therapy, he made it to the majors and had one terrific season before his anger issues put him on the shelf for good. In the final game of his career, he tried to snap a bat over his leg, which resulted in a career-ending injury. That injury led him back to school and to his current profession. Charlie thrives on the chaos in his life while still battling his own anger issues. His life is complicated by his relationships with his own therapist/best friend, an ex-wife whose positive outlook but poor choice in men frustrates Charlie, and their 13-year-old daughter who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. Bruce Helford serves as Executive Producer/Showrunner. Joe Roth, Mark Burg, Dave Caplan are Executive Producers.
Season two of the acclaimed hit comedy Wilfred starring Elijah Wood and Jason Gann debuts at 10:00 PM E/P. Academy Award-winning actor/comedian Robin Williams has signed on for a guest-starring role in the season opener. FX has ordered 13 episodes for season two. Season three of the acclaimed and award-winning comedy series Louie, starring actor/comedian Louis C.K., premieres at 10:30 PM E/P. FX has ordered 13 episodes of the series for season three. Finally, the series premiere of Strangely Uplifting, FX's new late-night comedy starring acclaimed actor/comedian Russell Brand, will debut, at 11:00 PM E/P. The series features Brand's unvarnished, unfiltered take on current events, politics and pop culture. The network has ordered six half-hour installments of the series that will be shot in front of a live audience. The format will draw heavily on Brand's interaction with that audience.
Read more: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2012/02/mister-ed-coming-to-hallmark-movie.html#ixzz1npernDME
Hallmark Movie Channel will also still continue to air Perry Mason and Murder, She Wrote in the afternoons and encores of Murder, She Wrote in the late night. It is nice to see a sitcom join the network. Perhaps it will make an appearance on the regular Hallmark Channel for a marathon if you don't have Hallmark Movie Channel.
Speaking of Hallmark Channel, they have announced a marathon change. On Sunday, March 24 from 10am-12am, the marathon is now a We Love Lucy Marathon (aka The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour) replacing the scheduled I Love Lucy marathon. The comedy hour also aired on Feb. 26, so perhaps it did well in the ratings so now Hallmark will air it again. Everything else we mention for Hallmark Channel in March and April will still happen, including The Mary Tyler Moore Show marathon on Sunday, April 1! Keep it right here for continued updates!
FX will be television's comedy destination this summer with the return of two of its acclaimed original series, Louie and Wilfred, the debut of its new late-night original series Strangely Uplifting with Russell Brand, and new sitcom Anger Management starring Charlie Sheen, all airing Thursday nights beginning June 28. The series premiere of FX's first-run acquired comedy Anger Management starring Charlie Sheen kicks off June 28 with the first two episodes airing at 9:00 PM and 9:30 PM ET/PT. In the following weeks, the series will air first-run episodes Thursdays at 9:30 PM with the previous week's episode repeated at 9:00 PM. FX has ordered 10 episodes of Anger Management from producers Debmar-Mercury and Lionsgate Television.
In Anger Management, Sheen stars as "Charlie," a non-traditional therapist specializing in anger management. Selma Blair, Shawnee Smith, Daniela Bobadilla, Michael Arden, and Noureen DeWulf co-star. He has a successful private practice, holding sessions with his group of primary patients each week, as well as performing pro bono counseling for an inmate group at a state prison. Prior to his career as a therapist, Charlie was a stalled minor league baseball prospect whose road to the majors was sidetracked by his own struggle with anger issues. After a stint in anger management therapy, he made it to the majors and had one terrific season before his anger issues put him on the shelf for good. In the final game of his career, he tried to snap a bat over his leg, which resulted in a career-ending injury. That injury led him back to school and to his current profession. Charlie thrives on the chaos in his life while still battling his own anger issues. His life is complicated by his relationships with his own therapist/best friend, an ex-wife whose positive outlook but poor choice in men frustrates Charlie, and their 13-year-old daughter who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. Bruce Helford serves as Executive Producer/Showrunner. Joe Roth, Mark Burg, Dave Caplan are Executive Producers.
Season two of the acclaimed hit comedy Wilfred starring Elijah Wood and Jason Gann debuts at 10:00 PM E/P. Academy Award-winning actor/comedian Robin Williams has signed on for a guest-starring role in the season opener. FX has ordered 13 episodes for season two. Season three of the acclaimed and award-winning comedy series Louie, starring actor/comedian Louis C.K., premieres at 10:30 PM E/P. FX has ordered 13 episodes of the series for season three. Finally, the series premiere of Strangely Uplifting, FX's new late-night comedy starring acclaimed actor/comedian Russell Brand, will debut, at 11:00 PM E/P. The series features Brand's unvarnished, unfiltered take on current events, politics and pop culture. The network has ordered six half-hour installments of the series that will be shot in front of a live audience. The format will draw heavily on Brand's interaction with that audience.
Read more: http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2012/02/mister-ed-coming-to-hallmark-movie.html#ixzz1npernDME
Sports Media Digest- February 29, 2012
Polian Joins ESPN as Football Analyst- ESPN announced today that former Colts executive Bill Polian has joined the network as an NFL analyst. Polian begins March 12th and will appear throughout the year on NFL Live, NFL32, and SportsCenter. He will also regularly contribute to ESPN.com, ESPN The Magazine, ESPN Radio and other platforms.
ABC/ESPN has NBA Quadruple Header On Sunday- ESPN and ABC will televise four NBA games this Sunday. Beginning at 1:00p.m. ET (ABC) Mike Tirico, Hubie Brown and Heather Cox will call the action as the Knicks travel to Boston to take on the Celtics. At 3:30p.m. ET (ABC) the Miami Heat will take on the Lakers in Los Angeles with Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy and Lisa Salters announcing. ESPN will have the two late games as the Bulls will be at the 76′ers at 7:00p.m. ET with Dan Shulman andDoris Burke calling the play. Finally at 9:30p.m. ET Dave Pasch and Chris Mullin will be on hand as the Denver Nuggets take on the San Antonio Spurs.
All-Star Game Delivers for NBA.com- The NBA today announced that online traffic to NBA.com during the NBA All-Star weekend totaled 114 million video streams and 209 million page views, an increase of more than 40 percent and nearly 30 percent respectively over 2011. The site also saw significant increases in other online related activity during the weekend.
ESPN to Collaborate With Facebook to Stream Championship Week Games- ESPN and Facebook have announced that the social network will launch a syndicated ESPN3 player that will be available during the network’s coverage of collage basketball Championship Week next week. Beginning tomorrow, fans will begin to discover the ESPN3 player by going to one of ESPN’s Facebook pages. For users who receive ESPN3 through an affiliated Internet service provider, the player will be able to automatically identify them as an authenticated user. Users whose subscription is tied to their video account will be directed to www.watchespn.com to authenticate.
First Woman to be Named Executive Producer of a Sports Network Will Take Over at Golf Channel- The Golf Channel has announced that Nine-time Emmy Award-winner and longtime NBC Olympics coordinating producer Molly Solomon has been promoted to Executive Producer and Senior Vice President, Production and Operations, Golf Channel. The promotion marks the first time that a woman will serve as executive producer for a national sports network. Solomon will report directly to Mike McCarley, President, Golf Channel. Solomon will oversee all aspects of production for programming on Golf Channel, including tournament coverage, news, original productions and operations.
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ABC/ESPN has NBA Quadruple Header On Sunday- ESPN and ABC will televise four NBA games this Sunday. Beginning at 1:00p.m. ET (ABC) Mike Tirico, Hubie Brown and Heather Cox will call the action as the Knicks travel to Boston to take on the Celtics. At 3:30p.m. ET (ABC) the Miami Heat will take on the Lakers in Los Angeles with Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy and Lisa Salters announcing. ESPN will have the two late games as the Bulls will be at the 76′ers at 7:00p.m. ET with Dan Shulman andDoris Burke calling the play. Finally at 9:30p.m. ET Dave Pasch and Chris Mullin will be on hand as the Denver Nuggets take on the San Antonio Spurs.
All-Star Game Delivers for NBA.com- The NBA today announced that online traffic to NBA.com during the NBA All-Star weekend totaled 114 million video streams and 209 million page views, an increase of more than 40 percent and nearly 30 percent respectively over 2011. The site also saw significant increases in other online related activity during the weekend.
ESPN to Collaborate With Facebook to Stream Championship Week Games- ESPN and Facebook have announced that the social network will launch a syndicated ESPN3 player that will be available during the network’s coverage of collage basketball Championship Week next week. Beginning tomorrow, fans will begin to discover the ESPN3 player by going to one of ESPN’s Facebook pages. For users who receive ESPN3 through an affiliated Internet service provider, the player will be able to automatically identify them as an authenticated user. Users whose subscription is tied to their video account will be directed to www.watchespn.com to authenticate.
First Woman to be Named Executive Producer of a Sports Network Will Take Over at Golf Channel- The Golf Channel has announced that Nine-time Emmy Award-winner and longtime NBC Olympics coordinating producer Molly Solomon has been promoted to Executive Producer and Senior Vice President, Production and Operations, Golf Channel. The promotion marks the first time that a woman will serve as executive producer for a national sports network. Solomon will report directly to Mike McCarley, President, Golf Channel. Solomon will oversee all aspects of production for programming on Golf Channel, including tournament coverage, news, original productions and operations.
http://sportsmediajournal.com/
Farewell Davy Jones
FROM LAURA NACHMAN
I haven’t been able to get the song “Girl” out of my head since learning of the death of Davy Jones this afternoon.
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I haven’t been able to get the song “Girl” out of my head since learning of the death of Davy Jones this afternoon.
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Blue Eagle Baseball Clinic
Sunday, April 15 (rain date Sunday, April 22)
at the Lower Nazareth Recreation Center
(located behind the Lower Nazareth Township building off of Butztown Road)
Open to boys in grades K - 8th
$20 includes hands-on instruction & t-shirt
For all skill levels, players will be divided into small groups within each level.
Instruction provided by Nazareth High School baseball coaches and
Varsity and Junior Varsity team members.
Tee Ball & Coach Pitch levels (ages 4-6) 11:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Farm and Minor levels (ages 7-9) 9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m.
Major level (ages 10-12) 11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m.
Upper level (ages 13-15) 9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
Players should arrive 15 minutes prior to clinic start time and bring their own equipment; equip-ment will be provided for those without. Check-in at the pavilion behind the township building.
Child’s Name: ___________________________________________________________ Age: _________
Current Level: (only complete if child is active in community baseball program) ____________________________
Does your child have his own equipment? _____ Yes _____ No
T-shirt Size: ____________________________ (Specify Child or Adult size)
Parent Name: __________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________________
at the Lower Nazareth Recreation Center
(located behind the Lower Nazareth Township building off of Butztown Road)
Open to boys in grades K - 8th
$20 includes hands-on instruction & t-shirt
For all skill levels, players will be divided into small groups within each level.
Instruction provided by Nazareth High School baseball coaches and
Varsity and Junior Varsity team members.
Tee Ball & Coach Pitch levels (ages 4-6) 11:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Farm and Minor levels (ages 7-9) 9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m.
Major level (ages 10-12) 11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m.
Upper level (ages 13-15) 9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
Players should arrive 15 minutes prior to clinic start time and bring their own equipment; equip-ment will be provided for those without. Check-in at the pavilion behind the township building.
Child’s Name: ___________________________________________________________ Age: _________
Current Level: (only complete if child is active in community baseball program) ____________________________
Does your child have his own equipment? _____ Yes _____ No
T-shirt Size: ____________________________ (Specify Child or Adult size)
Parent Name: __________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________________
College Basketball Schedule on Fox Sports
Here is the college basketball schedule on the Fox Sports family of networks
Wednesday, February 29
6:30 PM: Penn State at Purdue (BTN)
8:30 PM: Ohio State at Northwestern (BTN)
Thursday, March 1
7:00 PM: MVC Opening Round Game #1: Teams TBA (FCS Central)
8:30 PM: Oregon at Colorado (Women’s) (FCS Pacific)
9:30 PM: MVC Opening Round Game #2: Teams TBA (FCS Central)
10:30 PM: Colorado at Oregon (FSN)
Friday, March 2
1:00 PM: MVC Quarterfinal #1: Teams TBA (FCS Central)
3:30 PM: MVC Quarterfinal #2: Teams TBA (FCS Central)
7:00 PM: MVC Quarterfinal #3: Teams TBA (FCS Atlantic)
9:30 PM: MVC Quarterfinal #4: Teams TBA (FCS Atlantic)
Saturday, March 3
12:00 PM: Iowa St. at Baylor (Women’s ) (FSN)
12:30 PM: Nebraska at Minnesota (BTN)
1:00 PM: Summit League Quarterfinal #1: Teams TBA (Women’s) (FCS Central)
2:00 PM: Southern Miss at Marshall (FSN)
2:30 PM: Northwestern at Iowa (BTN)
2:30 PM: MVC Semifinal #1: Teams TBA (FCS Atlantic)
3:30 PM: Summit League Quarterfinal #2: Teams TBA (Women’s) (FCS Central)
4:00 PM: Colorado at Oregon St. (FSN)
5:00 PM: MVC Semifinal #2: Teams TBA (FCS Atlantic)
7:00 PM: Summit League Quarterfinal #1: Teams TBA (FCS Central)
9:30 PM: Summit League Quarterfinal #2: Teams TBA (FCS Central)
10:30 PM: GNAC Championship Teams TBA (FCS Atlantic)
TBA Big Sky Quarterfinal: Teams TBA (FCS Pacific)
Sunday, March 4
12:00 PM: NEC Semifinal #1: Teams TBA (FCS Atlantic)
1:00 PM: Summit League Quarterfinal #3: Teams TBA (Women’s) (FCS Central)
1:00 PM: Texas A&M at Texas (Women’s ) (FSN)
3:30 PM: Summit League Quarterfinal #4: Teams TBA (Women’s) (FCS Central)
3:30 PM: Arizona at Arizona St. (FSN)
5:30 PM: Cal at Stanford (FSN)
6:00 PM: Purdue at Indiana (BTN)
6:00 PM: NEC Semifinal #2: Teams TBA (FCS Atlantic)
7:00 PM: Summit League Quarterfinal #3: Teams TBA (FCS Central)
9:00 PM: Stanford at Cal (Women’s) (FSN)
9:30 PM: Summit League Quarterfinal #4: Teams TBA (FCS Pacific)
Monday, March 5
1:00 PM: Summit League Semifinal #1: Teams TBA (Women’s) (FCS Central)
3:30 PM: Summit League Semifinal #2: Teams TBA (Women’s) (FCS Central)
7:00 PM: Summit League Semifinal #1: Teams TBA (FCS Central)
9:30 PM: Summit League Semifinal #2: Teams TBA (FCS Central)
Tuesday, March 6
TBA Big Sky Semifinal: Teams TBA (FCS Pacific)
Wednesday, March 7
3:00 PM: Pac-12 Men’s Tournament First Round #1: Teams TBA (FSN)
5:30 PM: Pac-12 Men’s Tournament First Round #2: Teams TBA (FSN)
9:00 PM: Pac-12 Men’s Tournament First Round #3: Teams TBA (FSN)
11:30 PM: Pac-12 Men’s Tournament First Round #4: Teams TBA (FSN)
Thursday, March 8
11:00 AM: Big Ten Tournament – Game #1 (BTN)
12:00 PM: Big 12 Women’s Tournament Quarterfinal #1: Teams TBA (FSN)
2:00 PM: Big Ten Tournament – Game #2 (BTN)
2:30 PM: Big 12 Women’s Tournament Quarterfinal #2: Teams TBA (FSN)
3:00 PM: Pac-12 Men’s Tournament Quarterfinal #1: Teams TBA (FSN)
5:30 PM: Pac-12 Men’s Tournament Quarterfinal #2: Teams TBA (FSN)
6:00 PM: Big 12 Women’s Tournament Quarterfinal #3: Teams TBA (FSN)
8:30 PM: Big 12 Women’s Tournament Quarterfinal #4: Teams TBA (FSN)
9:00 PM: Pac-12 Men’s Tournament Quarterfinal #3: Teams TBA (FSN)
11:30 PM: Pac-12 Men’s Tournament Quarterfinal #4: Teams TBA (FSN)
Friday, March 9
1:00 PM: Big 12 Women’s Tournament Semifinal #1: Teams TBA (FSN)
3:00 PM: Pac-12 Women’s Tournament Semifinal #1: Teams TBA (FSN)
3:30 PM: Big 12 Women’s Tournament Semifinal #2: Teams TBA (FSN)
5:30 PM: Pac-12 Women’s Tournament Semifinal #2: Teams TBA (FSN)
6:30 PM: Big Ten Tournament – Quarterfinal #3 (BTN)
9;00 PM: Big Ten Tournament – Quarterfinal #4 (BTN)
9:00 PM: Pac-12 Men’s Tournament Semifinal #1: Teams TBA (FSN)
11:30 PM: Pac-12 Men’s Tournament Semifinal #2: Teams TBA (FSN)
Saturday, March 10
12:00 PM: Big 12 Women’s Tournament Final: Teams TBA (FSN)
2:30 PM: MVC Semifinal #1: Teams TBA (Women’s) (FCS Central)
2:30 PM: Pac-12 Women’s Tournament Final: Teams TBA (FSN)
5:00 PM: MVC Semifinal #2: Teams TBA (Women’s) (FCS Central)
Sunday, March 11
3:00 PM: MVC Championship: Teams TBA (Women’s) (FCS Central)
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Wednesday, February 29
6:30 PM: Penn State at Purdue (BTN)
8:30 PM: Ohio State at Northwestern (BTN)
Thursday, March 1
7:00 PM: MVC Opening Round Game #1: Teams TBA (FCS Central)
8:30 PM: Oregon at Colorado (Women’s) (FCS Pacific)
9:30 PM: MVC Opening Round Game #2: Teams TBA (FCS Central)
10:30 PM: Colorado at Oregon (FSN)
Friday, March 2
1:00 PM: MVC Quarterfinal #1: Teams TBA (FCS Central)
3:30 PM: MVC Quarterfinal #2: Teams TBA (FCS Central)
7:00 PM: MVC Quarterfinal #3: Teams TBA (FCS Atlantic)
9:30 PM: MVC Quarterfinal #4: Teams TBA (FCS Atlantic)
Saturday, March 3
12:00 PM: Iowa St. at Baylor (Women’s ) (FSN)
12:30 PM: Nebraska at Minnesota (BTN)
1:00 PM: Summit League Quarterfinal #1: Teams TBA (Women’s) (FCS Central)
2:00 PM: Southern Miss at Marshall (FSN)
2:30 PM: Northwestern at Iowa (BTN)
2:30 PM: MVC Semifinal #1: Teams TBA (FCS Atlantic)
3:30 PM: Summit League Quarterfinal #2: Teams TBA (Women’s) (FCS Central)
4:00 PM: Colorado at Oregon St. (FSN)
5:00 PM: MVC Semifinal #2: Teams TBA (FCS Atlantic)
7:00 PM: Summit League Quarterfinal #1: Teams TBA (FCS Central)
9:30 PM: Summit League Quarterfinal #2: Teams TBA (FCS Central)
10:30 PM: GNAC Championship Teams TBA (FCS Atlantic)
TBA Big Sky Quarterfinal: Teams TBA (FCS Pacific)
Sunday, March 4
12:00 PM: NEC Semifinal #1: Teams TBA (FCS Atlantic)
1:00 PM: Summit League Quarterfinal #3: Teams TBA (Women’s) (FCS Central)
1:00 PM: Texas A&M at Texas (Women’s ) (FSN)
3:30 PM: Summit League Quarterfinal #4: Teams TBA (Women’s) (FCS Central)
3:30 PM: Arizona at Arizona St. (FSN)
5:30 PM: Cal at Stanford (FSN)
6:00 PM: Purdue at Indiana (BTN)
6:00 PM: NEC Semifinal #2: Teams TBA (FCS Atlantic)
7:00 PM: Summit League Quarterfinal #3: Teams TBA (FCS Central)
9:00 PM: Stanford at Cal (Women’s) (FSN)
9:30 PM: Summit League Quarterfinal #4: Teams TBA (FCS Pacific)
Monday, March 5
1:00 PM: Summit League Semifinal #1: Teams TBA (Women’s) (FCS Central)
3:30 PM: Summit League Semifinal #2: Teams TBA (Women’s) (FCS Central)
7:00 PM: Summit League Semifinal #1: Teams TBA (FCS Central)
9:30 PM: Summit League Semifinal #2: Teams TBA (FCS Central)
Tuesday, March 6
TBA Big Sky Semifinal: Teams TBA (FCS Pacific)
Wednesday, March 7
3:00 PM: Pac-12 Men’s Tournament First Round #1: Teams TBA (FSN)
5:30 PM: Pac-12 Men’s Tournament First Round #2: Teams TBA (FSN)
9:00 PM: Pac-12 Men’s Tournament First Round #3: Teams TBA (FSN)
11:30 PM: Pac-12 Men’s Tournament First Round #4: Teams TBA (FSN)
Thursday, March 8
11:00 AM: Big Ten Tournament – Game #1 (BTN)
12:00 PM: Big 12 Women’s Tournament Quarterfinal #1: Teams TBA (FSN)
2:00 PM: Big Ten Tournament – Game #2 (BTN)
2:30 PM: Big 12 Women’s Tournament Quarterfinal #2: Teams TBA (FSN)
3:00 PM: Pac-12 Men’s Tournament Quarterfinal #1: Teams TBA (FSN)
5:30 PM: Pac-12 Men’s Tournament Quarterfinal #2: Teams TBA (FSN)
6:00 PM: Big 12 Women’s Tournament Quarterfinal #3: Teams TBA (FSN)
8:30 PM: Big 12 Women’s Tournament Quarterfinal #4: Teams TBA (FSN)
9:00 PM: Pac-12 Men’s Tournament Quarterfinal #3: Teams TBA (FSN)
11:30 PM: Pac-12 Men’s Tournament Quarterfinal #4: Teams TBA (FSN)
Friday, March 9
1:00 PM: Big 12 Women’s Tournament Semifinal #1: Teams TBA (FSN)
3:00 PM: Pac-12 Women’s Tournament Semifinal #1: Teams TBA (FSN)
3:30 PM: Big 12 Women’s Tournament Semifinal #2: Teams TBA (FSN)
5:30 PM: Pac-12 Women’s Tournament Semifinal #2: Teams TBA (FSN)
6:30 PM: Big Ten Tournament – Quarterfinal #3 (BTN)
9;00 PM: Big Ten Tournament – Quarterfinal #4 (BTN)
9:00 PM: Pac-12 Men’s Tournament Semifinal #1: Teams TBA (FSN)
11:30 PM: Pac-12 Men’s Tournament Semifinal #2: Teams TBA (FSN)
Saturday, March 10
12:00 PM: Big 12 Women’s Tournament Final: Teams TBA (FSN)
2:30 PM: MVC Semifinal #1: Teams TBA (Women’s) (FCS Central)
2:30 PM: Pac-12 Women’s Tournament Final: Teams TBA (FSN)
5:00 PM: MVC Semifinal #2: Teams TBA (Women’s) (FCS Central)
Sunday, March 11
3:00 PM: MVC Championship: Teams TBA (Women’s) (FCS Central)
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College Basketball This Week on the ESPN Family of Networks
We are headed toward the end of the regular season for college basketball. Here is the schedule of men’s games this week on ESPN:
Date Time (ET) Matchup Network
Wed, Feb 29 7 p.m. Maryland at No. 6 North Carolina
John Saunders & Dick Vitale ESPN / ESPN3
No. 7 Marquette at Cincinnati
Bob Wischusen & Bob Knight ESPN2 / ESPN3
St. John’s at Pittsburgh
Adam Amin & Bob Valvano ESPNU
9 p.m. Oklahoma at Texas
Jon Sciambi & Fran Fraschilla ESPN2 / ESPN3
Iowa at Nebraska
Mitch Holthus & Miles Simon ESPNU
Thu, March 1 7 p.m. No. 16 Michigan at Illinois
Dave O’Brien, Stephen Bardo & Jalen Rose ESPN / ESPN3
No. 22 Florida State at Virginia
Mike Patrick, Len Elmore & Jeannine Edwards ESPN2 / ESPN3
9 p.m. Georgia at No. 1 Kentucky
Rece Davis & Hubert Davis ESPN / ESPN3
Villanova at Rutgers
John Saunders & Tim Welsh ESPN2 / ESPN3
11 p.m. New Mexico State at Nevada
Dave Flemming & Miles Simon ESPN2 / ESPN3
Fri, March 2 7 p.m. Akron at Kent State
TBD & Dan Dakich ESPN2 / ESPN3
Sat, March 3 Noon Pittsburgh at Connecticut
Dave Pasch & Doris Burke ESPN / ESPN3
2 p.m. Cincinnati at Villanova
TBD & TBD ESPN / ESPN3
4 p.m. Vanderbilt at Tennessee
Brad Nessler & Jimmy Dykesw ESPN / ESPN3
7 p.m. No. 6 North Carolina at No. 3 Duke
Dan Shulman, Dick Vitale & Erin Andrews ESPN / ESPN3
9 p.m. Texas at No. 4 Kansas
Brent Musburger & Bob Knight ESPN / ESPN3
Sun, March 4 Noon Clemson at No. 22 Florida State
Mike Patrick & Len Elmore ESPN2 / ESPN3
1 p.m. No. 16 Michigan at Penn State
TBD & Dan Dakich ESPN / ESPN3
6 p.m. ACC Sunday Night Basketball: N.C. State at Virginia Tech
Jon Sciambi, Hubert Davis & Jeannine Edwards ESPNU
Here is the women’s college hoops schedule on ESPN:
Date Time (ET) Program Network
Fri, March 2 11 p.m. College GameDay Covered by State Farm: North Carolina vs. Duke Special (Durham, N.C.) ESPNU
Sat, March 3 3:30 a.m. Re-air: College GameDay Covered by State Farm: North Carolina vs. Duke Special (Durham, N.C.) ESPNU
4 a.m. Duke vs. North Carolina (Feb. 5, 1992) ESPNU
6 a.m. North Carolina vs. Duke (Feb. 9, 2005) ESPNU
7:30 a.m. Duke vs. North Carolina (Feb. 8, 2012) ESPNU
9 a.m. Re-air: College GameDay Covered by State Farm: North Carolina vs. Duke Special (Durham, N.C.) ESPNU
9:30 a.m. First Take: College Basketball ESPNU
10 a.m. College GameDay Covered by State Farm (Durham, N.C.)
