What a run for the Drake Bulldogs! They have now won more game in a row (18) than they did all of last season (17-15). They have the 2nd-longest winning streak in the country (20-0 Memphis is first). And, they continue to do it without a “star” performance. In fact, I [...]
Archive for January, 2008
Can it get better? Yes, it can!
January 31, 2008
Dancing Dogs
January 26, 2008
I should be careful blogging BEFORE I go to a big game … hence my last ‘prediction’ that Drake would lose to Creighton in Omaha. This is a special season for a senior-laden team, and they will go far. How far is still to be determined … but I for one am looking [...]
Thoughts before a trip to Omaha
January 22, 2008
As I write this, the college basketball rankings are in full-out Back to the Future mode. Drake is ranked (#22) for the first time in 33 years. Baylor (#25) is in the AP Top 25 for the first time in 40 years. It seems to prove that there is plenty of parity [...]
Difficult — and Unforgettable — Story
January 11, 2008
Normally, I wouldn’t use this space to link to other people’s stories, but this is one of the most heart-wrenching stories I’ve read in a long time. If you’re looking for a bit of sunshine, look elsewhere. If you’re looking for the ultimate story of soldiering through the toughest of times, read Gary [...]
Is Drake For Real?
January 4, 2008
Let’s face it. When was the last time the Drake men carried this kind of buzz past the non-conference season? Answer: 1985-86, the Dogs finished 19-11 that season before losing in the NIT. Put your ear to the basketball ground and you’ll hear the rumblings of national recognition on the way for [...]
