Craig Robinson press conference.
Highlights from yesterday at Oregon State.
Tuesday News:
Will Venable knocked three hits and drove in two runs as Portland bested the Sacramento River Cats, 9-1.
Here's the Associated Press story about Craig Robinson's hire.
Quotes from Oregon State players about new head coach Craig Robinson.
Craig Robinson introduced at OSU.
Two time Ivy League Player of the Year Craig Robinson has officially been introduced as the 20th head coach of the Oregon State Beavers.
Today's introductory press conference, in which Robinson discusses playing his final two collegiate games in Corvallis, does a Pete Carril impression, shares details of his conversation with Coach Carmody about taking this job and touches on a wide variety of on and off the court themes, is recommended viewing.
Robinson, the fourth-leading scorer in Princeton basketball history, will be interviewed on the FCS program “In My Own Words” tonight at 10:00 pm PT.
Monday News:
C. Young (1-0) - 7.0 IP 5 H 2 ER 3 BB 8 K 2.13 ERA. 115 pitches, 79 strikes.
Chris Young with another strong start for San Diego, but the Padres fell 3-2 in the ninth.
Chris Thomforde writes about March Madness.
According to the Sporting News, Craig Robinson will tour the Oregon State campus today.
Update: Oregon State will introduce its new head coach at 4:00 pm PT.
Craig Robinson leaving Brown.
Breaking across the Internet late this evening was news that Craig Robinson is apparently leaving Brown after two seasons to accept the head coaching position at Oregon State.
According to CBS Sportsline, a deal is expected to be announced on Monday or Tuesday. More on this story as it develops.
Thursday News:
The Daily Princetonian talks to Armond Hill.
Two recruits hit the radar - an Arkansas point guard who has shown interest in Princeton and a Michigan guard/forward who says he has talked to the Tigers staff.
Bill Reynolds of The Providence Journal suggests the Friars should hire Craig Robinson.
Thursday News:
Cornell vs. Stanford - 5:00 pm ET - CBS / CSTV
The Town Topics reviews last week's Princeton loss to Penn.
Craig Robinson will be named Men’s Division I Coach of the Year at Monday's Cox Sports R.I. Basketball Media Awards Luncheon.
Wednesday News:
Alexander Wolff's feature on John Thompson III is in the latest Sports Illustrated. Wolff has quotes from Bob Scrabis, Gary Walters, Professor Marvin Bressler, Nate Walton, Ed Persia and Kyle Wente in this incredibly well-researched piece.
Despite 39 points from Damon Huffman in his final collegiate game, Brown (19-10) fell at Ohio in the first round of the CBI.
Richmond (16-15) was up 12 with 8:41 remaining, but Virginia rallied for a 66-64 victory in CBI action.
One more Georgetown article to bookend today's news, from the Wall Street Journal.
Tuesday News:
Brown vs. Ohio - 7:00 pm ET
Richmond vs. Virginia - 7:00 pm ET - FCS
Brown kicks off CBI play tonight in Athens against the Bobcats.
Richmond stays in-state for their CBI game, visiting Virginia.
Roy Hibbert of Georgetown talks to the AP about the decision to return for his senior year.
The Washington Post writes about Cornell snapping the Penn / Princeton stranglehold.
Monday News:
Late last night the 16 bids for the new College Basketball Invitational were released, and as we reported in the wee hours of this morning, both Richmond and Brown will be participating.
The Washington Post reports from Georgetown's NCAA Selection Show viewing party.
Brown and Richmond to play in CBI.
Craig Robinson '83 and Brown have accepted a bid to play in the new CBI basketball tournament. Their opponent will be announced later this evening.
Update: Brown will play at Ohio on Tuesday 3/18 at 7:00 pm ET. This game will be broadcast on the CBI site.
Richmond travels to Virginia on Tuesday at 7:00 pm ET. This game will be televised by FCS.
Here's a full CBI bracket (.pdf).
Sunday News:
The Hoyas allowed 19 offensive rebounds, and Georgetown (27-5) fell to Pittsburgh in the Big East Tournament final. The New York Times has more on the game.
Tim Welsh is out at Providence and Craig Robinson is already listed as a potential candidate for the job.