Rece Davis, Jay Bilas, Digger Phelps & Hubert Davis ESPNU / ESPN 3D
11 a.m. & 6 p.m. College GameDay Covered by State Farm (Durham, N.C.)
Rece Davis, Jay Bilas, Digger Phelps & Hubert Davis
ESPN / ESPN 3D
7 p.m. Saturday Primetime Presented by DIRECTV:
No. 6 North Carolina at No. 3 Duke
Dan Shulman, Dick Vitale & Erin Andrews ESPN / ESPN3 / ESPN 3D
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Date Time (ET) Matchup Network
Wed, Feb 29 7 p.m. Maryland at No. 6 North Carolina
John Saunders & Dick Vitale ESPN / ESPN3
No. 7 Marquette at Cincinnati
Bob Wischusen & Bob Knight ESPN2 / ESPN3
St. John’s at Pittsburgh
Adam Amin & Bob Valvano ESPNU
9 p.m. Oklahoma at Texas
Jon Sciambi & Fran Fraschilla ESPN2 / ESPN3
Iowa at Nebraska
Mitch Holthus & Miles Simon ESPNU
Thu, March 1 7 p.m. No. 16 Michigan at Illinois
Dave O’Brien, Stephen Bardo & Jalen Rose ESPN / ESPN3
No. 22 Florida State at Virginia
Mike Patrick, Len Elmore & Jeannine Edwards ESPN2 / ESPN3
9 p.m. Georgia at No. 1 Kentucky
Rece Davis & Hubert Davis ESPN / ESPN3
Villanova at Rutgers
John Saunders & Tim Welsh ESPN2 / ESPN3
11 p.m. New Mexico State at Nevada
Dave Flemming & Miles Simon ESPN2 / ESPN3
Fri, March 2 7 p.m. Akron at Kent State
TBD & Dan Dakich ESPN2 / ESPN3
Sat, March 3 Noon Pittsburgh at Connecticut
Dave Pasch & Doris Burke ESPN / ESPN3
2 p.m. Cincinnati at Villanova
TBD & TBD ESPN / ESPN3
4 p.m. Vanderbilt at Tennessee
Brad Nessler & Jimmy Dykesw ESPN / ESPN3
7 p.m. No. 6 North Carolina at No. 3 Duke
Dan Shulman, Dick Vitale & Erin Andrews ESPN / ESPN3
9 p.m. Texas at No. 4 Kansas
Brent Musburger & Bob Knight ESPN / ESPN3
Sun, March 4 Noon Clemson at No. 22 Florida State
Mike Patrick & Len Elmore ESPN2 / ESPN3
1 p.m. No. 16 Michigan at Penn State
TBD & Dan Dakich ESPN / ESPN3
6 p.m. ACC Sunday Night Basketball: N.C. State at Virginia Tech
Jon Sciambi, Hubert Davis & Jeannine Edwards ESPNU
Here is the women’s college hoops schedule on ESPN:
Date Time (ET) Program Network
Fri, March 2 11 p.m. College GameDay Covered by State Farm: North Carolina vs. Duke Special (Durham, N.C.) ESPNU
Sat, March 3 3:30 a.m. Re-air: College GameDay Covered by State Farm: North Carolina vs. Duke Special (Durham, N.C.) ESPNU
4 a.m. Duke vs. North Carolina (Feb. 5, 1992) ESPNU
6 a.m. North Carolina vs. Duke (Feb. 9, 2005) ESPNU
7:30 a.m. Duke vs. North Carolina (Feb. 8, 2012) ESPNU
9 a.m. Re-air: College GameDay Covered by State Farm: North Carolina vs. Duke Special (Durham, N.C.) ESPNU
9:30 a.m. First Take: College Basketball ESPNU
10 a.m. College GameDay Covered by State Farm (Durham, N.C.)
Rece Davis, Jay Bilas, Digger Phelps & Hubert Davis ESPNU / ESPN 3D
11 a.m. & 6 p.m. College GameDay Covered by State Farm (Durham, N.C.)
Rece Davis, Jay Bilas, Digger Phelps & Hubert Davis
ESPN / ESPN 3D
7 p.m. Saturday Primetime Presented by DIRECTV:
No. 6 North Carolina at No. 3 Duke
Dan Shulman, Dick Vitale & Erin Andrews ESPN / ESPN3 / ESPN 3D
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SiriusXM Travels To MLB Training Camps
SiriusXM Radio has plans to visit all 30 Major League Baseball camps this Spring Training.
MLB Network Radio (channel 89 on XM and 209 on Sirius Premier) will visit all 30 spring training sites from March 1-30. Mad Dog Radio (channel 86), with Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo, will host his daily show, Mad Dog Unleashed, from Arizona locations from March 5-8, then will take his show to Florida for five Grapefruit League broadcasts March 19-23.
Here is the SiriusXM MLB Spring Training Tour Schedule:
2012 SiriusXM Spring Training Tour Calendar: (All times ET)
Thursday, Mar. 1
Ø Angels –Tempe, AZ
2-6 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLB Network Radio)
Friday, Mar. 2
Ø Athletics –Phoenix, AZ
2-6 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Saturday, Mar. 3
Ø Giants –Scottsdale, AZ
1-4 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Sunday, Mar. 4
Ø Brewers – Maryvale, AZ
1-4 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Monday, Mar. 5
Ø Marlins @ Cardinals – Jupiter, FL
6-10 am: Evan & Phillips in the Morning with Evan Cohen & Steve Phillips (Mad Dog Radio)
Ø Rockies – Scottsdale, AZ
2-6 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Ø Rangers @ Royals – Surprise, AZ
2-7 pm: Mad Dog Unleashed with Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo (MDR)
Tuesday, Mar. 6
Ø Cardinals @ Mets – Port St. Lucie, FL
6-10 am: Evan & Phillips in the Morning with Evan Cohen & Steve Phillips (MDR)
Ø Mariners – Peoria, AZ
2-6 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Ø White Sox @ Angels – Tempe, AZ
2-7 pm: Mad Dog Unleashed with Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo (MDR)
Wednesday, Mar. 7
Ø Rays @ Yankees – Tampa, FL
6-10 am: Evan & Phillips in the Morning with Evan Cohen & Steve Phillips (MDR)
Ø Tigers – Lakeland, FL
10 am – 2 pm: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Ø Rockies @ Giants – Scottsdale, AZ
2-7 pm: Mad Dog Unleashed with Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo (MDR)
Thursday, Mar. 8
Ø Red Sox @ Cardinals – Jupiter, FL
6-10 am: Evan & Phillips in the Morning with Evan Cohen & Steve Phillips (MDR)
Ø Blue Jays – Dunedin, FL
10 am – 2 pm: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Ø Reds @ Brewers – Maryvale, AZ
2-7 pm: Mad Dog Unleashed with Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo (MDR)
Friday, Mar. 9
Ø Phillies @ Tigers – Lakeland, FL
6-10 am: Evan & Phillips in the Morning with Evan Cohen & Steve Phillips (MDR)
Ø Yankees – Tampa, FL
10 am – 2 pm: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Saturday, Mar. 10
Ø Phillies – Clearwater, FL
10 am – 1 pm: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Sunday, Mar. 11
Ø Orioles – Sarasota, FL
10 am – 1 pm: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Monday, Mar. 12
Ø Pirates – Bradenton, FL
10 am – 2 pm: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Tuesday, Mar. 13
Ø Twins – Lee County, FL
10 am – 2 pm: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Wednesday, Mar. 14
Ø Rays – Port Charlotte, FL
10 am – 2 pm: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Thursday, Mar. 15
Ø Red Sox – Fort Myers, FL
10 am – 2 pm: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Friday, Mar. 16
Ø Diamondbacks – Scottsdale, AZ
2-6 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Saturday, Mar. 17
Ø Indians – Goodyear, AZ
1-4 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Sunday, Mar. 18
Ø Reds – Goodyear, AZ
1-4 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Monday, Mar. 19
Ø Rangers – Surprise, AZ
2-6 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Ø Cardinals @ Braves – Lake Buena Vista, FL
2-7 pm: Mad Dog Unleashed with Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo (MDR)
Tuesday, Mar. 20
Ø Nationals @ Mets – Port St. Lucie, FL
2-7 pm: Mad Dog Unleashed with Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo (MDR)
Ø Padres – Peoria, AZ
6-10 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Wednesday, Mar. 21
Ø Dodgers – Glendale, AZ
2-6 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Ø Yankees @ Rays – Port Charlotte, FL
2-7 pm: Mad Dog Unleashed with Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo (MDR)
Thursday, Mar. 22
Ø White Sox – Glendale, AZ
2-6 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Ø Phillies @ Blue Jays – Dunedin, FL
2-7 pm: Mad Dog Unleashed with Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo (MDR)
Friday, Mar. 23
Ø Royals – Surprise, AZ
2-6 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Ø Red Sox @ Orioles – Sarasota, FL
2-7 pm: Mad Dog Unleashed with Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo (MDR)
Saturday, Mar. 24
Ø Cubs – Mesa, AZ
1-4 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Sunday, Mar. 25
Ø Braves – Lake Buena Vista, FL
10 am – 1 pm ET: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Monday, Mar. 26
Ø Nationals – Viera, FL
10 am – 2 pm ET: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Tuesday, Mar. 27
Ø Astros – Kissimmee, FL
10 am – 2 pm ET: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Wednesday, Mar. 28
Ø Mets – Port St. Lucie, FL
10 am – 2 pm ET: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Thursday, Mar. 29
Ø Marlins – Jupiter, FL
10 am – 2 pm ET: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Friday, Mar. 30
Ø Cardinals – Jupiter, FL
10 am – 2 pm ET: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
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MLB Network Radio (channel 89 on XM and 209 on Sirius Premier) will visit all 30 spring training sites from March 1-30. Mad Dog Radio (channel 86), with Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo, will host his daily show, Mad Dog Unleashed, from Arizona locations from March 5-8, then will take his show to Florida for five Grapefruit League broadcasts March 19-23.
Here is the SiriusXM MLB Spring Training Tour Schedule:
2012 SiriusXM Spring Training Tour Calendar: (All times ET)
Thursday, Mar. 1
Ø Angels –Tempe, AZ
2-6 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLB Network Radio)
Friday, Mar. 2
Ø Athletics –Phoenix, AZ
2-6 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Saturday, Mar. 3
Ø Giants –Scottsdale, AZ
1-4 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Sunday, Mar. 4
Ø Brewers – Maryvale, AZ
1-4 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Monday, Mar. 5
Ø Marlins @ Cardinals – Jupiter, FL
6-10 am: Evan & Phillips in the Morning with Evan Cohen & Steve Phillips (Mad Dog Radio)
Ø Rockies – Scottsdale, AZ
2-6 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Ø Rangers @ Royals – Surprise, AZ
2-7 pm: Mad Dog Unleashed with Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo (MDR)
Tuesday, Mar. 6
Ø Cardinals @ Mets – Port St. Lucie, FL
6-10 am: Evan & Phillips in the Morning with Evan Cohen & Steve Phillips (MDR)
Ø Mariners – Peoria, AZ
2-6 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Ø White Sox @ Angels – Tempe, AZ
2-7 pm: Mad Dog Unleashed with Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo (MDR)
Wednesday, Mar. 7
Ø Rays @ Yankees – Tampa, FL
6-10 am: Evan & Phillips in the Morning with Evan Cohen & Steve Phillips (MDR)
Ø Tigers – Lakeland, FL
10 am – 2 pm: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Ø Rockies @ Giants – Scottsdale, AZ
2-7 pm: Mad Dog Unleashed with Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo (MDR)
Thursday, Mar. 8
Ø Red Sox @ Cardinals – Jupiter, FL
6-10 am: Evan & Phillips in the Morning with Evan Cohen & Steve Phillips (MDR)
Ø Blue Jays – Dunedin, FL
10 am – 2 pm: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Ø Reds @ Brewers – Maryvale, AZ
2-7 pm: Mad Dog Unleashed with Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo (MDR)
Friday, Mar. 9
Ø Phillies @ Tigers – Lakeland, FL
6-10 am: Evan & Phillips in the Morning with Evan Cohen & Steve Phillips (MDR)
Ø Yankees – Tampa, FL
10 am – 2 pm: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Saturday, Mar. 10
Ø Phillies – Clearwater, FL
10 am – 1 pm: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Sunday, Mar. 11
Ø Orioles – Sarasota, FL
10 am – 1 pm: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Monday, Mar. 12
Ø Pirates – Bradenton, FL
10 am – 2 pm: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Tuesday, Mar. 13
Ø Twins – Lee County, FL
10 am – 2 pm: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Wednesday, Mar. 14
Ø Rays – Port Charlotte, FL
10 am – 2 pm: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Thursday, Mar. 15
Ø Red Sox – Fort Myers, FL
10 am – 2 pm: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Friday, Mar. 16
Ø Diamondbacks – Scottsdale, AZ
2-6 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Saturday, Mar. 17
Ø Indians – Goodyear, AZ
1-4 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Sunday, Mar. 18
Ø Reds – Goodyear, AZ
1-4 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Monday, Mar. 19
Ø Rangers – Surprise, AZ
2-6 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Ø Cardinals @ Braves – Lake Buena Vista, FL
2-7 pm: Mad Dog Unleashed with Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo (MDR)
Tuesday, Mar. 20
Ø Nationals @ Mets – Port St. Lucie, FL
2-7 pm: Mad Dog Unleashed with Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo (MDR)
Ø Padres – Peoria, AZ
6-10 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Wednesday, Mar. 21
Ø Dodgers – Glendale, AZ
2-6 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Ø Yankees @ Rays – Port Charlotte, FL
2-7 pm: Mad Dog Unleashed with Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo (MDR)
Thursday, Mar. 22
Ø White Sox – Glendale, AZ
2-6 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Ø Phillies @ Blue Jays – Dunedin, FL
2-7 pm: Mad Dog Unleashed with Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo (MDR)
Friday, Mar. 23
Ø Royals – Surprise, AZ
2-6 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Ø Red Sox @ Orioles – Sarasota, FL
2-7 pm: Mad Dog Unleashed with Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo (MDR)
Saturday, Mar. 24
Ø Cubs – Mesa, AZ
1-4 pm: Inside Pitch with Casey Stern & Jim Bowden (MLBNR)
Sunday, Mar. 25
Ø Braves – Lake Buena Vista, FL
10 am – 1 pm ET: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Monday, Mar. 26
Ø Nationals – Viera, FL
10 am – 2 pm ET: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Tuesday, Mar. 27
Ø Astros – Kissimmee, FL
10 am – 2 pm ET: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Wednesday, Mar. 28
Ø Mets – Port St. Lucie, FL
10 am – 2 pm ET: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Thursday, Mar. 29
Ø Marlins – Jupiter, FL
10 am – 2 pm ET: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
Friday, Mar. 30
Ø Cardinals – Jupiter, FL
10 am – 2 pm ET: Power Alley with Mike Ferrin & Jim Duquette (MLBNR)
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Wednesday!
Wednesday February 29, 2012
Good Morning!
Last day of February.
March tomorrow!!
Birthday on the 11th!!
No Hospital on my birthday this year!
That where i was last year.
Wintry mix today.
Little Snow.
Are you ready?
Be careful!!
Fitness today at 11am
Walking going well!!
Perkins for Lunch!!
How are you?
How your week?
What have you been up to?
I Been great
My dog having seizures again.
That time again.
My grandma was moved Monday to Good Shephard for a 1 WEEK OR 2 WEEK REHAB.
She got a new hip.
She hanging in there.
Did you watch the Daytona 500 Monday night?
6 hour event.
Wasn't over to 1:30am Tuesday morning.
That was crazy.
Jet Fuel Fire. Did you see that?
Back to calling Bingo on Thursday at Moravian.
That fun!!
RCN Sports Talk on RCN4 Thursday at 6pm
Keith Groller will be on RCN!!
Did you see my Easton picture?
Good picture to BURN!!
LOL LOL
Easton really treated me well.
I am really hoping Easton hosts the Finals Saturday.
That would be awesome to help them again!!!
Tuesday night I Helped at Nazareth for 2 girls games.
We had fun Tuesday night!
It was great seeing my Nazareth co-workers again!!!!!!!!
Phillies on TV Saturday!
1pm Saturday on Comcast
Phillies vs Yankees
I Will be announcing that!!!!
Did you hear about that Ohio school shooting?
That was sad.
2 died.
2012 MASTER ANNOUNCING SCHEDULE
Wednesday February 29:
8:30am-5pm DIANA
11am FITNESS
11am JOLLY JOE TIMMER SHOW ON WGPA 1100
NOON Talk Philly on CBS3
1pm-6pm Anthony Gargano and Glen Mac on 610 WIP
4pm-7pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
3:00pm-4:15pm SANDY PHILLIPS
6pm Announce Salisbury Boys Basketball on RCN4
7:30pm Announce Parkland vs Emmaus Boys Basketball on RCN4
10pm Anchor News on CW57
Thursday March 1:
8:30am-11am DIANA
11am JOLLY JOE TIMMER SHOW ON WGPA 1100
NOON Talk Philly on CBS3
1pm-6pm Anthony Gargano and Glen Mac on 610 WIP
1:30pm-6pm DIANA
2pm-3pm Calling Bingo at Moravian Hall Square
4pm-7pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
4:40pm-5:50pm SANDY PHILLIPS
6pm RCN SPORTS TALK ON RCN4
7:30pm JOLLY JOE TIMMER ON RCN4
10pm Anchor News on CW57
Friday March 2:
8:30am-4:30pm DIANA
11am FITNESS
11am JOLLY JOE TIMMER SHOW ON WGPA 1100
NOON Talk Philly on CBS3
1pm-6pm Anthony Gargano and Glen Mac on 610 WIP
4pm-7pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
3:00pm-4:15pm SANDY PHILLIPS
5pm AT FREEDOM HS FOR WRESTLING
10pm Anchor News on CW57
Saturday March 3:
8:30am-10:30am DIANA
9am-11am Keith Groller on 1470AM
10am-Noon 69 SPORTS SATURDAY ON WEX 1230
11am-2pm Alex's Polka Show on WALN
11am AT FREEDOM HS FOR WRESTLING
1pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
7pm District XI Wrestling on RCN4
9pm HS BASKETBALL ON RCN4
9pm-2am NED RICHARDS ON WALN
10pm Regionals Wrestling on RCN4
10pm Anchor News on CW57
Sunday March 4:
11am-Noon Radio Show on WEEX 1230
NOON -2pm Dennis Christman on WGPA 1100
1pm Announce Phillies Baseball on MLB Network
2pm-4pm Rod Carson Oldies Show on WGPA 1100
4pm-6pm Mighty Mike on WGPA 1100
6:30pm Anchor News on CBS3
10pm Anchor News on CW57
RIP:
Dale Earenhardt SR.
Davey Allison
COURTNEY DIACONT
GRANDMA WEAVER
JAMIE LINTZ
JOHN VUKOVCICH
KRISTEN
BENNY PARSONS
DEREK KEHOE
JOSH HANCOCK
Joe Schneider
Frank Klepeisz
Mary Mutchler
Jene Flick
Frank Jenny
Jennifer Jacksits
Donald Williams
John Marzano
Andrew Millheim
Harold Rrenyold
Todd Rothrock
Wayne Grube
Catherine Baker Knoll
Josh Booth
Francesco Tolerico
Craig Borst
George Williams
Deborah Ed
Phil Newbaker
Harry Kalas
Dan Ozark
Chuck Daly
Brenton Krouse
Joshua Miller
Gary Pappa
Farrah Facett
Irv Homer
Michael Jackson
Steve Mcnair
Paul Marcinkowski
Walt Cronkite
Henry Tomkowski (Who raised a great and fun Daughter)
Tom Partridge
Angelica Fox
Melissa Kinsella
Joey Beers
Ben Yorgy
Brooke Stephens
Ryan Zawada
Frank Silfries
Pumpkin Groller
Al Alberts
Morgan Mcginis
Jason Gilligan
Harriet Lindenmoyer
Barbara Johnson
Chris Henry
Oral Roberts
Patti Heffner
Britney Murphy
Glen W. Bell Jr
Vince Heinlein
Heather Miller
John Murtha
Julio Rivera
Aaaron Groff
Jack Lapos
Tom Ochs
Mario Donnagelo
Sally Murphy
Owens Thomas
Ernie Harwell
Robin Roberts
Luke Hahn
Bob Shephard
Michael Yakemik
Donald Fritz
George Steinbrenner
Teko Johnson
Kiski
Palmer Smith
Lewis Ogioba
Chris Hushour
Bill Altherton
Mary Sysko
Stephen Haberle
Dan Wheldon
Shawnalai Werkheiser
Thomas Maher
Tori Hirst Sweeney
Paul May
Elwood Stewart
Murphy Phillips
Joe Paterno
Patricia VanHorn
Whitney Houston
SHOUT OUT TO MY J-TOWN ATTENDANT PAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is the most awesome attendant ever!!!
President of the Alan Davis, Gary Laubach, Dream Kids and Keith Groller, Ray
Kaminski Fan Clubs!
Check out my blog
I am doing new things!!
http://nazoeagle.blogspot.com/
Keep It real!
Thanks for your Time!
SEE YOU FRIDAY!
Good Morning!
Last day of February.
March tomorrow!!
Birthday on the 11th!!
No Hospital on my birthday this year!
That where i was last year.
Wintry mix today.
Little Snow.
Are you ready?
Be careful!!
Fitness today at 11am
Walking going well!!
Perkins for Lunch!!
How are you?
How your week?
What have you been up to?
I Been great
My dog having seizures again.
That time again.
My grandma was moved Monday to Good Shephard for a 1 WEEK OR 2 WEEK REHAB.
She got a new hip.
She hanging in there.
Did you watch the Daytona 500 Monday night?
6 hour event.
Wasn't over to 1:30am Tuesday morning.
That was crazy.
Jet Fuel Fire. Did you see that?
Back to calling Bingo on Thursday at Moravian.
That fun!!
RCN Sports Talk on RCN4 Thursday at 6pm
Keith Groller will be on RCN!!
Did you see my Easton picture?
Good picture to BURN!!
LOL LOL
Easton really treated me well.
I am really hoping Easton hosts the Finals Saturday.
That would be awesome to help them again!!!
Tuesday night I Helped at Nazareth for 2 girls games.
We had fun Tuesday night!
It was great seeing my Nazareth co-workers again!!!!!!!!
Phillies on TV Saturday!
1pm Saturday on Comcast
Phillies vs Yankees
I Will be announcing that!!!!
Did you hear about that Ohio school shooting?
That was sad.
2 died.
