When we started our annual pilgrimage to the NCAA tournament 10 years ago, I’m not sure anybody could have predicted where we would be in life. It was not a certain thing the trip would continue on into the future either. Once we saw how it was done, we learned from our mistakes, honed our …

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One of the hottest topics of conversation in the Las Vegas area since the end of last year has been the proposed multi-purpose arena on UNLV’s campus. The UNLVNOW campaign has brought the idea of an on campus football stadium, along with a new basketball stadium, and a larger venue to host non-sports events in …

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Yesterday, I was just as shocked as everybody else to follow along online as Kruger left Las Vegas for Oklahoma, and their suffering basketball program. Oklahoma did make the Final Four in 2002, and competes in a conference with bigger names, teams, and bigger money. I feel Kruger had run his course here at UNLV. …

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After the second session here in Chicago, and the crowd stumbled into the aisles to revel in the VCU victory over Georgetown, an announcement came over the loudspeaker, one we’ve come to expect. The tip times for our third session were announced. It has threatened to end our trip. Due to the new television rights …

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After a Wednesday filled with travel and drinking tall boys in the hotel room, the trip reunited and began the tournament the only way we know how – eating food themed after a city and drinking at local watering holes. I would just like to say the shit establishment of Top Hats, or High Hats …

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