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- In an effort to make their Midnight Madness seem more “hip” and/or “cool”, Syracuse has decided against having Tone Loc for a second straight year. Instead, former-guard Scoop Jardine will M.C. the event, along with his girlfriend the daughter of Michael Jordan
- More Midnight Madness intel: George Washington and UConn
- Rappelling down the face of a rock is scary business. Normally, I have no business discussing it. But Rutgers Mike Rice is going to give it “the ol’ college try”. He’s a better man than I’ll ever be
- Umm, this is the main issue I’ve had with aircraft carrier games the entire time
- What should we expect from the Big East in 2012-2013? That’s a very good question
- Anybody else looking forward to the bi-annual Xavier/Butler title that’s just beyond the horizon? Remember when the #Expansionocalypse big-wigs were talking about so-called “new rivalries”? I think this is what they had in mind
- Since we’re on the subject of Butler, here’s a team preview for the 2012-2013 Bulldogs squad
- More Butler: Regardless or “irregardless” of the outcome, Butler will not be taking over for Duke’s 2010 national championship title
- Michigan State is going to be “a force to be reckoned with”? C’'mon Izzo. That’s a tad strong even for your taste
- It’s only Wednesday, but I’m pretty confident that the Montana Grizzlies have had the worst.week.ever
- BYU-transfer Damarcus Harrison has been granted a waiver by the NCAA that makes him immediately eligible to play for the Clemson Tigers
- In case you missed it from earlier on Tuesday, Nebraska AD (and famous football coach) Tom Osborne announced his retirement, effective in January
- Reggie Cameron, an elite shooter out of Hudson Catholic (NJ) has committed to Georgetown and should fit into JTIII’s offensive system rather well
- Interested in trying out for the Detroit men’s basketball team? Here’s your chance
- If your fantasy football league gets points for offensive rebounds or eFG%, this link is for you
And we end today’s edition of The Morning Mix with the following:
You gotta just trust me on this one.
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Troy Machir is the managing editor of the college basketball website Ballin’ is a Habit. You can find him on twitter @TroyMachir.
My college coach would make us turn in our scouting report before each game out of fear of espionage. Players at Duke are getting IPads. The world is a scary, scary place