2012 MASTER ANNOUNCING SCHEDULE
Wednesday February 29:
8:30am-5pm DIANA
11am FITNESS
11am JOLLY JOE TIMMER SHOW ON WGPA 1100
NOON Talk Philly on CBS3
1pm-6pm Anthony Gargano and Glen Mac on 610 WIP
4pm-7pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
3:00pm-4:15pm SANDY PHILLIPS
6pm Announce Salisbury Boys Basketball on RCN4
7:30pm Announce Parkland vs Emmaus Boys Basketball on RCN4
10pm Anchor News on CW57
Thursday March 1:
8:30am-11am DIANA
11am JOLLY JOE TIMMER SHOW ON WGPA 1100
NOON Talk Philly on CBS3
1pm-6pm Anthony Gargano and Glen Mac on 610 WIP
1:30pm-6pm DIANA
2pm-3pm Calling Bingo at Moravian Hall Square
4pm-7pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
4:40pm-5:50pm SANDY PHILLIPS
6pm RCN SPORTS TALK ON RCN4
7:30pm JOLLY JOE TIMMER ON RCN4
10pm Anchor News on CW57
Friday March 2:
8:30am-4:30pm DIANA
11am FITNESS
11am JOLLY JOE TIMMER SHOW ON WGPA 1100
NOON Talk Philly on CBS3
1pm-6pm Anthony Gargano and Glen Mac on 610 WIP
4pm-7pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
3:00pm-4:15pm SANDY PHILLIPS
5pm AT FREEDOM HS FOR WRESTLING
10pm Anchor News on CW57
Saturday March 3:
8:30am-10:30am DIANA
9am-11am Keith Groller on 1470AM
10am-Noon 69 SPORTS SATURDAY ON WEX 1230
11am-2pm Alex's Polka Show on WALN
11am AT FREEDOM HS FOR WRESTLING
1pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
7pm District XI Wrestling on RCN4
9pm HS BASKETBALL ON RCN4
9pm-2am NED RICHARDS ON WALN
10pm Regionals Wrestling on RCN4
10pm Anchor News on CW57
Sunday March 4:
11am-Noon Radio Show on WEEX 1230
NOON -2pm Dennis Christman on WGPA 1100
1pm Announce Phillies Baseball on MLB Network
2pm-4pm Rod Carson Oldies Show on WGPA 1100
4pm-6pm Mighty Mike on WGPA 1100
6:30pm Anchor News on CBS3
10pm Anchor News on CW57
RIP:
Dale Earenhardt SR.
Davey Allison
COURTNEY DIACONT
GRANDMA WEAVER
JAMIE LINTZ
JOHN VUKOVCICH
KRISTEN
BENNY PARSONS
DEREK KEHOE
JOSH HANCOCK
Joe Schneider
Frank Klepeisz
Mary Mutchler
Jene Flick
Frank Jenny
Jennifer Jacksits
Donald Williams
John Marzano
Andrew Millheim
Harold Rrenyold
Todd Rothrock
Wayne Grube
Catherine Baker Knoll
Josh Booth
Francesco Tolerico
Craig Borst
George Williams
Deborah Ed
Phil Newbaker
Harry Kalas
Dan Ozark
Chuck Daly
Brenton Krouse
Joshua Miller
Gary Pappa
Farrah Facett
Irv Homer
Michael Jackson
Steve Mcnair
Paul Marcinkowski
Walt Cronkite
Henry Tomkowski (Who raised a great and fun Daughter)
Tom Partridge
Angelica Fox
Melissa Kinsella
Joey Beers
Ben Yorgy
Brooke Stephens
Ryan Zawada
Frank Silfries
Pumpkin Groller
Al Alberts
Morgan Mcginis
Jason Gilligan
Harriet Lindenmoyer
Barbara Johnson
Chris Henry
Oral Roberts
Patti Heffner
Britney Murphy
Glen W. Bell Jr
Vince Heinlein
Heather Miller
John Murtha
Julio Rivera
Aaaron Groff
Jack Lapos
Tom Ochs
Mario Donnagelo
Sally Murphy
Owens Thomas
Ernie Harwell
Robin Roberts
Luke Hahn
Bob Shephard
Michael Yakemik
Donald Fritz
George Steinbrenner
Teko Johnson
Kiski
Palmer Smith
Lewis Ogioba
Chris Hushour
Bill Altherton
Mary Sysko
Stephen Haberle
Dan Wheldon
Shawnalai Werkheiser
Thomas Maher
Tori Hirst Sweeney
Paul May
Elwood Stewart
Murphy Phillips
Joe Paterno
Patricia VanHorn
Whitney Houston
SHOUT OUT TO MY J-TOWN ATTENDANT PAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is the most awesome attendant ever!!!
President of the Alan Davis, Gary Laubach, Dream Kids and Keith Groller, Ray
Kaminski Fan Clubs!
Check out my blog
I am doing new things!!
http://nazoeagle.blogspot.com/
Keep It real!
Thanks for your Time!
SEE YOU FRIDAY!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Sports Media Digest- February 28, 2012
NFL Season Opener Will Take Place Wednesday, September 5th- It has become tradition that the opening game of the NFL season takes place on the Thursday prior to the first Sunday of action. 2012 will be different. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell today announced that the opener this year will take place on Wednesday, September 5th. The move was made to avoid a conflict as President Obama is scheduled to deliver his speech at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday September 6th. The game, which will feature the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants, will air on NBC beginning at 8:30p.m. ET.
Evert joins ESPN as Full-Time Tennis Analyst- ESPN today announced that Chris Evert expanded her role as a tennis analyst for the network. As part of a four year deal, Evert will now serve as analyst for all four of the networks’ coverage of the Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Evert was initially signed last year to cover Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. She was also brought on during this year’s Australian Open. Her next tournament will be the French Open in June.
ESPN’s Daytona NASCAR Race Sets Cable Viewership Records- This past Saturday’s coverage of the NASCAR Nationawide Series race from Daytona on ESPN gave the network an average audience of 4.4 million viewers, making it the most-viewed race ever on cable television for the series. The race earned a rating of 3.3, the breaking the record Nationwide Series race set in 2010.
TNT NBA Twin Bill this Thursday- TNT is set for this Thursday’s NBA double header. Marv Albert, Steve KerrMike Fratello and Craig Sager will be on hand beginning at 8:00p.m. ET as the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Orlando Magic. The night cap begins at 10:30p.m. as the Mimi Heat take on the Portland Trailblazers with Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller and Cheryl Miller on the call.
NBA TV Continues to See Increased Ratings- NBA TV had its most viewed February of all-time and continues to post record ratings growth for its regular season game schedule. In February, the network averaged 312,000 total viewers and 247,000 households for 22 games, up 21% and 22% respectively compared to the same time period last year.
NBA TV to Air Chamberlain 100 Point Documentary- On the 50th anniversary of the 100 point night by Wilt Chamberlain, NBA TV will air a special documentary looking back at the historic event. Wilt 100, narrated by hall of fame center Bill Russell, will debut this Friday, March 2nd at 7:00p.m. ET.
Bob Knight Next Big Ten Icon- Legendary Indiana men’s basketball head coach Bob Knight will be the subject of the Big Ten Network’s series Big Ten Icons. The series, narrated by Keith Jackson will debut this Sunday 8:30p.m. ET, following the Indiana-Purdue men’s basketball game.
ESPN SoccerNet Gets Its Own Mobile App- ESPN announced today that its SoccerNet site now has its own app. The app is currently available for the iPhone with versions for Android, Windows Phone and Symbian to follow.
Paris-Nice Cycling Competition on NBC Sports Network- The NBC Sports Network will be providing coverage of the Paris-Nice Cycling competition. Coverage begins Sunday at 3:00p.m. ET and continue Monday through Friday at 4:30p.m. ET. Coverage on Saturday, March 10th will begin at 3:00p.m. ET while the finale on March 11th will air tape delayed at 10:30p.m. ET.
http://sportsmediajournal.com/
Evert joins ESPN as Full-Time Tennis Analyst- ESPN today announced that Chris Evert expanded her role as a tennis analyst for the network. As part of a four year deal, Evert will now serve as analyst for all four of the networks’ coverage of the Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Evert was initially signed last year to cover Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. She was also brought on during this year’s Australian Open. Her next tournament will be the French Open in June.
ESPN’s Daytona NASCAR Race Sets Cable Viewership Records- This past Saturday’s coverage of the NASCAR Nationawide Series race from Daytona on ESPN gave the network an average audience of 4.4 million viewers, making it the most-viewed race ever on cable television for the series. The race earned a rating of 3.3, the breaking the record Nationwide Series race set in 2010.
TNT NBA Twin Bill this Thursday- TNT is set for this Thursday’s NBA double header. Marv Albert, Steve KerrMike Fratello and Craig Sager will be on hand beginning at 8:00p.m. ET as the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Orlando Magic. The night cap begins at 10:30p.m. as the Mimi Heat take on the Portland Trailblazers with Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller and Cheryl Miller on the call.
NBA TV Continues to See Increased Ratings- NBA TV had its most viewed February of all-time and continues to post record ratings growth for its regular season game schedule. In February, the network averaged 312,000 total viewers and 247,000 households for 22 games, up 21% and 22% respectively compared to the same time period last year.
NBA TV to Air Chamberlain 100 Point Documentary- On the 50th anniversary of the 100 point night by Wilt Chamberlain, NBA TV will air a special documentary looking back at the historic event. Wilt 100, narrated by hall of fame center Bill Russell, will debut this Friday, March 2nd at 7:00p.m. ET.
Bob Knight Next Big Ten Icon- Legendary Indiana men’s basketball head coach Bob Knight will be the subject of the Big Ten Network’s series Big Ten Icons. The series, narrated by Keith Jackson will debut this Sunday 8:30p.m. ET, following the Indiana-Purdue men’s basketball game.
ESPN SoccerNet Gets Its Own Mobile App- ESPN announced today that its SoccerNet site now has its own app. The app is currently available for the iPhone with versions for Android, Windows Phone and Symbian to follow.
Paris-Nice Cycling Competition on NBC Sports Network- The NBC Sports Network will be providing coverage of the Paris-Nice Cycling competition. Coverage begins Sunday at 3:00p.m. ET and continue Monday through Friday at 4:30p.m. ET. Coverage on Saturday, March 10th will begin at 3:00p.m. ET while the finale on March 11th will air tape delayed at 10:30p.m. ET.
http://sportsmediajournal.com/
2012 Daytona 500 Most Watched Ever on Fox
Despite multiple delays, the Daytona 500 paid off in viewership for Fox. In the overnight numbers released today, what turned out to be the prime time race on Fox scored a total audience of 36.5 million viewers, making the 2012 race the most watched ever on Fox.
The audience was 22% higher than 2011 and the second highest Daytona 500 on any network ever, only behind the 37 million viewer audience on NBC in 2006.
The rating for the race averaged 8.0, 8% lower than last year.
http://sportsmediajournal.com/
The audience was 22% higher than 2011 and the second highest Daytona 500 on any network ever, only behind the 37 million viewer audience on NBC in 2006.
The rating for the race averaged 8.0, 8% lower than last year.
http://sportsmediajournal.com/
Tuesday night predictions: Central Catholic headed for more gold?
FROM KEITH GROLLER
The action resumes tonight in the District 11 tournament with the spotlight on the 3A boys bracket where Central Catholic has to shake off the rust from a long layoff -- they haven't played since the regular season finale against Emmaus on Feb. 10 -- and takes on a solid North Schuylkill team that just played on Friday night, and won, beating Southern Lehigh.
The Vikings will be challenged, but have too much talent not to advance. CCHS 55-49.
In the other 3A game, Wilson and Northern Lehigh hook up for the second time this season. Northern Lehigh won the first matchup, 39-34, back on Jan. 17.
The Bulldogs have had the longer layoff after losing to Bangor in the Colonial League semis. Wilson played well at the end of the season and will control tempo in this one. If they can find a way to match up with the Bulldog "bigs" inside, they will prevail. Bob Frankenfield has a knack of getting his team to play well at this time of year, every year. Gerald Terry is as good as anyone in the Colonial League when he wants to be. I see Wilson 40-37 in an upset.
In Class A, I covered both Pius X and Marian Catholic winning with ease on Friday night and think this could be a real good matchup tonight at Panther Valley. Pius X won the previous meeting, but Marian has been playing solid over the second half of the season.
I picked Pius X to win the whole tournament last week and I won't stray now, but this one should be a dandy. I'll go with the Royals 60-55.
In the other A matchup, you have newcomer Lincoln Leadership playing Mahanoy Area. Al Blount is excited about his new program on the East Side of Allentown; thrilled to be in districts for the first time and equally ecstatic about getting one district win. However, Mickey Holland is in charge at Mahanoy Area and he's a superb coach. Mahanoy comes out of the rugged Schuylkill League and I have a feeling they'll bring an intensity level that Lincoln hasn't seen very often this season.
It would be a gerat story if Lincoln won, but I'll go with Mahanoy Area 55-45
http://blogs.mcall.com/groller/
The action resumes tonight in the District 11 tournament with the spotlight on the 3A boys bracket where Central Catholic has to shake off the rust from a long layoff -- they haven't played since the regular season finale against Emmaus on Feb. 10 -- and takes on a solid North Schuylkill team that just played on Friday night, and won, beating Southern Lehigh.
The Vikings will be challenged, but have too much talent not to advance. CCHS 55-49.
In the other 3A game, Wilson and Northern Lehigh hook up for the second time this season. Northern Lehigh won the first matchup, 39-34, back on Jan. 17.
The Bulldogs have had the longer layoff after losing to Bangor in the Colonial League semis. Wilson played well at the end of the season and will control tempo in this one. If they can find a way to match up with the Bulldog "bigs" inside, they will prevail. Bob Frankenfield has a knack of getting his team to play well at this time of year, every year. Gerald Terry is as good as anyone in the Colonial League when he wants to be. I see Wilson 40-37 in an upset.
In Class A, I covered both Pius X and Marian Catholic winning with ease on Friday night and think this could be a real good matchup tonight at Panther Valley. Pius X won the previous meeting, but Marian has been playing solid over the second half of the season.
I picked Pius X to win the whole tournament last week and I won't stray now, but this one should be a dandy. I'll go with the Royals 60-55.
In the other A matchup, you have newcomer Lincoln Leadership playing Mahanoy Area. Al Blount is excited about his new program on the East Side of Allentown; thrilled to be in districts for the first time and equally ecstatic about getting one district win. However, Mickey Holland is in charge at Mahanoy Area and he's a superb coach. Mahanoy comes out of the rugged Schuylkill League and I have a feeling they'll bring an intensity level that Lincoln hasn't seen very often this season.
It would be a gerat story if Lincoln won, but I'll go with Mahanoy Area 55-45
http://blogs.mcall.com/groller/
MIRACLE LEAGUE AUCTION ON WEEX 1230 TUESDAY 4PM-7PM!
Join the Happy Hour Tuesday February 28th at 4pm and be a part of our 5th Annual On-Air Auction to raise money for the Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley. The Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley was founded in 2006, dedicated to providing children with special needs and other developmental disabilities an opportunity to play baseball.
Listeners will have the opportunity to call in and bid on fantastic sports experiences with ALL of the proceeds going to the Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley. That’s Tuesday, February 28th from 4 to 7 as the Happy Hour raises money for the Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley.
Here is what you can bid on and when....
4PM Hour
IronPigs Experience - 2 front row or club level seats, $40 gift card for food or merchandise, 2 hats, 2 shirts and an opportunity to throw out a first pitch!
Host the Happy Hour from your home or business. Have the guys over for a dinner or a pool party or use it as a chance to get the word out about your product or services.
5PM Hour
Four tickets to a Phillies home game, courtesy of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Details of the game options will be determined between the highest bidder and Kurt Landes, GM of the IronPigs.
Lafayette Football Experience - 4 game tickets to Lafayette 2012 home opener vs Penn, including complimentary game programs. Experience also includes sideline passes and the chance to run out of the tunnel pregame with the team.
6PM Hour
The AC VIP Experience - join the Happy Hour down in AC for a night out this spring or summer. Dinner will be included with the guys and the night is yours. We'll even throw in a second night if you wish to stick around after the Happy Hour.
Berkleigh Expereince - Free foursome at Berkleigh Country Club in Kutztown, PA.
Listeners will have the opportunity to call in and bid on fantastic sports experiences with ALL of the proceeds going to the Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley. That’s Tuesday, February 28th from 4 to 7 as the Happy Hour raises money for the Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley.
Here is what you can bid on and when....
4PM Hour
IronPigs Experience - 2 front row or club level seats, $40 gift card for food or merchandise, 2 hats, 2 shirts and an opportunity to throw out a first pitch!
Host the Happy Hour from your home or business. Have the guys over for a dinner or a pool party or use it as a chance to get the word out about your product or services.
5PM Hour
Four tickets to a Phillies home game, courtesy of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Details of the game options will be determined between the highest bidder and Kurt Landes, GM of the IronPigs.
Lafayette Football Experience - 4 game tickets to Lafayette 2012 home opener vs Penn, including complimentary game programs. Experience also includes sideline passes and the chance to run out of the tunnel pregame with the team.
6PM Hour
The AC VIP Experience - join the Happy Hour down in AC for a night out this spring or summer. Dinner will be included with the guys and the night is yours. We'll even throw in a second night if you wish to stick around after the Happy Hour.
Berkleigh Expereince - Free foursome at Berkleigh Country Club in Kutztown, PA.
Collecting tickets at Nazareth Tonight from 5pm-8pm for the 4A Girls Doubleheader, 6pm Bangor vs Whitehall and 7:30pm Pleasant Valley vs Liberty Game
NOTE:
Collecting tickets at Nazareth Tonight from 5pm-8pm for the 4A Girls Doubleheader, 6pm Bangor vs Whitehall and 7:30pm Pleasant Valley vs Liberty Game, our good friend Jackie Yandervitiz is one of the liberty assistant Coaches, Come on out to the Ray Nunamaker Gym for some great Tuesday night District XI Girls Basketball Playoff Action!! I will be back in BLUE Where i belong tonight!! NO EASTON RED TONIGHT, I Only went there because i want to work! That how much work means to me!!! BACK AT HOME BASE!!! If you are free, come on out, would love to see you give me or Dennis your ticket!!! Also, Tune to WEEX 1230 4pm-7pm for Happy Hour from Big Woodys in Forks Twp. for the Miracle League Auction, always a great show every year!! Tune in to that and I Hope to see you at Nazareth for this A Girls Basketball Doubleheader!! The weave back in action at his home Base for 1 night!! Have a great Tuesday night Everybody!
Collecting tickets at Nazareth Tonight from 5pm-8pm for the 4A Girls Doubleheader, 6pm Bangor vs Whitehall and 7:30pm Pleasant Valley vs Liberty Game, our good friend Jackie Yandervitiz is one of the liberty assistant Coaches, Come on out to the Ray Nunamaker Gym for some great Tuesday night District XI Girls Basketball Playoff Action!! I will be back in BLUE Where i belong tonight!! NO EASTON RED TONIGHT, I Only went there because i want to work! That how much work means to me!!! BACK AT HOME BASE!!! If you are free, come on out, would love to see you give me or Dennis your ticket!!! Also, Tune to WEEX 1230 4pm-7pm for Happy Hour from Big Woodys in Forks Twp. for the Miracle League Auction, always a great show every year!! Tune in to that and I Hope to see you at Nazareth for this A Girls Basketball Doubleheader!! The weave back in action at his home Base for 1 night!! Have a great Tuesday night Everybody!
Brosky officially approved as new Northampton football coach
FROM KEITH GROLLER
Jeff Brosky received a unanimous vote of 9-0 from the Northampton Area School District School Board on Monday night, approving him as the school's new head football coach.
Brosky, who had been an assistant coach for 21 seasons at various programs -- 13 as a defensive coordinator -- replaces Bob Steckel, who resigned after five seasons.
Steckel had a record of 26-32, 3-9 in the 2011 season.
Brosky, who had been an assistant at Northampton in the late 1990s on John Bendekovits' staff, is excited about the challenge. In one of those seasons, 1997, the Konkrete Kids won a Mountain Valley Conference title and in four seasons under Bendekovits, Northampton reached the Eastern Conference playoffs three times.
So, Brosky knows Northampton can be a success.
"Becoming a head coach has been a long time coming," he said. "I've thought about becoming a head coach for a long time, but for one reason or another, things just didn't work out. I figured the timing was good right now. If it didn't happen now, it probably never would happen for me. I'm very happy that things worked out here with Northampton."
Brosky said Northampton has a rich tradition and he is excited about doing what he can to energize the program.
"We're just trying to get to know the kids and get them to trust in the system," Brosky said. "There are some principles I'd like to discuss with the kids in terms of trust, leadership and commitment. We are going to do what we can to get them to move forward and have some success again.
"Once we get to know the kids and learn their goals for the program, what they want out of the program, we can go about laying the foundation. I'm not sure what the challenges have been for the previous coaches, but I am coming in with a new perspective and a lot of energy and want to do what I can to get things going."
Brosky is a 1979 Central Catholic graduate who had a stellar career as a cornerback at East Stroudsburg University.
Among his coaching stops were at Freedom when Sam Senneca was in charge; at CCHS under Donnie Roberts; at Emmaus under Tom Serfass and at both Whitehall and Northampton under Bendekovits.
He spent last year on Joe Henrich's staff at Bethlehem Catholic.
Brosky, who is a phys ed teacher at Whitehall, did not coach for a handful of football seasons over the past three decades because of family reasons.
His oldest daughter, Emily, was an outstanding volleyball player at CCHS and Marist and his youngest daughter, Olivia, is a member of the current Whitehall girls basketball team.
Mike Schneider, Northampton's athletic director, called Brosky a "terrific guy."
"Jeff is a good family guy, who has been with some great coaches and in some top positions," Schneider said. "He feels it's time to take the next step."
Schneider said it's always preferable to have coaches who are teachers in the building, but being that Brosky is not that far away at Whitehall, the distance and timing shouldn't be an issue.
"My priority is to get a staff together as quickly as possible and get a program in place," Brosky said. "I want to hammer out some playbooks and get rolling before the spring season is upon us. We need to get ready for what is going to be an outstanding Lehigh Valley Conference season. It's going to be a much tougher league this year."
Brosky said he's going through the process of hiring a staff.
"There are some guys I need to talk to, some guys are scheduled this week and some guys I have already spoken to," Brosky said. "There's a lot of interest, but a lot of guys are up in the air because the Central Catholic job is still open. A lot of guys want to see what happens there first."
One thing Brosky is looking forward to is the Thanksgiving Day game against Catasauqua.
"It's not just a football game, it's an event," Brosky said. "To me, it's an untouchable event that should be ongoing. it's a tremendous tradition for both communities. It's one of the reasons that Northampton is a great place to be. I am excited and looking forward to it."
http://blogs.mcall.com/groller/
Jeff Brosky received a unanimous vote of 9-0 from the Northampton Area School District School Board on Monday night, approving him as the school's new head football coach.
Brosky, who had been an assistant coach for 21 seasons at various programs -- 13 as a defensive coordinator -- replaces Bob Steckel, who resigned after five seasons.
Steckel had a record of 26-32, 3-9 in the 2011 season.
Brosky, who had been an assistant at Northampton in the late 1990s on John Bendekovits' staff, is excited about the challenge. In one of those seasons, 1997, the Konkrete Kids won a Mountain Valley Conference title and in four seasons under Bendekovits, Northampton reached the Eastern Conference playoffs three times.
So, Brosky knows Northampton can be a success.
"Becoming a head coach has been a long time coming," he said. "I've thought about becoming a head coach for a long time, but for one reason or another, things just didn't work out. I figured the timing was good right now. If it didn't happen now, it probably never would happen for me. I'm very happy that things worked out here with Northampton."
Brosky said Northampton has a rich tradition and he is excited about doing what he can to energize the program.
"We're just trying to get to know the kids and get them to trust in the system," Brosky said. "There are some principles I'd like to discuss with the kids in terms of trust, leadership and commitment. We are going to do what we can to get them to move forward and have some success again.
"Once we get to know the kids and learn their goals for the program, what they want out of the program, we can go about laying the foundation. I'm not sure what the challenges have been for the previous coaches, but I am coming in with a new perspective and a lot of energy and want to do what I can to get things going."
Brosky is a 1979 Central Catholic graduate who had a stellar career as a cornerback at East Stroudsburg University.
Among his coaching stops were at Freedom when Sam Senneca was in charge; at CCHS under Donnie Roberts; at Emmaus under Tom Serfass and at both Whitehall and Northampton under Bendekovits.
