Disabled List, BABY

Looks like yelling uncontrollably DOES have its side effects. From Dicky V's personal letter:

After an examination, it was determined that I had lesions on my left vocal cord and that they should be surgically removed. Dr. Zeitels said his goal is to have me back sitting at courtside in early February.

There is nothing professionally that I love better than sharing insights about the players and coaches that make college basketball so unique. I can't wait to get back with all my colleagues at ESPN. Visiting college campuses and interacting with the fans has kept me so young and energized. I can't wait to get back out there, having a blast with all of you, who are so vital to our game.

I really like Dick Vitale, so, it's sad to see him on the DL. I know many folks get annoyed with his quips and tone, but you can't deny him to be an important part of the college basketball community. Here's to a quick and safe, recovery, Dicky V.

NCSA Ratings, ACC Dominates

So the National Collegiate Scouting Association ranks collegiate programs each year based on their overall athletic and academic performances each year. Basically the "best of both worlds" rankings that includes Director's Cup rating (Overall Athletic Ranks, including all varsity sports), US News and World Reports Ranks (For Academic Ranks) and Athletic Graduation Ranks.

As well all know B.C. has always been one of the few great schools that can be top Tier in both, and this listing proves that. We came out #9 in Division I (The Overall Ranking considers Division I, II, and III as equals for athletics, so the DI rankings are a bit more accurate). Also of note, the ACC has three of the top ten (as does the Ivy League), the remaining four come from the PAC-10, Big Eleven, SEC, and Independent (read: Doesn't-Play-Well-With-Others).

Top 10 Division I
1. Duke University
2. University of Notre Dame
3. Stanford University
4. Northwestern University
5. Harvard University
6. Princeton University
7. Vanderbilt University
8. Wake Forest university
9. Boston College
10. Yale University

I'm proud of my alma-mater!

The (Blue) Devil(s) went down to Georgia (Tech)

In a surprising second game in a row, the Duke Blue Devils have lost in ACC Play. I enjoyed watching this (on my TiVo) so incredibly much. The Wramblin Wreck played with fire and passion. The best performances came from youth, Javaris Crittenton played his best game yet, and showed some serious leadership. The excitement of the Atlanta crowd was infectious, but the best part? Old Greg Paulus played poorly and (like usual) with complete lack of class and sportsmanship.

I know this isnt BC news, but today is a slow day for BC so far, and I hate the Dukies so much I just had to post it!


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In other, non-NCAA news, David Beckham to play in the MLS?! Is the American Soccer League actually going to be a real sport? Read: HERE