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Bucky Remembered

Posted by TD Lawlor on March 17th, 2008

On Saturday night at St. Elmo’s, venerable referee Ed Hightower commandeered the comfort of Hoopraker’s Table #31.  From the chairs occupied by Bruce Weber and his entourage the previous night, over a spicy shrimp cocktail, Hoopraker reflected on having just watched two of the Big Ten’s best play to the cadence of whistles. (more…)

With Honors

Posted by Hoopraker Editorial Department on March 12th, 2008

Hoopraker’s editorial board engaged in its annual rite of passage on Sunday night at the Spotted Pig, devoting the better part of two transcendent hours at a tiny table crowded with empty pints of Old Speckled Hen to debate, gerrymander and tabulate the 2007-08 Hoopraker All-Big Ten list. (more…)

Penn State: Waiting for Erin Andrews

Posted by TD Lawlor on March 4th, 2008

28 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists.   While Penn State (14-14, 6-10) toils in relative obscurity, freshman point guard Talor Battle (Albany, NY) has emerged as one the few bright spots for Ed DeChellis and the Nittany Lions.  Perhaps when Battle is a sophomore, Brent, Steve and Erin will arrive to watch the talented guard play meaningful games in March. (more…)