He spent last year on Joe Henrich's staff at Bethlehem Catholic.
Brosky, who is a phys ed teacher at Whitehall, did not coach for a handful of football seasons over the past three decades because of family reasons.
His oldest daughter, Emily, was an outstanding volleyball player at CCHS and Marist and his youngest daughter, Olivia, is a member of the current Whitehall girls basketball team.
Mike Schneider, Northampton's athletic director, called Brosky a "terrific guy."
"Jeff is a good family guy, who has been with some great coaches and in some top positions," Schneider said. "He feels it's time to take the next step."
Schneider said it's always preferable to have coaches who are teachers in the building, but being that Brosky is not that far away at Whitehall, the distance and timing shouldn't be an issue.
"My priority is to get a staff together as quickly as possible and get a program in place," Brosky said. "I want to hammer out some playbooks and get rolling before the spring season is upon us. We need to get ready for what is going to be an outstanding Lehigh Valley Conference season. It's going to be a much tougher league this year."
Brosky said he's going through the process of hiring a staff.
"There are some guys I need to talk to, some guys are scheduled this week and some guys I have already spoken to," Brosky said. "There's a lot of interest, but a lot of guys are up in the air because the Central Catholic job is still open. A lot of guys want to see what happens there first."
One thing Brosky is looking forward to is the Thanksgiving Day game against Catasauqua.
"It's not just a football game, it's an event," Brosky said. "To me, it's an untouchable event that should be ongoing. it's a tremendous tradition for both communities. It's one of the reasons that Northampton is a great place to be. I am excited and looking forward to it."
http://blogs.mcall.com/groller/
TV NEWS ON FEBRUARY 28
The waiting game is over, the rumors are laid to rest, the full line-up of season fourteen stars of Dancing with the Stars are now in! This season's dynamic lineup of stars -- including a Super Bowl champion, a sitcom star, a telenovela star, a tennis legend, a Disney Channel star, a classical singing star and a music legend – will perform either the Foxtrot or the Cha Cha for the first time on live national television with their professional partners during the two-hour season premiere on Monday, March 19, 2012 from 8-10pm.
Of note for SitcomsOnline.com, we have Steve Urkel himself--actor Jaleel White from the hit TGIF ABC sitcom Family Matters from the '90s. Jaleel teams with two-time champ Kym Johnson, who returns for her 11th season. We also have classic TV star Melissa Gilbert, who of course played Laura Ingalls on the family drama Little House on the Prairie in the '70s and '80s. Melissa partners with Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who returns for his 12th season. And one more star of note for us is actress/host Sherri Shepherd from The View. Sherri also has starred on sitcoms such as Sherri and Less Than Perfect and has guest starred on many as well like 30 Rock and Everybody Loves Raymond. Sherri partners with Maks' brother Val Chmerkovskiy, who is returning for his second season as a professional partner.
Other stars on the new season include Disney sitcom star Roshon Fegan (Shake It Up), actress/host Maria Menounos (Extra), actor Jack Wagner (Melrose Place), and eight-time Grammy winner Gladys Knight. View the full list of stars and their professional partners. And we just might see the Urkel Dance (pictures above) this season! Do the Urkel!
Fox has announced revisions to its Monday and Thursday spring schedule, as well as the air date for House finale and a retrospective leading into the show's momentous series finale. Touch, the distinctive new drama starring Kiefer Sutherland (24), will now world premiere on Thursday, March 22 at 9:00 PM ET/PT, following American Idol results shows. And the encore of the Touch preview episode will air the week before on Thursday, March 15 at 9. This means Bones will be on the move. Starting Monday, April 2 at 8:00 PM ET/PT, Bones moves to a new night and time. Also on Monday, April 2, House moves to a new time of 9:00 PM ET/PT with all-new episodes leading up to House's final diagnosis. A retrospective special looking back at the last eight years of the seminal series will air Monday, May 21 at 8:00 PM ET/PT, followed by the thrilling series finale at 9:00 PM ET/PT.
The Finder, which currently airs Thursdays at 9, will have its spring finale Thursday, March 8 at 9 and will return later in the season with all-new episodes. Alcatraz continues with all-new episodes Mondays at 9:00 PM ET/PT throughout March, with the previously announced special two-hour episode Monday, March 5 from 8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT and the arresting two-hour season finale on Monday, March 26 from 8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT.
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Of note for SitcomsOnline.com, we have Steve Urkel himself--actor Jaleel White from the hit TGIF ABC sitcom Family Matters from the '90s. Jaleel teams with two-time champ Kym Johnson, who returns for her 11th season. We also have classic TV star Melissa Gilbert, who of course played Laura Ingalls on the family drama Little House on the Prairie in the '70s and '80s. Melissa partners with Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who returns for his 12th season. And one more star of note for us is actress/host Sherri Shepherd from The View. Sherri also has starred on sitcoms such as Sherri and Less Than Perfect and has guest starred on many as well like 30 Rock and Everybody Loves Raymond. Sherri partners with Maks' brother Val Chmerkovskiy, who is returning for his second season as a professional partner.
Other stars on the new season include Disney sitcom star Roshon Fegan (Shake It Up), actress/host Maria Menounos (Extra), actor Jack Wagner (Melrose Place), and eight-time Grammy winner Gladys Knight. View the full list of stars and their professional partners. And we just might see the Urkel Dance (pictures above) this season! Do the Urkel!
Fox has announced revisions to its Monday and Thursday spring schedule, as well as the air date for House finale and a retrospective leading into the show's momentous series finale. Touch, the distinctive new drama starring Kiefer Sutherland (24), will now world premiere on Thursday, March 22 at 9:00 PM ET/PT, following American Idol results shows. And the encore of the Touch preview episode will air the week before on Thursday, March 15 at 9. This means Bones will be on the move. Starting Monday, April 2 at 8:00 PM ET/PT, Bones moves to a new night and time. Also on Monday, April 2, House moves to a new time of 9:00 PM ET/PT with all-new episodes leading up to House's final diagnosis. A retrospective special looking back at the last eight years of the seminal series will air Monday, May 21 at 8:00 PM ET/PT, followed by the thrilling series finale at 9:00 PM ET/PT.
The Finder, which currently airs Thursdays at 9, will have its spring finale Thursday, March 8 at 9 and will return later in the season with all-new episodes. Alcatraz continues with all-new episodes Mondays at 9:00 PM ET/PT throughout March, with the previously announced special two-hour episode Monday, March 5 from 8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT and the arresting two-hour season finale on Monday, March 26 from 8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT.
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ESPN Sets ACC Football Games for Labor Day, Select Thursday Nights
Even though we are more than six months away from the kick-off to the 2012 college football season, ESPN has unveiled plans for a Labor Day telecast as well as select Thursday night games featuring the Atlantic Coast Conference. Additional games featuring the conference are still to be announced.
Here is the initial schedule:
Date Time (ET) Game Network
Mon, Sep 3 8 p.m. Georgia Tech at No. 20 Virginia Tech ESPN
Thu, Oct 25 TBD No. 23 Clemson at Wake Forest ESPN
Thu, Nov 1 TBD No. 20 Virginia Tech at Miami ESPN
Thu, Nov 8 TBD No. 8 Florida State at No. 20 Virginia Tech ESPN
Thu, Nov 15 TBD North Carolina at Virginia ESPN
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Here is the initial schedule:
Date Time (ET) Game Network
Mon, Sep 3 8 p.m. Georgia Tech at No. 20 Virginia Tech ESPN
Thu, Oct 25 TBD No. 23 Clemson at Wake Forest ESPN
Thu, Nov 1 TBD No. 20 Virginia Tech at Miami ESPN
Thu, Nov 8 TBD No. 8 Florida State at No. 20 Virginia Tech ESPN
Thu, Nov 15 TBD North Carolina at Virginia ESPN
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Women’s Basketball Championship Week on ESPN
ESPN is planning live coverage of 28 women’s college basketball contests as part of its Championship Week programming.
Here is the schedule:
Date Time (ET) Game Network(s)
Thu, Mar 1 noon Atlantic Sun Championship (Macon, Ga.): Quarterfinal 3 ESPN3
6 p.m. Atlantic Sun Championship (Macon, Ga.): Quarterfinal 4 ESPN3
Sat, Mar 3 9:30 a.m. MAAC Championship (Springfield, Mass.): Semifinal 1
Dean Darling & Debbie Ryan ESPN3
11 a.m. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.): Semifinal 1
Pam Ward & Debbie Antonelli ESPNU / ESPN3
noon MAAC Championship (Springfield, Mass.): Semifinal 2
Dean Darling & Debbie Ryan ESPN3
1:30 p.m. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.): Semifinal 2
Pam Ward & Debbie Antonelli ESPNU / ESPN3
4 p.m. SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.): Semifinal 1
Cara Capuano & Carolyn Peck ESPNU / ESPN3
6 p.m. SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.): Semifinal 2
Cara Capuano & Carolyn Peck ESPNU / ESPN3
Sun, Mar 4 11 a.m. America East Championship (West Hartford, Conn.): Semifinal 1
Eric Frede & Leah Secondo ESPN3
noon BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters (Hartford, Conn.): Quarterfinal 1
Beth Mowins, Brooke Weisbrod & Allison Williams ESPNU / ESPN3
1:30 p.m. America East Championship (West Hartford, Conn.): Semifinal 2
Eric Frede & Leah Secondo ESPN3
2 p.m. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.): Final
Pam Ward & Debbie Antonelli ESPN2 / ESPN3
2 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters (Hartford, Conn.): Quarterfinal 2
Beth Mowins, Brooke Weisbrod & Allison Williams ESPNU / ESPN3
4 p.m. Big Ten Tournament (Indianapolis, Ind.): Final
Dave O’Brien & Stephanie White ESPN2 / ESPN3
6 p.m. SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.): Final
Cara Capuano & Carolyn Peck ESPN2 / ESPN3
8:30 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters (Hartford, Conn.): Quarterfinal 4
Bob Picozzi, LaChina Robinson & Allison Williams ESPNU / ESPN3
Mon, Mar 5 noon MAAC Championship (Springfield, Mass.): Final
Doug Sherman & Julianne Viani ESPNU / ESPN3
3 p.m. West Coast Conference Championship (Las Vegas): Final
Dave Flemming & Kayte Christensen ESPNU / ESPN3
5 p.m. Atlantic 10 Championship (Philadelphia): Final
Pam Ward & Debbie Antonelli ESPN2 / ESPN3
6 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters (Hartford, Conn.): Semifinal 1
Beth Mowins, Brooke Weisbrod & Allison Williams ESPNU / ESPN3
8 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters (Hartford, Conn.): Semifinal 2
Beth Mowins, Brooke Weisbrod & Allison Williams ESPNU / ESPN3
Tue, Mar 6 2 p.m. Sun Belt Championship (Hot Springs, Ark.): Final
Adam Amin & Tamika Raymond ESPNU / ESPN3
4 p.m. Summit League Championship (Sioux Falls, S.D.): Final
Clay Matvick & Abby Waner ESPNU / ESPN3
7 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters (Hartford, Conn.): Final
Beth Mowins, Rebecca Lobo & Allison Williams ESPN / ESPN3
Sat, Mar 10 4 p.m. MEAC Tournament (Winston-Salem, N.C.): Final
TBD & Rosalyn Gold-Onwude ESPNU / ESPN3
6 p.m. SWAC Championship (Garland, Texas): Final
Adam Amin & Tamika Raymond ESPNU / ESPN3
Sun, Mar 11 1 p.m. Horizon League Championship: Final (campus of higher seed after quarterfinal)
Jim Barbar & Julianne Viani ESPNU / ESPN3
3 p.m. NEC Tournament: Final (campus of higher seed)
Bob Picozzi & Christy Winters Scott ESPNU / ESPN3
* – tape delay
Championship Week Presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods Syndicated-Game Schedule (Subject to change)
Date Time (ET) Game Network(s)
Thu, Mar 1 11 a.m. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.): Opening Round Game 1
Tom Werme, Stephanie Ready & Christy Winters Scott ESPN3
1 p.m. SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.): First Round Game 1
Dave Neal & LaChina Robinson ESPN3
3 p.m. West Coast Conference Championship (Las Vegas): Second Round Game 1 ESPN3
3 p.m. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.): Opening Round Game 2
Tom Werme, Stephanie Ready & Christy Winters Scott ESPN3
3:30 p.m. SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.): First Round Game 2
Dave Neal & LaChina Robinson ESPN3
5:30 p.m. West Coast Conference Championship (Las Vegas): Second Round Game 2 ESPN3
6 p.m. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.): Opening Round Game 3
Mike Hogewood, Debbie Antonelli & Christy Winters Scott ESPN3
7:30 p.m. SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.): First Round Game 3
Dave Baker & Van Chancellor ESPN3
8 p.m. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.): Opening Round Game 4
Mike Hogewood, Debbie Antonelli & Christy Winters Scott ESPN3
10 p.m. SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.): First Round Game 4
Dave Baker & Van Chancellor ESPN3
Fri, Mar 2 11 a.m. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.): Quarterfinal 1
Tom Werme, Stephanie Ready & Christy Winters Scott ESPN3
noon Atlantic Sun Championship (Macon, Ga.): Semifinal 1 ESPN3
1 p.m. SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.): Second Round Game 1
Dave Neal & LaChina Robinson ESPN3
1 p.m. Ohio Valley Championship (Nashville, Tenn.): Semifinal 1 ESPN3
2:30 p.m. Atlantic Sun Championship (Macon, Ga.): Semifinal 2 ESPN3
3 p.m. West Coast Conference Championship (Las Vegas): Quarterfinal 1 ESPN3
3 p.m. Ohio Valley Championship (Nashville, Tenn.): Semifinal 2 ESPN3
3 p.m. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.):Quarterfinal 2
Tom Werme, Stephanie Ready & Christy Winters Scott ESPN3
3:30 p.m. SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.): Second Round Game 2
Dave Neal & LaChina Robinson ESPN3
5:30 p.m. West Coast Conference Championship(Las Vegas): Quarterfinal 2 ESPN3
6 p.m. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.):Quarterfinal 3 Mike Hogewood, Debbie Antonelli & Christy Winters Scott ESPN3
7:30 p.m. SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.): Second Round Game 3
Dave Baker & Van Chancellor ESPN3
8 p.m. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.):Quarterfinal 4
Mike Hogewood, Debbie Antonelli & Christy Winters Scott ESPN3
10 p.m. SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.): Second Round Game 4
Dave Baker & Van Chancellor ESPN3
Sat, Mar 3 noon BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters (Hartford, Conn.): Second Round Game 1
Beth Mowins, Brooke Weisbrod & Allison Williams ESPN3
noon Atlantic Sun Championship (Macon, Ga.): Final ESPN3
2 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters (Hartford, Conn.): Second Round Game 2
Beth Mowins, Brooke Weisbrod & Allison Williams ESPN3
3 p.m. West Coast Conference Championship
(Las Vegas): Semifinal 1 ESPN3
5 p.m. CIAA Tournament (Charlotte, N.C.): Final ESPN3
5:30 p.m. West Coast Conference Championship (Las Vegas): Semifinal 2 ESPN3
5:30 p.m. Ohio Valley Championship (Nashville, Tenn.): Final ESPN3
6 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters (Hartford, Conn.): Second Round Game 3
Bob Picozzi, LaChina Robinson & Allison Williams ESPN3
8 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters (Hartford, Conn.): Second Round Game 4
Bob Picozzi, LaChina Robinson & Allison Williams ESPN3
Sun, Mar 4 11 a.m. Gulf South Championship (Niceville, Fla.): Final ESPN3
noon Southern Conference Championship (Asheville, N.C.): Semifinal 1 ESPN3
1 p.m. Sun Belt Championship (Hot Springs, Ark.): Quarterfinal 1 ESPN3
2 p.m. Southern Conference Championship (Asheville, N.C.): Semifinal 2 ESPN3
3:30 p.m. Sun Belt Championship (Hot Springs, Ark.): Quarterfinal 2 ESPN3
6 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters (Hartford, Conn.): Quarterfinal 3
Bob Picozzi, LaChina Robinson & Allison Williams ESPN3
Mon, Mar 5 1 p.m. Sun Belt Championship (Hot Springs, Ark.): Semifinal 1 ESPN3
3:30 p.m. Sun Belt Championship (Hot Springs, Ark.): Semifinal 2 ESPN3
5 p.m. Southern Conference Championship (Asheville, N.C.): Final ESPN3
Thu, Mar 8 1 p.m. Southland Conference Tournament (Katy, Texas): Semifinal 1 ESPN3
3:30 p.m. Southland Conference Tournament (Katy, Texas): Semifinal 2 ESPN3
Fri, Mar 9 noon Mid-American Tournament (Cleveland, Ohio): Semifinal 1 ESPN3
2 p.m. Mid-American Tournament (Cleveland, Ohio): Semifinal 2 ESPN3
3 p.m. WAC Tournament (Las Vegas, Nev.): Semifinal 1 ESPN3
5:30 p.m. WAC Tournament (Las Vegas, Nev.): Semifinal 2 ESPN3
8 p.m. Southland Conference Tournament (Katy, Texas): Final ESPN3
Sat, Mar 10 noon CAA Championship (Upper Marlboro, Md.): Semifinal 1 ESPN3
1 p.m. Mid-American Tournament (Cleveland, Ohio): Final ESPN3
1:30 p.m. Big South Championship (High Point, N.C.): Semifinal 1 ESPN3
2:30 p.m. Missouri Valley Championship (St. Charles, Mo.): Semifinal 1 ESPN3
2:30 p.m. CAA Championship (Upper Marlboro, Md.): Semifinal 2 ESPN3
3:30 p.m. Big South Championship (High Point, N.C.): Semifinal 2 ESPN3
5 p.m. Missouri Valley Championship (St. Charles, Mo.): Semifinal 2 ESPN3
6 p.m. WAC Tournament (Las Vegas, Nev.): Final ESPN3
Sun, Mar 11 12:30 p.m. CAA Championship (Upper Marlboro, Md.): Final ESPN3
3 p.m. Missouri Valley Championship (St. Charles, Mo.): Final ESPN3
4 p.m. Big South Championship (High Point, N.C.): Final ESPN3
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Here is the schedule:
Date Time (ET) Game Network(s)
Thu, Mar 1 noon Atlantic Sun Championship (Macon, Ga.): Quarterfinal 3 ESPN3
6 p.m. Atlantic Sun Championship (Macon, Ga.): Quarterfinal 4 ESPN3
Sat, Mar 3 9:30 a.m. MAAC Championship (Springfield, Mass.): Semifinal 1
Dean Darling & Debbie Ryan ESPN3
11 a.m. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.): Semifinal 1
Pam Ward & Debbie Antonelli ESPNU / ESPN3
noon MAAC Championship (Springfield, Mass.): Semifinal 2
Dean Darling & Debbie Ryan ESPN3
1:30 p.m. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.): Semifinal 2
Pam Ward & Debbie Antonelli ESPNU / ESPN3
4 p.m. SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.): Semifinal 1
Cara Capuano & Carolyn Peck ESPNU / ESPN3
6 p.m. SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.): Semifinal 2
Cara Capuano & Carolyn Peck ESPNU / ESPN3
Sun, Mar 4 11 a.m. America East Championship (West Hartford, Conn.): Semifinal 1
Eric Frede & Leah Secondo ESPN3
noon BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters (Hartford, Conn.): Quarterfinal 1
Beth Mowins, Brooke Weisbrod & Allison Williams ESPNU / ESPN3
1:30 p.m. America East Championship (West Hartford, Conn.): Semifinal 2
Eric Frede & Leah Secondo ESPN3
2 p.m. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.): Final
Pam Ward & Debbie Antonelli ESPN2 / ESPN3
2 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters (Hartford, Conn.): Quarterfinal 2
Beth Mowins, Brooke Weisbrod & Allison Williams ESPNU / ESPN3
4 p.m. Big Ten Tournament (Indianapolis, Ind.): Final
Dave O’Brien & Stephanie White ESPN2 / ESPN3
6 p.m. SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.): Final
Cara Capuano & Carolyn Peck ESPN2 / ESPN3
8:30 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters (Hartford, Conn.): Quarterfinal 4
Bob Picozzi, LaChina Robinson & Allison Williams ESPNU / ESPN3
Mon, Mar 5 noon MAAC Championship (Springfield, Mass.): Final
Doug Sherman & Julianne Viani ESPNU / ESPN3
3 p.m. West Coast Conference Championship (Las Vegas): Final
Dave Flemming & Kayte Christensen ESPNU / ESPN3
5 p.m. Atlantic 10 Championship (Philadelphia): Final
Pam Ward & Debbie Antonelli ESPN2 / ESPN3
6 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters (Hartford, Conn.): Semifinal 1
Beth Mowins, Brooke Weisbrod & Allison Williams ESPNU / ESPN3
8 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters (Hartford, Conn.): Semifinal 2
Beth Mowins, Brooke Weisbrod & Allison Williams ESPNU / ESPN3
Tue, Mar 6 2 p.m. Sun Belt Championship (Hot Springs, Ark.): Final
Adam Amin & Tamika Raymond ESPNU / ESPN3
4 p.m. Summit League Championship (Sioux Falls, S.D.): Final
Clay Matvick & Abby Waner ESPNU / ESPN3
7 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters (Hartford, Conn.): Final
Beth Mowins, Rebecca Lobo & Allison Williams ESPN / ESPN3
Sat, Mar 10 4 p.m. MEAC Tournament (Winston-Salem, N.C.): Final
TBD & Rosalyn Gold-Onwude ESPNU / ESPN3
6 p.m. SWAC Championship (Garland, Texas): Final
Adam Amin & Tamika Raymond ESPNU / ESPN3
Sun, Mar 11 1 p.m. Horizon League Championship: Final (campus of higher seed after quarterfinal)
Jim Barbar & Julianne Viani ESPNU / ESPN3
3 p.m. NEC Tournament: Final (campus of higher seed)
Bob Picozzi & Christy Winters Scott ESPNU / ESPN3
* – tape delay
Championship Week Presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods Syndicated-Game Schedule (Subject to change)
Date Time (ET) Game Network(s)
Thu, Mar 1 11 a.m. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.): Opening Round Game 1
Tom Werme, Stephanie Ready & Christy Winters Scott ESPN3
1 p.m. SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.): First Round Game 1
Dave Neal & LaChina Robinson ESPN3
3 p.m. West Coast Conference Championship (Las Vegas): Second Round Game 1 ESPN3
3 p.m. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.): Opening Round Game 2
Tom Werme, Stephanie Ready & Christy Winters Scott ESPN3
3:30 p.m. SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.): First Round Game 2
Dave Neal & LaChina Robinson ESPN3
5:30 p.m. West Coast Conference Championship (Las Vegas): Second Round Game 2 ESPN3
6 p.m. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.): Opening Round Game 3
Mike Hogewood, Debbie Antonelli & Christy Winters Scott ESPN3
7:30 p.m. SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.): First Round Game 3
Dave Baker & Van Chancellor ESPN3
8 p.m. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.): Opening Round Game 4
Mike Hogewood, Debbie Antonelli & Christy Winters Scott ESPN3
10 p.m. SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.): First Round Game 4
Dave Baker & Van Chancellor ESPN3
Fri, Mar 2 11 a.m. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.): Quarterfinal 1
Tom Werme, Stephanie Ready & Christy Winters Scott ESPN3
noon Atlantic Sun Championship (Macon, Ga.): Semifinal 1 ESPN3
1 p.m. SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.): Second Round Game 1
Dave Neal & LaChina Robinson ESPN3
1 p.m. Ohio Valley Championship (Nashville, Tenn.): Semifinal 1 ESPN3
2:30 p.m. Atlantic Sun Championship (Macon, Ga.): Semifinal 2 ESPN3
3 p.m. West Coast Conference Championship (Las Vegas): Quarterfinal 1 ESPN3
3 p.m. Ohio Valley Championship (Nashville, Tenn.): Semifinal 2 ESPN3
3 p.m. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.):Quarterfinal 2
Tom Werme, Stephanie Ready & Christy Winters Scott ESPN3
3:30 p.m. SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.): Second Round Game 2
Dave Neal & LaChina Robinson ESPN3
5:30 p.m. West Coast Conference Championship(Las Vegas): Quarterfinal 2 ESPN3
6 p.m. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.):Quarterfinal 3 Mike Hogewood, Debbie Antonelli & Christy Winters Scott ESPN3
7:30 p.m. SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.): Second Round Game 3
Dave Baker & Van Chancellor ESPN3
8 p.m. ACC Tournament (Greensboro, N.C.):Quarterfinal 4
Mike Hogewood, Debbie Antonelli & Christy Winters Scott ESPN3
10 p.m. SEC Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.): Second Round Game 4
Dave Baker & Van Chancellor ESPN3
Sat, Mar 3 noon BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters (Hartford, Conn.): Second Round Game 1
Beth Mowins, Brooke Weisbrod & Allison Williams ESPN3
noon Atlantic Sun Championship (Macon, Ga.): Final ESPN3
2 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters (Hartford, Conn.): Second Round Game 2
Beth Mowins, Brooke Weisbrod & Allison Williams ESPN3
3 p.m. West Coast Conference Championship
(Las Vegas): Semifinal 1 ESPN3
5 p.m. CIAA Tournament (Charlotte, N.C.): Final ESPN3
5:30 p.m. West Coast Conference Championship (Las Vegas): Semifinal 2 ESPN3
5:30 p.m. Ohio Valley Championship (Nashville, Tenn.): Final ESPN3
6 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters (Hartford, Conn.): Second Round Game 3
Bob Picozzi, LaChina Robinson & Allison Williams ESPN3
8 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters (Hartford, Conn.): Second Round Game 4
Bob Picozzi, LaChina Robinson & Allison Williams ESPN3
Sun, Mar 4 11 a.m. Gulf South Championship (Niceville, Fla.): Final ESPN3
noon Southern Conference Championship (Asheville, N.C.): Semifinal 1 ESPN3
1 p.m. Sun Belt Championship (Hot Springs, Ark.): Quarterfinal 1 ESPN3
2 p.m. Southern Conference Championship (Asheville, N.C.): Semifinal 2 ESPN3
3:30 p.m. Sun Belt Championship (Hot Springs, Ark.): Quarterfinal 2 ESPN3
6 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters (Hartford, Conn.): Quarterfinal 3
Bob Picozzi, LaChina Robinson & Allison Williams ESPN3
Mon, Mar 5 1 p.m. Sun Belt Championship (Hot Springs, Ark.): Semifinal 1 ESPN3
3:30 p.m. Sun Belt Championship (Hot Springs, Ark.): Semifinal 2 ESPN3
5 p.m. Southern Conference Championship (Asheville, N.C.): Final ESPN3
Thu, Mar 8 1 p.m. Southland Conference Tournament (Katy, Texas): Semifinal 1 ESPN3
3:30 p.m. Southland Conference Tournament (Katy, Texas): Semifinal 2 ESPN3
Fri, Mar 9 noon Mid-American Tournament (Cleveland, Ohio): Semifinal 1 ESPN3
2 p.m. Mid-American Tournament (Cleveland, Ohio): Semifinal 2 ESPN3
3 p.m. WAC Tournament (Las Vegas, Nev.): Semifinal 1 ESPN3
5:30 p.m. WAC Tournament (Las Vegas, Nev.): Semifinal 2 ESPN3
8 p.m. Southland Conference Tournament (Katy, Texas): Final ESPN3
Sat, Mar 10 noon CAA Championship (Upper Marlboro, Md.): Semifinal 1 ESPN3
1 p.m. Mid-American Tournament (Cleveland, Ohio): Final ESPN3
1:30 p.m. Big South Championship (High Point, N.C.): Semifinal 1 ESPN3
2:30 p.m. Missouri Valley Championship (St. Charles, Mo.): Semifinal 1 ESPN3
2:30 p.m. CAA Championship (Upper Marlboro, Md.): Semifinal 2 ESPN3
3:30 p.m. Big South Championship (High Point, N.C.): Semifinal 2 ESPN3
5 p.m. Missouri Valley Championship (St. Charles, Mo.): Semifinal 2 ESPN3
6 p.m. WAC Tournament (Las Vegas, Nev.): Final ESPN3
Sun, Mar 11 12:30 p.m. CAA Championship (Upper Marlboro, Md.): Final ESPN3
3 p.m. Missouri Valley Championship (St. Charles, Mo.): Final ESPN3
4 p.m. Big South Championship (High Point, N.C.): Final ESPN3
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Nazareth Area School Board pursues salary freeze from teachers
FROM THE EXPRESS TIMES
The Nazareth Area School Board could increase class sizes, cut programs or lay off employees to shrink a projected budget deficit, according to a district officials.
