July 6, 2009 at 9:10 am
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Butch van Breda Kolff, Chris Young, Geoff Petrie, Will Venable
The Padres traded outfielder Scott Hairston last night, freeing up more playing time for Will Venable. Earlier on Sunday, Venable was 1-2 with a run scored, plus a leaping catch to keep the game tied in extra innings.
Chris Young doesn't mince words when talking about Manny Ramirez's return from a 50 game suspension for violating baseball’s drug policy.
An anecdote from Butch van Breda Kolff is part of Allen Barra's piece in today's Philadelphia Inquirer calling for Dick Allen's enshrinement in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Sacramento Kings' GM Geoff Petrie is interviewed about his team's first round draft pick - Omri Casspi.
Princeton's athletic department has made the decision to no longer print media guides, effective immediately.
July 1, 2009 at 8:37 am
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Georgetown, Princeton, Richmond, Today's News, Will Venable
Will Venable knocked in a run with the first pinch hit of his career, a double in the bottom of the seventh, as San Diego rallied to defeat Houston 4-3.
December 8th. Butler vs. Georgetown. Madison Square Garden. Jimmy V Classic.
Richmond will play a challenging non-conference schedule in 2009-10.
Jeff Goodman of Fox Sports has posted an Ivy League off-season rundown, including the news that Harvard will be playing at Georgetown.
June 29, 2009 at 8:33 am
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Chris Young, Denver, Northwestern, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News, Will Venable
How's your Italian? There's a multi-page article on Princeton basketball and Coach Johnson in Sutor Magazine. They were kind enough to link to this site in the piece, and I would love it if someone could translate for me!
Chris Young is unlikely to return to the Padres until after the All-Star break.
Will Venable was scratched from the starting lineup on Friday due to a wrist injury suffered in the batting cage prior to San Diego's game at Texas.
All eight schools have been announced for the 2009 Chicago Invitational Challenge. Northwestern versus Notre Dame is one of the marquee matchups.
Denver reserve Michael Vandahl will transfer to Nebraska.
Illinois State freshman Zeke Upshaw chose the Redbirds over Princeton, among other schools.
June 25, 2009 at 10:56 am
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Chris Young, Denver, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News, Will Venable
Denver has announced their 2009-10 men's basketball schedule, one that includes 16 home games at Magness Arena.
Will Venable avoided being sent down to AAA when Padre outfielder Scott Hairston came off the disabled list on Tuesday. Venable started in right field for San Diego last night, going 1-4 and striking out to end the game with the tying run on first base.
A 6'3" shooting guard from Maine says "Princeton is my top Ivy League school."
TigerBlog imagines how Chris Young would have faired in the 2002 NBA Draft.
June 15, 2009 at 7:42 am
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Chris Young, Craig Robinson, Denver, Oregon State, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News, Will Venable
C. Young (4-6) - 2.1 IP 4 H 5 ER 5 BB 0 K 5.21 ERA. 69 pitches, 35 strikes.
A wild Chris Young walked four straight batters during the shortest start of his career and was lifted in the bottom of the third inning as San Diego lost 6-0 to the Angels. Will Venable got the start in left field and went 1-3 with a double, raising his average to .158.
Mark your calendars! Princeton's game at George Washington will take place on November 24th, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Oregon State comes to DC a few days later on the 28th.
The USC job is open after Tim Floyd's sudden resignation and Craig Robinson is called a "good fit" for the position by Oregonian columnist John Canzano.
The Denver Post writes about Joe Scott's salary in comparison to what new Pioneers men's lacrosse coach Bill Tierney may be earning.
A LA-area guard who played well at this past weekend's 2009 Rumble in the Bronx says he has interest from Princeton.
June 7, 2009 at 8:44 am
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Princeton, Today's News, Will Venable
Will Venable had two hits in the sixth inning as San Diego batted around, erupting for six runs and defeating Arizona 6-4 in the process. Venable scored a run and drove in a run as he ended a 0-11 drought to start his major league season.
Former Princeton commitment Chris O'Brien, who later landed at the University of San Francisco, will transfer to Cal Poly.
Dick "Hoops" Weiss remembers Bob Dukiet, who passed away on June 1st after a battle with cancer.
