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Dammit. Just dammit. On one hand I'm glad Marquette solidified their NCAA chances to give the Big East 11 teams (et tu Villanova?) in the dance. But why, why, WHY did it have to come at our expense? Maybe this will knock the guys back to reality and motivate them. We can only hope. Of course, what EVERYONE else is talking about is the Rutgers/St. John's game. It's all covered inside.
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What You May Have Missed:
Galloway to leave WVU for Wake Forest - Charleston Daily Mail
Offensive Coordinator Dana Holgorsen - Mountaineer TV
Offensive coordinator Dan Holgorsen met recently with media at the Touchdown Terrace inside Milan Puskar Stadium.
The Big East's best: No. 9 - Big East Blog - ESPN
Chris Neild
Behind the Scenes - Mountaineer TV
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the West Virginia University men’s basketball team at the 2011 Big East Championships at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Brought to you by Northeast Natural Energy.
Despite loss, West Virginia doesn’t lose confidence - Daily Athenaeum
Bracketology - ESPN
Now #6 in the East
College Basketball Bubble Watch - ESPN
11 locks now
Bracket Watch - Andy Glockner - SI.com
#5 West here
Former NFL player Pat White retires from baseball - ESPN
Marquette Hangover:
Darius Johnson-Odom's clutch shots lead Marquette past West Virginia - ESPN
Recap, stats, photos and video
WVU Men's Basketball Game Recap: Marquette 67 WVU 61 - WVillustrated.com
Marquette ends WVU's hopes for Big East repeat - Charleston Daily Mail
One and done - Charleston Gazette
Finishing kick lifts Marquette over WVU
Mountaineers Out Early In New York - WVMETRONEWS.COM
Recap, gallery and a couple videos
West Virginia falls in second round of tournament to Marquette, 67-61 - Daily Athenaeum
Huggins' coaching style doesn't change at tournament time - Charleston Gazette
This Big East tourney too tough for WVU - Times West Virginian
Hertzel Column
Marquette knocks off Mountaineers - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
'Eer to Ear 3/10 - WVillustrated.com
VIDEO: Postgame Reaction to WVU's Loss to Marquette - WVillustrated.com
Huggs, KJ, JFlow and Deniz
WVU Postgame Interview: Marquette - BGN
Transcript of the postgame interview of WVU head coach Bob Huggins and junior forward Kevin Jones following the Mountaineers' loss to Marquette in the Big East Tournament
WVU Basketball Photos: WVU vs. Marquette - WVillustrated.com
WVU Basketball Photos: WVU vs. Marquette II - WVillustrated.com
WVU Basketball Photos: WVU vs. Marquette III - WVillustrated.com
Photo Gallery II: WVU vs Marquette - BGN
Around the League (and Beyond):
St. John's, Jim Burr and Tim Higgins Knock Off Rutgers 65-63 - On the Banks
NCAA official head: Finish 'unacceptable' in St. John's win - ESPN
Big East officials blow a game: Part 9,000 - Card Chronicle
Syracuse and St. John's battle to see who's really New York's college team - Post Standard
One Postgame Thought: Cincinnati 87, USF 61 - Voodoo Five
Yancy Gates dominates, Bearcats win in a walk - Down The Drive
UConn Men's Notebook: Pitt Will Be A Challenge - Hartford Courant
Bracketologists No Longer Required: Marquette 67, No. 20 West Virginia 61 - Anonymous Eagle
Notre Dame to Face Cincinnati in Big East Quarterfinals - Rakes Of Mallow
What's On Tap:
The Big East Men's Basketball Championship from Madison Square Garden
(19) Connecticut Huskies vs. (3) Pittsburgh Panthers - Preview - ESPN
Noon on ESPN
(18) St. John's Red Storm vs. (11) Syracuse Orange - Preview - ESPN
2:00 on ESPN
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. (4) Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Preview - ESPN
7:00 on ESPN
Marquette Golden Eagles vs. (14) Louisville Cardinals - Preview - ESPN
9:00 tonight on ESPN
Video of Interest:
Video of (Dis)Interest:
Here's an attempt to cheer you up after last night's loss:
Miss Throwdown:
Today's Miss Throwdown is California model Cynthia Harmon. Click on her pic for today's gallery (the gallery is at the bottom of linked page, after interview).
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