The district is pursuing a wage freeze or some type of deferment of raises from its two largest labor unions, teacher and custodians, school administrators say.
Next year's budget carries a projected $731,000 deficit after Gov. Tom Corbett earlier this month released his preliminary state budget proposal. The district unveiled a $69.18 million 2012-13 budget earlier this year.
Following the meeting, Board President Lorin Bradley said the board received initial feedback from the teachers union, but would only say discussions are a "work in progress." He had no update from the custodians union.
He said teachers in nearby districts have agreed to salary freezes.
"Obviously, there are a number of school districts that are neighbors that are doing the same thing," Bradley said. "We are hopeful we can come to a similar agreement."
Bradley said if the unions do not agree to a wage freeze, the board will first consider increasing class sizes before cutting any existing programs. Superintendent Victor Lesky previously said layoffs also would be discussed and some positions of retiring employees might not be filled.
Bradley said the board's audit and finance committee will discuss ways to balance the budget as early as Tuesday evening and all options to reduce the budget shortfall will be considered.
"A number of our teachers recognize the gravity of the budget situation," Bradley said. "As we discuss this information with the teachers union representatives, we're hopeful it's being shared with the teachers and they're taking the facts into consideration and making informed decisions."
District Teacher's Union President Aris Asdourian did not immediately return a phone call Monday evening seeking comment.
There was minimal discussion about the budget during tonight's school board meeting. Lesky said the district is awaiting retirement letters from district employees on March 1. Northampton County's revised tax assessment figures are expected to be released on April 1.
Lesky told the public that information will result in final budget determinations.
The budget includes a 0.95-mill property tax increase or a 2 percent hike, pushing the district’s tax rate to 48.64 mills. The proposed 2 percent tax hike means the owner of a property assessed at the district average of $67,400 would pay $74 more annually in taxes. Lesky said the school board will not exceed the 2 percent tax hike.
"The school board with administrators will continue to find opportunities to save resources and finances," Bradley said. "And it's our intent to continue that process throughout the budget cycle."
The school board has until June 30 at the latest to finalize its budget, under state law.
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The Nazareth Area School Board could increase class sizes, cut programs or lay off employees to shrink a projected budget deficit, according to a district officials.
The district is pursuing a wage freeze or some type of deferment of raises from its two largest labor unions, teacher and custodians, school administrators say.
Next year's budget carries a projected $731,000 deficit after Gov. Tom Corbett earlier this month released his preliminary state budget proposal. The district unveiled a $69.18 million 2012-13 budget earlier this year.
Following the meeting, Board President Lorin Bradley said the board received initial feedback from the teachers union, but would only say discussions are a "work in progress." He had no update from the custodians union.
He said teachers in nearby districts have agreed to salary freezes.
"Obviously, there are a number of school districts that are neighbors that are doing the same thing," Bradley said. "We are hopeful we can come to a similar agreement."
Bradley said if the unions do not agree to a wage freeze, the board will first consider increasing class sizes before cutting any existing programs. Superintendent Victor Lesky previously said layoffs also would be discussed and some positions of retiring employees might not be filled.
Bradley said the board's audit and finance committee will discuss ways to balance the budget as early as Tuesday evening and all options to reduce the budget shortfall will be considered.
"A number of our teachers recognize the gravity of the budget situation," Bradley said. "As we discuss this information with the teachers union representatives, we're hopeful it's being shared with the teachers and they're taking the facts into consideration and making informed decisions."
District Teacher's Union President Aris Asdourian did not immediately return a phone call Monday evening seeking comment.
There was minimal discussion about the budget during tonight's school board meeting. Lesky said the district is awaiting retirement letters from district employees on March 1. Northampton County's revised tax assessment figures are expected to be released on April 1.
Lesky told the public that information will result in final budget determinations.
The budget includes a 0.95-mill property tax increase or a 2 percent hike, pushing the district’s tax rate to 48.64 mills. The proposed 2 percent tax hike means the owner of a property assessed at the district average of $67,400 would pay $74 more annually in taxes. Lesky said the school board will not exceed the 2 percent tax hike.
"The school board with administrators will continue to find opportunities to save resources and finances," Bradley said. "And it's our intent to continue that process throughout the budget cycle."
The school board has until June 30 at the latest to finalize its budget, under state law.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/nazareth/index.ssf/2012/02/nazareth_school_board_pursues.html
Tuesday!
Wednesday February 29, 2012
Good Morning!
Last day of February.
March tomorrow!!
Birthday on the 11th!!
No Hospital on my birthday this year!
That where i was last year.
Wintry mix today.
Little Snow.
Are you ready?
Be careful!!
Fitness today at 11am
Walking going well!!
Perkins for Lunch!!
How are you?
How your week?
What have you been up to?
I Been great
My dog having seizures again.
That time again.
My grandma was moved Monday to Good Shephard for a 1 WEEK OR 2 WEEK REHAB.
She got a new hip.
She hanging in there.
Did you watch the Daytona 500 Monday night?
6 hour event.
Wasn't over to 1:30am Tuesday morning.
That was crazy.
Jet Fuel Fire. Did you see that?
Back to calling Bingo on Thursday at Moravian.
That fun!!
RCN Sports Talk on RCN4 Thursday at 6pm
Keith Groller will be on RCN!!
Did you see my Easton picture?
Good picture to BURN!!
LOL LOL
Easton really treated me well.
I am really hoping Easton hosts the Finals Saturday.
That would be awesome to help them again!!!
Tuesday night I Helped at Nazareth for 2 girls games.
We had fun Tuesday night!
It was great seeing my Nazareth co-workers again!!!!!!!!
Phillies on TV Saturday!
1pm Saturday on Comcast
Phillies vs Yankees
I Will be announcing that!!!!
Did you hear about that Ohio school shooting?
That was sad.
2 died.
2012 MASTER ANNOUNCING SCHEDULE
Wednesday February 29:
8:30am-5pm DIANA
11am FITNESS
11am JOLLY JOE TIMMER SHOW ON WGPA 1100
NOON Talk Philly on CBS3
1pm-6pm Anthony Gargano and Glen Mac on 610 WIP
4pm-7pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
3:00pm-4:15pm SANDY PHILLIPS
6pm Announce Salisbury Boys Basketball on RCN4
7:30pm Announce Parkland vs Emmaus Boys Basketball on RCN4
10pm Anchor News on CW57
Thursday March 1:
8:30am-11am DIANA
11am JOLLY JOE TIMMER SHOW ON WGPA 1100
NOON Talk Philly on CBS3
1pm-6pm Anthony Gargano and Glen Mac on 610 WIP
1:30pm-6pm DIANA
2pm-3pm Calling Bingo at Moravian Hall Square
4pm-7pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
4:40pm-5:50pm SANDY PHILLIPS
6pm RCN SPORTS TALK ON RCN4
7:30pm JOLLY JOE TIMMER ON RCN4
10pm Anchor News on CW57
Friday March 2:
8:30am-4:30pm DIANA
11am FITNESS
11am JOLLY JOE TIMMER SHOW ON WGPA 1100
NOON Talk Philly on CBS3
1pm-6pm Anthony Gargano and Glen Mac on 610 WIP
4pm-7pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
3:00pm-4:15pm SANDY PHILLIPS
5pm AT FREEDOM HS FOR WRESTLING
10pm Anchor News on CW57
Saturday March 3:
8:30am-10:30am DIANA
9am-11am Keith Groller on 1470AM
10am-Noon 69 SPORTS SATURDAY ON WEX 1230
11am-2pm Alex's Polka Show on WALN
11am AT FREEDOM HS FOR WRESTLING
1pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
7pm District XI Wrestling on RCN4
9pm HS BASKETBALL ON RCN4
9pm-2am NED RICHARDS ON WALN
10pm Regionals Wrestling on RCN4
10pm Anchor News on CW57
Sunday March 4:
11am-Noon Radio Show on WEEX 1230
NOON -2pm Dennis Christman on WGPA 1100
1pm Announce Phillies Baseball on MLB Network
2pm-4pm Rod Carson Oldies Show on WGPA 1100
4pm-6pm Mighty Mike on WGPA 1100
6:30pm Anchor News on CBS3
10pm Anchor News on CW57
RIP:
Dale Earenhardt SR.
Davey Allison
COURTNEY DIACONT
GRANDMA WEAVER
JAMIE LINTZ
JOHN VUKOVCICH
KRISTEN
BENNY PARSONS
DEREK KEHOE
JOSH HANCOCK
Joe Schneider
Frank Klepeisz
Mary Mutchler
Jene Flick
Frank Jenny
Jennifer Jacksits
Donald Williams
John Marzano
Andrew Millheim
Harold Rrenyold
Todd Rothrock
Wayne Grube
Catherine Baker Knoll
Josh Booth
Francesco Tolerico
Craig Borst
George Williams
Deborah Ed
Phil Newbaker
Harry Kalas
Dan Ozark
Chuck Daly
Brenton Krouse
Joshua Miller
Gary Pappa
Farrah Facett
Irv Homer
Michael Jackson
Steve Mcnair
Paul Marcinkowski
Walt Cronkite
Henry Tomkowski (Who raised a great and fun Daughter)
Tom Partridge
Angelica Fox
Melissa Kinsella
Joey Beers
Ben Yorgy
Brooke Stephens
Ryan Zawada
Frank Silfries
Pumpkin Groller
Al Alberts
Morgan Mcginis
Jason Gilligan
Harriet Lindenmoyer
Barbara Johnson
Chris Henry
Oral Roberts
Patti Heffner
Britney Murphy
Glen W. Bell Jr
Vince Heinlein
Heather Miller
John Murtha
Julio Rivera
Aaaron Groff
Jack Lapos
Tom Ochs
Mario Donnagelo
Sally Murphy
Owens Thomas
Ernie Harwell
Robin Roberts
Luke Hahn
Bob Shephard
Michael Yakemik
Donald Fritz
George Steinbrenner
Teko Johnson
Kiski
Palmer Smith
Lewis Ogioba
Chris Hushour
Bill Altherton
Mary Sysko
Stephen Haberle
Dan Wheldon
Shawnalai Werkheiser
Thomas Maher
Tori Hirst Sweeney
Paul May
Elwood Stewart
Murphy Phillips
Joe Paterno
Patricia VanHorn
Whitney Houston
SHOUT OUT TO MY J-TOWN ATTENDANT PAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is the most awesome attendant ever!!!
President of the Alan Davis, Gary Laubach, Dream Kids and Keith Groller, Ray
Kaminski Fan Clubs!
Check out my blog
I am doing new things!!
http://nazoeagle.blogspot.com/
Keep It real!
Thanks for your Time!
SEE YOU FRIDAY!
Good Morning!
Last day of February.
March tomorrow!!
Birthday on the 11th!!
No Hospital on my birthday this year!
That where i was last year.
Wintry mix today.
Little Snow.
Are you ready?
Be careful!!
Fitness today at 11am
Walking going well!!
Perkins for Lunch!!
How are you?
How your week?
What have you been up to?
I Been great
My dog having seizures again.
That time again.
My grandma was moved Monday to Good Shephard for a 1 WEEK OR 2 WEEK REHAB.
She got a new hip.
She hanging in there.
Did you watch the Daytona 500 Monday night?
6 hour event.
Wasn't over to 1:30am Tuesday morning.
That was crazy.
Jet Fuel Fire. Did you see that?
Back to calling Bingo on Thursday at Moravian.
That fun!!
RCN Sports Talk on RCN4 Thursday at 6pm
Keith Groller will be on RCN!!
Did you see my Easton picture?
Good picture to BURN!!
LOL LOL
Easton really treated me well.
I am really hoping Easton hosts the Finals Saturday.
That would be awesome to help them again!!!
Tuesday night I Helped at Nazareth for 2 girls games.
We had fun Tuesday night!
It was great seeing my Nazareth co-workers again!!!!!!!!
Phillies on TV Saturday!
1pm Saturday on Comcast
Phillies vs Yankees
I Will be announcing that!!!!
Did you hear about that Ohio school shooting?
That was sad.
2 died.
2012 MASTER ANNOUNCING SCHEDULE
Wednesday February 29:
8:30am-5pm DIANA
11am FITNESS
11am JOLLY JOE TIMMER SHOW ON WGPA 1100
NOON Talk Philly on CBS3
1pm-6pm Anthony Gargano and Glen Mac on 610 WIP
4pm-7pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
3:00pm-4:15pm SANDY PHILLIPS
6pm Announce Salisbury Boys Basketball on RCN4
7:30pm Announce Parkland vs Emmaus Boys Basketball on RCN4
10pm Anchor News on CW57
Thursday March 1:
8:30am-11am DIANA
11am JOLLY JOE TIMMER SHOW ON WGPA 1100
NOON Talk Philly on CBS3
1pm-6pm Anthony Gargano and Glen Mac on 610 WIP
1:30pm-6pm DIANA
2pm-3pm Calling Bingo at Moravian Hall Square
4pm-7pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
4:40pm-5:50pm SANDY PHILLIPS
6pm RCN SPORTS TALK ON RCN4
7:30pm JOLLY JOE TIMMER ON RCN4
10pm Anchor News on CW57
Friday March 2:
8:30am-4:30pm DIANA
11am FITNESS
11am JOLLY JOE TIMMER SHOW ON WGPA 1100
NOON Talk Philly on CBS3
1pm-6pm Anthony Gargano and Glen Mac on 610 WIP
4pm-7pm HAPPY HOUR ON WEEX 1230
3:00pm-4:15pm SANDY PHILLIPS
5pm AT FREEDOM HS FOR WRESTLING
10pm Anchor News on CW57
Saturday March 3:
8:30am-10:30am DIANA
9am-11am Keith Groller on 1470AM
10am-Noon 69 SPORTS SATURDAY ON WEX 1230
11am-2pm Alex's Polka Show on WALN
11am AT FREEDOM HS FOR WRESTLING
1pm Announce Phillies Baseball on Comcast
7pm District XI Wrestling on RCN4
9pm HS BASKETBALL ON RCN4
9pm-2am NED RICHARDS ON WALN
10pm Regionals Wrestling on RCN4
10pm Anchor News on CW57
Sunday March 4:
11am-Noon Radio Show on WEEX 1230
NOON -2pm Dennis Christman on WGPA 1100
1pm Announce Phillies Baseball on MLB Network
2pm-4pm Rod Carson Oldies Show on WGPA 1100
4pm-6pm Mighty Mike on WGPA 1100
6:30pm Anchor News on CBS3
10pm Anchor News on CW57
RIP:
Dale Earenhardt SR.
Davey Allison
COURTNEY DIACONT
GRANDMA WEAVER
JAMIE LINTZ
JOHN VUKOVCICH
KRISTEN
BENNY PARSONS
DEREK KEHOE
JOSH HANCOCK
Joe Schneider
Frank Klepeisz
Mary Mutchler
Jene Flick
Frank Jenny
Jennifer Jacksits
Donald Williams
John Marzano
Andrew Millheim
Harold Rrenyold
Todd Rothrock
Wayne Grube
Catherine Baker Knoll
Josh Booth
Francesco Tolerico
Craig Borst
George Williams
Deborah Ed
Phil Newbaker
Harry Kalas
Dan Ozark
Chuck Daly
Brenton Krouse
Joshua Miller
Gary Pappa
Farrah Facett
Irv Homer
Michael Jackson
Steve Mcnair
Paul Marcinkowski
Walt Cronkite
Henry Tomkowski (Who raised a great and fun Daughter)
Tom Partridge
Angelica Fox
Melissa Kinsella
Joey Beers
Ben Yorgy
Brooke Stephens
Ryan Zawada
Frank Silfries
Pumpkin Groller
Al Alberts
Morgan Mcginis
Jason Gilligan
Harriet Lindenmoyer
Barbara Johnson
Chris Henry
Oral Roberts
Patti Heffner
Britney Murphy
Glen W. Bell Jr
Vince Heinlein
Heather Miller
John Murtha
Julio Rivera
Aaaron Groff
Jack Lapos
Tom Ochs
Mario Donnagelo
Sally Murphy
Owens Thomas
Ernie Harwell
Robin Roberts
Luke Hahn
Bob Shephard
Michael Yakemik
Donald Fritz
George Steinbrenner
Teko Johnson
Kiski
Palmer Smith
Lewis Ogioba
Chris Hushour
Bill Altherton
Mary Sysko
Stephen Haberle
Dan Wheldon
Shawnalai Werkheiser
Thomas Maher
Tori Hirst Sweeney
Paul May
Elwood Stewart
Murphy Phillips
Joe Paterno
Patricia VanHorn
Whitney Houston
SHOUT OUT TO MY J-TOWN ATTENDANT PAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is the most awesome attendant ever!!!
President of the Alan Davis, Gary Laubach, Dream Kids and Keith Groller, Ray
Kaminski Fan Clubs!
Check out my blog
I am doing new things!!
http://nazoeagle.blogspot.com/
Keep It real!
Thanks for your Time!
SEE YOU FRIDAY!
The Express-Times Individual Wrestling rankings for Feb. 28
FROM THE EXPRESS TIMES
106 pounds
1. Jr. Darian Cruz (36-2) Bethlehem Catholic
2. So. Ethan Lizak (36-1) Parkland
3. So. Tyrone Klump (23-5) Nazareth
4. So. Anthony Parisi (24-11) Easton
5. Fr. Max Nauta (28-5) Warren Hills
Honorable mention (listed in alphabetical order): So. Dante Albanese (21-8) Pius X; Jr. Jaryd Flank (34-2) Wilson; Fr. Stephen Friedman (21-16) Phillipsburg; Jr. Tyler Harka (37-8) Saucon Valley; So. Cody Ihling (21-13) Voorhees; Jr. Matt Moncourtois (28-10) North Hunterdon; Fr. John Ritter (23-13) Liberty; Fr. Michael Scheetz (10-8) Northampton; So. Travis Shoemaker (20-10) Allen.
Comments: Klump's District 11 AAA runner-up finish bump him to No. 3, and Parisi, No. 4 at D-11 AAA, re-enters after injury. Flank finished fourth at D-11 AA, which doesn't seem as impressive as Nauta's runner-up finish at Region 1 and thus the Blue Streak frosh re-enters the top 5. Lizak defeated Parisi 18-7 and Klump 12-1 at D-11, so the gap here is between 2 and 3. Cruz rolled to D-11 AA crown.
113 pounds
1. Jr. Matt Williams (27-3) Pen Argyl
2. Fr. Ryan Pomrinca (35-3) North Hunterdon
3. So. Dylan Nace (31-5) Hunterdon Central
4. Jr. Zach Fisher (28-10) Phillipsburg
5. So. Zach Valley (29-5) Northampton
Honorable mention: So. Taiwo Adetula (22-5) Warren Hills; So. Thomas Beishke (21-11) Voorhees; Jr. Michael Connelly (20-14) Liberty; So. Josh Evans (27-5) Palmerton; So. Robert Lindsey (12-4) Bangor; Fr. Jonathan Manning (29-9) Pius X; So. Matty Ritchie (20-9) North Warren; Fr. Nick Sanders (20-16) Palisades; So. Taylor Schaf (26-11) Emmaus; So. Tyler Tarsi (15-8) Nazareth.
Comments: Williams handled Evans 3-1 in D-11 AA final which is just impressive enough to hold off Pomrinca, who fell in Region 5 final to unbeaten Kyle Brady of Bishop Ahr on a tiebreaker. Nace's season ended, very surprisingly, in R-5 wrestlebacks and Fisher's ended sadly with a hand injury. Valley was a very solid third at D-11 AAA, losing just 5-3 to eventual champ Sean Bianco of Pleasant Valley in a semi. Pomrinca could go to No. 1 with a strong showing in Atlantic City.
120 pounds
1. Jr. Grimaldi Gonzalez (30-4) Liberty
2. Sr. Peter Stanley (28-4) Easton
3. So. Zeke Moisey (24-6) Bethlehem Catholic
4. So. Chase Zemenak (21-4) Nazareth
5. Sr. Sam Oberlander (33-3) Palmerton
Honorable mention: Fr. Michael Comunale (25-10) Pius X; Jr. Anthony Dee (27-4) Salisbury; Jr. Ian Evans (22-9) Parkland; Jr. Matt Gilmore (23-10) Delaware Valley; Sr. Chris Greenwald (17-5) Warren Hills; Jr. Paul Hetrick (21-11) Northampton; Jr. Bryan Israel (30-8) Saucon Valley; Jr. Andrew Kaluzny (16-14) Phillipsburg; So. Mackenzie Lawarence (14-8) Emmaus; So. Jacob Rusnock (26-12) Catasauqua; So. Adam Ziegler (21-10) Southern Lehigh.