June 4, 2009 at 9:42 am
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Chris Young, Judson Wallace, Today's News, Will Venable
C. Young (4-4) - 6.0 IP 5 H 3 ER 3 BB 3 K 4.46 ERA. 95 pitches, 57 strikes.
Chris Young pitched six serviceable innings for San Diego and was robbed of a bases-clearing double by Greg Dobbs, who made an over-the-head running catch with two outs in the second inning. J.A. Happ shut out the Padres as Philadelphia picked up the 5-1 win.
Before the game, Will Venable was called up from Portland. Venable got the start in left and had a rough night, going 0-4 at the plate and dropping a fly ball for an error in the seventh.
Judson Wallace and Benetton Treviso saw their season end with a 101-76 loss to Montepaschi Siena, who advances to the Lega A Seire A championship series.
June 3, 2009 at 9:41 am
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Chris Young, Craig Robinson, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News, Will Venable
Dave Nelson
Two more home runs for Will Venable, who has gone deep five times this week. Portland defeated Las Vegas 8-4.
Chris Young and the Padres look to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Phillies this evening. First pitch is scheduled for 10:05 pm ET and the game will be on Comcast in the Delaware Valley.
Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman mentions Young as a possible option in Philadelphia's quest for starting pitching.
Northwestern will play in the 2009 Chicago Invitational Challenge.
Craig Robinson speaks about his 2009 recruiting class and updates Oregonian readers about the Beavers' schedule.
Dick Jerardi at Philadelphia Daily News points out that while Eddie Jordan is the new Sixers coach, the "Princeton offense" is only as good as the players.
Cornell will be adding another transfer to its ranks.
May 31, 2009 at 10:03 am
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Bill Bradley, Judson Wallace, Princeton, Today's News, Will Venable
Judson Wallace and Benetton Treviso lost 107-79 to Montepaschi Siena in the first game of the Lega A semifinals.
Home run number 10 for Will Venable in Portland's 6-1 loss to Fresno.
The Austin American Statesman tells the story of Betty Sue Flowers and her relationship with Bill Bradley.
Not the world's biggest surprise, but here's confirmation that Princeton will play at Rutgers in 2009-10.
Former Princeton assistant Bob Dukiet passed away on Thursday at the age of 61. Our condolences.
May 28, 2009 at 9:34 am
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Judson Wallace, Northwestern, Oregon State, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News, Will Venable
Judson Wallace and Benneton Treviso advanced to the second round of the Lega A playoffs with a 78-72 victory over Bologna. 29-1 Montepaschi Siena awaits in the semi-finals.
Will Venable hit two home runs, his eighth and ninth of the season, in Portland's 8-7 loss to Memphis.
John Barres, who played JV at Princeton for three seasons, has been selected as the new bishop of the Allentown Diocese.
A sophomore point guard verbally committed to Oregon State.
Northwestern's John Shurna has been invited to attend the 2009 USA U19 National Team Trials.
May 25, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Chris Young, Judson Wallace, Northwestern, Princeton, Recruiting, Today's News, Will Venable
Back from a four day trip to Ohio. Here's a collection of links from while I was gone...
C. Young (4-2) 7.0 IP 4 H 2 ER 0 BB 4 K 4.76 ERA. 101 pitches, 62 strikes.
On the eve of his 30th birthday, San Diego pitcher Chris Young led the Padres to their ninth straight victory, retiring the first 14 batters he faced and driving in two runs with a single in the fifth inning.
Will Venable hit his seventh home run of the season in Portland's 11 inning loss to Nashville. Padres GM Kevin Towers says it is likely Venable will be promoted again this season.
Bologna and Treviso are headed to a fifth game in their first round Lega A playoff series. Judson Wallace had seven points and five rebounds in defeat for Benneton.
Students from the Newark University Heights Charter School visited the Princeton coaching staff on campus last week.
An Indiana center who recently committed to Butler said Princeton had also been in the mix for his services.
Northwestern recruit Drew Crawford is profiled in the Daily Northwestern.
May 19, 2009 at 9:55 am
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Chris Young, Pete Carril, Princeton, Today's News, Will Venable
Chris Young tries to extend the Padres' winning streak to four games when San Diego hosts the Giants at 10:05 pm ET tonight.
Writer E.M. Swift tells the story of the time he met Pete Carril.
Will Venable homered for Portland as the Beavers defeated New Orleans 2-1 in 12 innings.
Engineer Gary Pietruch, who worked the boards back in the studio for many Princeton sports broadcasts, passed away earlier this month. TigerBlog has a tribute to the friend they never met.
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