April 16, 2012 at 2:58 pm
Filed under Armond Hill, Bob Scrabis, Craig Robinson, Kit Mueller, Pete Carril, Photos, Princeton, Video
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about a large box of media guides that a site member generously donated.
While adding the 1994-95 prospectus to my collection, I noticed that three of its pages were dedicated to favorite (clean) quips from coach Pete Carril, who was still two seasons away from his retirement.
I've transcribed this list of wise, funny, profound and eminently quotable lines after the jump. Feel free to add your best Carril declarations (of any rating) in the comments.
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April 12, 2012 at 9:18 pm
Filed under Basketball, Luke Owings, Photos, Princeton, Video, Will Venable
Former Tiger forward Luke Owings is closing in on five years since he graduated from Princeton. I recently stumbled on the news that in an attempt to both reprove himself as an athlete and develop washboard abs prior to Reunions, Owings would be stepping into the boxing ring for the first time next month.
This upcoming fight is for a good cause too, one that I'm more than happy to help spread the word about. Owings is raising money for cancer research as part of a pugalistic fundraiser titled Haymakers For Hope.
I caught up with Owings on the phone today and he told me more about his imminent bout and detailed training that has taken him from the basketball court to business school into the squared circle.
You can support Owings’ quest by making a donation here. I hope visitors to this site will help Luke exceed the financial goal he's set.
A transcript of our conversation can be found after the jump.
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April 10, 2012 at 9:17 pm
Filed under Banquet, Basketball, Marvin Bressler, Pete Carril, Photos, Princeton
Princeton held its annual awards banquet in the lobby of Jadwin Gym tonight.
The worthy recipients of honors at the 2011-2012 banquet included:
Class of 1959 Bob Rock Sixth Man Award - Mack Darrow.
B.F. Bunn Trophy - Doug Davis.
Friedman Memorial Award Trophy - John Comfort.
Davis and Ian Hummer were also recognized for their All-Ivy status.
It was easily the shortest banquet on record. Not having Marvin Bressler as the MC anymore and all three seniors being fairly quiet in public will speed a night crisply along.
The fact this event was held on what would have been Bressler's birthday was a nice, purely accidental touch.
Pete Carril was asked to introduce the Friedman award and recalled the story behind the man this plaque is named after.
John Comfort (who said his thesis was due tomorrow), Patrick Saunders (who was recently admitted to the University of Vermont pre-Med program) and Doug Davis each gave brief remarks after the full team was called up to receive their varsity letters.
It was personally heartwarming to hear head coach Mitch Henderson single out my father's photo of Ian Hummer's dunk versus Cornell from the dais.
All the food looked great. Wish it hadn't been Passover!
A few photos follow after the jump.
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March 26, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Filed under Audio, Basketball, George Boccanfuso, Photos, Princeton, Video
Last year we looked back on the season by examining a series of small moments. For 2011-12, how about something new?
THE FIRST-ANNUAL SITE AWARDS!
[fanfare of trumpets]
Nominees and recipients in a variety of categories both expected and unexpected after the jump. I hope you'll create your own awards and hand out (virtual) trophies to winners in the comments.
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March 20, 2012 at 12:02 am
Filed under Basketball, Photos, Princeton, Robert Solomon
Photos from today’s game courtesy Robert Solomon.
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March 16, 2012 at 9:38 am
Filed under Fairfield, Georgetown, Kit Mueller, Northwestern, Photos, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News
Friday, March 16th:
Belmont (14) vs. Georgetown (3) - 3:10 pm ET - NCAA - truTV
Northwestern (4) vs. Washington (1) - 10:00 pm ET - NIT - ESPNU
Saturday, March 17th:
Manhattan vs. Fairfield - 4:00 pm ET - CIT
Monday, March 19th:
Princeton vs. Pitt - 7:00 pm ET - CBI
Butler vs. Penn - 8:00 pm ET - CBI - HDNet
Syracuse's officials-assisted escape yesterday afternoon versus 16 seed UNC-Ashville caused one writer to dig up his original piece on Princeton's 1989 close call versus Georgetown.
On a related note, Sports Illustrated has posted a great photo of Kit Mueller's final field goal attempt. Alex Wolff, is that you in the background on press row?
There's good news and bad news about Monday's CBI game. The bad news is that it will not be televised and as of yesterday afternoon Pittsburgh had no intention to offer video streaming on-line. The good news is that it is a breezy 336 miles from one campus to the other if you want to see the contest in person!
I did not realize it had been 16 years since the defending national champion lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. I have a vague recollection of that prior outcome...
John Thompson III's Georgetown team looks to avoid a third straight early exit from the NCAA Tournament, meeting Belmont this afternoon in Columbus, Ohio.
Here's a terrific profile on the voice of the Hoyas, Rich Chvotkin.
Top recruit Nerlens Noel writes about his official visit to the Hilltop.
Don't overlook that Northwestern is also playing at Washington in the NIT's second round.
The Princeton Packet reviews the Tigers' trip to Evansville with Mack Darrow and the Daily Princetonian previews the orange and black's next outing at Pitt with Ian Hummer.
A familiar foe awaits Fairfield in the next round of the CIT.
Around the Ivy League: Harvard (26-5) saw their season end with a 79-70 loss to Vanderbilt. Even at 20 with 4:28 left in the first half, a needless second foul by Kyle Casey sent him to the bench and the Commodores went to intermission on a 13-3 run. While the Crimson cut an 18 point deficit down to seven late, they were unable to get closer.
March 7, 2012 at 1:31 am
Filed under Basketball, George Boccanfuso, Photos, Princeton, Robert Solomon, Seniors On A Stick
A second series of photos from today's game courtesy Robert Solomon.
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March 7, 2012 at 12:37 am
Filed under Basketball, Brian Earl, Jamie Mastaglio, Pete Carril, Photos, Princeton, Sean Gregory, Seniors On A Stick, Stephen Goldsmith
Tried something we've never done before on the site. Both Stephen Goldsmith *and* Robert Solomon shot tonight's game. I've split these images into two batches and SG is up first. Enjoy!
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March 5, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Filed under Basketball, David Blatt, David Zeft, Howie Levy, Kevin Mullin, Kit Mueller, Photos, Princeton, Rich Simkus
Mondays have become a good time on this site to look into the past, and the previous three weeks that has meant scanning photographs from the archives of David Zeft.
This is the last stack that Mr. Zeft loaned to me and includes shots from between 1981 and (roughly) 1993. Click on any scan to enlarge.
Above, Kit Mueller with a righty hook during Princeton's December 1990 victory in the championship game of Iona's on-campus Manufacturers Hanover Classic.
Eight more images after the jump. I'll need help identifying a number of players in some of the team celebrations. That's where you come in!
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March 4, 2012 at 12:11 am
Filed under Basketball, George Boccanfuso, Photos, Princeton, Robert Solomon
Photos from today’s game courtesy Robert Solomon.
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March 3, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Filed under Basketball, Photos, Princeton, Robert Solomon
Agape is one of my favorite words.
Defined as "In a state of wonder or amazement, as with the mouth wide open," these five letters evoke memories of Princeton players such as Kit Mueller and Steve Goodrich who were never photographed during their playing days with their trap closed.
It is harder to see in real time, but these last few weeks junior guard Jimmy Sherburne is (in addition to super play at both ends) turning in the best reaction shots of any current Princeton player.
Armed with a new camera that possesses better burst speed, an animated tribute like the above is now possible.
March 2, 2012 at 11:10 pm
Filed under Basketball, Photos, Princeton, Robert Solomon
Photos from today’s game courtesy Robert Solomon.
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