Comments: Major shakeup here, as Gonzalez edged Stanley 3-1 in D-11 AAA final and takes No. 1. Stanley stays No. 2 on basis of a head-to-head win over Moisey, who waltzed to the AA title, but Moisey is pushing big-time. Israel was runner-up in AA and Oberlander third, but they didn't wrestle and the Blue Bomber's body of work keeps him at No. 5. Dee lost to both Israel and Oberlander. Zemenak drops from 126 and his third-place at D-11 AAA pushes him to No. 4 here.
126 pounds
1. So. Gary Dinmore (25-7) Hunterdon Central
2. Jr. Mike Pongracz (34-2) Delaware Valley
3. Sr. Zane Heller (23-6) Bethlehem Catholic
4. So. Jose Roche (8-1) Easton
5. Jr. Joey Kratochvil (21-11) Warren Hills
Honorable mention: Jr. Brody Bisson (23-14) Saucon Valley; So. Anthony Calantoni (31-8) Wilson; Fr. Max Elling (26-11) Phillipsburg; So. Johnny Hayes (15-10) North Warren; Sr. Joey Giordiano (22-10) Southern Lehigh; Sr. Walter Gonsiewski (23-9) Voorhees; Jr. Travis Haycock (21-12) Pius X; Jr. Dillon Masington (22-11) Palmerton; Jr. Michael Rodgers (29-9) Central Catholic; Fr. Charlie Sell (17-9) Bangor; So. Andrew Sutton (25-16) Pen Argyl; Jr. Jacob Younger (21-11) Emmaus.
Comments: Crazy stuff here. We've never seen a Top 5 cleared out like last week's was -- one wrestler moved down (Zemenak), one up (Liberty's Devon Lotito) and one right off the team (Easton's Elijah Brown). That leaves Pongracz and Dinmore, whose vicious two-scorpions-in-a-bottle rivalry continued Saturday in yet another massively controversial bout won narrowly by Dinmore, who has beaten Pongracz two out of three, all matches heavily disputed by the losing side. Then what do you do with Easton's Jose Roche, a JV wrestler most of the year who beat the No. 4, No.5 and No. 1 seeds at D-11 AAA -- and not by fluke, either: 14-5, 13-3 and by fall -- en route to finishing second? Heller took D-11 AA, Kratochvil was an impressive second at R-1 and Elling fought back to make states through consys at R-1. Sell moved on to regionals. Dinmore rules the roost for now, but this class is still very fluid.
132 pounds
1. Sr. Randy Cruz (37-1) Bethlehem Catholic
2. Sr. Devon Lotito (32-1) Liberty
3. Sr. Dylan Thorsen (36-2) Belvidere
4. Jr. Robbie Rizzolino (27-11) Easton
5. Sr. DeMarquis Holley (30-5) Dieruff
Honorable mention: So. Ryan Carty (15-13) Central Catholic; Fr. Zack Christman (17-10) Palmerton; So. Mike Ciavarro (28-9) North Hunterdon; Fr. Cole Franklin (22-13) Emmaus; Sr. Tyler Galasso (24-13) Freedom; So. Christian Okulicz (20-14) Voorhees; Jr. Jon Raso (31-8) Pius X; Jr. George Schaffer (16-9) Bangor; Fr. Jim Schuitema (29-10) Phillipsburg; Jr. Casey Simmons (15-8) Catasauqua; Sr. Paul Sloand (28-10) Saucon Valley; Jr. Jarett Stoelzl (25-12) Pen Argyl; Sr. K.C. Wanamaker (19-8) Warren Hills.
Comments: Lotito's shift upwards, and his 1-0 win over Holley in D-11 AAA final, brings him back to the top 5 here at No. 2. Neither Rizzolino or Holley scored on Lotito in D-11 semis (6-0) and final. Cruz found himself down 5-0 to Stoelzl, who dropped here (and may be the most exciting D-11 wrestler to watch in any class), before rallying for a 15-5 decision in D-11 AA semis. Cruz stays No. 1 here. Thorsen dropped the R-1 final in the ultimate tiebreaker to Pequannock's 34-2 R.J. DeGeorge, but that doesn't cost the County Seater a spot.
138 pounds
1. Jr. Mike Racciato (43-1) Pen Argyl
2. Sr. Jason Stephen (26-5) Northampton
3. Sr. Richy Cruz (28-10) Bethlehem Catholic
4. Sr. Derek Zehnbauer (33-2) Delaware Valley
5. Jr. Tyler Kozimor (28-10) Hackettstown
Honorable mention: Sr. Joe Dalessaandro (24-12) Pius X; Sr. Josh Henninger (33-8) Whitehall; Jr. Anthony Johnson (15-11) Phillipsburg; Sr. Ethan Keichel (23-11) Northwestern; So. Isaac Kolman (21-15) Liberty; Sr. Chris Louszko (15-10) Bangor; Sr. Steve Mettin (23-12) Palisades; So. Josh Ortman (29-11) Parkland; Sr. Vinny Pellechia (23-4) Catasauqua; Jr. Mason Ryzoff (19-11) North Warren
Comments: Suddenly a weight class in considerable flux. Racciato drops here, defeated Cruz 4-2 in D-11 AA final, and immediately takes No. 1 from Stephen, who looked very impressive in romping to D-11 AAA crown, but who takes a back seat to a returning state champ. Then Kozimor goes and wins R-1 -- 4-2 over the on-fire Johnson -- while Zehnbauer had to rally to make states after a 6-1 loss to Hillsborough's Rhys Weinberger at R-5. So, we move Cruz up a spot for that tough loss to Racciato, bring Kozimor in at No. 5 and drop Ortman and Pellechia to Honorable Mention. Whew.
145 pounds
1. Sr. Mitch Minotti (34-0) Easton
2. Sr. Ronnie Honickel (35-3) Voorhees
3. Jr. Ryan Todora (32-10) Bethlehem Catholic
4. Jr. Michael Marano (30-8) Parkland
5. Fr. Matthew Mirth (27-3) Southern Lehigh
Honorable mention: Jr. Tyler Cote (23-10) Hunterdon Central; So. Bobby Fehr (20-10) Northampton; Jr. Cody Gonzalez (21-8) Freedom; Sr. Ty Herzog (26-6) Northern Lehigh; So. Jake Kocsis (19-12) Phillipsburg; Jr. Brandon Rothman (17-10) Hackettstown; So. Rhaine Sziy (25-12) Catasauqua.
Comments: Racciato's drop to 138 opens a top-five spot here ... almost, but not quite, for Herzog, a 4-3 loser to Todora in the D-11 AA final, a sour-spirited match if there ever was one. Mirth's 11-9 win in January over Herzog keeps the Spartan No. 5. Todora's deliberate style is anything but crowd-pleasing, but it's undeniably effective. Be intriguing to watch him wrestle the go-go-go Honickel. who was upset by Franklin's Cory Goshkagarian in R-5 final but battled back to make states. On body of work Honickel stays No. 2. Mirth beat Fehr in OT for fifth in D-11 AAA, but falls behind Marano's AAA third. Minotti won his 150th career match Friday and defeated the previously unbeaten Raymond Nicosia of Pocono Mountain East in D-11 AAA final.
BEST OF THE BEST:
1. Sr. Randy Cruz (37-1) Bethlehem Catholic, 132 pounds
2. Sr. Mitch Minotti (34-0) Easton, 152 pounds
3. Jr. Ray O'Donnell (39-0) Saucon Valley, 195 pounds
4. Jr. Mike Racciato (43-1) Pen Argyl, 145 pounds
5. Jr. Darian Cruz (36-2) Bethlehem Catholic, 106 pounds
6. Sr. Elliot Riddick (36-2) Bethlehem Catholic, 170 pounds
7. Sr. Devon Lotito (32-1) Liberty, 132 pounds
8. Jr. Jadaen Bernstein (36-1) Voorhees, 160 pounds
9. So. Ethan Lizak (36-1) Parkland, 103 pounds
10. Sr. Aaron Bradley (19-1) Nazareth, 220 pounds
"Best of the best" is the top 10 wrestlers, regardless of weight class.
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152 pounds
1. Sr. Cole Sheptock (28-5) Northampton
2. Sr. Beau Vrancken (30-2) North Hunterdon
3. Jr. Michael Ortiz (25-6) Northwestern
4. Sr. Bryson Berard (33-9) Parkland
5. Sr. V.J. DelMonico (28-12) Phillipsburg
Honorable mention: Sr. Steven Baker (20-12) Voorhees; Sr. Billy Christensen (24-10) Wilson; Jr. Gordon Daichendt (30-9) Emmaus; So. Kody Eichlin (20-8) Delaware Valley; Jr. David Fenton (25-12) Hunterdon Central; Sr. Cody Grohotolski (27-5) Palmerton; 5. Sr. Dylan Hofmann (25-8) Northern Lehigh; Jr. Erik Matz (23-7) Catasauqua; Sr. JD Rabenold (21-17) Pen Argyl; Jr. Adam Russek (19-10) Southern Lehigh; Fr. Brad Schuler (20-14) Whitehall; Sr. Michael Staufenberger (27-9) North Warren; Fr. Jake Young (21-10) Freedom.
Comments: Sheptock looked so good in winning D-11 AAA, and that, coupled with his quality losses and Vrancken's 3-2 loss to East Brunswick's Jonathan Schleifer in R-5 final, moves the K-Kid up to No. 1 by a smidge. It's very close, and Vrancken can go back ahead this weekend in Atlantic City. Ortiz beat Hofmann and Grohotolski en route to D-11 AA crown and comes in at No. 3. Berard was runner-up in AAA. Rabenhold pinned the the No. 1 seed in D-11 AA, Tri-Valley's Ty Schoffstahl, but wound up sixth.
160 pounds
1. Jr. Jadaen Bernstein (36-1) Voorhees
2. Jr. Matt Bonshak (25-2) Whitehall
3. Sr. Justin Marsh (31-6) Palisades
4. Sr. Nathan Dow (33-6) Belvidere
5. Jr. Dyvon Gibson (21-15) Easton
Honorable mention: So. Zack Bradley (28-8) Catasauqua; Jr. Travis Buddock (36-8) Saucon Valley; Sr. William Hailey (22-9) Southern Lehigh; Sr. Kyler Kutzler (29-15) Pen Argyl; Sr. Ryan Larkin (23-9) Hunterdon Central; Sr. Joe Moyer (20-18) Phillipsburg; Sr. Richie Ruiz (20-15) Liberty; Jr. Josh Young (28-8) Freedom; So. Luke Zehnbauer (20-10) Delaware Valley.
Comments: Bonshak beat the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds en route to a D-11 AAA crown to leap to No. 2. Marsh defeated Bradley and Buddock, plus top-seed Sam Scheib of Tri-Valley, en route to a D-11 AA title. Gibson's 7-6 loss to Bonshak and his fourth-place in D-11 AAA get him the No. 5 berth narrowly over Kutzler's third place at D-11 AA. It is disappointing that Dow missed states. Bernstein took R-5 in businesslike fashion.
170 pounds
1. Sr. Elliot Riddick (36-2) Bethlehem Catholic
2. Sr. Will Van Doren (29-3) Delaware Valley
3. So. Nezar Haddad (31-8) Parkland
4. Sr. Joe Ragsdale (31-9) North Hunterdon
5. Sr. Tom Scerbo (21-13) Hunterdon Central
Honorable mention: Sr. Anthony Clifford (20-10) Central Catholic; Jr. Sam Dickey (25-13) Saucon Valley; Sr. Kyle Greenawald (23-7) Northern Lehigh; Sr. Devin Grade (17-15) Phillipsburg; Jr. Keith Hird (21-3) Dieruff; So. Jagger Miller (21-15) Easton; Sr. Kyle Spina (24-13) Freedom; Jr. Sean Williams (21-10) Notre Dame.
Comments: As usual, 170 is pure calm in an oasis of chaos. The top three won D-11 AA, R-5 and D-11 AAA, in order, and there's no reason for any change down the line, either.
182 pounds
1. Jr. Tyler Greene (32-6) Easton
2. Jr. Evan Bray (34-3) Belvidere
3. Jr. Liam Korbul (34-3) North Hunterdon
4. Sr. Levi Veppert (30-2) Northwestern
5. So. Jose Ortiz (29-9) Bethlehem Catholic
Honorable mention: Fr. Tom Alcaro (28-7) Emmaus; Sr. Dylan Evans (35-6) Pen Argyl;
Sr. Tyler Evans (21-15) Saucon Valley; So. Fouad Haddad (20-12) Whitehall; So. Louie Hill (25-5) Palisades; Sr. Ryker Kern (15-11) Warren Hills; Sr. Shaun Maloy (22-12) Phillipsburg; Sr. Marcus Newsom (24-9) Northampton; Sr. Michael Swan (21-7) Southern Lehigh; Jr. Nick Ruggiero (27-10) Voorhees.
Comments: This makes up for 170's lack of movement. First, Greene and Newsom drop here; Greene as D-11 AAA champ and Newsom as third. Ortiz beat Evans 2-1 but then fell in D-11 AA final to Veppert. Bray continued his sizzling-hot streak by winning R-1 and impressively so over a very tough Nick Dellaferra of Wayne Valley. Korbul was a R-5 runner-up and gave fearsome unbeaten Tevin Shaw of Piscataway a fine match in the final. What to do with all this talent? Following the what-have-you-done-for-me-lately rule results in what you see above. Count on more changes here.
195 pounds
1. Jr. Ray O'Donnell (39-0) Saucon Valley
2. Sr. Troy Newhard (32-2) Emmaus
3. Sr. David Wilke (15-6) Nazareth
4. So. Jovon Reyes (28-2) Dieruff
5. Sr. Francis Slover (32-7) Easton
Honorable mention: Sr. Dan Hauck (24-7) North Warren; Jr. Dan Pepe (31-9) North Hunterdon; Sr. Derek Pierson (13-10) Phillipsburg; Sr. Chet Stivers (20-11) Voorhees; Sr. David Tirpak (16-5) Northwestern.
Comments: Newhard drops here and won D-11 AAA with three pins and a technical fall (though Slover was winning in the third period before he was pinned) but not even such an impressive showing dislodges O'Donnell, the OW in D-11 AA with four pins in 2:35 (three in 49 seconds). Wilke beat Reyes 8-4 in D-11 AAA semis and moves on up.
220 pounds
1. Jr. Aaron Bradley (19-1) Nazareth
2. Sr. Brandon Hull (34-3) Phillipsburg
3. Jr. Evan Kauffman (18-2) Freedom
4. Jr. Josh Alpha (27-9) Bethlehem Catholic
5. Jr. Shaun Heist (34-4) Parkland
Honorable mention: So. Justin Blobe (30-10) Saucon Valley; Sr. Jacob Dolin (28-6) Whitehall; Sr. Luke Garner (34-2) Catasauqua; So. Jake Gunning (20-18) Liberty; Sr. Kane Kralik (32-2) Palmerton; Sr. Max Lamport (23-9) Voorhees; Jr. J.B. Lawson (32-6) Belvidere; Jr. Andrew Lumsden (15-6) Bangor; So. Brady Mutton (32-15) Pen Argyl; Jr. Mike Roszkowski (26-9) Palisades; Sr. Dan Smith (26-6) Warren Hills.
Comments: Kauffman's 9-0 hammering of Heist in D-11 AAA semis was one of the finest wins posted by any wrestler at Liberty all weekend and jumps him in the Top 5 at No. 3. Both of Kauffman's losses are to Bradley, including a 5-2 decision in D-11 AAA final. Hull was pretty much untouchable at R-1. Alpha moved up here and avenged an earlier loss to Garner in D-11 AA final, after beating Kralik 7-6 in a semi. I wouldn't want to wrestle Lawson in Atlantic City.
285 pounds
1. Sr. Anthony Pare (32-6) Phillipsburg
2. Jr. Daulton Romano (25-3) Southern Lehigh
3. Sr. Ben Bunce (23-10) Bethlehem Catholic
4. Fr. Brandon Lance (17-12) Nazareth
5. Jr. Tyler Peerson (32-5) Freedom
Honorable mention: Jr. Ryan Appelby (31-8) Belvidere; Sr. Jason Auricchio (18-15) Hunterdon Central; Sr. Brian Fang (24-10) Whitehall; Jr. Chris Longyhore (22-8) North Warren; Sr. Kirby Mutton (39-6) Pen Argyl; Fr. Andrew Pacheco (9-6) Warren Hills; Jr. Skyler Rosenberry (18-12) Palmerton; Sr. Ismail Saleh (21-6) Hackettstown; Jr. Jacob Schlinkman (25-6) Catasauqua; So. Brandon Vigo (26-7) Allen; Sr. Forrest Wooden (26-4) Delaware Valley
Comments: I honestly didn't expect Romano to win D-11 AAA, and certainly not against Nazareth's precocious Lance in the final to do so, but he did both and moves to No. 2 for it. I still think Pare, No. 3 at R-1 would win head-to-head and that belief is reflected above. Mutton's loss to Bunce (who won D-11 AA over Schlinkman in the final) costs the Green Knight a Top 5 spot to make room for Lance, who defeated Peerson en route to a 1-0 loss to Romano in D-11 AAA final. No room for Wooden, a R-5 runner-up. Expect more changes here.
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106 pounds
1. Jr. Darian Cruz (36-2) Bethlehem Catholic
2. So. Ethan Lizak (36-1) Parkland
3. So. Tyrone Klump (23-5) Nazareth
4. So. Anthony Parisi (24-11) Easton
5. Fr. Max Nauta (28-5) Warren Hills
Honorable mention (listed in alphabetical order): So. Dante Albanese (21-8) Pius X; Jr. Jaryd Flank (34-2) Wilson; Fr. Stephen Friedman (21-16) Phillipsburg; Jr. Tyler Harka (37-8) Saucon Valley; So. Cody Ihling (21-13) Voorhees; Jr. Matt Moncourtois (28-10) North Hunterdon; Fr. John Ritter (23-13) Liberty; Fr. Michael Scheetz (10-8) Northampton; So. Travis Shoemaker (20-10) Allen.
Comments: Klump's District 11 AAA runner-up finish bump him to No. 3, and Parisi, No. 4 at D-11 AAA, re-enters after injury. Flank finished fourth at D-11 AA, which doesn't seem as impressive as Nauta's runner-up finish at Region 1 and thus the Blue Streak frosh re-enters the top 5. Lizak defeated Parisi 18-7 and Klump 12-1 at D-11, so the gap here is between 2 and 3. Cruz rolled to D-11 AA crown.
113 pounds
1. Jr. Matt Williams (27-3) Pen Argyl
2. Fr. Ryan Pomrinca (35-3) North Hunterdon
3. So. Dylan Nace (31-5) Hunterdon Central
4. Jr. Zach Fisher (28-10) Phillipsburg
5. So. Zach Valley (29-5) Northampton
Honorable mention: So. Taiwo Adetula (22-5) Warren Hills; So. Thomas Beishke (21-11) Voorhees; Jr. Michael Connelly (20-14) Liberty; So. Josh Evans (27-5) Palmerton; So. Robert Lindsey (12-4) Bangor; Fr. Jonathan Manning (29-9) Pius X; So. Matty Ritchie (20-9) North Warren; Fr. Nick Sanders (20-16) Palisades; So. Taylor Schaf (26-11) Emmaus; So. Tyler Tarsi (15-8) Nazareth.
Comments: Williams handled Evans 3-1 in D-11 AA final which is just impressive enough to hold off Pomrinca, who fell in Region 5 final to unbeaten Kyle Brady of Bishop Ahr on a tiebreaker. Nace's season ended, very surprisingly, in R-5 wrestlebacks and Fisher's ended sadly with a hand injury. Valley was a very solid third at D-11 AAA, losing just 5-3 to eventual champ Sean Bianco of Pleasant Valley in a semi. Pomrinca could go to No. 1 with a strong showing in Atlantic City.
120 pounds
1. Jr. Grimaldi Gonzalez (30-4) Liberty
2. Sr. Peter Stanley (28-4) Easton
3. So. Zeke Moisey (24-6) Bethlehem Catholic
4. So. Chase Zemenak (21-4) Nazareth
5. Sr. Sam Oberlander (33-3) Palmerton
Honorable mention: Fr. Michael Comunale (25-10) Pius X; Jr. Anthony Dee (27-4) Salisbury; Jr. Ian Evans (22-9) Parkland; Jr. Matt Gilmore (23-10) Delaware Valley; Sr. Chris Greenwald (17-5) Warren Hills; Jr. Paul Hetrick (21-11) Northampton; Jr. Bryan Israel (30-8) Saucon Valley; Jr. Andrew Kaluzny (16-14) Phillipsburg; So. Mackenzie Lawarence (14-8) Emmaus; So. Jacob Rusnock (26-12) Catasauqua; So. Adam Ziegler (21-10) Southern Lehigh.
Comments: Major shakeup here, as Gonzalez edged Stanley 3-1 in D-11 AAA final and takes No. 1. Stanley stays No. 2 on basis of a head-to-head win over Moisey, who waltzed to the AA title, but Moisey is pushing big-time. Israel was runner-up in AA and Oberlander third, but they didn't wrestle and the Blue Bomber's body of work keeps him at No. 5. Dee lost to both Israel and Oberlander. Zemenak drops from 126 and his third-place at D-11 AAA pushes him to No. 4 here.
126 pounds
1. So. Gary Dinmore (25-7) Hunterdon Central
2. Jr. Mike Pongracz (34-2) Delaware Valley
3. Sr. Zane Heller (23-6) Bethlehem Catholic
4. So. Jose Roche (8-1) Easton
5. Jr. Joey Kratochvil (21-11) Warren Hills
Honorable mention: Jr. Brody Bisson (23-14) Saucon Valley; So. Anthony Calantoni (31-8) Wilson; Fr. Max Elling (26-11) Phillipsburg; So. Johnny Hayes (15-10) North Warren; Sr. Joey Giordiano (22-10) Southern Lehigh; Sr. Walter Gonsiewski (23-9) Voorhees; Jr. Travis Haycock (21-12) Pius X; Jr. Dillon Masington (22-11) Palmerton; Jr. Michael Rodgers (29-9) Central Catholic; Fr. Charlie Sell (17-9) Bangor; So. Andrew Sutton (25-16) Pen Argyl; Jr. Jacob Younger (21-11) Emmaus.
Comments: Crazy stuff here. We've never seen a Top 5 cleared out like last week's was -- one wrestler moved down (Zemenak), one up (Liberty's Devon Lotito) and one right off the team (Easton's Elijah Brown). That leaves Pongracz and Dinmore, whose vicious two-scorpions-in-a-bottle rivalry continued Saturday in yet another massively controversial bout won narrowly by Dinmore, who has beaten Pongracz two out of three, all matches heavily disputed by the losing side. Then what do you do with Easton's Jose Roche, a JV wrestler most of the year who beat the No. 4, No.5 and No. 1 seeds at D-11 AAA -- and not by fluke, either: 14-5, 13-3 and by fall -- en route to finishing second? Heller took D-11 AA, Kratochvil was an impressive second at R-1 and Elling fought back to make states through consys at R-1. Sell moved on to regionals. Dinmore rules the roost for now, but this class is still very fluid.
132 pounds
1. Sr. Randy Cruz (37-1) Bethlehem Catholic
2. Sr. Devon Lotito (32-1) Liberty
3. Sr. Dylan Thorsen (36-2) Belvidere
4. Jr. Robbie Rizzolino (27-11) Easton
5. Sr. DeMarquis Holley (30-5) Dieruff
Honorable mention: So. Ryan Carty (15-13) Central Catholic; Fr. Zack Christman (17-10) Palmerton; So. Mike Ciavarro (28-9) North Hunterdon; Fr. Cole Franklin (22-13) Emmaus; Sr. Tyler Galasso (24-13) Freedom; So. Christian Okulicz (20-14) Voorhees; Jr. Jon Raso (31-8) Pius X; Jr. George Schaffer (16-9) Bangor; Fr. Jim Schuitema (29-10) Phillipsburg; Jr. Casey Simmons (15-8) Catasauqua; Sr. Paul Sloand (28-10) Saucon Valley; Jr. Jarett Stoelzl (25-12) Pen Argyl; Sr. K.C. Wanamaker (19-8) Warren Hills.
