January 14, 2008 - 11:40 am
, By Steve Gebhardt - Seton Hall U.

This is how it all started…the first ever college game of “Mike Jordan”.
In this highlight video from 1981, Jordan’s shots were mostly jumpers under Dean Smith’s famous four corners offense. He missed his first shot which was eerily similar to the game-winning shot in the 1982 NCAA Final game. He made his next three. Read More »
August 22, 2007 - 10:00 am
, By Josh - UMASS, Lowell
Nike co-founder Phil Knight knows a thing or two about chivalry, good will towards men and resuscitating college sports arenas.
When Knight got word that University of Oregon’s McArthur Court had fallen prey to veined cracks-and-bruises he and his faithful wife Penny, The Duchess of Dunks donated a large sum of money to rescue it from complete dilapidation.
Fear not, humble Oregon University: Knight’s pledge of $100 million dollars will restore order to your crumbling court.
Properly known as the Oregon Athletics Legacy Fund, Knight’s contribution will show support to all ailing sports programs and arenas under the school banner. Read More »
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