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Baffoe: Penn State Fans Not Directing Their Anger At The Right People

Over a year later, it’s the same story. And unfortunately, again, the anger is directed at the wrong people.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/20

DePaul Blue Demons

Wisch: Is DePaul’s New Arena A Win For The Students?

In any case, however, the question of who ultimately foots the bill isn’t the one I’m interested in delving into today. Rather, it’s this: Is DePaul’s new arena actually a good thing for its students?

670 The Score–2013/05/18

Steve Alford.  (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Bernstein: Alford ‘Apology’ Just Another Insult

Something odd must have occurred in the last nine days, because this contrition was nonexistent at Alford’s introductory press conference April 2.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/11

Trey Burke. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Wisch: Michigan Fell Short, But The Big Ten Is Back

The state of Kentucky now has two more championships in the past two years than the entire Big Ten Conference has over the past 13.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/09

Head coach Rick Pitino of the Louisville Cardinals celebrates after they won 82-76 against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2013 NCAA Men's Final Four Championship at the Georgia Dome on April 8, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Louisville Beats Michigan 82-76 To Win NCAA Title

Luke Hancock made all five of his 3-pointers and led Louisville to its first NCAA men’s basketball championship since 1986 with a 82-76 victory over Michigan on Monday night.

2013/04/08

Jordan Morgan #52 and Blake McLimans #22 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate after the Wolverines defeat the Syracuse Orange 61-56. (Credit: Streeter Lecka, Getty)

Louisville Will Play Michigan For NCAA Title

Michigan spoiled what would have been one heck of a going-away party for the Big East on Saturday night, beating Syracuse 61-56 to earn a spot in Monday night’s championship game against top-seeded Louisville. Now the Cardinals have less than 48 hours to get ready for a team they haven’t played since 1978.

2013/04/07

Michigan celebrates its regional title. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Wisch: Big Ten Pride Has Me Rooting For… Michigan?

In a fascinating twist of fandom, this year’s NCAA Basketball Tournament has turned the rooting interests for many Midwestern hoops followers on its head as Big Ten pride has outweighed school pride.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/04

Mike Rice.  (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Video: Rutgers’ Mike Rice Under Fire For Verbal, Physical Abuse Of Players

A damaging report from ESPN’s Outside The Lines could mean the end of head basketball coach Mike Rice’s ride at Rutgers.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/02

Steve Alford. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Bernstein: UCLA Hired A Scumbag

Too many have forgotten exactly what Alford did in the aftermath of that incident in Iowa City on September 6, 2002.

CBS Chicago–2013/03/31

Malcolm Armstead #2 of the Wichita State Shockers celebrates after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes 70-66 during the West Regional Final of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Staples Center on March 30, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Wichita State Upsets OSU 70-66 For Final Four Trip

Wichita State is headed to the Final Four, and these Shockers should be no surprise to anybody.

2013/03/30

Derrick Nix #25 of the Michigan State Spartans draws contact on offense in the first half against Tyler Thornton #3 of the Duke Blue Devils during the Midwest Region Semifinal round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 29, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Curry Sends Duke Past Michigan St. 71-61

Seth Curry shot Duke right into the regional finals — and put Mike Krzyzewski on the verge of another major milestone.

2013/03/29

Glenn Robinson III #1 of the Michigan Wolverines goes up against Ben McLemore #23 of the Kansas Jayhawks in the first half during the South Regional Semifinal round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Dallas Cowboys Stadium on March 29, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Michigan Rallies To Beat Kansas 87-85

Trey Burke scored all 23 of his points after halftime, including a long, tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation, and Michigan rallied to beat Kansas 87-85 in the South Regional semifinals Friday night.

2013/03/29

Dominic Artis #1 of the Oregon Ducks loses the ball in the first half against Chane Behanan #21 of the Louisville Cardinals during the Midwest Region Semifinal round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 29, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Smith Leads Louisville To 77-69 Victory Over Ducks

Russ Smith matched his career high with 31 points to lead three Cardinals in double figures, and top-seeded Louisville overcame its toughest test yet in a 77-69 victory over Oregon on Friday night.

2013/03/29

Cody Zeller #40 of the Indiana Hoosiers goes up with the ball against James Southerland #43,C.J. Fair #5 and Rakeem Christmas #25 of the Syracuse Orange during the East Regional Round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Verizon Center on March 28, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Syracuse Upsets Indiana 61-50

With its 2-3 zone defense disruptive from start to finish, and Michael Carter-Williams pouring in 24 points, fourth-seeded Syracuse upset No. 1 seed Indiana 61-50 Thursday night to reach the NCAA tournament’s East Regional final.

2013/03/28

Davante Gardner #54, Derrick Wilson #12 , Jamil Wilson #0 and Trent Lockett #22 of the Marquette Golden Eagles reacts after a play against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes during the East Regional Round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Verizon Center on March 28, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Marquette Marches On With 71-61 Win Over Miami

Vander Blue’s buzzer-beater came at the end of the first half. For a change, Marquette didn’t need one at the end of the game.

2013/03/28

Chris Collins. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Bernstein: Collins A Risk For Northwestern

Collins and Northwestern may be an ideal fit. It will certainly look and sound that way while it’s still all about appearances.

CBS Chicago–2013/03/27

Basketball Generic

Big 1st Half Propels Florida Over Minnesota 78-64

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Mike Rosario scored 25 points and Florida used an overpowering first half to roll past Minnesota and into the NCAA tournament round of 16 for third consecutive year with a 78-64 […]

2013/03/24

Cleanthony Early celebrates after Wichita State defeated No. 1 Gonzaga.   (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Bernstein: Upsets Not What They Used To Be

Despite the popularity of the clichéd, post-victory cry, nobody really “shocks the world.”

CBS Chicago–2013/03/24

Head coach Gregg Marshall of the Wichita State Shockers celebrates with Chadrack Lufile #0 after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs 76-70 during the third round of the 2013 Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament at EnergySolutions Arena on March 23, 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Wichita Boots No. 1 Gonzaga 76-70

Cleanthony Early and Ron Baker scored 16 points apiece and Wichita State hit a season-high 14 3-pointers, including seven straight late, to knock the top-ranked and No. 1 seeded Bulldogs out of the NCAA tournament 76-70 on Saturday.

2013/03/23

Eddie Murray #23 of the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles celebrates after they won 78-68 against the Georgetown Hoyas during the second round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Center on March 22, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Floria Gulf Coast Upsets No. 2 Seed Georgetown 78-68

Sherwood Brown scored 24 points and Bernard Thompson had 23 to lead Florida Gulf Coast to an incredible NCAA tournament debut, a 78-68 win over second-seeded Georgetown on Friday night in the second round of the South Regional.

2013/03/22

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Illini Upset The Hoosiers, 74-72

Photos from the Illinois Indiana game on February 7th. The Fighting Illini won the game 74-72.

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