Comments: Lotito's shift upwards, and his 1-0 win over Holley in D-11 AAA final, brings him back to the top 5 here at No. 2. Neither Rizzolino or Holley scored on Lotito in D-11 semis (6-0) and final. Cruz found himself down 5-0 to Stoelzl, who dropped here (and may be the most exciting D-11 wrestler to watch in any class), before rallying for a 15-5 decision in D-11 AA semis. Cruz stays No. 1 here. Thorsen dropped the R-1 final in the ultimate tiebreaker to Pequannock's 34-2 R.J. DeGeorge, but that doesn't cost the County Seater a spot.
138 pounds
1. Jr. Mike Racciato (43-1) Pen Argyl
2. Sr. Jason Stephen (26-5) Northampton
3. Sr. Richy Cruz (28-10) Bethlehem Catholic
4. Sr. Derek Zehnbauer (33-2) Delaware Valley
5. Jr. Tyler Kozimor (28-10) Hackettstown
Honorable mention: Sr. Joe Dalessaandro (24-12) Pius X; Sr. Josh Henninger (33-8) Whitehall; Jr. Anthony Johnson (15-11) Phillipsburg; Sr. Ethan Keichel (23-11) Northwestern; So. Isaac Kolman (21-15) Liberty; Sr. Chris Louszko (15-10) Bangor; Sr. Steve Mettin (23-12) Palisades; So. Josh Ortman (29-11) Parkland; Sr. Vinny Pellechia (23-4) Catasauqua; Jr. Mason Ryzoff (19-11) North Warren
Comments: Suddenly a weight class in considerable flux. Racciato drops here, defeated Cruz 4-2 in D-11 AA final, and immediately takes No. 1 from Stephen, who looked very impressive in romping to D-11 AAA crown, but who takes a back seat to a returning state champ. Then Kozimor goes and wins R-1 -- 4-2 over the on-fire Johnson -- while Zehnbauer had to rally to make states after a 6-1 loss to Hillsborough's Rhys Weinberger at R-5. So, we move Cruz up a spot for that tough loss to Racciato, bring Kozimor in at No. 5 and drop Ortman and Pellechia to Honorable Mention. Whew.
145 pounds
1. Sr. Mitch Minotti (34-0) Easton
2. Sr. Ronnie Honickel (35-3) Voorhees
3. Jr. Ryan Todora (32-10) Bethlehem Catholic
4. Jr. Michael Marano (30-8) Parkland
5. Fr. Matthew Mirth (27-3) Southern Lehigh
Honorable mention: Jr. Tyler Cote (23-10) Hunterdon Central; So. Bobby Fehr (20-10) Northampton; Jr. Cody Gonzalez (21-8) Freedom; Sr. Ty Herzog (26-6) Northern Lehigh; So. Jake Kocsis (19-12) Phillipsburg; Jr. Brandon Rothman (17-10) Hackettstown; So. Rhaine Sziy (25-12) Catasauqua.
Comments: Racciato's drop to 138 opens a top-five spot here ... almost, but not quite, for Herzog, a 4-3 loser to Todora in the D-11 AA final, a sour-spirited match if there ever was one. Mirth's 11-9 win in January over Herzog keeps the Spartan No. 5. Todora's deliberate style is anything but crowd-pleasing, but it's undeniably effective. Be intriguing to watch him wrestle the go-go-go Honickel. who was upset by Franklin's Cory Goshkagarian in R-5 final but battled back to make states. On body of work Honickel stays No. 2. Mirth beat Fehr in OT for fifth in D-11 AAA, but falls behind Marano's AAA third. Minotti won his 150th career match Friday and defeated the previously unbeaten Raymond Nicosia of Pocono Mountain East in D-11 AAA final.
BEST OF THE BEST:
1. Sr. Randy Cruz (37-1) Bethlehem Catholic, 132 pounds
2. Sr. Mitch Minotti (34-0) Easton, 152 pounds
3. Jr. Ray O'Donnell (39-0) Saucon Valley, 195 pounds
4. Jr. Mike Racciato (43-1) Pen Argyl, 145 pounds
5. Jr. Darian Cruz (36-2) Bethlehem Catholic, 106 pounds
6. Sr. Elliot Riddick (36-2) Bethlehem Catholic, 170 pounds
7. Sr. Devon Lotito (32-1) Liberty, 132 pounds
8. Jr. Jadaen Bernstein (36-1) Voorhees, 160 pounds
9. So. Ethan Lizak (36-1) Parkland, 103 pounds
10. Sr. Aaron Bradley (19-1) Nazareth, 220 pounds
"Best of the best" is the top 10 wrestlers, regardless of weight class.
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152 pounds
1. Sr. Cole Sheptock (28-5) Northampton
2. Sr. Beau Vrancken (30-2) North Hunterdon
3. Jr. Michael Ortiz (25-6) Northwestern
4. Sr. Bryson Berard (33-9) Parkland
5. Sr. V.J. DelMonico (28-12) Phillipsburg
Honorable mention: Sr. Steven Baker (20-12) Voorhees; Sr. Billy Christensen (24-10) Wilson; Jr. Gordon Daichendt (30-9) Emmaus; So. Kody Eichlin (20-8) Delaware Valley; Jr. David Fenton (25-12) Hunterdon Central; Sr. Cody Grohotolski (27-5) Palmerton; 5. Sr. Dylan Hofmann (25-8) Northern Lehigh; Jr. Erik Matz (23-7) Catasauqua; Sr. JD Rabenold (21-17) Pen Argyl; Jr. Adam Russek (19-10) Southern Lehigh; Fr. Brad Schuler (20-14) Whitehall; Sr. Michael Staufenberger (27-9) North Warren; Fr. Jake Young (21-10) Freedom.
Comments: Sheptock looked so good in winning D-11 AAA, and that, coupled with his quality losses and Vrancken's 3-2 loss to East Brunswick's Jonathan Schleifer in R-5 final, moves the K-Kid up to No. 1 by a smidge. It's very close, and Vrancken can go back ahead this weekend in Atlantic City. Ortiz beat Hofmann and Grohotolski en route to D-11 AA crown and comes in at No. 3. Berard was runner-up in AAA. Rabenhold pinned the the No. 1 seed in D-11 AA, Tri-Valley's Ty Schoffstahl, but wound up sixth.
160 pounds
1. Jr. Jadaen Bernstein (36-1) Voorhees
2. Jr. Matt Bonshak (25-2) Whitehall
3. Sr. Justin Marsh (31-6) Palisades
4. Sr. Nathan Dow (33-6) Belvidere
5. Jr. Dyvon Gibson (21-15) Easton
Honorable mention: So. Zack Bradley (28-8) Catasauqua; Jr. Travis Buddock (36-8) Saucon Valley; Sr. William Hailey (22-9) Southern Lehigh; Sr. Kyler Kutzler (29-15) Pen Argyl; Sr. Ryan Larkin (23-9) Hunterdon Central; Sr. Joe Moyer (20-18) Phillipsburg; Sr. Richie Ruiz (20-15) Liberty; Jr. Josh Young (28-8) Freedom; So. Luke Zehnbauer (20-10) Delaware Valley.
Comments: Bonshak beat the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds en route to a D-11 AAA crown to leap to No. 2. Marsh defeated Bradley and Buddock, plus top-seed Sam Scheib of Tri-Valley, en route to a D-11 AA title. Gibson's 7-6 loss to Bonshak and his fourth-place in D-11 AAA get him the No. 5 berth narrowly over Kutzler's third place at D-11 AA. It is disappointing that Dow missed states. Bernstein took R-5 in businesslike fashion.
170 pounds
1. Sr. Elliot Riddick (36-2) Bethlehem Catholic
2. Sr. Will Van Doren (29-3) Delaware Valley
3. So. Nezar Haddad (31-8) Parkland
4. Sr. Joe Ragsdale (31-9) North Hunterdon
5. Sr. Tom Scerbo (21-13) Hunterdon Central
Honorable mention: Sr. Anthony Clifford (20-10) Central Catholic; Jr. Sam Dickey (25-13) Saucon Valley; Sr. Kyle Greenawald (23-7) Northern Lehigh; Sr. Devin Grade (17-15) Phillipsburg; Jr. Keith Hird (21-3) Dieruff; So. Jagger Miller (21-15) Easton; Sr. Kyle Spina (24-13) Freedom; Jr. Sean Williams (21-10) Notre Dame.
Comments: As usual, 170 is pure calm in an oasis of chaos. The top three won D-11 AA, R-5 and D-11 AAA, in order, and there's no reason for any change down the line, either.
182 pounds
1. Jr. Tyler Greene (32-6) Easton
2. Jr. Evan Bray (34-3) Belvidere
3. Jr. Liam Korbul (34-3) North Hunterdon
4. Sr. Levi Veppert (30-2) Northwestern
5. So. Jose Ortiz (29-9) Bethlehem Catholic
Honorable mention: Fr. Tom Alcaro (28-7) Emmaus; Sr. Dylan Evans (35-6) Pen Argyl;
Sr. Tyler Evans (21-15) Saucon Valley; So. Fouad Haddad (20-12) Whitehall; So. Louie Hill (25-5) Palisades; Sr. Ryker Kern (15-11) Warren Hills; Sr. Shaun Maloy (22-12) Phillipsburg; Sr. Marcus Newsom (24-9) Northampton; Sr. Michael Swan (21-7) Southern Lehigh; Jr. Nick Ruggiero (27-10) Voorhees.
Comments: This makes up for 170's lack of movement. First, Greene and Newsom drop here; Greene as D-11 AAA champ and Newsom as third. Ortiz beat Evans 2-1 but then fell in D-11 AA final to Veppert. Bray continued his sizzling-hot streak by winning R-1 and impressively so over a very tough Nick Dellaferra of Wayne Valley. Korbul was a R-5 runner-up and gave fearsome unbeaten Tevin Shaw of Piscataway a fine match in the final. What to do with all this talent? Following the what-have-you-done-for-me-lately rule results in what you see above. Count on more changes here.
195 pounds
1. Jr. Ray O'Donnell (39-0) Saucon Valley
2. Sr. Troy Newhard (32-2) Emmaus
3. Sr. David Wilke (15-6) Nazareth
4. So. Jovon Reyes (28-2) Dieruff
5. Sr. Francis Slover (32-7) Easton
Honorable mention: Sr. Dan Hauck (24-7) North Warren; Jr. Dan Pepe (31-9) North Hunterdon; Sr. Derek Pierson (13-10) Phillipsburg; Sr. Chet Stivers (20-11) Voorhees; Sr. David Tirpak (16-5) Northwestern.
Comments: Newhard drops here and won D-11 AAA with three pins and a technical fall (though Slover was winning in the third period before he was pinned) but not even such an impressive showing dislodges O'Donnell, the OW in D-11 AA with four pins in 2:35 (three in 49 seconds). Wilke beat Reyes 8-4 in D-11 AAA semis and moves on up.
220 pounds
1. Jr. Aaron Bradley (19-1) Nazareth
2. Sr. Brandon Hull (34-3) Phillipsburg
3. Jr. Evan Kauffman (18-2) Freedom
4. Jr. Josh Alpha (27-9) Bethlehem Catholic
5. Jr. Shaun Heist (34-4) Parkland
Honorable mention: So. Justin Blobe (30-10) Saucon Valley; Sr. Jacob Dolin (28-6) Whitehall; Sr. Luke Garner (34-2) Catasauqua; So. Jake Gunning (20-18) Liberty; Sr. Kane Kralik (32-2) Palmerton; Sr. Max Lamport (23-9) Voorhees; Jr. J.B. Lawson (32-6) Belvidere; Jr. Andrew Lumsden (15-6) Bangor; So. Brady Mutton (32-15) Pen Argyl; Jr. Mike Roszkowski (26-9) Palisades; Sr. Dan Smith (26-6) Warren Hills.
Comments: Kauffman's 9-0 hammering of Heist in D-11 AAA semis was one of the finest wins posted by any wrestler at Liberty all weekend and jumps him in the Top 5 at No. 3. Both of Kauffman's losses are to Bradley, including a 5-2 decision in D-11 AAA final. Hull was pretty much untouchable at R-1. Alpha moved up here and avenged an earlier loss to Garner in D-11 AA final, after beating Kralik 7-6 in a semi. I wouldn't want to wrestle Lawson in Atlantic City.
285 pounds
1. Sr. Anthony Pare (32-6) Phillipsburg
2. Jr. Daulton Romano (25-3) Southern Lehigh
3. Sr. Ben Bunce (23-10) Bethlehem Catholic
4. Fr. Brandon Lance (17-12) Nazareth
5. Jr. Tyler Peerson (32-5) Freedom
Honorable mention: Jr. Ryan Appelby (31-8) Belvidere; Sr. Jason Auricchio (18-15) Hunterdon Central; Sr. Brian Fang (24-10) Whitehall; Jr. Chris Longyhore (22-8) North Warren; Sr. Kirby Mutton (39-6) Pen Argyl; Fr. Andrew Pacheco (9-6) Warren Hills; Jr. Skyler Rosenberry (18-12) Palmerton; Sr. Ismail Saleh (21-6) Hackettstown; Jr. Jacob Schlinkman (25-6) Catasauqua; So. Brandon Vigo (26-7) Allen; Sr. Forrest Wooden (26-4) Delaware Valley
Comments: I honestly didn't expect Romano to win D-11 AAA, and certainly not against Nazareth's precocious Lance in the final to do so, but he did both and moves to No. 2 for it. I still think Pare, No. 3 at R-1 would win head-to-head and that belief is reflected above. Mutton's loss to Bunce (who won D-11 AA over Schlinkman in the final) costs the Green Knight a Top 5 spot to make room for Lance, who defeated Peerson en route to a 1-0 loss to Romano in D-11 AAA final. No room for Wooden, a R-5 runner-up. Expect more changes here.
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Monday, February 27, 2012
Freedom grad reaches 1,000-point mark
FROM KEITH GROLLER
Former Freedom and current Misericordia basketball standout Jeff Slanovec scored his 1,000 career point on a three-point shot from the right wing, propelling the Cougars the their first ever Freedom Conference Championship on Saturday.
Slanovec, a senior guard, went 4-for-6 from the field and 3-for-4 from behind the arc to total 11 points to help the Cougars defeat Wilkes, 65-46. Whitehall's Matt Greene added 10 points and five assists as Misericordia advanced to its first NCAA tournament.
Slanovec has played in 102 games in his career, averaging 9.8 points per game and is ranked second all-time in three-point field goals made with 204.
MU (21-6) will travel to New York University for a game at 7 p.m. Thursday in the NCAA Division III tournament.
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Former Freedom and current Misericordia basketball standout Jeff Slanovec scored his 1,000 career point on a three-point shot from the right wing, propelling the Cougars the their first ever Freedom Conference Championship on Saturday.
Slanovec, a senior guard, went 4-for-6 from the field and 3-for-4 from behind the arc to total 11 points to help the Cougars defeat Wilkes, 65-46. Whitehall's Matt Greene added 10 points and five assists as Misericordia advanced to its first NCAA tournament.
Slanovec has played in 102 games in his career, averaging 9.8 points per game and is ranked second all-time in three-point field goals made with 204.
MU (21-6) will travel to New York University for a game at 7 p.m. Thursday in the NCAA Division III tournament.
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Men’s College Basketball Championship Week on ESPN
ESPN is set to televise 137 men’s college basketball games beginning March 1st as part of Championship Week.
ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN3 will combine to offer exclusive coverage of 86 games, while ESPN3 will simulcast another 51 matchups available in the local markets via syndication. In addition to all 15 BIG EAST games and the entire ACC Tournament, ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN3 will combine to provide action of multiple men’s games from several top conferences, including all 11 of the SEC, all nine from the Big 12 and four from the Big Ten.
Here is the entire ESPN Championship schedule:
Date Network Time (ET) Game / Commentators Site
Thu 3/1 ESPN3 2:30 p.m. Atlantic Sun Tournament: Quarterfinal Macon, Ga.
ESPNU / ESPN3 6 p.m. Big South Tournament: Semifinal #1
Justin Kutcher & LaPhonso Ellis
Asheville, N.C.
ESPNU / ESPN3 8 p.m. Big South Tournament: Semifinal #2
Justin Kutcher & LaPhonso Ellis
Asheville, N.C.
ESPN3 8:30 p.m. Atlantic Sun Tournament: Quarterfinal Macon, Ga.
Fri 3/2 ESPNU / ESPN3 7 p.m. Ohio Valley Conference Tournament: Semifinal #1
Bob Wischusen & Fran Fraschilla
Nashville, Tenn.
ESPNU / ESPN3 9 p.m. West Coast Tournament: Quarterfinal #1
Dave Flemming & Sean Farnham
Las Vegas, Nev.
ESPN3 / ESPNU * 9 p.m. Ohio Valley Conference Tournament: Semifinal #2
Bob Wischusen & Fran Fraschilla
Nashville, Tenn.
ESPNU / ESPN3 11 p.m. West Coast Tournament: Quarterfinal #2
Dave Flemming & Sean Farnham
Las Vegas, Nev.
Sat 3/3 ESPN2 / ESPN3 Noon Big South Tournament: Championship
Justin Kutcher & LaPhonso Ellis
TBD
ESPN3 Noon Southern Conference Tournament: Quarterfinal Asheville, N.C.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 2 p.m. Ohio Valley Conference Tournament: Championship
Bob Wischusen & Fran Fraschilla
Nashville, Tenn.
ESPN3 2 p.m. Southern Conference Tournament: Quarterfinal Asheville, N.C.
ESPN3 2:30 p.m. Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament: Quarterfinal Springfield, Mass.
ESPN3 4:30 p.m. Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament: Quarterfinal Springfield, Mass.
ESPN3 6 p.m. Southern Conference Tournament: Quarterfinal Asheville, N.C.
ESPN3 / ESPNU ** 6 p.m. Horizon League Tournament: Semifinal #1
Mark Jones & Stephen Bardo
TBD
ESPN2 / ESPN3 7 p.m. Atlantic Sun Tournament: Championship Macon, Ga.
ESPN3 7:30 p.m. Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament: Quarterfinal Springfield, Mass.
ESPN3 8 p.m. Southern Conference Tournament: Quarterfinal Asheville, N.C.
ESPN3 / ESPNU *** 8 p.m. CIAA Tournament: Championship Charlotte, N.C.
ESPNU / ESPN3 8:30 p.m. Horizon League Tournament: Semifinal #2
Mark Jones & Stephen Bardo
TBD
ESPN2 / ESPN3 9 p.m. West Coast Tournament: Semifinal #1
Dave Flemming & Sean Farnham
Las Vegas, Nev.
ESPN3 9:30 p.m. Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament: Quarterfinal Springfield, Mass.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 11 p.m. West Coast Tournament: Semifinal #2
Dave Flemming & Sean Farnham
Las Vegas, Nev.
Sun, 3/4 ESPN3 2 p.m. Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament: Semifinal #1 Springfield, Mass.
ESPN3 4 p.m. Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament: Semifinal #2 Springfield, Mass.
ESPN3 5 p.m. America East Tournament: Semifinal #1 West Hartford, Conn.
ESPN3 7 p.m. America East Tournament: Semifinal #2 West Hartford, Conn.
Mon 3/5 ESPN / ESPN3 7 p.m. Colonial Athletic Association Championship: Championship
Mike Patrick & Dan Dakich
Richmond, Va.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 7 p.m. Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship: Championship
Bob Wischusen & Len Elmore
Springfield, Mass.
ESPN / ESPN3 9 p.m. West Coast Championship: Championship
Dave Flemming & Sean Farnham
Las Vegas, Nev.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 9 p.m. Southern Championship: Championship
Jon Sciambi & LaPhonso Ellis
Asheville, N.C.
Tue 3/6 ESPN2 / ESPN3 Noon BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: First Round #1
Dave Pasch, Doris Burke & Andy Katz
New York, N.Y.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 2 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: First Round #2
Dave Pasch, Doris Burke & Andy Katz
New York, N.Y.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 7 p.m. Sun Belt Tournament: Championship
Adam Amin & Mark Adams
Hot Springs, Ark.
ESPNU / ESPN3 7 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: First Round #3
Sean McDonough, Jay Bilas, Bill Raftery & Andy Katz
New York, N.Y.
ESPN / ESPN3 9 p.m. Horizon League Tournament: Championship
Mark Jones & Stephen Bardo
TBD
ESPN2 / ESPN3 9 p.m. Summit League Tournament: Championship
Clay Matvick & Bob Valvano
Sioux Falls, S.D.
ESPNU / ESPN3 9 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: First Round #4
Sean McDonough, Jay Bilas, Bill Raftery & Andy Katz
New York, N.Y.
Wed 3/7 ESPN / ESPN3 Noon BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: Second Round #1
Dave Pasch, Doris Burke & Beth Mowins
New York, N.Y.
ESPN / ESPN3 2 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: Second Round #2
Dave Pasch, Doris Burke & Beth Mowins
New York, N.Y.
ESPN / ESPN3 7 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: Second Round #3
Sean McDonough, Jay Bilas, Bill Raftery & Beth Mowins
New York, N.Y.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 7 p.m. NEC Tournament: Championship
Jon Sciambi & TBD
TBD
ESPN / ESPN3 9 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: Second Round #4
Sean McDonough, Jay Bilas, Bill Raftery & Beth Mowins
New York, N.Y.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 9 p.m. Big Sky Championship: Championship
Roxy Bernstein & Miles Simon
TBD
Thu 3/8 ESPN / ESPN3 Noon BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: Quarterfinal #1
Dave Pasch, Doris Burke & Beth Mowins
New York, N.Y.
ESPNU / ESPN3 Noon ACC – First Round #1
Dan Shulman, Fran Fraschilla & Jeannine Edwards
Atlanta, Ga.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 12:30 p.m. Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship: Quarterfinal #1
Brent Musburger, Bob Knight & Holly Rowe
Kansas City, Mo.
ESPN / ESPN3 2 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: Quarterfinal #2
Dave Pasch, Doris Burke & Beth Mowins
New York, N.Y.
ESPNU / ESPN3 2 p.m. ACC – First Round #2
Dan Shulman, Fran Fraschilla & Jeannine Edwards
Atlanta, Ga.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 2:30 p.m. Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship: Quarterfinal #2
Brent Musburger, Bob Knight & Holly Rowe
Kansas City, Mo.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 5:30 p.m. Big Ten Tournament: Second Round #3
Dave O’Brien & Dan Dakich
Indianapolis, Ind.
ESPN / ESPN3 7 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: Quarterfinal #3
Sean McDonough, Jay Bilas, Bill Raftery & Beth Mowins
New York, N.Y.
ESPNU / ESPN3 7 p.m. ACC Tournament: First Round #3
Mike Patrick, Len Elmore & Jeannine Edwards
Atlanta, Ga.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 7:30 p.m. Big Ten Tournament: Second Round #4
Dave O’Brien & Dan Dakich
Indianapolis, Ind.
ESPN / ESPN3 9 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: Quarterfinal #4
Sean McDonough, Jay Bilas, Bill Raftery & Beth Mowins
New York, N.Y.
ESPNU / ESPN3 9 p.m. ACC Tournament: First Round #4
Mike Patrick, Len Elmore & Jeannine Edwards
Atlanta, Ga.
Fri 3/9 ESPN / ESPN3 Noon Big Ten Tournament: Quarterfinal #1
Dave O’Brien & Dan Dakich
Indianapolis, Ind.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 Noon ACC Tournament: Quarterfinal #1
Dan Shulman, Fran Fraschilla & Jeannine Edwards
Atlanta, Ga.
ESPNU / ESPN3 1 p.m. SEC Tournament: Quarterfinal #1 ^
Brad Nessler, Jimmy Dykes & Shannon Spake
New Orleans, La.
ESPN / ESPN3 2 p.m. Big Ten Tournament: Quarterfinal #2
Dave O’Brien & Dan Dakich
Indianapolis, Ind.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 2 p.m. ACC Tournament: Quarterfinal #2
Dan Shulman, Fran Fraschilla & Jeannine Edwards
Atlanta, Ga.
ESPNU / ESPN3 3 p.m. SEC Tournament: Quarterfinal #2 ^
Brad Nessler, Jimmy Dykes & Shannon Spake
New Orleans, La.
ESPN / ESPN3 7 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: Semifinal #1
Sean McDonough, Jay Bilas, Bill Raftery & Doris Burke
New York, N.Y.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 7 p.m. ACC Tournament: Quarterfinal #3
Mike Patrick, Len Elmore & Jeannine Edwards
Atlanta, Ga.
ESPNU / ESPN3 7:30 p.m. Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship: Semifinal #1 ^
Brent Musburger, Bob Knight & Holly Rowe
Kansas City, Mo.
