Big Ten to look eastward rather than at Mizzou?
This may not bode well for Missouri administrators who two months ago appeared ready to crawl on broken glass to get an invitation to the Big Ten Conference. Speaking this week during a bowl-sponsored...
View ArticleBig Ten and “super league” hockey teams will need who they ditched
Wednesday’s “super league” announcement in Colorado Springs will dramatically change the college hockey landscape, including how I cover the NCAA Tournament. The chosen ones — 2011 NCAA Tournament...
View ArticleRud returns to CC, DU’s Miller his possible replacement in Green Bay
Former Colorado College captain Eric Rud has resigned as head coach of the USHL’s Green Bay Gamblers to return to Colorado Springs as an assistant coach with the Tigers. The switch might lead longtime...
View ArticleDU’s new goaltending coach talks candidly about why he left UNH
I spoke with DU’s new goaltending coach and No. 2 assistant David Lassonde this week and the longtime New Hampshire assistant made three things very clear: 1. He is unconcerned about going from...
View ArticlePac-12 Notebook: Stanford seeking Rose Bowl or BCS Championship
A look around the Pac-12: • Stanford. The Cardinal are eyeing a Rose Bowl or BCS Championship and has personnel to do it. It has the Heisman Trophy favorite in quarterback Andrew Luck, a 1,000-yard...
View ArticleMW Notebook: UNLV schedule gets easier
A look around the Mountain West: UNLV — After an 0-7 road effort a year ago, UNLV is the first Mountain West team to get the 2011 season underway tonight at No. 10 Wisconsin (6 p.m.MT, ESPN). “We’re...
View ArticlePac-12 Notebook: Utah bracing for an experience in L.A. Coliseum
A look around the Pac-12: Utah – Salt Lake Tribune columnist Kurt Kragthorpe gives readers a preview of what Utah will face when they play USC in the L.A. Coliseum. The Utes staff knows. Offensive...
View ArticlePac-12 Notebook: Andrew Luck’s Heisman race is heating up
A look around the Pac-12: Stanford – Andrew Luck’s Heisman chances probably rest on Oregon game Nov. 12. He leads ESPN’s poll followed by Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson, Alabama tailback Trent...
View ArticleCollege hockey weekend preview: DU hosts defending NCAA champ Duluth
A look at the the Front Range college hockey teams in action this weekend across the nation… MINNESOTA-DULUTH (4-3-1, 2-2-0 Western Collegiate Hockey Association) at No. 8 DENVER (3-2-1, 2-1-1 WCHA)...
View ArticleBCS bowl projections for 2011: Yes, Alabama-LSU. But who else?
If form holds, here’s how I see the BCS bowls shaping up: BCS Championship: Alabama vs. Louisiana State. LSU’s defense is so scary fast. I can’t pick against any team that has only given up two...
View ArticleReminiscing Pioneers hockey after DU defeats Wisconsin
My name is Adrian Dater, and I’m probably new to some of you young college-age readers. So let me start out by saying “I’m humbled to serve you.” I have really enjoyed covering some DU hockey this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Postgame DU-Wisconsin hockey: Lucky Luke wins it
Adrian Dater, Really enjoyed covering the Pioneers the last three nights. Terrific hockey all three nights. Man, college hockey is a lot faster than when I was last a DU beat writer, back in the early...
View ArticlePac-12 Roundup: Howie Long’s son, Kyle Long, trying to make a name at Oregon
A look around the Pac-12 Tuesday: Oregon – Kyle Long, son of Howie, gets first major college game action at offensive tackle. Long’s journey to Oregon is a long one. Considered the most talented...
View ArticleOregon State coach Mike Riley will call plays against Wisconsin
Oregon State coach Mike Riley will call plays this year, but he didn’t indicate that it had anything to do with the Beavers finishing 10th in the Pac-12 last year in total offense at 373.67 yards per...
View ArticleOregon State QB Sean Mannion out indefinitely with knee surgery
Oregon State’s fairy tale climb from near the bottom of the Pac-10 preseason poll to No. 10 in the country received a devastating blow Monday when it announced quarterback Sean Mannion is out...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wisconsin at DU, Game 2 line chart
Junior forward Jarrod Mermis will return from a one-game, team-imposed suspension but the DU Pioneers will again have just 17 skaters available in tonight’s Game 2 series finale against the Wisconsin...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Five early candidates with Denver Pioneers ties to succeed George Gwozdecky
Mary Schwalm, The Associated PressNew Hampshire head coach Dick Umile, left, is congratulated by assistant coach David Lassonde after a win. If Denver wants George Gwozdecky’s successor to be someone...
View ArticlePac-12 Roundup: Arizona State faces Wisconsin and its long tradition of...
A look around the Pac-12 Conference Friday: Arizona State — Wisconsin running game a tradition like few others in college football. Has had eight straight years with a 1,000-yard rusher and three...
View ArticleRandom thoughts on Colorado, Pac-12 football schedules for 2013
BOULDER -- Some random thoughts about Colorado's 2013 football schedule, which was released Thursday, as well as the rest of the Pac-12: * New coach Mike MacIntyre gets a break. His rebuilding...
View ArticleDU vs. North Dakota, Game 1 line chart
The DU Pioneers (15-9-5, 10-7-5 WCHA) haven't started the playoffs on the road since 2003, but unless they move north in the WCHA standings, they'll have that 10-year streak snapped. The Pios sit...
View Article