ESPN / ESPN3 9 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: Semifinal #2
Sean McDonough, Jay Bilas, Bill Raftery & Doris Burke
New York, N.Y.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 9 p.m. ACC Tournament: Quarterfinal #4
Mike Patrick, Len Elmore & Jeannine Edwards
Atlanta, Ga.
ESPN3 / ESPNU **** 9:30 p.m. Big West Tournament: Semifinal #1 *
Mark Jones & Miles Simon
Anaheim, Calif.
ESPNU / ESPN3 10 p.m. Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship: Semifinal #2 ^
Brent Musburger, Bob Knight & Holly Rowe
Kansas City, Mo.
ESPNU / ESPN3 11:59 p.m. Big West Tournament: Semifinal #2
Mark Jones & Miles Simon
Anaheim, Calif.
Sat 3/10 ESPN2 / ESPN3 11 a.m. America East Tournament: Championship
TBD & LaPhonso Ellis
TBD
ESPN / ESPN3 1 p.m. ACC Tournament: Semifinal #1
Dan Shulman, Dick Vitale or Len Elmore, & Erin Andrews
Atlanta, Ga.
ABC 1 p.m. SEC Tournament: Semifinal #1
Brad Nessler, Jimmy Dykes & Shannon Spake
New Orleans, La.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 1 p.m. MEAC Tournament: Championship
Justin Kutcher & TBD
Winston-Salem, N.C.
ESPN / ESPN3 3 p.m. ACC Tournament: Semifinal #2
Dan Shulman, Dick Vitale or Len Elmore, & Erin Andrews
Atlanta, Ga.
ABC 3 p.m. SEC Tournament: Semifinal #2
Brad Nessler, Jimmy Dykes & Shannon Spake
New Orleans, La.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 3 p.m. Southland Tournament: Championship
Carter Blackburn & Dereck Whittenburg
Katy, Texas
ESPN / ESPN3 6 p.m. Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship: Championship
Brent Musburger, Bob Knight & Holly Rowe
Kansas City, Mo.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 8 p.m. Mid-American Conference Tournament: Championship
Bob Wischusen & Stephen Bardo
Cleveland, Ohio
ESPNU / ESPN3 8 p.m. SWAC Tournament: Championship Garland, Texas
ESPN / ESPN3 9 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: Championship
Sean McDonough, Jay Bilas, Bill Raftery & Doris Burke
New York, N.Y.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 10 p.m. Big West Tournament: Championship
Mark Jones & Miles Simon
Anaheim, Calif.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 11:59 p.m. Western Athletic Conference: Championship
Dave Flemming & Sean Farnham
Las Vegas, Nev.
Sun 3/11 ESPN / ESPN3 1 p.m. ACC Tournament: Championship
Dan Shulman, Dick Vitale & Erin Andrews
Atlanta, Ga.
ABC 1 p.m. SEC Tournament: Championship
Brad Nessler, Jimmy Dykes & Shannon Spake
New Orleans, La.
Here is the ESPN3 simulcasts
ESPN3 schedule of Simulcasts
Date Time (ET) Game Site
Thu, 3/1 1 p.m. CIAA Tournament: Quarterfinal #1 Charlotte, N.C.
3 p.m. CIAA Tournament: Quarterfinal #2 Charlotte, N.C.
7 p.m. CIAA Tournament: Quarterfinal #3 Charlotte, N.C.
7 p.m. Missouri Valley Tournament: First Round St. Louis, Mo.
9 p.m. West Coast Tournament: Second Round Las Vegas, Nev.
9 p.m. CIAA Tournament: Quarterfinal #4 Charlotte, N.C.
9:30 p.m. Missouri Valley Tournament: First Round St. Louis, Mo.
11:30 p.m. West Coast Tournament: Second Round Las Vegas, Nev.
Fri, 3/2 1 p.m. Missouri Valley Tournament: Quarterfinal #1 St. Louis, Mo.
3:30 p.m. Missouri Valley Tournament: Quarterfinal #2 St. Louis, Mo.
6 p.m. Horizon League Tournament: Second Round TBD
6 p.m. Atlantic Sun Tournament: Semifinal #1 Macon, Ga.
7 p.m. CIAA Tournament: Semifinal #1 Charlotte, N.C.
7 p.m. Missouri Valley Tournament : Quarterfinal #3 St. Louis, Mo.
8:30 p.m. Horizon League Tournament: Second Round TBD
8:30 p.m. Atlantic Sun Tournament: Semifinal #2 Macon, Ga.
9 p.m. CIAA Tournament: Semifinal #2 Charlotte, N.C.
9:30 p.m. Missouri Valley Tournament: Quarterfinal #4 St. Louis, Mo.
Sat, 3/3 Noon Colonial Athletic Tournament: Quarterfinal #1 Richmond, Va.
2:30 p.m. Missouri Valley Tournament: Semifinal #1 St. Louis, Mo.
2:30 p.m. Colonial Athletic Tournament: Quarterfinal #2 Richmond, Va.
5 p.m. Missouri Valley Tournament: Semifinal #2 St. Louis, Mo.
6 p.m. Colonial Athletic Tournament: Quarterfinal #3 Richmond, Va.
8:30 p.m. Colonial Athletic Tournament: Quarterfinal #4 Richmond, Va.
Sun, 3/4 2 p.m. Colonial Athletic Tournament: Semifinal #1 Richmond, Va.
4:30 p.m. Colonial Athletic Tournament: Semifinal #2 Richmond, Va.
6 p.m. Southern Conference Tournament: Semifinal #1 Asheville, N.C.
7 p.m. Sun Belt Tournament: Quarterfinal #3 Hot Springs, Ark.
8:30 p.m. Southern Conference Tournament: Semifinal #2 Asheville, N.C.
9:30 p.m. Sun Belt Tournament: Quarterfinal #4 Hot Springs, Ark.
Mon, 3/5 7 p.m. Sun Belt Tournament: Semifinal #1 Hot Springs, Ark.
9:30 p.m. Sun Belt Tournament: Semifinal #2 Hot Springs, Ark.
Wed, 3/7 7 p.m. Big 12 Championship: First Round Kansas City, Mo.
7 p.m. Mid-American Conference Tournament: Second Round Cleveland, Ohio
9:30 p.m. Big 12 Championship: First Round Kansas City, Mo.
9:30 p.m. Mid-American Conference Tournament: Second Round Cleveland, Ohio
Thu, 3/8 1 p.m. SEC Tournament: First Round New Orleans, La.
3:30 p.m. SEC Tournament: First Round New Orleans, La.
7 p.m. Big 12 Championship: Quarterfinal #3 Kansas City, Mo.
7 p.m. Southland Tournament: Semifinal #1 Katy, Texas
7 p.m. Mid-American Conference Tournament: Quarterfinal #3 Cleveland, Ohio
7:30 p.m. SEC Tournament: First Round New Orleans, La.
9:30 p.m. Big 12 Championship: Quarterfinal #4 Kansas City, Mo.
9:30 p.m. Southland Tournament: Semifinal #2 Katy, Texas
9:30 p.m. Mid-American Conference Tournament: Quarterfinal #4 Cleveland, Ohio
10 p.m. SEC Tournament: First Round New Orleans, La.
Fri, 3/9 7:30 p.m. SEC Tournament: Quarterfinal #3 New Orleans, La.
9 p.m. Western Athletic Tournament: Semifinal #1 Las Vegas, Nev.
9:30 p.m. Mid-American Conference Tournament: Semifinal #2 Cleveland, Ohio
10 p.m. SEC Tournament: Quarterfinal #4 New Orleans, La.
11:30 p.m. Western Athletic Tournament: Semifinal #2 Las Vegas, Nev.
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ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN3 will combine to offer exclusive coverage of 86 games, while ESPN3 will simulcast another 51 matchups available in the local markets via syndication. In addition to all 15 BIG EAST games and the entire ACC Tournament, ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN3 will combine to provide action of multiple men’s games from several top conferences, including all 11 of the SEC, all nine from the Big 12 and four from the Big Ten.
Here is the entire ESPN Championship schedule:
Date Network Time (ET) Game / Commentators Site
Thu 3/1 ESPN3 2:30 p.m. Atlantic Sun Tournament: Quarterfinal Macon, Ga.
ESPNU / ESPN3 6 p.m. Big South Tournament: Semifinal #1
Justin Kutcher & LaPhonso Ellis
Asheville, N.C.
ESPNU / ESPN3 8 p.m. Big South Tournament: Semifinal #2
Justin Kutcher & LaPhonso Ellis
Asheville, N.C.
ESPN3 8:30 p.m. Atlantic Sun Tournament: Quarterfinal Macon, Ga.
Fri 3/2 ESPNU / ESPN3 7 p.m. Ohio Valley Conference Tournament: Semifinal #1
Bob Wischusen & Fran Fraschilla
Nashville, Tenn.
ESPNU / ESPN3 9 p.m. West Coast Tournament: Quarterfinal #1
Dave Flemming & Sean Farnham
Las Vegas, Nev.
ESPN3 / ESPNU * 9 p.m. Ohio Valley Conference Tournament: Semifinal #2
Bob Wischusen & Fran Fraschilla
Nashville, Tenn.
ESPNU / ESPN3 11 p.m. West Coast Tournament: Quarterfinal #2
Dave Flemming & Sean Farnham
Las Vegas, Nev.
Sat 3/3 ESPN2 / ESPN3 Noon Big South Tournament: Championship
Justin Kutcher & LaPhonso Ellis
TBD
ESPN3 Noon Southern Conference Tournament: Quarterfinal Asheville, N.C.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 2 p.m. Ohio Valley Conference Tournament: Championship
Bob Wischusen & Fran Fraschilla
Nashville, Tenn.
ESPN3 2 p.m. Southern Conference Tournament: Quarterfinal Asheville, N.C.
ESPN3 2:30 p.m. Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament: Quarterfinal Springfield, Mass.
ESPN3 4:30 p.m. Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament: Quarterfinal Springfield, Mass.
ESPN3 6 p.m. Southern Conference Tournament: Quarterfinal Asheville, N.C.
ESPN3 / ESPNU ** 6 p.m. Horizon League Tournament: Semifinal #1
Mark Jones & Stephen Bardo
TBD
ESPN2 / ESPN3 7 p.m. Atlantic Sun Tournament: Championship Macon, Ga.
ESPN3 7:30 p.m. Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament: Quarterfinal Springfield, Mass.
ESPN3 8 p.m. Southern Conference Tournament: Quarterfinal Asheville, N.C.
ESPN3 / ESPNU *** 8 p.m. CIAA Tournament: Championship Charlotte, N.C.
ESPNU / ESPN3 8:30 p.m. Horizon League Tournament: Semifinal #2
Mark Jones & Stephen Bardo
TBD
ESPN2 / ESPN3 9 p.m. West Coast Tournament: Semifinal #1
Dave Flemming & Sean Farnham
Las Vegas, Nev.
ESPN3 9:30 p.m. Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament: Quarterfinal Springfield, Mass.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 11 p.m. West Coast Tournament: Semifinal #2
Dave Flemming & Sean Farnham
Las Vegas, Nev.
Sun, 3/4 ESPN3 2 p.m. Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament: Semifinal #1 Springfield, Mass.
ESPN3 4 p.m. Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament: Semifinal #2 Springfield, Mass.
ESPN3 5 p.m. America East Tournament: Semifinal #1 West Hartford, Conn.
ESPN3 7 p.m. America East Tournament: Semifinal #2 West Hartford, Conn.
Mon 3/5 ESPN / ESPN3 7 p.m. Colonial Athletic Association Championship: Championship
Mike Patrick & Dan Dakich
Richmond, Va.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 7 p.m. Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship: Championship
Bob Wischusen & Len Elmore
Springfield, Mass.
ESPN / ESPN3 9 p.m. West Coast Championship: Championship
Dave Flemming & Sean Farnham
Las Vegas, Nev.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 9 p.m. Southern Championship: Championship
Jon Sciambi & LaPhonso Ellis
Asheville, N.C.
Tue 3/6 ESPN2 / ESPN3 Noon BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: First Round #1
Dave Pasch, Doris Burke & Andy Katz
New York, N.Y.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 2 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: First Round #2
Dave Pasch, Doris Burke & Andy Katz
New York, N.Y.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 7 p.m. Sun Belt Tournament: Championship
Adam Amin & Mark Adams
Hot Springs, Ark.
ESPNU / ESPN3 7 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: First Round #3
Sean McDonough, Jay Bilas, Bill Raftery & Andy Katz
New York, N.Y.
ESPN / ESPN3 9 p.m. Horizon League Tournament: Championship
Mark Jones & Stephen Bardo
TBD
ESPN2 / ESPN3 9 p.m. Summit League Tournament: Championship
Clay Matvick & Bob Valvano
Sioux Falls, S.D.
ESPNU / ESPN3 9 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: First Round #4
Sean McDonough, Jay Bilas, Bill Raftery & Andy Katz
New York, N.Y.
Wed 3/7 ESPN / ESPN3 Noon BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: Second Round #1
Dave Pasch, Doris Burke & Beth Mowins
New York, N.Y.
ESPN / ESPN3 2 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: Second Round #2
Dave Pasch, Doris Burke & Beth Mowins
New York, N.Y.
ESPN / ESPN3 7 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: Second Round #3
Sean McDonough, Jay Bilas, Bill Raftery & Beth Mowins
New York, N.Y.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 7 p.m. NEC Tournament: Championship
Jon Sciambi & TBD
TBD
ESPN / ESPN3 9 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: Second Round #4
Sean McDonough, Jay Bilas, Bill Raftery & Beth Mowins
New York, N.Y.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 9 p.m. Big Sky Championship: Championship
Roxy Bernstein & Miles Simon
TBD
Thu 3/8 ESPN / ESPN3 Noon BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: Quarterfinal #1
Dave Pasch, Doris Burke & Beth Mowins
New York, N.Y.
ESPNU / ESPN3 Noon ACC – First Round #1
Dan Shulman, Fran Fraschilla & Jeannine Edwards
Atlanta, Ga.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 12:30 p.m. Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship: Quarterfinal #1
Brent Musburger, Bob Knight & Holly Rowe
Kansas City, Mo.
ESPN / ESPN3 2 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: Quarterfinal #2
Dave Pasch, Doris Burke & Beth Mowins
New York, N.Y.
ESPNU / ESPN3 2 p.m. ACC – First Round #2
Dan Shulman, Fran Fraschilla & Jeannine Edwards
Atlanta, Ga.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 2:30 p.m. Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship: Quarterfinal #2
Brent Musburger, Bob Knight & Holly Rowe
Kansas City, Mo.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 5:30 p.m. Big Ten Tournament: Second Round #3
Dave O’Brien & Dan Dakich
Indianapolis, Ind.
ESPN / ESPN3 7 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: Quarterfinal #3
Sean McDonough, Jay Bilas, Bill Raftery & Beth Mowins
New York, N.Y.
ESPNU / ESPN3 7 p.m. ACC Tournament: First Round #3
Mike Patrick, Len Elmore & Jeannine Edwards
Atlanta, Ga.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 7:30 p.m. Big Ten Tournament: Second Round #4
Dave O’Brien & Dan Dakich
Indianapolis, Ind.
ESPN / ESPN3 9 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: Quarterfinal #4
Sean McDonough, Jay Bilas, Bill Raftery & Beth Mowins
New York, N.Y.
ESPNU / ESPN3 9 p.m. ACC Tournament: First Round #4
Mike Patrick, Len Elmore & Jeannine Edwards
Atlanta, Ga.
Fri 3/9 ESPN / ESPN3 Noon Big Ten Tournament: Quarterfinal #1
Dave O’Brien & Dan Dakich
Indianapolis, Ind.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 Noon ACC Tournament: Quarterfinal #1
Dan Shulman, Fran Fraschilla & Jeannine Edwards
Atlanta, Ga.
ESPNU / ESPN3 1 p.m. SEC Tournament: Quarterfinal #1 ^
Brad Nessler, Jimmy Dykes & Shannon Spake
New Orleans, La.
ESPN / ESPN3 2 p.m. Big Ten Tournament: Quarterfinal #2
Dave O’Brien & Dan Dakich
Indianapolis, Ind.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 2 p.m. ACC Tournament: Quarterfinal #2
Dan Shulman, Fran Fraschilla & Jeannine Edwards
Atlanta, Ga.
ESPNU / ESPN3 3 p.m. SEC Tournament: Quarterfinal #2 ^
Brad Nessler, Jimmy Dykes & Shannon Spake
New Orleans, La.
ESPN / ESPN3 7 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: Semifinal #1
Sean McDonough, Jay Bilas, Bill Raftery & Doris Burke
New York, N.Y.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 7 p.m. ACC Tournament: Quarterfinal #3
Mike Patrick, Len Elmore & Jeannine Edwards
Atlanta, Ga.
ESPNU / ESPN3 7:30 p.m. Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship: Semifinal #1 ^
Brent Musburger, Bob Knight & Holly Rowe
Kansas City, Mo.
ESPN / ESPN3 9 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: Semifinal #2
Sean McDonough, Jay Bilas, Bill Raftery & Doris Burke
New York, N.Y.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 9 p.m. ACC Tournament: Quarterfinal #4
Mike Patrick, Len Elmore & Jeannine Edwards
Atlanta, Ga.
ESPN3 / ESPNU **** 9:30 p.m. Big West Tournament: Semifinal #1 *
Mark Jones & Miles Simon
Anaheim, Calif.
ESPNU / ESPN3 10 p.m. Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship: Semifinal #2 ^
Brent Musburger, Bob Knight & Holly Rowe
Kansas City, Mo.
ESPNU / ESPN3 11:59 p.m. Big West Tournament: Semifinal #2
Mark Jones & Miles Simon
Anaheim, Calif.
Sat 3/10 ESPN2 / ESPN3 11 a.m. America East Tournament: Championship
TBD & LaPhonso Ellis
TBD
ESPN / ESPN3 1 p.m. ACC Tournament: Semifinal #1
Dan Shulman, Dick Vitale or Len Elmore, & Erin Andrews
Atlanta, Ga.
ABC 1 p.m. SEC Tournament: Semifinal #1
Brad Nessler, Jimmy Dykes & Shannon Spake
New Orleans, La.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 1 p.m. MEAC Tournament: Championship
Justin Kutcher & TBD
Winston-Salem, N.C.
ESPN / ESPN3 3 p.m. ACC Tournament: Semifinal #2
Dan Shulman, Dick Vitale or Len Elmore, & Erin Andrews
Atlanta, Ga.
ABC 3 p.m. SEC Tournament: Semifinal #2
Brad Nessler, Jimmy Dykes & Shannon Spake
New Orleans, La.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 3 p.m. Southland Tournament: Championship
Carter Blackburn & Dereck Whittenburg
Katy, Texas
ESPN / ESPN3 6 p.m. Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship: Championship
Brent Musburger, Bob Knight & Holly Rowe
Kansas City, Mo.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 8 p.m. Mid-American Conference Tournament: Championship
Bob Wischusen & Stephen Bardo
Cleveland, Ohio
ESPNU / ESPN3 8 p.m. SWAC Tournament: Championship Garland, Texas
ESPN / ESPN3 9 p.m. BIG EAST Championship Presented by American Eagle Outfitters: Championship
Sean McDonough, Jay Bilas, Bill Raftery & Doris Burke
New York, N.Y.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 10 p.m. Big West Tournament: Championship
Mark Jones & Miles Simon
Anaheim, Calif.
ESPN2 / ESPN3 11:59 p.m. Western Athletic Conference: Championship
Dave Flemming & Sean Farnham
Las Vegas, Nev.
Sun 3/11 ESPN / ESPN3 1 p.m. ACC Tournament: Championship
Dan Shulman, Dick Vitale & Erin Andrews
Atlanta, Ga.
ABC 1 p.m. SEC Tournament: Championship
Brad Nessler, Jimmy Dykes & Shannon Spake
New Orleans, La.
Here is the ESPN3 simulcasts
ESPN3 schedule of Simulcasts
Date Time (ET) Game Site
Thu, 3/1 1 p.m. CIAA Tournament: Quarterfinal #1 Charlotte, N.C.
3 p.m. CIAA Tournament: Quarterfinal #2 Charlotte, N.C.
7 p.m. CIAA Tournament: Quarterfinal #3 Charlotte, N.C.
7 p.m. Missouri Valley Tournament: First Round St. Louis, Mo.
9 p.m. West Coast Tournament: Second Round Las Vegas, Nev.
9 p.m. CIAA Tournament: Quarterfinal #4 Charlotte, N.C.
9:30 p.m. Missouri Valley Tournament: First Round St. Louis, Mo.
11:30 p.m. West Coast Tournament: Second Round Las Vegas, Nev.
Fri, 3/2 1 p.m. Missouri Valley Tournament: Quarterfinal #1 St. Louis, Mo.
3:30 p.m. Missouri Valley Tournament: Quarterfinal #2 St. Louis, Mo.
6 p.m. Horizon League Tournament: Second Round TBD
6 p.m. Atlantic Sun Tournament: Semifinal #1 Macon, Ga.
7 p.m. CIAA Tournament: Semifinal #1 Charlotte, N.C.
7 p.m. Missouri Valley Tournament : Quarterfinal #3 St. Louis, Mo.
8:30 p.m. Horizon League Tournament: Second Round TBD
8:30 p.m. Atlantic Sun Tournament: Semifinal #2 Macon, Ga.
9 p.m. CIAA Tournament: Semifinal #2 Charlotte, N.C.
9:30 p.m. Missouri Valley Tournament: Quarterfinal #4 St. Louis, Mo.
Sat, 3/3 Noon Colonial Athletic Tournament: Quarterfinal #1 Richmond, Va.
2:30 p.m. Missouri Valley Tournament: Semifinal #1 St. Louis, Mo.
2:30 p.m. Colonial Athletic Tournament: Quarterfinal #2 Richmond, Va.
5 p.m. Missouri Valley Tournament: Semifinal #2 St. Louis, Mo.
6 p.m. Colonial Athletic Tournament: Quarterfinal #3 Richmond, Va.
8:30 p.m. Colonial Athletic Tournament: Quarterfinal #4 Richmond, Va.
Sun, 3/4 2 p.m. Colonial Athletic Tournament: Semifinal #1 Richmond, Va.
4:30 p.m. Colonial Athletic Tournament: Semifinal #2 Richmond, Va.
6 p.m. Southern Conference Tournament: Semifinal #1 Asheville, N.C.
7 p.m. Sun Belt Tournament: Quarterfinal #3 Hot Springs, Ark.
8:30 p.m. Southern Conference Tournament: Semifinal #2 Asheville, N.C.
9:30 p.m. Sun Belt Tournament: Quarterfinal #4 Hot Springs, Ark.
Mon, 3/5 7 p.m. Sun Belt Tournament: Semifinal #1 Hot Springs, Ark.
9:30 p.m. Sun Belt Tournament: Semifinal #2 Hot Springs, Ark.
Wed, 3/7 7 p.m. Big 12 Championship: First Round Kansas City, Mo.
7 p.m. Mid-American Conference Tournament: Second Round Cleveland, Ohio
9:30 p.m. Big 12 Championship: First Round Kansas City, Mo.
9:30 p.m. Mid-American Conference Tournament: Second Round Cleveland, Ohio
Thu, 3/8 1 p.m. SEC Tournament: First Round New Orleans, La.
3:30 p.m. SEC Tournament: First Round New Orleans, La.
7 p.m. Big 12 Championship: Quarterfinal #3 Kansas City, Mo.
7 p.m. Southland Tournament: Semifinal #1 Katy, Texas
7 p.m. Mid-American Conference Tournament: Quarterfinal #3 Cleveland, Ohio
7:30 p.m. SEC Tournament: First Round New Orleans, La.
9:30 p.m. Big 12 Championship: Quarterfinal #4 Kansas City, Mo.
9:30 p.m. Southland Tournament: Semifinal #2 Katy, Texas
9:30 p.m. Mid-American Conference Tournament: Quarterfinal #4 Cleveland, Ohio
10 p.m. SEC Tournament: First Round New Orleans, La.
Fri, 3/9 7:30 p.m. SEC Tournament: Quarterfinal #3 New Orleans, La.
9 p.m. Western Athletic Tournament: Semifinal #1 Las Vegas, Nev.
9:30 p.m. Mid-American Conference Tournament: Semifinal #2 Cleveland, Ohio
10 p.m. SEC Tournament: Quarterfinal #4 New Orleans, La.
11:30 p.m. Western Athletic Tournament: Semifinal #2 Las Vegas, Nev.
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